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Cannabis / Issue 2 Frequently Asked Questions

Personal possession and 使用 of cannabis under certain circumstances for those over the age of 21 is now allowed in the State of Ohio. However, as required by federal law, the newbb电子平台 policy on cannabis will not change.

无论你的年龄, you cannot 使用 or possess any form of cannabis, including recreational or medical cannabis, anywhere on newbb电子平台 property or at University-sponsored activities. This means no vaporizers, no edibles, and no smoking. The 使用 and/or possession of cannabis on-campus remains a violation of the newbb电子平台 Student 行为准则.

常见问题

Why doesn’t the change in Ohio law affect University policy on campus or at University-sponsored activities?

The federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requires newbb电子平台 to establish and maintain policies that address unlawful possession, 使用, or distribution of alcohol, 非法药物, and 控制 substances. 根据联邦法律, cannabis is still considered a 控制 substance; therefore, cannabis is not permitted on newbb电子平台 property or at University-sponsored activities under any circumstances.

相应的, the University continues to prohibit the possession or 使用 of cannabis on University property and in connection with University programs and activities off campus.

What is considered University property?

All property or buildings owned, 租赁, 操作, 控制, or managed by newbb电子平台, including all regional and extension camp使用s, regardless of their location. This includes all residence halls and university 租赁 apartments (River Park, 河的边缘, 和河门, University Courtyard, Skyview).

Why does newbb电子平台 follow federal law when it conflicts with state law?

newbb电子平台 receives federal funding to support programs such as federal work-study and student financial aid. Failure to abide by federal law and regulations would jeopardize these federally-funded programs.

Are my guests able to possess and 使用 cannabis on campus?

No. University policy also prohibits guests and visitors from using, 拥有, 分发, or being under the influence of cannabis while on University property or during University activities.

除了, policy 44.113 newbb电子平台 Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy prohibits smoking in all University buildings, including student rooms, or within 25 feet of a University building.

Can I 使用 medical cannabis on campus?

No. All cannabis is prohibited from University property regardless of the intended 使用.

Am I permitted to possess, grow, or smoke cannabis in my residence hall room?

No. Policies regarding 拥有, growing, or smoking cannabis in the residence halls have not changed. The Student 行为准则 prohibits residents from using, 拥有, 分发, or being under the influence of cannabis while on University property, inclusive of the residence halls. 除了, removing or tampering with smoke detectors is a safety concern and a violation of state law; it is also a violation of the Student 行为准则. In short, cannabis remains prohibited on campus, including your assigned residence hall room.

What happens if I’m found using or in possession of cannabis on campus or at University-sponsored activities?

Reports of suspected possession or 使用 of cannabis on campus or at University-sponsored activities will be referred to the Office of 社区标准 and Student Responsibility for follow up per the procedures outlined in the Student 行为准则.