Ohio Administrative Code Title 3796:7 - Patients
1. Patient Registration Requirements
Rule:
Before obtaining medical marijuana, patients must:
Have a physician’s recommendation for a qualifying condition.
Be registered with the Ohio medical marijuana program.
Consent to treatment.
Submit required personal information and fees.
Illustrative cases:
Case A: Maria, 45, has severe fibromyalgia. Her doctor recommends medical marijuana, submits her registration, and she is approved. She can now legally obtain it.
Case B: Alex, 30, lives out-of-state without a reciprocity agreement. Even with a recommendation, he cannot register and cannot legally obtain medical marijuana in Ohio.
Case C: Sam, 60, has ALS. He registers successfully and can now access medical marijuana to alleviate symptoms.
Case D: Jenna forgets to submit her registration fee. Even with a doctor’s recommendation, she cannot legally access marijuana until payment is processed.
2. Purchase and Possession Limits
Rule:
Patients may purchase only from licensed dispensaries.
Maximum is a 90-day supply, broken into 45-day periods.
Patients must present their registry card and ID.
Illustrative cases:
Case E: John purchases a 45-day supply in the first period and another 45-day supply in the second period.
Case F: Sarah tries to buy more than 45 days at once. The dispensary refuses until the next period.
Case G: Michael forgets his registry card at the dispensary. He cannot make a purchase without it.
3. Storage, Possession, and Use
Rule:
Store marijuana securely to prevent access by unauthorized persons, especially children.
Carry your registry card when in possession.
Cannot use on federal property or in prohibited areas.
Cannot operate a vehicle while impaired.
Illustrative cases:
Case H: Tom keeps his supply in a locked cabinet and carries his card when transporting it.
Case I: Emma leaves her marijuana unlocked where a neighbor’s child could reach it. She violates the secure storage rule.
Case J: David drives immediately after using medical marijuana, which violates the prohibition against impaired driving.
4. Caregivers
Rule:
Caregivers must be registered before legally assisting a patient.
They can pick up and administer marijuana only for their registered patient(s).
Caregiver registration must be renewed annually.
Illustrative cases:
Case K: Leticia, registered as her father’s caregiver, picks up his supply legally at a dispensary.
Case L: A neighbor tries to pick up marijuana for a patient without registration. The dispensary must refuse.
5. Prohibited Actions and Discipline
Rule:
Patients/caregivers risk suspension or revocation for:
Home cultivation without authorization.
Selling or giving marijuana to others.
Misusing the registry card.
Misrepresenting facts to the Board or dispensary.
Illustrative cases:
Case M: Kevin lets a friend use his registry card. He risks suspension.
Case N: Lisa grows marijuana at home without authorization. She violates the code.
Case O: Mark sells part of his supply to a neighbor. This is illegal and punishable.
Summary Table: Patient Responsibilities
| Category | Key Rule |
|---|---|
| Registration | Must have a doctor’s recommendation and be on the state registry. |
| Purchasing | Can buy from licensed dispensaries; max 90-day supply in two 45-day periods. |
| Storage & Use | Secure storage; carry registry card; cannot use on federal property; cannot drive impaired. |
| Caregivers | Must be registered to assist a patient. |
| Prohibitions | No home cultivation (unless authorized), no selling, no misuse of registry card. |
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