Ron Strider
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The state is seeking bids from companies that can provide a surveillance system so regulators can keep tabs on medical marijuana dispensaries, processors, testing laboratories and growers.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy needs a system to access cameras that will be installed in all facilities being licensed under the state's nascent medical marijuana program, said Stephanie Gostomski, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Commerce, which is overseeing the bidding process. Regulators will watch the activities in the facilities to ensure companies and their employees comply with state law.
The Medical Marijuana Control Program is still in its beginnings. Thus far, the state hasn't yet awarded any licenses and is currently reviewing grower applications, ahead of a scheduled September 2018 deadline for the first crop of cannabis.
"An inspection is done before a location receives a certificate of operation," Gostomski said. "Functioning cameras must be in place during that inspection."
People who suffer from 20 medical conditions will be able to qualify for medical marijuana - such as cancer, chronic and severe or intractable pain and Parkinson's disease.
Gov. John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana last year. The law prohibits smoking cannabis or growing it at home.
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The Ohio Board of Pharmacy needs a system to access cameras that will be installed in all facilities being licensed under the state's nascent medical marijuana program, said Stephanie Gostomski, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Commerce, which is overseeing the bidding process. Regulators will watch the activities in the facilities to ensure companies and their employees comply with state law.
The Medical Marijuana Control Program is still in its beginnings. Thus far, the state hasn't yet awarded any licenses and is currently reviewing grower applications, ahead of a scheduled September 2018 deadline for the first crop of cannabis.
"An inspection is done before a location receives a certificate of operation," Gostomski said. "Functioning cameras must be in place during that inspection."
People who suffer from 20 medical conditions will be able to qualify for medical marijuana - such as cancer, chronic and severe or intractable pain and Parkinson's disease.
Gov. John Kasich signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana last year. The law prohibits smoking cannabis or growing it at home.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: State seeks bids for real-time access to medical marijuana facility cameras | cleveland.com
Author: Laura Hancock
Contact: Cleveland.com Contact Us
Photo Credit: Chase Stevens
Website: Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
