World Famous Cannabis Cafe stays open despite new clean air provisions

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Though Oregon's new clean indoor air provisions kicked in Jan. 1, the World Famous Cannabis Café continues to operate as usual this week, with its popular Stoner Bingo meet-ups and Thursday night jam sessions.

But Multnomah County has already received a complaint about smoking in the establishment and plans to send owner Madeline Martinez a letter reminding her about the law.

A county code enforcement officer plans to visit within 30 days to make sure Martinez is in compliance, Julie Sullivan-Springhetti, a county spokeswoman, said. The officer will outline the steps the business needs to take and make an additional unannounced visit, she said. .

Penalties include the possibility of daily fines of up to $500 per violation, said Sullivan-Springhetti. 

Last month, a Multnomah County public health official dropped by after receiving complaints about smoking in the club. The official, Erik Vidstrand, told Martinez that cannabis smoking and vaping in...

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