Gov. Kasich Signs Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Measure Into Law
Ohio is now the 26th state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. However, the law sets out a number of steps that must take place in order to establish the state's program, which is expected to be operational in about two years.
Politico:
Kasich Legalizes Medical Marijuana In Ohio
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a medical marijuana legalization bill into law on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The former Republican presidential candidate's penmanship makes Ohio the 26th state in the nation to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes. Kasich has said he would like children with certain medical conditions to be able to relieve their pain through cannabis use. (Gurciullo, 6/8)
Associated Press:
Ohio Becomes Latest State To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Republican Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Wednesday legalizing medical marijuana in Ohio, though patients shouldn't expect to get it from dispensaries here anytime soon. The bill lays out a number of steps that must happen first to set up the state's medical marijuana program, which is expected to be fully operational in about two years. (Sanner, 6/9)
The Columbus Dispatch:
Gov. Kasich Signs Ohio's Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law
A bill authorizing physicians to prescribe marijuana derivatives to treat a host of health conditions was signed into law this afternoon by Ohio Gov. John Kasich. (Ludlow, 6/8)
Reuters:
Ohio Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich on Wednesday signed a bill legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes under certain circumstances, his office said. Over the last few years, state legislatures and voters in the United States have been much more receptive to making marijuana legal for medical purposes, and to a lesser extent, recreational use. (6/8)