Ohio is one of many states working toward implementing recreational cannabis.
Recreational marijuana sales starting soon
By Sherry Larson
People’s Defender
In November 2023, Ohioans voted to legalize marijuana. “The passage of Issue 2 allowed adults 21 years of age and older to smoke, vape, and ingest weed.” (ohiocapitaljournal.com) Individuals may grow up to six marijuana plants and up to 12 plants per household. However, they have nowhere to purchase it legally.
Ohio is one of many states working toward implementing recreational cannabis. The subject has been in the foreground of legislative activity. Without a legitimate place to sell marijuana, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other legislative Republicans were concerned that the openings would initiate a black market. . They compared crash data before and after recreational legalization was passed and found over time that the crash risk increased compared to states that haven’t legalized it.
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