Cannabis Concerns: What Local Governments Need to Know in Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Noon - 1:00 PM ET

McDonald Hopkins Event

Recreational marijuana has been a hot topic for years, and now it is finally up for approval in Ohio. There seems to be a substantial support for Issue 2, so what does that mean for local governments, employers, and employees? What can we learn from other states that have already passed their legislation?

During this one-hour webinar presented by the McDonald Hopkins Public Law Practice Group, attorneys Kevin Butler, Karina Conley, Margaret O'Bryon, and Kevin Washburn will discuss what companies need to know if Ohio Issue 2 passes on the November 7 ballot and what impact that may have on local governments.

Topics to be covered include:

What is Issue 2?
Changes in policies and procedures
How workers' comp may be affected
Code and zoning enforcement
Regulatory landscape post-legalization
Economic impact for local governments

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Cannabis Concerns: What Local Governments Need to Know in Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

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