Advocates pushing for the legalization of marijuana in Ohio have sent cease and desist letters to local TV stations, requesting that they stop airing opposition ads that are allegedly filled with falsehoods. The campaign argues that the ads contain misleading statements about the proposed marijuana legalization law. In response, the campaign has provided fact-checking notes to counter these claims, including provisions in the proposed law that aim to protect children and prevent marijuana products from being marketed as candy. The opposition ads are from an organization called Weed Free Kids.
The ballot measure, which will be voted on November 7, aims to legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis for adults, allow home cultivation, and impose a 10% sales tax on marijuana. It also includes provisions to prioritize licenses for existing medical marijuana businesses and requires regulators to provide cannabis addiction services. Recent polls indicate that nearly three in five Ohio voters support adult-use marijuana legalization.
Notably, Ohio voters rejected a marijuana legalization measure in 2015. If the current initiative passes, it would make Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana. The state’s Republican officials remain divided on the issue, with some expressing concerns about the potential impact of legalization.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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