COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Another marijuana legalization effort in Ohio has missed its initial state hurdle.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine rejected a petition Friday for the proposed Legalize Marijuana in Ohio constitutional amendment, citing problems with its summary. The group must resubmit a description he deems “fair and truthful” to proceed to the 2016 ballot.
It is one of three efforts to relax Ohio’s marijuana laws that are making their way through the authorization process with the goal of a statewide vote.
DeWine said the summary incorrectly stated the amount of tax distributed to the state’s local government fund and left out a provision that an age limit of 21 years for people to share marijuana accessories does not apply to patients with proper medical certification.