Lawmakers want to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio after years of stonewalling efforts to provide marijuana to patients.

The proposal, which will be introduced this week, would allow Ohioans to access edible marijuana, patches, plant material and oils while prohibiting individuals from growing medical marijuana at home as soon as two years from now. Only physicians would be permitted to recommend medical marijuana to patients.

The bill also would create a nine-member medical marijuana control commission under the Ohio Department of Health, which would create rules within a year to regulate medical marijuana. Those growing and dispensing medical marijuana would be regulated much like liquor stores to ensure facilities are located across the state, and that local communities can reject facilities proposed for their area.

Employers could still prevent medical marijuana use among employees even if employees have approval from doctors. [Read more at the Cincinnati Enquirer]