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6 Burning Questions About Oregon's Newly Legal Marijuana

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 07/02/2015 - 08:45

At the stroke of midnight on July 1, recreational marijuana became legal in the state of Oregon. Thanks to Measure 91, passed by voters last November, the Beaver State now joins Washington, Colorado, Alaska and the District of Columbia as the only U.S. jurisdictions where cannabis users can toke up freely.

Here are your top questions about this new development, answered.

Dude! So, like, how legal is legal?
Oregon has, arguably, the least restrictive regime in the county. At home, Oregonians can keep up to eight ounces — that's half a pound! — of pot. It's also now legal to grow up to four mature plants per residence. But be careful: Out on the streets, the legal limit in your pocket is only one ounce.

Does the law apply to out-of-staters?
Yes. Anyone 21 years and older can now get high. 

Can I smoke in public?
Smoking in...

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