House Bill 523 was signed by Gov. Kasich June 8th, 2016 and becomes law September 8th, 2016.
But that is just the beginning of the 2 year implementation program that HB 523 sets out for Ohio’s new medical marijuana program.
Here is a detailed timeline of the events for the program to be fully complete:
May 26th, 2016:
- HB 523 Passes the House
June 8th, 2016:
- Gov. Kasich signs the bill into law
September 8th, 2016:
- HB 523 officially becomes law
October 6th, 2016:
- Appointment of Advisory Committee
November 6th, 2016:
- Advisory Committee’s first meeting
May 4th, 2017:
- Dept. of Commerce establishes rules & standards for cultivation
September 8th, 2017:
- Dept. of Commerce establishes rules & standards for processing labs
- Board of Pharmacy establishes rules & standards for dispensaries & registration ID cards
- Ohio Medical Marijuana program fully implemented