Oregon opens application process for marijuana licenses

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission early Monday opened the state's online application system for marijuana licenses. 

The agency initially planned to staff a call center with staff and policy experts to take questions from people completing applications, but Sunday's winter storm prompted the state to close its Portland office buildings Monday.

Mark Pettinger, a spokesman for the commission, said state staff will not be on hand to take questions from applicants today.

Applicants may send questions to marijuana@oregon.gov or call 503-872-6366. Responds are likely to be delayed, the agency said.

"It is unfortunate that the severe weather is upon us the same day that we begin accepting license applications for recreational marijuana," says Steve Marks, executive director of the liquor commission.

Hundreds are expected to apply for licenses to grow, process and sell marijuana in Oregon's regulated market. Businesses that plan to produce edibles and concentrates, test for potency and pesticides,...

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