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Homegrown Cannabis Now Legal in Ohio — What It Means for Crooksville Residents

August 2025 — Crooksville, OH

Ohioans 21 and older can now legally grow marijuana at home, thanks to the passage of Issue 2, which took effect on December 7, 2023. This law brings big changes for local residents, including those here in Crooksville — but it also comes with important rules, restrictions, and ongoing political debate.

✅ What the Law Allows

Under the new law, adults aged 21 and up are permitted to cultivate up to 6 marijuana plants per person, with a maximum of 12 per household. These plants must be grown at your primary residence and kept in a secure, enclosed space that is not visible to the public and is inaccessible to minors.

No license or registration is required for home cultivation, and you are legally allowed to gift up to six plants to another adult — as long as you don’t sell them or advertise them for trade.

This legalization applies throughout the state, including Crooksville and surrounding areas in Perry County.

🏠 Renting? Check Your Lease

While home growing is legal under state law, landlords can prohibit it through lease agreements. If you rent your home or apartment, make sure to read the fine print or speak to your landlord before starting any cannabis grow operation.

❌ What’s Still Illegal

• Selling your cannabis is not allowed unless you’re a licensed dispensary.
• You cannot use butane or hydrocarbon-based extraction methods at home.
• Public consumption is still prohibited — that means no smoking or vaping in parks, sidewalks, or other public areas.
• Bringing cannabis in from out of state (like Michigan) is illegal, even if it’s for personal use.

⚠️ New Legislation Could Change the Rules

Even though the law is active, state lawmakers have proposed bills that could reduce the number of plants allowed or limit THC levels in cannabis products:

• Senate Bill 56 would lower the household grow limit to just 6 plants total, ban gifting altogether, and cap THC potency in extracts at 70%.
• House Bill 160 keeps the current plant limits but also proposes restrictions on THC strength and changes to tax distribution.

As of now, these bills have not passed — but they are being discussed in the Ohio legislature. Residents should keep an eye on updates, as laws could change in the near future.

🌿 What Crooksville Residents Should Know

Crooksville cannot ban home growing or personal cannabis use, but it can regulate whether recreational dispensaries operate within village limits. So far, no local ordinances have been passed to restrict dispensary locations or home cultivation — but that could change depending on community input and future council decisions.

For now, if you’re considering growing marijuana at home, make sure to:

• Keep your plants secure and out of public view
• Follow the 6-plant-per-person and 12-plant-per-household rule
• Avoid sales or public use
• Stay informed about potential law changes

For questions about how these laws may affect Crooksville residents directly, stay tuned to our ongoing coverage or contact Village Hall for updates on local ordinances.