The Oregon Weed Thread -Grows, News and Laws and Whatever

[HorseMouth]

The price is always at its lowest for ganja during the spring. The countless indoor operations dropping lbs. after successful winter harvests, plus last years stored Outdoor makes its appearance now. I gave up fighting that flood of ganja during this cycle.

I like Big Sur, but the constant glass is half empty, sky is falling mentality gets depressing. To say that anymore that 12 plants will elicit a visit from authorities is kooky talk. The respect that OMMP has for its paying enrollies is the best in this country.

I'm sure there are several instances that will be pointed out how Oregon is lacking, but fuck that. I have spent a vast amount of time in WA, Nor Cal, Mass and VT. this is promise land.

I will be rocking my proper numbers on my Medical cards, and even if I get a low fly by count, it will be something I expect.

Peace

 

[Cabinet Ninja]

As someone who has recently moved to Oregon, I have a few questions regarding recreational weed that I've not found clear/accurate answer to:

1: Plant count. I'm aware that it's 4/household, but ive not seen it stated anywhere in regards to seedlings or clones. I am aware that for medical it is 6/card with unlimited clones or seedlings, but what about rec? Is it 4 plants PERIOD, seedling/clone/mature plant?

2: Making bubble hash/dry sift. Again, I'm aware that making solvent extract is only to be done by licenced producers, but is it still illegal to make drysift and/or bubblehash at home?

If it's possible, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction in regards to the answers to the above questions. I've read/heard conflicting stories from different people, but I've not found any answers on the official websites.

 

[Robrites]

When we just had medical, Babies counted. I do not think they do with rec weed. oregon.gov is your friend when it comes to the rules.

 

[Robrites]

As someone who has recently moved to Oregon, I have a few questions regarding recreational weed that I've not found clear/accurate answer to:

1: Plant count. I'm aware that it's 4/household, but ive not seen it stated anywhere in regards to seedlings or clones. I am aware that for medical it is 6/card with unlimited clones or seedlings, but what about rec? Is it 4 plants PERIOD, seedling/clone/mature plant?

2: Making bubble hash/dry sift. Again, I'm aware that making solvent extract is only to be done by licenced producers, but is it still illegal to make drysift and/or bubblehash at home?

If it's possible, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction in regards to the answers to the above questions. I've read/heard conflicting stories from different people, but I've not found any answers on the official websites.

FAQs: Personal Use

Q: When can I smoke/use recreational marijuana?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] As of July 1, 2015, Oregonians are allowed to grow up to four plants on their property, possess up to eight ounces of usable marijuana in their homes and up to one ounce on their person. Recreational marijuana cannot be sold or smoked in public. For more information go to: www.whatslegaloregon.com.

Q: Where and when can I buy marijuana?
A: You may purchase marijuana items at an OLCC licensed retail location.

[FONT=&quot]Q: Where can I buy recreational marijuana if the retail locations will not be licensed until Fall 2016? [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]A: [/FONT] Medical dispensaries participating in early start recreational sales are able to continue selling limited amounts of recreational marijuana until December 31, 2016. You may continue to purchase marijuana from those locations.

Q: Where and when can I buy edibles and extracts?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] On June 2, 2016, edible marijuana products containing up to 15 mg of THC will be available for retailsale in registered medical marijuana dispensaries across the state to adults 21 or over. Edibles will eventually be available at retail outlets licensed by the OLCC.

Q: How much marijuana can I have?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] As of July 1, 2015, recreational marijuana users can possess up to eight ounces of useable marijuana and four plants per residence in Oregon. An individual can carry up to one ounce in public.

Q: What is meant by “useable” marijuana?
[FONT=&quot]A: [/FONT] Useable marijuana refers to dried marijuana flowers or leaves. In other words, marijuana that is ready to smoke.

Q: Can I grow marijuana at home and when?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Yes, with limits. As of July 1, 2015, Oregonians can home grow of up to four plants per residence, regardless of how many people live in the residence. Four adults in one residence does not mean 16 plants. The limit is four per residence.

Q: Where can I obtain marijuana seeds or starts after July 1, 2015?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] The OLCC can provide no guidance on that issue.

[FONT=&quot]Q:[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] Is synthetic marijuana legal? [/FONT]
A: No, the Oregon Board of Pharmacy has voted to ban sale and possession of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic marijuana is comprised of a number of different chemicals, none of which are derived from the plant Cannabis family Cannabaceae, any part of the plant Cannabis family Cannabaceae and the seeds of the plant Cannabis family Cannabaceae. The chemicals contained in synthetic marijuana have been added to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy’s list of controlled substances.

Q. Can a landlord tell tenants not to grow recreational marijuana or smoke in rental units?
A. Measure 91 does not affect existing landlord/tenant laws.

Q: What if an employer requires drug testing?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Measure 91 does not affect existing employment law. Employers who require drug testing can continue to do so.

Q: Can I smoke marijuana in a bar/restaurant?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] No. Marijuana cannot be smoked or used in a public place. The OLCC considers any establishment with a state liquor license to be public, including patios or decks set aside for smokers. Allowing marijuana use may put an establishment’s liquor license in jeopardy. In addition, smoking and vaping in most businesses is limited by the Indoor Clean Air Act.

Q: What is the definition of a public place?
[FONT=&quot]A: [/FONT] Measure 91 defines a public place as “a place to which the general public has access and includes, but is not limited to, hallways, lobbies, and other parts of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence, and highways, streets, schools, places of amusement, parks, playgrounds and premises used in connection with public passenger transportation.”

Q: Who can smoke recreational marijuana? What is the minimum age?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] As of July 1, 2015, anyone at least 21 years of age can consume recreational marijuana in Oregon. Marijuana use or possession of recreational marijuana by anyone under 21 years of age is illegal. That includes home consumption.

Q: Who will enforce recreational marijuana laws?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Enforcement of the home grow/personal possession provisions of Measure 91 will be at the discretion of local jurisdictions, the state police and possibly other law enforcement agencies. The OLCC is responsible for enforcement actions against businesses that the OLCC licenses to grow, process, wholesale and sell recreational marijuana and related products.

Q: How much will recreational marijuana cost?
[FONT=&quot]A: [/FONT] The retail price of recreational marijuana will be determined through a competitive marketplace.

Q: Can Oregon recreational marijuana be taken to the state of Washington where it is also legal?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] No. Taking marijuana across state lines is a federal offense.

Q: How will children be protected from recreational marijuana and marijuana products?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Measure 91 prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana to anyone under the age of 21. The act also gives OLCC authority to regulate or prohibit advertising. In writing the rules necessary to implement the new law, the OLCC may also regulate packages and labels to ensure public safety and prevent appeal to minors.

Q: Can I get a DUII while under the influence of marijuana?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Yes. Current laws for DUII have not changed. Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) refers to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or drugged, including impairment from the use of marijuana. In addition, Measure 91 requires OLCC to examine, research and present a report to the Legislature on driving under the influence of marijuana. The OLCC will do this in conjunction with the Department of Justice Criminal Investigation Division and Oregon State Police.

Q: Can I lose my job for using marijuana?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] That depends on who you work for and what your employer says about the use of marijuana by employees. Passage of Measure 91 does not change existing employment law in Oregon.

Q: Where will marijuana stores be located?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Marijuana retailers may not be located within 1000 feet of a school. All licensed businesses must be located in an area that is appropriately zoned. Also, local jurisdictions have authority to adopt reasonable regulations regarding the location of marijuana businesses, including regulations requiring that the businesses be located no more than 1000 feet from one another. To keep up to date, click here.

Q: Who collects the tax on recreational marijuana?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Taxes on recreational marijuana will be collected by the Oregon Department of Revenue at the retail level.

Q: How is Washington state’s recreational marijuana law different than Oregon’s?
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] See Oregon/Washington/Colorado Comparison.

[FONT=&quot]Q: Is it legal to possess or use recreational marijuana on Federal or Tribal land in Oregon? [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]A:[/FONT] Measure 91 and HB 3400 do not address the possession or use of recreational marijuana on the land of Federally Recognized Tribes in Oregon. This is an issue between the Federal Government and Tribal Governments

 

[orechron]

Well, prices sure took a dive if you're staying in state. Tons of low ballers offering 1400 for indoor pounds in bulk.

 

[Cabinet Ninja]

^^^ That's what I mean. Doesn't mention seedling/clone count, so I can only assume they're included in the 4.

Also, concentrates. I know that it's 1oz youre allowed to posses, and manufacture is still a federall offence, but does that also include non-solvent extracts?

 

[Robrites]

When we just had medical, Babies counted. I do not think they do with rec weed. oregon.gov is your friend when it comes to the rules.

Man, I am not sure. When the law was passed, they used the term "4 mature marijuana plants". They have made so many changes, I have no idea.

 

[PDX Dopesmoker]

^^^ That's what I mean. Doesn't mention seedling/clone count, so I can only assume they're included in the 4.

Also, concentrates. I know that it's 1oz youre allowed to posses, and manufacture is still a federall offence, but does that also include non-solvent extracts?

I haven't checked in a few months so they might have changed it, but per state law all hydrocarbon extractions are "extracts" and everything else is concentrates. Also per state law, CO2 becomes a hydrocarbon when it goes above a certain temperature, so CO2 is an extract. Hash, rosin and Everclear extracts are "concentrates". Furthermore it seem like Everclear oil is officially a tincture until is goes below 5000ppm ethanol (either that or its dabs which don't pass testing). I'm not sure if making concentrates is legal, but I know that extracting isn't without liscense.

 

[Sluicebox]

Record rains have given me nothing but problems indoors. WPM has been fierce. Every time I flip into 12/12 it shows up. It just laughs at neem and green cure. I yard everything and clean then start over and same thing 12/12 White powder mildew. Now I'm trying new strains that are supposed to be resistant, so far so good. Doubt my patients and OMMP will believe my losses though. I took pics for them to see if need be.

 

[Dankwolf]

Record rains have given me nothing but problems indoors. WPM has been fierce. Every time I flip into 12/12 it shows up. It just laughs at neem and green cure. I yard everything and clean then start over and same thing 12/12 White powder mildew. Now I'm trying new strains that are supposed to be resistant, so far so good. Doubt my patients and OMMP will believe my losses though. I took pics for them to see if need be.

Pm hit me hard this spring aswell luckly i caught it befor it was real bad like last fall . neem , h2o2, sulfer , milk and fungicides were pretty much useless even my cotton candy got it witch is pretty much immune . the only way i have been able to keep it at bay this spring and last fall is to run nagitive pressure (100% passive intake ) after cleaning thoroughly.

My cotton candy mother was not effected luckly .bur i lost two other mothers .

 

[Sluicebox]

So you're saying intake and exhaust fans on constantly helped you out? That's great info I just want to make sure I got it right.

 

[Phenome]

Record rains have given me nothing but problems indoors. WPM has been fierce. Every time I flip into 12/12 it shows up. It just laughs at neem and green cure. I yard everything and clean then start over and same thing 12/12 White powder mildew. Now I'm trying new strains that are supposed to be resistant, so far so good. Doubt my patients and OMMP will believe my losses though. I took pics for them to see if need be.

Filter your intake. Look into getting a fb6 filter box made by fantech(merv 13 filter will block pm, pollen, you name it). I've tried everything to get rid of pm. It always has came back until I started to filter my intake. Before you incorporate it, clean EVERYthing with hydrogen peroxide. After setting the room up with a filter box intake, I'll run the room positive pressure, so unfiltered air from the house isn't able to contaminate the grow room.

 

[Dankwolf]

So you're saying intake and exhaust fans on constantly helped you out? That's great info I just want to make sure I got it right.

No

Exhaust fan only. So no intake fan what so ever just passive . it create's negtive pressure (walls of grow room will bend/suck in a little bit lol).

Every time i have used a intake fan of any kind pm eventaly pops it ugly head up ( my intake usually matched my exhaust fan). I think if your ran intake at 25% cfm of exhaust fan you could probably achive same pm free result but not a 100% on that .

Or spend the money and time and set it up like phenome sugest. But remember filters will be a ongoing cost . i plan to do somthing simaler to phenome when i get the money,time and energy to do it up right ( i like his setup . but i would at least try the negitive pressure for now . works for me .

 

[Robrites]

Can Oregon Become the Top Rated Medical Marijuana Program?

Can Oregon Become the Top Rated Medical Marijuana Program?

medical marijuana

For someone new entering into the medical marijuana world, a person doesn’t go too long before they will hear the phrase, “standing on the backs of patients”. That’s because we as a country are at a critical moment in time in which we must negotiate the space between a community of people who need cannabis as a medicine, viewing it from a health-based lens, and those who would risk their personal freedoms and assets in the unusually risky entrepreneurial gamble of the cannabis industry.

As is clear to anyone paying attention in US politics in the last 7 years, finding a political balance between public health needs and the financial interests of the private sector is tricky business. But this is the exact moment in time in which all stakeholders should be coming to the table to find effective and meaningful solutions.

Unfortunately, in many ways, the old system for medical cannabis in Oregon has been revamped, and what will happen next remains to be seen. Overall plant numbers per Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) grow sites have been restricted, but patients can still cultivate for themselves if they are able (with an unlimited number of seedlings now) and purchase products tax-free at dispensaries. But the poorest patients unable to cultivate cannabis, or find someone to cultivate for them, are being deprived safe access. Oregon has a golden opportunity to become a national political model that supports both patients and a strong industry. Establishing a low-income patient program, until healthcare providers and insurance companies fully integrate medical cannabis (like Germany is implementing) is definitely needed in Oregon (as well as every medical cannabis state).

Americans for Safe Access, an international organization focused solely on medical marijuana advocacy, recently created a report card of state medical cannabis laws and the degree to which policy meets the needs of patients. Executive Director Steph Sherer points out the laws fail to adequately support patient needs pretty much everywhere, but the coalition of change agents is growing:

“‘Medical cannabis laws are moving in a positive direction, but only a handful of the forty-four medical cannabis states are truly meeting the needs of patients, and there are still six states where cannabis remains completely illegal for patients. In short, we’re seeing a lot of progress, but the fight is far from over. As of 2017, no state cannabis laws are within the ‘A’ range. Only a small minority of states currently include ASA’s criteria of protections and rights that we believe all patients should be afforded under the law.

“‘What we’re experiencing is the byproduct of a movement of doctors, scientists, patients, their families, and policymakers advocating for a patients’ safe access to medical cannabis. Every positive change in a law or regulation is the result of thousands of hours of work by these stakeholders. With 16 states improving their laws and dozens more making improvements through regulations, we are proud to report an overall positive trend for medical cannabis patients across the country.’

“‘States such as Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming are among the lowest ranking, while Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have shown the greatest improvement over 2015 laws. Despite the positive trend, no state falls within the “A” range.”

Oregon was one of 11 states to receive a “B” rating or above.

 

[HorseMouth]

God Bless Oregon.

 

[PDX Dopesmoker]

If the state government makes it illegal for retailers to collect customer information, then that effectively means that shops will be paying taxes and abiding by the seed to sale requirement on the honor system. They do all business in cash so there wouldn't even be any other records to fudge.
Considering that weed stores sell at Manhattan prices (plus tax), the fortune available to an unscrupulous operator is quite significant.

 

[Robrites]

one point
go Zags

 

[Robrites]

South American Gold Receives Countersigned LOI to Acquire Oregon Marijuana Grower

South American Gold Receives Countersigned LOI to Acquire Oregon Marijuana Grower

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2017) - South American Gold Corp. ( OTC PINK : SAGD ) is proud to announce today that it is in receipt of a countersigned Letter of Intent to acquire Arkham Greenway, LLC, a company designated for recreational marijuana production in the State of Oregon.

Arkham Greenway is the growth venture of Jason Osborne, an OMMP (Oregon Medical Marijuana Program) licensed grower in the State of Oregon; and David Stone. Mr. Osborne has been operating under an OMMP grower's license in Oregon for the past 4 years. The creation of Arkham Greenway was the result of his desires to transition from an OMMP license to a Recreational OLCC (Oregon Liquor Control Commission) Producers license. With approval of the change of license statutes, Arkham Greenway shall move into the recreational cultivation on its current OMMP site. According to Arkham Greenway, the next phase is to begin construction of the proposed larger scale commercial facility with 5 OLCC licenses. Mr. Jason Osborne has been actively involved in the legalization movement and has served as the host of Rogue Cannabis Radio.

According to a report by Arcview Market Research, and reported on by Forbes, legal North American marijuana sales grew 30% to $6.7 Billion in 2016 and is projected to hit $20.2 Billion by the close of 2021, with a compounding annual growth rate of 25%.

SAGD President, David Reeves, stated, "This LOI is a formal statement between both sides for the structure of the Equity Purchase Agreement. With the outdoor marijuana growing season quickly approaching we will be working together to swiftly expedite closing of the Equity Purchase Agreement."

According to New Frontier, a big data provider for the cannabis industry, as reported by Inc, the Oregon market is expected to produce $464 Million in sales by the close of 2020.

SAGD President, David Reeves, added, "With the closing of our agreements Mr. Osborne and Arkham Greenway will continue to provide a high quality outdoor grown flower and may look into the option of adding a greenhouse process to the operation, for year-round growth."

 

[Robrites]

Changes To Marijuana Penalties Passed

Changes To Marijuana Penalties Passed

Oregon’s House and Senate have both approved the same version of a bill that would alter several marijuana-related penalties.

Senate Bill 302 passed Oregon’s Senate last month with a 21 to 8 vote, and today it was approved by the House of Representatives with a 34 to 21 vote. The proposal now goes to Governor Kate Brown who has the option of signing it into law, allowing it to become law without her signature, or vetoing it.

If it does become law, as expected, Senate Bill 302 would reduce the penalty for possessing more than the legal one ounce limit, but less than four times that limit. It would increase the penalty for possessing over 16 times the legal limit. The measure also “repeals additional penalties for the possession, manufacture, or sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school”, and “moves criminal penalties and related provisions from the CSA [Controlled Substances Act] to the Control and Regulation of Marijuana Act”.

The Bill

 

[DuskrayTroubador]

That's how they honeydick us, man.