Added Aaron Smith, executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, also via a press release: “The people of Ohio have understandably rejected a deeply flawed, monopolistic approach to marijuana reform that failed to garner broad support from advocates or industry leaders. This debate has shown that there is a strong base of support for legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana. Now the foundation has been laid for a potential 2016 effort that would put forward a more common-sense initiative and have a major impact on the presidential conversation in the process.”

Read more: http://www.thecannabist.co/2015/11/03/ohio-marijuana-legalization-2015-results/43195/