Ohio Marijuana Legalization Measure Falls Short of November Ballot, Activists Given 10 Days to Collect More Signatures

An Ohio marijuana legalization campaign is just 679 valid signatures short of putting its initiative on the November ballot, according to state officials. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CTRMLA) turned in over 220,000 signatures, but only 123,367 were verified, falling short of the required 124,046 signatures. However, the campaign successfully met the county threshold in 49 out of 44 counties. Activists now have 10 additional days to collect the remaining signatures needed to qualify for the ballot. The proposed ballot measure would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis for adults, allow personal cultivation, impose a 10% sales tax, and establish a Division of Cannabis Control.