Ohio: Prosecutor urges voters to reject marijuana issue
Goslee: Current ballot language would create growers’ monopoly
A proposed marijuana legalization amendment will legitimize a drug cartel that will have complete control over marijuana production, distribution and sales, Logan County Prosecutor William T. Goslee told the Bellefontaine Kiwanis Club this week.
“Even if you believe marijuana should be legalized, this is not the right way to do it,” he said.
“Of the 88 county prosecutors in Ohio, only Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters has come out in support of Issue 3. I choose to stand with the 86 other county prosecutors who think this is a bad idea.”
Mr. Goslee explained the proposed amendment, which will appear across Ohio on the November general election ballot as Issue 3, would allow only 10 farms to produce commercial grade marijuana. Those operations also would control distribution and retail sales with the ability to put up one retail shop for every 10,000...
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