The Office of Attorney General Mike DeWine announced in a statement earlier today a third petition has been rejected for a proposed amendment of the legalization of medical marijuana.
The petition, signed by 1,000 registered Ohio voters, was submitted on Jan. 13 but was rejected after DeWine's office said five defects in the summary language were found:
- The summary language states that a "qualified medical patient" is a person at least 21 years old, while the proposed amendments states that such persons must be at least 18 years old.
- The summary language states that information kept by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Commission (OMCC) is exempted from the "Freedom of Information Act" expect for disclosure to Ohio law enforcement and Ohio courts. However, the proposed amendment only permits disclosure to law enforcement officials.
- The summary language states the OMCC is permitted to confirm cardholder statute to an employer, school, court, or enforcement officials. However, the proposed amendment only permits the OMCC to confirm status on the cardholder's permission.
- The summary language limits signage on testing facilities and dispensaries to a cannabis leaf or green cross. However, the proposed amendment does not provide for that limitation.
- The summary language defines "medical use" as "using cannabis, dried plant from a cannabis living plat of the genus cannabis." However, the proposed amendment defines "medical use" as “the acquisition, possession, administration, cultivation in an enclosed and locked facility, delivery, transportation, transfer, or use of medical cannabis or medical cannabis accessories or supplies relating to the administration of cannabis to treat or alleviate a patient’s qualifying medical condition.”
DeWine said in a statement, "for these reasons, I am unable to certify the summary as a fair and truthful statement of the proposed amendment."
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