Ohio's Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a cannabis referendum petition filed by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice to block the restrictive S.B. 56 law, stating the summary was "misleading" due to several inaccuracies regarding the bill's scope and effect. The activists plan to fix the language and resubmit the petition, ultimately needing around 250,000 signatures to get the measure on the ballot and halt the implementation of S.B. 56, which scales back the voter-approved marijuana law, restricts hemp sales, and removes anti-discrimination protections.

Ohio AG Rejects Cannabis Referendum Petition as Misleading

Jan 14, 2026

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Tom Angell

Marijuana Moment

Ohio's fight for cannabis freedom just hit a bureaucratic speed bump. Attorney General Dave Yost recently blocked a referendum petition aimed at toppling S.B. 56, a restrictive new law that scales back voter-approved marijuana rights and guts the local hemp market. Yost claimed the petition's summary was "misleading," citing technical errors regarding delivery rules and tax authority. However, the activists at Ohioans for Cannabis Choice aren't backing down; they're already polishing the language to get back in the game and secure the 250,000 signatures needed for the November ballot.

This matters because S.B. 56 is a major buzzkill for the community. It recriminalizes certain possession, removes protections against discrimination for users, and threatens to shut down thousands of small hemp businesses. For everyday tokers, this referendum is the primary way to protect the progress made in 2023 and stop the government from overstepping. Keeping the pressure on ensures the industry stays accessible for independent shops and safe for everyone who enjoys the plant.

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