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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Page A-5 Governor signs medical marijuana dispensary bill By Annette McGee Rasch IVN Contributing Writer It’s official, Oregon is the thirteenth state to legalize medical marijuana dispensaries. On August 14, Governor Kitzhaber signed House Bill 3460, which mandates creation of regulations for medical marijuana retail shops soon-to-be licensed by the state. The bill is de- signed to allow medical marijuana users to get their medicine without hassles and to make it more difficult for the black market to acquire Oregon-grown pot. Back in 1998, Oregon voters approved a statewide initiative directing lawmakers to en- able physicians to authorize qualified patients to grow and consume marijuana; however the law neglected to provide legal protections for outlets to dispense medical marijuana to pa- tients. Two previous ballot initiatives to create a regulated dispensary system were defeated by Oregon voters. Currently, about 200 unlicensed dispen- saries operate statewide, and more than 55,000 Oregonians are registered with the state to consume marijuana for therapeutic purposes. Oregon’s total population is about 3.8 million. Approximately one out of every seventy Orego- nians currently holds a medical marijuana card. Many medical marijuana users have long- complained that state rules requiring patients to either grow their own marijuana or have some- one do it for them were unrealistic and trouble- some. Others, including many in law enforce- ment, claim the state’s minimal regulation of medical marijuana has allowed widespread di- version of marijuana into the black market. Not everyone is pleased with the new law and Kitzhaber says he shares some concerns ex- pressed by the bills’ opponents, but noted how the legislation gives power to the Oregon Health Authority to audit dispensaries’ financial records. “I believe it will be critical to set fees for dispensaries that will provide sufficient funding to OHA so that they can be extraordinarily vigorous in their enforcement of the rules that are developed,” Kit- zhaber said. The law empowers OHA to conduct inspections at the dispensaries. Supporters say the bill cre- ates infrastructure within the Or- egon Medical Marijuana Program to enable the state to better regu- late the medicinal pot retail indus- try and ensure safety. OHA will craft rules and regulations over the next nine months to govern state- wide distribution and will include regulations on marijuana test- ing, security and other issues. The pot will be tested for mold, mildew and pesti- cides. It’s expected about 225 medical mari- juana retail outlets will be licensed in the next two years. Dispensaries will be prohibited from existing within 1,000 feet of each other or a school and will also be banned from residential areas, operating only in agricultural, industrial or commercial areas. Current medical marijuana shops will not gain legal status until March 2014, after the bill’s new rules are drafted. Initially, HB 3640 included a provision potentially limiting crimi- nal liability for existing medical marijuana dis- pensaries, but Oregon prosecutors successfully lobbied to strip that protection from the bill. OHA is expected to charge each dispen- sary $4,000 a year to operate. Dispensaries will be allowed to set prices reflecting costs related to transferring, handling, security, insuring, testing, packaging and processing marijuana as well as the costs of supplies, utilities, rent or mortgage. Operators will also be allowed to re- imburse state-registered marijuana growers for expenses. People convicted of felony manufactur- ing or delivery of a controlled substance will be prohibited from operating dispensaries and only medical marijuana patients will be allowed to purchase marijuana from the newly licensed pot shops. Recreational use of marijuana is still ille- gal in the state. View-Master Birthday Party! (Courtesy photo for The Illinois Valley News) Cannabis Indica a common Medical Cannabis used in Oregon. T ake The crud off your house . G eT rid of mildew and mold ! The Health & Cooking Class Pressure Washing Invite you to hear the Call now for an estimate A house should be cleaned every 5 - 7 Years. Amazing Sandy Burns Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. (South in Cave Junction.) After her accident her doctor said she would never walk again. Now she is climbing mountains! Find out how natural remedies healed her. Discover how wild life edibles can help you to better health. Enjoy delicious healthy Mexican food. Mari’s Interesting Food Demo from El Salvador. Recipes for this tasty meal. DRAwIng FOR DOOR pRIzES. All of this for a reasonable $5.00 Come on over for an enjoyable evening! Please join us in celebrating 75 years of the View- Master, where the inventor and manufacturer of this iconic toy first met. Gretchen Gruber, the inventor’s daughter, will give a short presentation and answer your questions. W alt J uergens P ainting 541-597-4136 Seventh-day Adventist Church 265 Old Stage Rd. Chateau at the Oregon Caves 11 am, Saturday, August 24 QUALITY OFFICE SPACE IN CAVE JUNCTION Non-profit or for-profit businesses wanting a presence in the beautiful Illinois Valley should consider the Illinois Valley Family Coalition. The facility is modern & well maintained in a convenient Cave Junction location. F eatures oF the Facility : t he monthly rental includes : • Beautifully landscaped • Alarmed security and fire system • Ample parking • On-sight landlord • Reception area and waiting room • Children’s play area • High speed internet • Office furniture • Tenant patio • Kitchen • Cleaning service & paper products • Utilities • Meeting & conference rooms IF YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS OFFICE OR MEETING SPACE IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY, CONSIDER THE AMENITIES OFFERED AT THE COALITION AND CALL 592-6139, EXTENSION 303. Illinois Valley Lions 41st Annual LABOR DAY FESTIVAL August 31 September 1, & 2 2013 Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, Oregon Theme: PRIDE OF ILLINOIS VALLEY Official Parade Application Parade forms at Evergreen school on Monday, September 3rd, at 8:30am. Parade starts at 10am sharp. Check one or more categories for your parade entry: Music (youth band) Religious Humorous Commercial Truck Classic Auto (1950 +) Horse & Rider (adult) Public Service Music (adult band) Military Sports/Athletics Marching Club/Organization (Youth) Political Club/Organization (Adult) Tuff Truck Commercial Truck Tractor Antique Auto (Pre-1949) Custom Auto Horse & Rider (youth) Horse & Rider (group) Other: ________________________________________ Contact Person: ____________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: _______________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________________________ Describe entry and/or history: _________________________________________________________ Entry Details: (Length of entry/truck, truck trailer, Group size, People, Horses.) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Parade Chairman: Harry Johnson Mail Entries to: P.O. Box 173 O’Brien, OR 97534 541-596-2104 or email cherhar@frontiernet.net All parade entry requests subject to LIONS approval. Applications can be dropped off at Sterling Bank.
