Democrats Sponsor Bill To Legalize, Regulate And Tax Marijuana In Ohio
Two Democrats are introducing a bill in the Ohio House that would legalize marijuana for personal use beyond the medical use already allowed in law now. It’s the first bill that would set up a structure for the state to regulate and tax it.
Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) said his bill with fellow Democratic Rep. Terrance Upchurch (D-Cleveland) would allow people over 21 to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and grow up to 12 plants.
People with past pot convictions would have those records sealed and would be allowed to participate in the marijuana industry.
Though previous proposals to legalize pot haven’t moved before, Weinstein is confident.
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