Within minutes of the issue’s announced failure, the National Cannabis Industry Association put out a statement.

“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,” said executive director Aaron Smith.

The cannabis industry opposed ResponsibleOhio’s plan because marijuana would only be grown at 10 designated sites owned by their wealthy campaign backers.

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