Detroit, MI asked in Family Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio

Q: Now that weed is legal in ohio can cps test for it

1 Lawyer Answer
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
Answered
  • Cannabis & Marijuana Law Lawyer
  • Canton, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Under current state regulations they can. While the technical effective date of the voter initiated statute, is December 7, 2023, Ohio's General Assembly and the Department of Commerce and the Department of Development have yet to flesh out the new regulatory structure for the actual sale through dispensaries. These will not open until 2024. Thus, until then, it will be difficult to argue one's consumption was legal without possessing a medical card. Transportation over state lines is still illegal. Your best bet is to have a frank discussion with your caseworker and find out what your county's agency will tolerate.

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