Jacob Redmond
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Authorities are warning Oregon marijuana growers to be very careful using pesticides.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it has drawn up a pesticide advisory, which the Oregon Health Authority is sending to registered medical marijuana growers around the state.
The advisory says no pesticides have been specifically approved for use on marijuana, which is still illegal on a federal level, and the health and safety impacts on cannabis workers have not been evaluated.
Department of Agriculture spokesman Bruce Pokarney says rules for pesticide use are being drawn up along with a host of other rules for growing and selling retail marijuana.
Full retail marijuana sales are not to begin until late in 2016, but in October medical marijuana dispensaries can start selling limited amounts to anyone over 21.
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Full Article: Ore. warns marijuana growers against illegal pesticides
Author: The Associated Press
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Photo Credit: Brennan Linsley / The Associated Press
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it has drawn up a pesticide advisory, which the Oregon Health Authority is sending to registered medical marijuana growers around the state.
The advisory says no pesticides have been specifically approved for use on marijuana, which is still illegal on a federal level, and the health and safety impacts on cannabis workers have not been evaluated.
Department of Agriculture spokesman Bruce Pokarney says rules for pesticide use are being drawn up along with a host of other rules for growing and selling retail marijuana.
Full retail marijuana sales are not to begin until late in 2016, but in October medical marijuana dispensaries can start selling limited amounts to anyone over 21.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Ore. warns marijuana growers against illegal pesticides
Author: The Associated Press
Contact: Contact Us | kgw
Photo Credit: Brennan Linsley / The Associated Press
Website: kgw.com | Portland Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports - KGW.com
