Ohio voters will decide on an initiative, titled Issue 2, to legalize marijuana for adult use on Nov. 7.
If the initiative is approved, Ohio would be the 24th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana. Based on U.S. Census data, 49.07% of Americans currently live in states where marijuana has been legalized. Approval of Issue 2 in Ohio would push this figure past 50%, reaching 52.56%, meaning that a majority of U.S. residents would then be living in states where marijuana was legalized.
The initiative would legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and sale of recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older. Under the measure, adults would be able to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates and be able to grow six marijuana plants at home or up to 12 plants per household. A 10% tax on marijuana sales would also be established, with the revenue going to a cannabis social equity and jobs program.
