Ohio Senate, recreational marijuana and Bill 56

Ohio Senate passes bill making major changes to the state's marijuana law
Legislation aiming to make major changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana law was passed in the state Senate Wednesday afternoon. If Senate Bill 56 ultimately becomes law, it will enact tighter restrictions than what are in place now.
Ohio Senators Approve Bill To Scale Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law By Reducing Home Grow And Adding New Penalties
An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill to make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law—by halving the number of plants adults could grow, adding certain criminal penalties and removing select social equity provisions,
Ohio Senate GOP restricts access to recreational marijuana
Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue that voters didn't actually know what they were voting on during the election.
Jail time, home grow limits: How Ohio Senate voted to change marijuana law
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 56, which would change the recreational marijuana law approved by voters in 2023.
Ohio lawmakers mull changes to marijuana law that voters approved in 2023
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would tighten up Ohio's marijuana laws that voters approved in 2023.
Ohio Senate passes bill to make sweeping changes to marijuana program
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Senate Republicans expected to vote Wednesday on major changes to Ohio’s marijuana law
Major Republican-backed changes to Ohio’s recreational marijuana law are expected to be up for a vote in the Ohio Senate Wednesday. Republicans, who hold a supermajority in both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly,
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4th defendant accused in murder of marijuana businessman fighting extradition from Ohio
The fourth man accused in the slaying of marijuana businessman Sam Simko of Commerce Township remains locked up in a ...
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Ohio Senate again passes bill making big changes to cannabis program
SB 56 strictly prohibits smoking cannabis in public, limiting Ohioans to partaking in private residences, and reduces home ...
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An in-depth look at a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility
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Tax cuts in Ohio? Here's what DeWine wants when it comes to income, marijuana, sports betting
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is hesitant to further reduce income taxes, prioritizing funding for essential services like ...
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Warren considers resolution against proposed changes to Ohio recreational marijuana law
Members of Warren City Council are being asked to approve a resolution opposing state legislation to change Ohio’s recently ...
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Marijuana, transportation bills move forward at Statehouse
Ohio lawmakers advanced two major bills Wednesday, less than a month after each one was officially introduced. Recreational ...
Lake County Narcotics agents seize oxycodone, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms in search warrant
According to a Facebook post, agents at Willoughby Hills Police officers served the search warrant at an apartment building on a 41-year-old Willoughby Hills man.
Ohio traffic stop leads to $3.5 million marijuana bust
A routine traffic stop last month led to a significant drug bust when Ohio Highway Patrol troopers say they pulled over a ...