INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS State by State Ohio A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio has succeeded in getting its proposal sent to the Legislature, the next step before a ballot question goes to voters in November. According to a news release from the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CRMLA), the campaign was informed by the secretary of state that it had cleared the threshold for the necessary signatures to force lawmakers to consider its amendment to the state constitution to legalize adult-use sales. Next comes a four-month process in which state lawmakers will have the opportunity to consider the CRMLA's proposal. If the Legislature doesn't approve the measure, then the CRMLA will have to collect 132,877 more voter signatures to get recreational marijuana legalization onto the November general election ballot. Oklahoma A state legislator is proposing a measure to place a moratorium on new medical marijuana licenses until regulators can confirm that existing operators are in full compliance with the law. The proposed measure is the latest example of some Oklahoma lawmakers trying to rein in one of the most business-friendly marijuana markets in the country. Another lawmaker recently filed legislation to increase local control over cultivation licensing, curbing the number of growers in the state. Why are you still hand packing? green Industry-leading accuracy, speed, versatility, reliability, delivery times & customer support Always the best way to weigh. Find your scale at YamatoAmericas.com 26 March 2022 | MJBizMagazine