Enough Signatures Collected To Put Cannabis Legalization To A Vote in Ohio This November
Advocates of a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis in Ohio have collected over 550,000 signatures to place the initiative on this November’s general election ballot, well more than the 305,591 signatures required, according to a Tuesday press release by the group ResponsibleOhio.
“Because of the outpouring of support for the legalization of marijuana, today, we have more than 550,000 signatures on our petition,” says ResponsibleOhio Executive Director Ian James. “We’re proud to have the support of so many Ohioans in our effort to legalize medical marijuana for the chronically ill and for personal use by Ohioans 21 years and older.”
If passed into law, the group’s initiative would legalize the possession of up to an ounce of cannabis for those 21 and older, and would establish a system of state-licensed cannabis retail outlets which will be supplied by ten cannabis production centers. The proposal has drawn some criticism for divvying out ownership of the production center to investors of the measure.
According to recent polling, 52% of Ohio voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, with 44% opposed.
– TheJointBlog
Zachary
Its only fair..and safer..
matt
It’s great for them what about Washington we need that as well
Smoke Prone
Best weed news of the year. But then the efforts of everyone this year were exceptional as well. Congratulations.
Ohio voter
This amendment sucks
Monopolizes the entire cultivation industry to their investors
Zero medical caretaker growing
And a four plant/8oz homegrow with a state liscence required
This is a black eye for the entire culture, if this passes it shows that people are economically stupid and have no respect for cannabis