Ohio Code 3780.30 – Cannabis addiction services; toll-free numbers
Cannabis addiction services; toll-free numbers.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3780.30
- Director: means the director of the department of commerce. See Ohio Code 3780.01
- License: means a license by the division of cannabis control to a license applicant pursuant to chapter 3780 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder. See Ohio Code 3780.01
- Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
(A) The division of cannabis control shall enter into an agreement with the department of mental health and addiction services under which the department shall provide a program for cannabis addiction services to be implemented on behalf of the division of cannabis control which includes best practices for education and treatment for individuals with addiction issues related to cannabis or other controlled substances including opioids.
(B) The department of mental health and addiction services shall establish, operate, and publicize an in-state, toll-free telephone number Ohio residents may call to obtain basic information about addiction services available to consumer, and options for an addicted consumer to obtain help. The telephone number shall be staffed twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week in order to respond to inquiries and provide that information. The costs of establishing, operating, and publicizing the telephone number shall be paid for with money in the substance abuse and addiction fund.
(C) The director of mental health and addiction services shall administer the substance abuse and addiction fund. The director shall use the money in the fund to support addiction services or other services that relate to addiction and substance abuse, and research that relates to addiction and substance abuse. Treatment and prevention services supported by money in the fund under this section shall be services that are certified by the department of mental health and addiction services.
(D) The director mental health and addiction services shall prepare an annual report describing the use of the fund for these purposes. The director shall submit the report to the director of the department of commerce, the speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives, the president and minority leader of the senate, and the governor.
(E) License holders shall provide informational resources for patrons related to cannabis addiction issues and services.
(F) License holders shall provide training for their employees regarding the cannabis addiction services resources for patrons related to this section.
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