Jacob Redmond
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The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will take applications from people who want to grow and sell marijuana legally in less than a year. Friday, commissioners took some of the first steps to implement that law.
But marijuana supporters are concerned about eroding the voice of the voters by talk of merging medical and recreational pot into a single, regulated growing-and-distribution system.
For growers, it's a chance to finally come out of the shadows and into a more mainstream marketplace.
"I look forward to thousands of jobs created and millions of dollars generated for the state," said Measure 91 sponsor Anthony Johnson. "But the medical marijuana program should not be about an economic engine. It should be first and foremost about patients who use medical cannibis."
The ballot measure specifically exempts medical marijuana from provisions of the new marijuana law. However, the legislature or liquor control board could modify that provision.
Law enforcement officials told the board they want a system to help them identify people abusing or trafficking marijuana outside contraints of the new law.
"This system should mirror or be similar to the system that is currently in place that allows pharmacies to identify individuals that are pharmacy shopping and are involved with prescription drug abuse and/or prescription drug trafficking," said Jeff Kuhns of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police.
Other issues to be worked out include labeling and packaging standards, plus the amount of local control to site retail and growing operations.
And Gov. Kitzhaber questioned this week whether the allowable possession limits for individuals may be too high.
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But marijuana supporters are concerned about eroding the voice of the voters by talk of merging medical and recreational pot into a single, regulated growing-and-distribution system.
For growers, it's a chance to finally come out of the shadows and into a more mainstream marketplace.
"I look forward to thousands of jobs created and millions of dollars generated for the state," said Measure 91 sponsor Anthony Johnson. "But the medical marijuana program should not be about an economic engine. It should be first and foremost about patients who use medical cannibis."
The ballot measure specifically exempts medical marijuana from provisions of the new marijuana law. However, the legislature or liquor control board could modify that provision.
Law enforcement officials told the board they want a system to help them identify people abusing or trafficking marijuana outside contraints of the new law.
"This system should mirror or be similar to the system that is currently in place that allows pharmacies to identify individuals that are pharmacy shopping and are involved with prescription drug abuse and/or prescription drug trafficking," said Jeff Kuhns of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police.
Other issues to be worked out include labeling and packaging standards, plus the amount of local control to site retail and growing operations.
And Gov. Kitzhaber questioned this week whether the allowable possession limits for individuals may be too high.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: OLCC looks at single, regulated pot system
Author: Kohr Harlan and KOIN 6 News Staff
Contact: news@koin.com
Photo Credit: KOIN6 News
Website: KOIN.com | Portland Oregon Breaking News, Weather, and Traffic
