Oregon Medical Cannabis Business & Marijuana Legal News (Page 19)

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An audit of Oregon’s top marijuana regulatory agency found that the state’s marijuana tracking system lacked proper safeguards, making it easier for cannabis businesses to hide violations such as illegal sales. The findings come less than a week after Oregon’s top federal prosecutor said the state has a “formidable” problem withContinue Reading

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Oregon’s top federal prosecutor said Friday the state has a “formidable” problem with marijuana overproduction that winds up on the black market – and he wants to work with state and local leaders and the marijuana industry to do something about it. U.S. Attorney Billy Williams convened the unprecedented summitContinue Reading

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The agency that regulates Oregon’s marijuana market has passed new rules that include heavier penalties for cannabis retailers and employees who sell product to minors. Effective immediately, first-time offenders will face 30-day license suspensions or a $4,950 fine, the Portland Business Journal reported. The new fine is triple the previous amount for the sameContinue Reading

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Oregon-based Wauna Credit Union has forged a partnership with Arizona tech firm Hypur that will allow the financial institution to service marijuana-related companies. According to the Coast River Business Journal, the credit union believes the partnership will allow the institution to “become part of the solution and not part ofContinue Reading

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Nearly 20% of state-licensed marijuana retailers in a recent undercover operation sold cannabis to underage buyers, according to Oregon authorities. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission told The Oregonian that 16 of 86 shops sold marijuana to people younger than 21 during decoy visits in December. The agency issued citations toContinue Reading

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As the first step of a plan to expand into six marijuana states in 2018, edibles maker Wana Brands has established a presence in Arizona. According to a news release, the Colorado company’s gummies are now available in medical cannabis dispensaries throughout the state. Wana Brands’ products will be manufacturedContinue Reading