Ohio has taken great strides as far as decriminalizing marijuana and the use of medical Marijuana. In 2021 there will be a ballot passing to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. A ballot was last passed making an attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016, but it was ultimately denied. Help take action by signing this petition to push our state to pass the ballot, in May 2021. You can also find a list of local and federal representatives you can message to help us move in the right direction. There will also be a script for you to message them to make it easier. 

**the links below will take you to their websites. scroll all the way down to the bottom, fill out the form and paste the script below in the “message” box then hit submit**

To contact Senator of Ohio Rob Portman:

https://www.portman.senate.gov/meet/contact

To contact Governor of Ohio Mike Dewine:

https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/contact

SCRIPT **COPY & PASTE**

“Dear (Senator/Governor/Representative),
We are writing on behalf of legalizing marijuana. Our government project for our senior year is to think of a law or constitutional amendment you would like to see changed, in this case we would like to see marijuana legally accessible to all above the age of eighteen.
Marijuana is as much a recreational drug as alcohol, tobacco, and even coffee. Marijuana has never had a report of fatal use and the common use for medical purposes has been proved and even infused into society today. Sixteen states today have legalized its medical purposes because it has proven to help certain illnesses including glaucoma,  sclerosis, and cancers such as breast and brain cancer. Since proposition nineteen has been advocated in California, Florida should take lead and soon legalize marijuana as well. Prohibition has only cost billions of dollars and studies prove that it has not affected the use of marijuana, in fact it has made it cheaper and more accessible. All the money used for prosecution to small offenders can be used for tax revenues and ultimately save billions.  
With your help general change could be possible. We recommend commercial production be limited to licensed producers although non retail and home production is allowed. Quality control and retail will also be limited by the state and state licensed distributors. The state will make up all laws that go towards this new legalization but mainly the important thing is that it is legal. Marijuana is a herbal and proven remedy that with its ban is causing more problems than its fixing.
        Thank You For Your Time and Support,

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