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Senate passes bill to consolidate marijuana programs, sets consumer and advertising limits; 23-9
Summary
The Ohio Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 56 to consolidate administration of medical and adult-use marijuana, set THC and edible limits, restrict public smoking and advertising near schools, and change home-grow and licensing rules. The measure passed 23-9 after extended floor debate.
The Ohio Senate on Feb. 25 passed Substitute Senate Bill 56, a comprehensive bill to consolidate administration of medical and adult-use marijuana programs and to revise several elements of the state’s new adult-use framework. The measure passed on a roll call of 23 yays and 9 nays.
Senator Huffman, the bill sponsor, described the measure as “reasonable” and aimed at protecting children while cutting down the illicit market. He said the bill merges medical and adult licensing under a single division, sets THC caps, limits edible potency, and keeps a…
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