An Ohio campaign is making a final push for signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot that would repeal a law rolling back the state’s marijuana law and ban the sale of consumable hemp products outside of dispensaries.
With about a week until a signature turn-in deadline, Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is calling on supporters to spread the word and ensure that they’re able to submit the requisite 248,092 signed petitions by March 19 to secure ballot placement.
If the petition drive is successful, the implementation of the cannabis law enacted by Gov. Mike DeWine (R) after the state legalized adult-use marijuana would be put on hold until voters could have their say. If activists fall short, the controversial SB 56 would take effect immediately after the signature submission deadline.
Dozens of Ohio businesses—including smoke shops, breweries and local retailers—are hosting petitions on site for voters to sign. Ohioans for Cannabis Choice has an interactive map showing those locations, and it’s urging supporters to promote that resource and urge others to join in the push to repeal SB 56.
“This grassroots support is unprecedented in Ohio ballot initiatives and referendums, and we’re not done growing. But we are
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