Ohio certainly wasn’t the first state to legalize recreational cannabis — 23 other states have done so since 2012 — but the Buckeye State’s arrival on that list could ultimately be quite consequential for the growing industry. Ohio voters’ approval of a legalization measure on Tuesday comes just months after cannabis saw some of its most significant movements at the federal … [Read more...] about Ohio just legalized cannabis. Now comes the hard part
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Ohio Becomes 24th State To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Last evening, voters in Ohio approved a ballot proposal, Issue 2, to legalize adult-use cannabis, trouncing voters in opposition to the measure. Last night’s outcome makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult-cannabis, 14 of which have done so by way of a public vote. Per the new legislation, adults ages 21 and up can legally buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow … [Read more...] about Ohio Becomes 24th State To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Cleveland School of Cannabis Teaches Students How to Work in the Marijuana Industry
INDEPENDENCE, OH — OCTOBER 30: The Cleveland School of Cannabis logo outside their offices where they prepare students for jobs in hemp, medical marijuana and the potential new market of legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio, October 30, 2023, at the Cleveland School of Cannabis in Independence, Ohio. Like most colleges, posters and artwork line the hallways at the Cleveland … [Read more...] about Cleveland School of Cannabis Teaches Students How to Work in the Marijuana Industry
Why marijuana blood tests fall short of the alcohol standard in determining intoxication
CLEVELAND, Ohio — When it comes to enforcing drunken driving laws, police have a battery of tools at their disposal. Field sobriety tests, along with breath, blood, and urine tests for blood alcohol concentrations are well established indicators of a driver’s degree of intoxication. However, in the case of marijuana, the drug’s unique metabolism makes the question of … [Read more...] about Why marijuana blood tests fall short of the alcohol standard in determining intoxication
Public health v. civil liberties: The debate over legalizing weed in Ohio
While public health and safety organizations express concerns about Issue 2, a proposal before voters to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio, advocates say current laws simply criminalizing cannabis aren’t working and the state would be better served regulating it instead. There is no official “Vote No” organization on the measure. But opposition has mounted over recent … [Read more...] about Public health v. civil liberties: The debate over legalizing weed in Ohio
Voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio
Voters will decide in the upcoming election whether to legalize recreational marijuana for use by those at least 21 years old in Ohio. The proposal would allow those adults to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates. They also could grow up to six plants individually and no more than 12 in a household with multiple adults. “Ohioans have seen the … [Read more...] about Voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, on March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in Nov. 2023. Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, which is leading the campaign in support of State Question 820, wanted the citizen-initiated measure on the ballot in 2022. However, due to legal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Odds & Ends – Say hello to Buddie, Ohio’s pro-marijuana superhero
Via comicbookresources.com: Metropolis has Superman, Gotham City has Batman, and now Ohio has a superhero of its very own. However, some critics it were somebody else — anybody else. Meet Buddie, the caped crusader enlisted by ResponsibleOhio to aid in the fight to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State. You’ll recognize him by his green-and-white costume, marijuana … [Read more...] about Odds & Ends – Say hello to Buddie, Ohio’s pro-marijuana superhero