Up in smoke: New Oregon law closing 'cannabis cafes'

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Public views mixed, but Bend official says: Not here, either

As of Jan. 1. the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in Portland is being forced to close, as state lawmakers have broadened the state's clean indoor air regulations to include marijuana.

By law an Inhalant means:  "Nicotine, a cannabinoid or any other substance that's inhaled into a person's respiratory system."

With this new law, marijuana lounges, of which only a handful exist, are not allowed in the state of Oregon.

Bend City Councilor Victor Chudowsky said Bend will follow the lead of the state.

"Cannabis cafes are absolutely illegal in Bend," Chudowsky said. " If somebody tired to open one here, it would not only be contrary to the codes that we just passed, but also to state law."

So any type of place that's open to the public were people can go and smoke or use cannabis is absolutely forbidden....

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