Legal experts address marijuana legalization in Ohio

The leader of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan chambers of commerce is urging local businesses to come out against a ballot issue that would legalize both medical and recreational marijuana.

But legal experts and proponents of Issue 3 say employers need not fear if marijuana is legalized in Ohio.

On Nov. 3, Ohio residents will be asked to vote on both Issue 3 and Issue 2, the Ohio Initiated Monopolies Amendment put on by lawmakers in response to ResponsibleOhio’s campaign to legalize marijuana here. Issue 3, or the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, would create 10 facilities with exclusive rights to commercially grow the drug.

Joseph Roman, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, is suggesting employers get involved in the campaign to defeat Issue 3 and support Issue 2.

“If Issue 3 does pass, employers are going to have to take a deep look at all of...

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