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Section 5119.171 | Youth prevention program.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 51 Public Welfare
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Chapter 5119 Department of Behavioral Health
 
Effective:
March 20, 2026
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 56 - 136th General Assembly
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The department of behavioral health shall establish and administer a statewide program to prevent youth use of cannabis. The program shall do the following:

(A) Use a harm reduction approach;

(B) Include practices aimed at the prevention or reduction of substance use, substance abuse, substance dependence, and substance use disorders;

(C) Use other evidence-based approaches selected by the department.

Last updated February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM

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