Oregon: City May Get More Marijuana Dispensaries

Two applications for new medical marijuana dispensaries are pending in Madras, and if approved and opened, would give the Jefferson County community five dispensaries. 

Owners of three of the dispensaries hope to convert them to recreational marijuana shops, but they might not get the chance. The Madras City Council voted in late October to put a ban on recreational marijuana businesses on the local ballot in November 2016. 

Patti Fleming, of Redmond, applied Sept. 25 to put High Desert Dispensary at 1825 U.S. Highway 97. Her license to operate a dispensary is under review by the Oregon Health Authority, which oversees medical marijuana. Fleming said Wednesday her plans are on hold, and not because of the City Council vote. 

“What’s happening at this point is nothing,” she said. “There is no game plan. It’s on hold. It’s not a priority.” 

Nick Snead, Madras community development director, said Wednesday he expected...

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