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(Columbus) When Ohio's recreational marijuana law takes effect on Thursday, it may not be exactly what voters approved in November's election. State lawmakers are discussing possible changes to the law, with a likely vote coming on Wednesday. Some of the proposed changes include not allowing home growing of marijuana. State issue 2 allowed for 6 marijuana plants per person or 12 plants per household. An increase to the sales tax on marijuana from 10 percent to 15 percent, with a 15 percent extra tax on commercial growers. A change to how the tax revenue from marijuana sales will be distributed is under consideration as well: 45 percent for general state operations, 30 percent for law enforcement training, 15 percent for substance use treatment and prevention, and 10 percent for a safe driver's program. Another possible change could be the reduction of THC levels from 30 percent for plant material to 25 percent and from 90 percent for extracts to 50 percent. Also, lawmakers could approve a provision that allows for marijuana to be consumed within a private residence by smoking or vaping.
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