Ohio Marijuana Laws Recreational cannabis is prohibited in the state, despite recent efforts by groups including Ohio Families For Change. Three cities in Ohio passed “sensible” marijuana ordinances in Tuesday election, lowering penalties for cannabis possession to the lowest penalty the state allows. According to local reports, a marijuana decriminalization ordinance failed in Amherst with a vote of 52 percent against and 47 percent in favor. Learn more about Ohio marijuana laws. Congratulations to Bremen, Nelsonville and Northwood, Ohio…This makes 18 Ohio cities that have enacted better marijuana laws than the state itself.
Three cities in Ohio passed “sensible” marijuana ordinances in Tuesday election, lowering penalties for cannabis possession to the lowest penalty the state allows.
Tuesday marked an election victory for cannabis reform advocates in Ohio. Three municipalities in the state approved “sensible” marijuana ordinances, reducing low-level cannabis possession from a misdemeanor to a lower penalty with no fine.
Bill Schmitt, Jr., who has directed numerous efforts for the nonprofit Sensible Movement Coalition, told WOUB Public Media that it was an important victory because even misdemeanor charges can have an adverse...
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