Pubdate: Sun, 11 May 2014
Source: Columbus Dispatch (OH)
Copyright: 2014 Associated Press
Contact:  http://www.dispatch.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/93
Page: B5
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/props.htm (Ballot Initiatives)

GROUP TRIES FOR TOLEDO VOTE ON POT

TOLEDO (AP) - A petition drive has begun to decriminalize the use of 
marijuana in Toledo.

Members of Toledo's chapter of the National Organization for the 
Reform of Marijuana Laws began collecting signatures on Tuesday to 
put the measure before voters.

Mary Smith, a spokeswoman for the group, said supporters have 
collected 2,800 signatures so far and need 3,800 more to get the 
ordinance on Toledo's November ballot.

The measure would prohibit police from citing or arresting someone 
for having, selling or using marijuana. It also would prohibit city 
prosecutors from trying marijuana cases.

The drive is separate from a statewide effort to legalize medical 
marijuana in Ohio.
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