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Ohio Issue 2 to legalize recreational marijuana passes
NBC 4 ^ | November 7, 2023 | David Rees

Posted on 11/07/2023 7:21:34 PM PST by Morgana

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Voters in Ohio have approved an initiative to become the 24th state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana, the Associated Press has projected.

Issue 2 passed on Tuesday’s ballot to allow adult-use sale, purchase and possession of cannabis for Ohioans who are 21 and older. The measure, effective 30 days after the election, permits adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana, up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrate and grow up to six plants at home.

Those in Ohio who purchase cannabis will pay a 10% excise tax, the same rate as Michigan and Illinois, plus a 5.75% state tax, in addition to a local tax ranging from 0.25% to 2.25%. Some of the tax revenue will go toward equity and jobs programs, according to the initiative’s text. Patients within the state’s medical marijuana program will not be subject to the tax.

Ohio’s rate could generate $182 million to $218 million during the first full year of operations, according to estimates from Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. By the fifth year, the state could collect $336 million to $403 million from an excise tax on marijuana.

Issue 2 will not automatically erase the criminal records of those previously charged with marijuana offenses. Still, the initiated statute will use 36% of tax revenue to launch a social equity and jobs program dedicated to sentencing, bail and parole reform, along with record-sealing and expungement efforts.

In addition, 3% of tax revenue will be dedicated to regulatory and administrative costs, 25% to addiction treatment and education, and another 36% to funding for communities home to marijuana dispensaries.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbc4i.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: chabadproject; issue1; issue2; marijuana; potheads; prolife; soros; sorosagenda
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What ever happens to Ohio after tonight I could care less.

You have voted to okay the sacrifice of your babies to Moloch and get high while doing so.

1 posted on 11/07/2023 7:21:34 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

More schizophrenia and crime coming soon.

Soros had a good night for advancing his agenda.


2 posted on 11/07/2023 7:23:51 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Morgana

People have to be kept dumbed down with the legalization of drugs, especially in blue states. Gotta keep them stupid and given handouts.


3 posted on 11/07/2023 7:25:13 PM PST by Dominic01 (Political correctness has become a psychosis)
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To: Republican Wildcat

The majority of the crime will be caused by abortions believe it or not then the pot use.


4 posted on 11/07/2023 7:27:45 PM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana

No doubt. Decline of respect for life leads to crime.


5 posted on 11/07/2023 7:29:21 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Morgana
"Ohio Issue 2 to legalize recreational marijuana passes"

I guess that means no more driving to Ohio to escape the smell of Michigan.
6 posted on 11/07/2023 7:29:56 PM PST by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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To: Morgana

This is what a collapsed society looks like.

And also a bankrupt one.

Horrific times await.


7 posted on 11/07/2023 7:32:19 PM PST by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: Morgana

This nation in no way resembles the one founded over two centuries ago as a hope for liberty and justice. That nation is dead and gone.


8 posted on 11/07/2023 7:34:51 PM PST by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: Morgana

Murder in the womb, and skunk ass. Just like Alaska. The world is getting much worse.


9 posted on 11/07/2023 7:35:44 PM PST by vpintheak (There is no Trans. There is only mentally ill)
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To: Trumpisourlastchance

Truth. Harsh truth.


10 posted on 11/07/2023 7:36:03 PM PST by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: Trumpisourlastchance

The USA died in 2008.


11 posted on 11/07/2023 7:37:35 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Morgana

Ho Nation = Death

Ho sowing and reaping proud = Sudden calamity


12 posted on 11/07/2023 7:38:32 PM PST by Varsity Flight ( See"War byc🙏🙏 the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite prayer warriors. 10.5.6.5)
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To: Morgana

College kids are brainwashed... pro Pot and Pro abortion
Expect the State to go down the Sh**ter in a year


13 posted on 11/07/2023 7:48:50 PM PST by acapesket (all happy now?)
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To: Morgana

Wheat from tares. Sheep from goats.


14 posted on 11/07/2023 7:59:51 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Morgana

Makes me glad I’ll never have to drive through Ohio ever again.


15 posted on 11/07/2023 8:04:20 PM PST by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: Morgana

Well I guess my vacation to Cleveland is back on


16 posted on 11/07/2023 8:07:27 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: Morgana

Now the jugheads heads have to decide. They can smoke dope or have firearms.


17 posted on 11/07/2023 8:11:37 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer ('Build Back Better' is a Bidenskyyyyyyism for 'we gotta get rid of all dem white peoples'.)
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To: Morgana

I’m with you.


18 posted on 11/07/2023 8:41:25 PM PST by frank ballenger (“My job is to inform, not to convince.” St. Bernadette Soubirous )
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Ohio may now be ripe for an initiative petition sharply limiting gun rights. Democracy....


19 posted on 11/07/2023 9:14:43 PM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold eday in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: dfwgator

It went septic when FDR was elected.


20 posted on 11/07/2023 9:32:45 PM PST by Right Brother (Pray for God's intervention to stop UMCRevMom's invasion of Free Republic)
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