Jacob Redmond
Well-Known Member
Attorney General Mike DeWine has directed staff to look at potentially drawing up a new proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio, a spokesman said Friday.
DeWine staffers have been reviewing medical marijuana schemes in other states to see whether it's possible to set up "very tightly regulated" rules that can't be exploited by recreational pot users, said AG spokesman Dan Tierney.
Specifically, Tierney said, the attorney general is interesting in other states' plans that allow medical marijuana to be used in ways other than smoking, such as ointments or pills.
If one of those plans is found to be "worthy of support," Tierney said, the AG's office may present those findings to the legislature or seek a ballot issue.
However, Tierney cautioned that it's still "far too early" to say when DeWine would take such a step — or even if he will end up taking any action at all.
Marijuana proponents are working on at least three different ballot initiatives in Ohio that would fully legalize the drug. A fourth group is gathering signatures to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
DeWine still has "grave concerns" about full marijuana legalization, Tierney said.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Mike DeWine looks at drafting his own medical marijuana proposal | cleveland.com
Author: Jeremy Pelzer
Contact: Contact us - Cleveland.com
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
DeWine staffers have been reviewing medical marijuana schemes in other states to see whether it's possible to set up "very tightly regulated" rules that can't be exploited by recreational pot users, said AG spokesman Dan Tierney.
Specifically, Tierney said, the attorney general is interesting in other states' plans that allow medical marijuana to be used in ways other than smoking, such as ointments or pills.
If one of those plans is found to be "worthy of support," Tierney said, the AG's office may present those findings to the legislature or seek a ballot issue.
However, Tierney cautioned that it's still "far too early" to say when DeWine would take such a step — or even if he will end up taking any action at all.
Marijuana proponents are working on at least three different ballot initiatives in Ohio that would fully legalize the drug. A fourth group is gathering signatures to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
DeWine still has "grave concerns" about full marijuana legalization, Tierney said.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Mike DeWine looks at drafting his own medical marijuana proposal | cleveland.com
Author: Jeremy Pelzer
Contact: Contact us - Cleveland.com
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
