Ferrioli will protect marijunana rights in Oregon

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ONTARIO — Marijuana took up most of the discussion at this morning’s Legislative Hotline, with state Sen. Ted Ferrioli expressing frustration with the slow pace of rule-making.

Legislative Hotline is a monthly video conference with Ferrioli, District 30, and state Rep. Cliff Bentz, District 60, and local residents. It is hosted at the Ontario School District administrative office by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.

Addressing issues raised by Ontario Mayor Ron Verini, Ferrioli said one of likely results of Measure 91 and the implementation measures being established is that Oregon medical marijuana cards will no longer be available to out-of-state residents.

However, “the rules don’t exist (yet)” he said. The rules are being written by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission for the recreational marijuana and the Oregon Health Authority will continue to regulate medical marijuana.

Ferrioli sits on the Joint Committee in the Legislature on implementing Measure 91 by...

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