Ohio AG Rejects Proposed Referendum To Overturn New Marijuana Law
January 18, 2026
Among other things, the new law will reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana extracts down to a maximum of 70%
Among other things, the new law will reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana extracts down to a maximum of 70%
Republicans aim for higher taxes, lower THC levels
People who spoke out called for regulations, not a ban on sales — arguing that would cause the illicit market to flourish
Tuesday has been a long time coming — 57% of Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November but there has been nowhere to legally purchase it. Until now.
“I’m just asking the legislature to take action so we can get these products off the shelf.” As Ohioans wait to legally purchase recreational-use marijuana, Republican lawmakers in both
“We will start issuing licenses and it will be up to the retailer based on staffing, stock and other considerations as to which day they will begin sales.”
“The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace.”
“No way we’ll be able to match the $40 million plus that the industry has already managed to put in, but I think that our coalition can raise enough money and do enough to educate the public to win this ballot measure.”
Senate bill would also redirect most of the revenue from legalized weed into funding Republican law enforcement priorities, instead of the community programs and addiction treatment services authorized by voters.
In New Hampshire, lawmakers withdrew support for proposals to impose new marijuana-related penalties after receiving hundreds of emails from NORML supporters.
