Ohio Could Be the Next State to Legalize Weed
LatestThis coming November, Ohio voters will decide on the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical use. If passed, the state will become the fifth one to legalize weed for recreational use and the first state to do so in the midwest.
Secretary of State Jon Husted confirmed that pro-marijuana group ResponsibleOhio collected over 320,000 signatures, which was roughly 14,000 more than the necessary ballot requirement. A past attempt had failed in June, due to the signatures coming up short, according to USA Today. After spending more than $2 million on efforts to get in on the ballot, ResponsibleOhio’s investors have pledged to spend another $20 million in the next few months to convince the state’s residents to vote yes. The amendment would allow adults age 21 and older to be able to buy, possess and grow marijuana in limited amounts.
Ian James, ResponsibleOhio’s executive director, said in a statement: