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Oregon’s Retail Marijuana Sales Could Start One Year Early

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 08:45

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Oregon kicking off on July 1, 2015, there is still one major issue for residents looking to purchase the substance—the fact that they have to wait 15 months until recreational stores are licensed and open for business. This might not be the case anymore, as a bill was passed on July 2 that would allow retail sales as early as October.

If signed by Gov. Kate Brown, the bill, SB 460, would allow licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon to sell limited amounts of marijuana to customers that are over the age of 21 as soon as October 1, 2015. This is a full year ahead of when the first recreational marijuana stores are expected to open.

The bill that legalized recreational marijuana, Measure 91, stated that the Oregon Liquor Control Commission would not start accepting commercial retail license applications until January 4,...

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