Issue 2 Passes in Ohio

Ohio voters have approved a ballot proposal legalizing recreational marijuana.

Republican legislative leaders are expected to weigh revisiting aspects of the proposal passed Tuesday.

Ohio becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. Under the new law, adults 21 and over may buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow plants at home. A 10% tax on purchases will go toward administrative costs, addiction treatment, municipalities with dispensaries, and social equity and jobs programs.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and some of the state’s largest business and manufacturing organizations opposed the measure, citing safety concerns.