Clearing up the confusion on Ohio’s marijuana laws
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Ohio, it’s legal to grow, smoke and eat marijuana. But six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana, it’s still illegal to buy it or sell… Read More
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