OH HB631

Persons under 21 are prohibited from knowingly purchasing, using, or possessing adult-use or homegrown marijuana

Juveniles charged with underage marijuana violations may be ordered into court-specified diversion programs, with charges dismissed and records sealed upon successful completion

Adults charged with underage marijuana violations are eligible for diversion under section 2935.36, with charges dismissed and records sealed upon successful completion

Underage possession is classified as a third-degree misdemeanor, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6-12 months for offenders under 18 who commit the offense while operating or riding in a motor vehicle

Offenders under 15.5 years old are ineligible for a temporary instruction permit until age 16; those 15.5 or older without a permit face a 6-month delay in eligibility