Jacob Redmond
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The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has announced eight more listening sessions to hear from communities around the state as the agency implements Oregon's recreational marijuana law. Two meetings held last week in Baker City and Pendleton together drew more than 180 people.
"Hearing firsthand from community members is vital to our public process," said OLCC Chairman Rob Patridge. "The OLCC needs to hear from you: what should marijuana regulation look like in Oregon?"
The listening sessions are the first steps in a yearlong public rulemaking process that will include monthly Commission meetings and rules advisory committee meetings.
"OLCC is committed to a transparent and inclusive public process to help us implement the law in a way that protects children, keeps our communities safe, and brings the recreational marijuana industry into the regulated market," Patridge said.
Under the new law, possession of recreational marijuana becomes legal on July 1 of this year. The OLCC must begin accepting applications for commercial licenses next January, with retail stores to open by late 2016.
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"Hearing firsthand from community members is vital to our public process," said OLCC Chairman Rob Patridge. "The OLCC needs to hear from you: what should marijuana regulation look like in Oregon?"
The listening sessions are the first steps in a yearlong public rulemaking process that will include monthly Commission meetings and rules advisory committee meetings.
"OLCC is committed to a transparent and inclusive public process to help us implement the law in a way that protects children, keeps our communities safe, and brings the recreational marijuana industry into the regulated market," Patridge said.
Under the new law, possession of recreational marijuana becomes legal on July 1 of this year. The OLCC must begin accepting applications for commercial licenses next January, with retail stores to open by late 2016.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Statewide Listening Sessions Set For OLCC | MyCentralOregon.com
Author: Web Staff
Contact: Contact | MyCentralOregon.com
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: MyCentralOregon.com | Bend, OR News and Information
