Ohio Legalizes Home-Grown Marijuana, But Lacks Legal Sales Scheme

Gov. DeWine warns of potential black market dangers, as compromise bill awaits Ohio House action

Ohioans can now legally grow and possess marijuana at home, but cannot legally buy it due to the absence of a legal sales scheme.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has warned that this situation could lead to a flourishing black market and endanger Ohioans with potentially harmful products.
The Ohio Senate passed a compromise bill setting parameters for carrying out the new law, but the Ohio House adjourned without acting on it.
The compromise bill retains the possession limit of 2.5 ounces, reduces the number of marijuana plants allowed per household to six, and retains a 15% tax rate on purchases.
The bill also includes provisions for expunging the criminal record of anyone convicted of marijuana possession up to 2.5 ounces and adds protections for children.