West Chester Implements Preemptive Ban on Marijuana Sales Ahead of Issue 2 Implementation

West Chester Township in Ohio has implemented a 360-day moratorium on the sale and cultivation of marijuana, despite the recent legalization of cannabis in the state. The township's Board of Trustees wants to take the time to determine how marijuana can be safely sold, who would be selling it, and whether background checks should be required. They also want to consider the proximity of dispensaries to schools and prevent an influx of vape shops. The moratorium will be reevaluated after 360 days, with the possibility of an additional 180-day extension.