(a) Definitions.
(1) “Academic medical center” has the same meaning as in section 4731.297 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) “Marijuana” has the same meaning as marihuana as defined in section 3719.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(3) “Medical marijuana” means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose.
(4) “State university” has the same meaning as in section 3345.011 of the Ohio Revised Code section 2.
(b) Cultivation, Processing, or Retail Dispensing of Medical Marijuana Prohibited.
(1) The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical marijuana within the Village of West Jefferson is hereby prohibited.
(2) This section does not prohibit research related to marijuana conducted at a state university, academic medical center, or private research and development organization as part of a research protocol approved by an institutional review board or equivalent entity, if otherwise permitted by State law or rule, or local ordinance.
(c) Penalty. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 17-073. Passed 11-6-17.)