HJR 6 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older in Ohio, with taxation similar to alcohol and submission to voters on November 5, 2013.

• Establishes personal use allowances of up to one ounce and home cultivation of up to six plants (three mature flowering plants) in locked, non-public spaces.

• Creates regulated system for marijuana establishments including cultivation facilities, product manufacturing, testing, and retail stores, with state licensing and local option to prohibit operations.

• Imposes excise tax on marijuana sales at cultivation and manufacturing levels (maximum 15% before January 1, 2018), with General Assembly to establish procedures for tax collection.

• Maintains prohibitions on sales to minors, driving under the influence, public consumption, and allows employers and property owners to restrict marijuana use on their premises.