5 Things to Know About Recreational Marijuana Sales in Oregon

Oregon is only the third state to legalize pot in the country

For many Americans, October 1 signals the start of the Halloween season. For Oregonians older than 21, it’s going to be the first day they can legally purchase recreational pot, making it only the third state in the country to legalize sales of recreational weed.

Haven’t I heard this before? Perhaps you had heard thatrecreational marijuana use had been legalized on July 1 thanks to Measure 91, but purchasing pot wasn’t—until now.

So people can smoke willy nilly in Oregon? Not really. Marijuana laws still remain in effect: You can’t smoke or buy unless you’re 21, and marijuana use is restricted to private spaces (no, your car does not count as a private space). Speaking of cars, it’s illegal to drive while under the influence of marijuana. And during the week, you might still want

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