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OH HB660

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tavia Galonski

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Adds "medical marijuana" to the definition of theft offenses in Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.01(K), establishing it as a category of property that can be stolen.

  • Establishes theft of medical marijuana as a felony of the fourth degree, or felony of the third degree if the offender previously convicted of a felony drug abuse offense (Section 2913.02(B)(6)).

  • Extends receiving stolen property offenses to include medical marijuana, classified as felony of the fourth degree for medical marijuana or dangerous drugs (Section 2913.51(C)).

  • Defines "medical marijuana" as marijuana cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for medical purposes in accordance with Ohio's medical marijuana control program (Section 3796.01(A)(2)).

  • Classifies medical marijuana as a Schedule II controlled substance for purposes of the medical marijuana chapter, notwithstanding other provisions of Ohio drug law (Section 3796.01(B)).

Legislative Description

Define theft offense-medical marijuana

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

5/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/27/2020

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