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Should More Qualifying Medical Conditions Be Added to Ohio's Medical Marijuana Program? You Can Weigh In Now

The State Medical Board began accepting petitions for additional conditions on Nov. 1 and will collect them through Dec. 31.

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Cincinnati.com
November 5, 2018

The list of conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana in Ohio could grow next year beyond the initial 21. 

The State Medical Board of Ohio began accepting petitions for additional conditions on Thursday and will collect them through Dec. 31. State law requires the board to review petitions for new conditions every year. This is the first time the board will do so.

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