Paraphernalia
ORC 2925.14 — the charge people do not expect
Paraphernalia is charged separately from whatever it held. An empty pipe is its own offence, and it can be charged even when there is nothing left to test.
- The statute lists what a court weighs, including residue, statements, how the object was found, and expert testimony.
- Marijuana paraphernalia sits in its own section, separate from the general one.
- Everyday objects can qualify. What decides it is the surrounding circumstances rather than the object alone.
Ohio legalised adult use marijuana while keeping these sections in force, so the equipment rules did not disappear with the possession rules.
“I do not consent to any searches.”
Degrees and exact wording here changed alongside the marijuana overhaul. Check the current section text before relying on any older summary.
Sources for this section (6)
- ORC 2925.14 — Drug paraphernalia
- ORC 2925.141 — Illegal use or possession of marihuana drug paraphernalia
- ORC 3796.20 — Adult use marijuana, personal possession and home grow
- Ohio Sub. S.B. 56 — Replaced Chapter 3780 with the Marijuana Control Law in Chapter 3796, effective March 20, 2026
- Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973) — Consent to a search must be voluntary
- U.S. Const. amend. IV — Searches and seizures
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Talk to a licensed Ohio attorney about your situation.