Ohio has decriminalized marijuana for personal use. This means you may face civil charges if caught and criminal charges if possessing, growing, or selling a certain amount. For example, it is illegal to cultivate or possess more than 100 grams. Any possession of less than 5,000 grams may be probation only - it just depends on the judge.
There is no state run medical program so it's important to be careful how much you have if using for medical reasons. Here are common punishments related to marijuana:
Possession
Possession of less than 100 grams is a civil citation, punishable by a $100 fine (no criminal charge).
Possession of 100-200 grams is a misdemeanor, punishable by 6 months to 1 year in jail and a $250 fine.
Possession of 200-1,000 grams is a 5th degree felony, punishable by 6 months to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of $2,500.
Possession of 1,000-5,000 grams is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000.
The punishments are more severe the more substance you are caught with.
Cultivation
Cultivation of less than 100 grams is a not a criminal offense, and carries a fine of $100.
Cultivation of 100-200 grams is a 4th degree misdemeanor, punishable by 30 days in jail and/or a $250-500 fine.
Cultivation of 200-1,000 grams is a 5th degree felony, punishable by 6 months to 1 year in jail, and a $2,500-5000 fine.
Cultivation of 1,000-20,000 grams is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison, and a $10,000-15,000 fine.
Distribution
Distribution of 20 grams or less for no compensation is not a crime, and carries only a $100 fine.
Distribution of less than 200 grams is a felony, punishable by 6-18 months in jail and a fine to be determined by the judge.
Distribution of 200-600 grams is a felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison and a fine to be determined by the judge.
Criminal marijuana convictions typically result in suspension of driving licenses for 6 months to 5 years, depending on the offender’s criminal record. Citations do not count.
Ohio allows conditional release for first time prosecutions. After probation and treatment, charges are usually dropped from the offender’s record.
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