Recreational marijuana now legal in Ohio as Issue 2 takes effect: what to know – WLWT Cincinnati

Issue 2 is officially in effect in Ohio, making recreational marijuana legal throughout the state.If you at least 21, you can now grow plants at home and use, but how to actually buy recreational marijuana is still up in the air.But, a new push from Ohio lawmakers could make that easier and quicker than originally expected.Potential customers aren’t the only people in limbo. Medical cultivators and places like King City Gardens are also waiting on decisions this morning to kick-start this recreational marijuana industry in Ohio.Late Wednesday night, Ohio senators rushed to approve new regulations and restrictions surrounding Issue Two, with the governor urging lawmakers to take quick action to approve it.The House would still have to approve the bill which includes some big changes.Home grow would be limited to six plants instead of the original 12, a process for immediate expungement of marijuana possession convictions upon request, a public smoking ban, plus a tax increase on products from 10 to 15 percent. The bill aims to immediately start sales for recreational marijuana at existing medical dispensaries.This is something we’ve been told wouldn’t happen until next spring or summer time. “We also get three dispensary licenses as a cultivator.

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