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Ohio – allowed marijuana usage and limitations

Even though recreational marijuana usage remains illegal in Ohio, it has been effectively decriminalized. Things are moving in the right direction, and it’s somewhat relaxing to know that getting caught possessing up to 100 grams of weed will only get you fined (with $150 being the maximum penalty). The same can be said for giving up to 20 grams to another person; nothing will show up in your criminal record.

Should you exceed this limit, incarceration could follow, and you may even be required to undergo marijuana addiction treatment. It’s important to keep in mind that possession of concentrated marijuana tends to yield harsher penalties in comparison to the regular weed.

Ohio approaches marijuana distribution charges a little bit differently than what is the norm in most other states: you don’t actually need to be caught in the act in order to face charges. Oftentimes, possessing a large stash of weed or equipment related to distribution (like measuring scales) can be enough to get in some serious trouble with the law – it suggests your intentions to distribute it.

Furthermore, Ohio treats possession of marijuana the same way as cultivation in terms of penalties. This comes in handy when estimating the severity of the consequences if the authorities get on your case. As a general rule of thumb, the penalties go up if you’re caught carrying it anywhere near parks, schools, or in the vicinity of wherever minors usually gather.

Of course, every offender is treated on a case-per-case basis, which means you can be assigned mandatory community service hours instead of a typical fine. If the situation calls for it, you may even be fined much more than what is typical for a particular offense.

Driving under the influence of drugs, much like anywhere else, is frowned upon in Ohio, and is a surefire ticket to getting in trouble. The officers are trained and well-equipped to assess a suspected driver on the spot according to the 12-step drug evaluation and classification protocol. You may be administered a breath test to check if there’s alcohol in your system, and the officer may examine your eyes to see if you’re driving under the influence of drugs.

Finally, you may be required to submit your blood and urine samples for further testing. In order to be officially considered to be driving under the influence of marijuana, the authorities need to detect 2 nanograms of the substance in your blood. Either that, or 10 nanograms of it in your urine. However, bear in mind the prosecutor can use field-tests as evidence, no lab testing is necessary.

Those who are seeking to use marijuana for medical purposes, here are some of the medical conditions that make you qualified: Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, cancer, PTSD, seizures, severe chronic pain, etc. Still, even medical marijuana card holders are not allowed to grow their own plant, and are pretty much limited to consuming marijuana in other forms such as oils and edibles. Smoking is not allowed, so if you feel like lighting the green, you’re advised to do it in the privacy of your home.