(A) Any person may submit a petition to the state division of marijuana control requesting that a form of or method of using medical marijuana be approved for the purposes of section 3796.06 of the Revised Code. A petition shall be submitted to the division in a manner prescribed by the division. A petition shall not seek to approve a method of using medical marijuana that involves smoking or combustion.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 3796.061

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Marijuana: means marihuana as defined in section 3719. See Ohio Code 3796.01
  • Medical marijuana: means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose. See Ohio Code 3796.01
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) On receipt of a petition, the division shall review it to determine whether to approve the form of or method of using medical marijuana described in the petition. The division may consolidate the review of petitions for the same or similar forms or methods. In making its determination, the division shall consult with one or more experts and review any relevant scientific evidence.

(C) The division shall approve or deny the petition in accordance with any rules adopted by the division under this section. The division’s decision is final.

(D) The division may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code.

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