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By Keith Mansur Oregon Cannabis Connection On December 11th, the Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for Oregon House Bill 3460 had its fourth and final meeting. After months of wrangling, most of the rules are drafted with only minor revisions and changes to be made. In what seemed to be a descent set of meetings overall, the committee dealt with the law as best they could. With a committee of advocates, attorneys, legislators, and others, they had a crosssection of views and concerns arise, many of which were effectively addressed. Some items were easier to solve, like defining 1,000 feet of a school as “a straight line measurement”, or laying out some testing protocols and security requirements. Also, fees had to be set, methods for application remitals considered, and basic forms designed. A number of problems in the law may need a legislative fix, so they kept some Tom Burns, Committee rules Facilitator intentionally vague, unspecific, or avoided dealing with it at all. Other more serious issues, like staffing levels for the program administration, requiring pesticide and mold testing of small six inch “starter” plants, and requiring only a single person be the one responsible for a facility at any one time, will require legislative clarification before they can be straightened out. According to Tom Burns, the Committee Facilitator, the limited staff will require marijuana businesses be approved without initial inspections by the state. Also, the Oregonian's Noelle Crombie reported Linclon County district attorney Rob Bovett's reaction was very cautious, at best. Crombie reported December 11, 2013: "I see a train wreck coming," said Rob Bovett, Lincoln County's district attorney and a member of the rules committee. He said the rules don't meet Gov. John Kitzhaber's demands for patient and public safety. Bovett said the program's low staffing – four people will ensure retailers are complying with the rules – is inadequate. "We are setting ourselves up for a failure," he said. The final draft will be available in January and should be largely like the forth draft released on December 6th. First they go to the Oregon Health Authority for additional review, they will then be put through a series of public hearings around the state
RAC Committee members at the November meeting. Photos Lori Duckworth
before they are totally finalized. The earliest they will be accepting applications is at 8:00 am March 3rd, and they will be processed on a first come, first served basis from online submissions only. A likely frenzy of registrations will occur the first hours as hopeful facilities try to be the first to register in certain neighborhoods, which could force many currently operating facilities to shut down and move. A brief highlight of the “likely” basic rules for upcoming MMF's in Oregon: Application – The fee is $4,000 with $500 non-refundable, annually. The earliest a person can file is March 3, 2013 at 8:00 am. Applications will be first come, first served, in the order they are received online by the Oregon Health Authority. The applicant must eventually provide all documentation, including verification of zoning for the address, distances from nearest schools and other MMF's, etc. The initial electronic form, however, is only 2 pages and requires only basic information. Background Check/PRF - The Person Responsible for a Facility, or PRF, must be an Oregon resident and pass a criminal background check that will include fingerprints and a photo ID. This process should only take a few days and will be performed annually. Security – The facility will be required to have multiple rooms and/or a secure safe (one room for sale to public, one room for purchases from growers, and one room or safe for storage). Two panic buttons will be required, and a 24 hour video monitoring system, as well. Testing – Internal policies and procedures to insure strict quality control of medicine is required. Each “batch” of medicine coming in the MMF will have to be tested, quarantined, and properly labeled by the MMF for proper control. Pesticide and/or mold contamination levels must be disclosed on the labeling or the product returned to the grower without distribution. No third party testing is required, but testing standards are established. They have also added THC and CBN to the testing and labeling requirements, though no mention of THC testing, at all, is present in the language of the bill. Local Control – The OHA does not overrule local laws. The rules specifically state, “Registration by the Authority is not a guarantee that a facility is permitted to operate under applicable land use or other local government laws where the facility is located.” Check with local authorities to insure your facility is legal under local municipal codes. Record Keeping – All the MMF records must be complete, secure, private and Cont. on Page 6
Oregon, after years of wrangling, will finally add Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, to their list of qualifying conditions on January 1st. Often already self-medicating with cannabis, many victims of PTSD will now be able to legally medicate in Oregon with this miraculous plant. PTSD may be much more common than you think. The US governments own statistics from a February 2012 Congressional Budget Office report shows a staggering 26% of combat veterans suffer from PTSD, that's one in four. For many years it was misdiagnosed or left untreated, but new diagnostic standards adopted in May 2013 will allow more accurate diagnosis, better tracking, and more effective treatment. It may increase the rate of diagnosis in returning veterans, which is yet to be seen. The new standards, published in the fifth edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (or DSM-5), will not only help combat veterans, but also others that suffer from PTSD due to traumatic experiences which were not always considered in the past. Brenda Walker at Brainblogger.com explains in her post Jun 22, 2013 - Big Changes for Diagnosing PTSD: “This new classification of PTSD in the DSM-5 serves to provide a more defined look at the triggers associated with PTSD. These triggers have been listed to include actual experiences or threat of death, sexual assaults, or serious injury. The individual must have had direct experience to the traumatic event or witnessed the event. Additionally, the individual may have learned of a traumatic event that happened to a close friend or family member or is repeatedly exposed to extreme or violent traumatic events that are not part of any media related encounters... It took decades for the health field to incorporate a diagnostic protocol for PTSD despite evidence that the disorder was affecting a countless number of people. Realizing that PTSD is not a disorder associated only with individuals who have served in the military forces, the opportunity to further develop brain mapping research is critical to serving all individuals suffering from this debilitating disorder.”
With an advancing knowledge of PTSD and its effects on society, effective treatment is necessary. Oregon's adoption of PTSD as an accepted medical condition for cannabis recommendations opens the way for thousands of people that have been suffering to seek help from an increasingly
The anecdotal evidence is clear. Many that suffer from PTSD have been “selfmedicating” with alcohol and cannabis for years. Many of us know someone in that situation. But, what has been seen as a “problem substance” for PTSD sufferers before, cannabis is now gaining acceptance as a treatment, not a problem. Those who are afflicted often use cannabis to cope with everyday stress, help them sleep, and calm their nerves, all without debilitating side effects. Even the Veterans Administration has loosened their objections, recently allowing cannabis patients in legal states to medicate without fear of retribution or denial of care by the VA, which had been an issue previously. Science is starting to catch up to what has been obvious to many for years. Current studies and others recently completed, show cannabis is a very effective treatment for PTSD. Israel is leading the way, and some American researchers are going there to work. California researchers like Mimi Peleg of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies) in Santa Cruz and Dr. Allan Frankel, a Los Angeles based doctor, are working with Tel Aviv University to study cannabis and PTSD. Peleg explained in an article for Tikkun Daily website tikkun.org/tikkundaily/ on Sep 26th, 2013: “Dr. Frankel reports that veterans using cannabis tend to sleep better, memory of atrocities seem to be less painful, and their overall life function is far improved. Frankel’s studies are neither double-blind nor controlled, but the initial results are extremely encouraging and require more research..... He will be conducting a PTSD study in cannabis in Israel to determine how cannabis might diminish the effects of traumatic memories, alter emotional states, reduce anxiety, and improve general mood. The study that he is conducting along with Principal Investigator Dr. Yehuda Baruch intends to validate the assumption that use of cannabis ameliorates symptoms of PTSD through reduction of nightmares, sleep betterment, anxiety abatement, and general mood improvement.” Due to the National Institute of Drug Abuse's (NIDA) control of all research cannabis in the U.S., and their mandate that the studies are only for negative affects of cannabis, some studies are done without cannabis. A recent one in the United States examined the brains cannabinoid receptors and their relationship to PTSD. Researchers at New York University Langone Medical Center used brain imaging techniques and found a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the number of cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These receptors, called CB1, are activated when a person uses marijuana. Cont. on Page 6
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A New Cannabis Industry Association for Oregon By Anthony Johnson for OCC The formation of the Oregon Cannabis Industry Association (OCIA) was formally announced on November 18th, with a kickoff event held at the private speakeasy room at Circa 33, a Portland restaurant and bar that celebrates the repeal of alcohol prohibition 80 years ago. The event and location helped signify both how far the Oregon cannabis community has come, but also how far we still must go. The event was jam-packed and certainly exceeded my expectations. The Oregon cannabis community is certainly experiencing success after success. Legalizing regulated medical marijuana facilities, adding PTSD as a qualifying condition to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and decreasing the penalties for marijuana possession were major victories this past legislative session. Despite our advancements, numerous roadblocks have made it clear that the Oregon cannabis industry needed to effectively organize to protect the gains won as well as improve current laws and regulations that could stifle development. Thus, OCIA was formed. I am honored to have been asked to help lead OCIA as I firmly believe in replacing cannabis prohibition with a sensible, wellregulated system that works well for patients, our neighborhoods and cannabis Photo: Anthony Johnson businesses. Anthony Johnson of New House Bill 3460, Approach Oregon is the establishing new Executive Director licensed and of the OCIA. regulated medical cannabis dispensaries, is a much-needed step in the right direction, but our fight is far from finished. Already, we are seeing local resistance to state-licensed medical marijuana facilities as Medford, Tualitin and Gresham have already passed local ordinances effectively banning any facilities from operating within their jurisdictions. These bans, mandating that all city businesses must comply with federal law, will hopefully be struck down, just as denying concealed handgun licenses to medical cannabis patients was ultimately stopped by the Oregon Supreme Court. However, these discriminatory bans are not the only obstacles facing our local industry. Acquiring a bank account, navigating the IRS tax code and avoiding SWAT raids are other serious issues that the cannabis industry must currently face. Further, prohibitionists will be introducing harmful legislation each and every legislative session that will not only hinder the cannabis industry, but also patients and ordinary taxpayers. Many of us within the cannabis industry have known that safe access for patients is both a
By Ngaio Belum for OCC moral goal, as no one suffering through a debilitating medical condition should go without a nontoxic medicine that improves their quality of life, as well as a practical advancement that will get us closer to ending cannabis prohibition for all adults. Only when cannabis prohibition is over will the cannabis community, including patients, truly be equal. To achieve true equality, we need an industry that is creating jobs for our community and generating revenue that helps take care of the most vulnerable among us. We will only have the stable industry that can adequately take care of those that are battling illness, disease and poverty if our local cannabis businesses can succeed. We can expect prohibitionists to pull out all of the stops, hoping to end a regulated cannabis industry before it can really even begin. Bills designed to impose burdensome regulations can be expected, such as mandating that the Board of Pharmacy must license all medical marijuana facility employees will be introduced. We can certainly expect legislation introduced that allows localities to ban cannabis businesses as well. For every advancement, we can expect a counter attack from prohibitionists. These attacks are why OCIA was so badly needed. The cannabis industry needs to effectively organize so that our state has the proper balance between a free market and reasonable regulations. Many voters, law enforcement officers and elected officials still need to be educated about cannabis, the cannabis industry and the fact that we all want sensible regulations that end the harmful consequences of prohibition. The Oregon Cannabis Industry Association is here to assist everyone involved in the cannabis industry, from medical marijuana facilities to growers to those involved in ancillary businesses that don’t even provide cannabis, such as garden stores and clinics. We will be standing up for the cannabis industry at all levels of government and all facets of society, working to protect and improve the laws that regulate our community. Please join us. OCIA has several levels of membership that will give you a voice and help the cannabis community successfully move forward. You can get more info and sign up for our email list at www.orcannabisindustry.org. You can also visit us on Facebook and Twitter. Anthony Johnson is the Executive Director of OCIA as well as New Approach Oregon, the PAC working to legalize cannabis in Oregon in 2014. Feel free to email him directly at anthony@orcannabisindustry.org.
The Oregon Health Authority will begin accepting applications for legal medical marijuana dispensaries after March 1st, 2014. Many people are interested in opening a dispensary or getting involved in the medical cannabis industry but are unsure of what is required. The Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference aims to help. “The OMMBC is not about fluff,” said Alex Rogers, CEO of Ashland Alternative Health and the producer of the OMMBC. “This is a crash course on medical marijuana industry preparedness. We have created a conference that will directly educate folks on exactly what is happening with regards to the burgeoning medical marijuana industry in Oregon. Our focus is to educate people about the precise details of the upcoming dispensary law and to inform them about business opportunities in the ancillary fields surrounding the medical marijuana industry”. To that end, Rogers has recruited the preeminent medical marijuana business and political leaders from Oregon and the West Coast to speak and teach at this conference. The OMMBC line-up is impressive. Here are some of the speakers: Troy Dayton – (Keynote speaker) CEO of The ArcView Group, a capital group that acquires and invests in businesses in the cannabis industry. Troy and Steve DeAngelo (CEO of Oakland’s Harborside dispensary, one of most respected dispensaries in the country) co-founded the ArcView Group in Troy Dayton 2007. The company has since gained worldwide notoriety, and is arguably the national face of the cannabis industry. Don Duncan – The founder and California Director of Photo: The ArcView Group Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the preeminent national organization for medical marijuana advocacy. “We advocate for medical marijuana patients having safe and reliable access to medicine. We are thrilled that the Oregon legislature has proactively passed SB 3640 and created a
Page 5 safe and legal environment for patients”. Anthony Johnson – Executive Director of the Oregon Cannabis Industry Association, Director of New Approach Oregon and on Duncan of ASA a member of the OHA D Photo: Keith Mansur, OCC Rules Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana Facilities, Johnson is a longtime advocate and leader in the Oregon medical marijuana movement. Lee Berger – Berger is a well known Oregon cannabis lawyer currently litigating the most relevant cases in Oregon with respect to municipalities and their authority to regulate dispensaries. In addition to the great speakers, there will also be an exhibit hall for cannabis related industries. The OMMBC has a comprehensive two day program. Most of the discussion will cover these topics: Oregon dispensary rules and regulations Oregon dispensary application process Banking and Finance Ancillary Investing – Picks and Shovels How being a Good Neighbor keeps your dispensary open The Care and Training of Employees Oregon Representative Peter Buckley, a cosponsor of SB 3640 and an advocate for legalization, will also be presenting a legislative update at the conference. “It is imperative that medical marijuana businesses and entrepreneurs know the applicable regulations, sensible good neighbor policies and how to effectively organize.” Anthony Johnson of the newly formed Oregon Cannabis Industry Association said. “Events such as the Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference provide excellent opportunities for industry members to learn how to best protect themselves by understanding where the industry is and getting a good sense as to where it is headed.” The OMMBC will take place January 30-31st at the lovely Ashland Springs Hotel in beautiful and scenic downtown Ashland, Oregon. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event . For more information, visit www.ommbc.com or call 541-488-2202
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The Strongest Marijuana Legalization Campaign Team In The Nation Launches Init. In Oregon By Johnny Green The Weed Blog Oregon’s marijuana legalization efforts have been well documented by media outlets around the country. As I’ve said many times, Oregon should have joined Colorado and Washington in 2012, but national donors dropped the ball for one reason or another on Measure 80. I have stated over and over that if Oregon had a better initiative on the ballot, even without national campaign donors, it would have passed. Or, if national donors had donated even 1/5 what Colorado and Washington had to work with, it would have passed. Even with no money, and a poorly written initiative, we were within 3 percentage points of victory. While some people outside of Oregon determined Measure 80's failure to be a sign that Oregon wasn’t ready for legalization, people inside of Oregon knew the truth. Whereas Colorado and especially Washington compromised with very strict rules and regulations in their initiatives to get them approved, Oregon allowed UNLIMITED possession and cultivation amounts. So a campaign with virtually no money and no limits came within 3% points of victory…I would argue that it’s not a sign Oregon wasn’t ready – it’s a sign of how close Oregon was. Draft a better bill and/or get some national donors, and Oregon will will easily in ANY year the initiative is ran. Luckily for Oregonians and marijuana supporters nationwide, Oregon has a better initiative AND national donors gearing up for the 2014 Election. In October my friends at New Approach Oregon officially filed a marijuana legalization initiative aimed at the 2014 Election. I’m telling you right now – this is the strongest campaign to legalize marijuana currently operating in the country, and has the best chance of passing. Before people outside of Oregon try to bash on Oregon’s 2014 efforts, consider the
following, per The Oregonian: The Drug Policy Alliance, which is tied to billionaire currency trader George Soros, last month gave $50,000 to New Approach. Peter Lewis, the chairman of Progressive Insurance Company, gave $32,000 earlier this month. People like the Drug Policy Alliance and Peter Lewis don’t just throw their money anywhere and everywhere. They have been working with New Approach Oregon behind the scenes for awhile now and recognize that there is a strong campaign team in place and that victory will be ours. The Drug Policy Alliance helped us greatly during the 2012 Oregon Attorney General race, which we won despite most other national organizations refusing to help us out in a meaningful way. Just as the Drug Policy Alliance helped us win that vital race, so to will they help us legalize in 2014. You can read the full initiative at http://media.oregonlive.com/mapes/other/S P-2014-051.pdf. Things to note are that there is home cultivation allowed (unlike Washington), possession limits are higher than both Colorado and Washington, and there are no new DUI provisions – none of that 5 ng nonsense. We are all still holding out hope that the Oregon Legislature will either pass HB 3371 or refer it to voters, but if not, we are ready to proceed forward with the initiative. We will not tolerate foot dragging and delay tactics by the legislature. Whether or not the Legislature steps up is anyone’s guess. Per The Oregonian: Rep. Peter Buckley, D-Ashland and a supporter of marijuana legalization, said he thought there was a 50-50 chance lawmakers would refer a measure to the ballot. He argued that this approach would produce a better piece of legislation, but he said that it is still a controversial issue that many lawmakers don’t want to touch. The Oregonian, Oregon’s largest media outlet and long time opponents of marijuana reform, has published multiple articles calling for the Legislature to step up. It was a shock to the entire Oregon marijuana community when those articles dropped, since it was different than what we have seen from The Oregonian for so many years. However, it’s a sign that marijuana legalization in Oregon is inevitable, and the Oregon Legislature should realize this. The ball is in their court to produce their own bill, but it won’t be an option forever. As the 2014 Election draws closer and closer, New Approach Oregon will continue to ramp up it’s efforts and continue to raise donations inside and outside of Oregon. We have the strongest legalization campaign team in the country right now, and we will be victorious! © The Weed Blog. Used by permission.
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easily made available to the OHA authorities upon request. All transfers will be documented, including the amount, the patient name, the date and more. Incoming transfers have required documentation, as well, including a release from the patient to the grower, and more. An electronic data management system (essentially a good POS system) will be required to track all transactions. On Site Medicating – Not permitted, except for MMF employees that are authorized to do so, and then only “in a closed room not visible to the public”. A heavy debate has taken place, but it is likely that the OHA's final decision will be no medicating by customers on the premises...No lounges, no after work private parties, not at a MMF under these rules. Labeling – A pronounced, “WARNING: MEDICINAL PRODUCT – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” must be placed on every package on cannabis or packaged food leaving the MMF. Also, though the bill says nothing about it specifically, THC and CBN (which should be changed to CBD) levels required in the testing must be placed on the packaging. Transfers to MMF's – The medicine or immature plants transferred to a facility become the property of the facility at time of transfer. No “consignment” of medicine will be required. Patients must sign a form authorizing the transfer of their excess medical marijuana from their grower to any specific facility. Multiple forms and transfers to multiple facilities is allowed, as long as an authorization form accompanies the transfer. Transfers to Patients – Required under the rules, all MMF's must document the recipients name, OMMP card number and expiration date, a copy of the person’s ID, The amount of usable marijuana, finished product,or immature plants that are transferred, a description of what was transferred, the date, and the amount of money transferred. Mobile facilities are not allowed, either, and, according to the new rules, “...in order to be registered a facility must operate at a particular location as specified in the application and may not be mobile.” Inspections – The OHA will conduct an initial inspection of a facility within six months of approval of an application, and then annually thereafter. The OHA may inspect records or facilities at any time, and without notice. Initial inspections may take longer due to staffing issues and a flood of applications. There is a lot more to it. I encourage interested parties to go online to download the most recent rules, which are nearly 40 pages long, at the Oregon.gov website: www.oregon.gov/oha/Pages/medicalmarijua nadispensaries . Each progressive draft of the rules is available, as well as the drafts of many forms and the initial application.
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A NYU press release on May 14, 2013, explained: “There’s not a single pharmacological treatment out there that has been developed specifically for PTSD,” says Dr. Neumeister. “That’s a problem. There’s a consensus among clinicians that existing pharmaceutical treatments such as antidepressants simply do not work. In fact, we know very well that people with PTSD who use marijuana—a potent cannabinoid—often experience more relief from their symptoms than they do from antidepressants and other psychiatric medications. Clearly, there’s a very urgent need to develop novel evidencebased treatments for PTSD.” What does this mean for Oregon? Will PTSD become the most common condition, other than chronic pain, listed as a reason for an Oregon recommendation? Possibly. According to the Oregon National Guard and Oregon.gov, “As of Nov. 2013, more than 9,800 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers have been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan since the war began in March 2003.”. So, if the CBO numbers are to be believed, over 2,500 veterans alone will likely be diagnosed with PTSD in the next few years, not considering the many thousands that served in the first Gulf War and Vietnam, that number could be ten times higher. Finally, if you add in all those who suffer due to noncombat related trauma, the numbers are staggering. Next to chronic pain, the most common ailment included for the over 58,000 OMMP patients in Oregon is muscle spasms, with 15,000 patients including that, sometimes along with other conditions, as a symptom. With many more patients in the system, will access be available? Hopefully. The new Medical Marijuana Facilities, which will be opening in the spring, will provide relief. Some municipalities, like Medford and Albany, are indicating they will ban MMF's, which will provide a hardship in those areas. Without a legislative fix, the courts may decide the outcome when facilities inevitably take legal actions to defend access to cannabis in their communities for registered patients. Safe access will need to be a priority to insure those in need continue to get affordable, quality medicine. Will Oregon be able to lead the way in research on PTSD and cannabis? Optimistically. If the U.S. Dept. of Justice backs off, as they indicated recently they will, and NIDA loosens their rules, as they have in a few studies, American studies of high quality cannabis may become possible, and even routine. Oregon now has an opportunity to participate in PTSD studies, hopefully that include the use of quality cannabis medicine from right here in Oregon. Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon's premiere research hospital, eased their marijuana restrictions for many organ transplant candidates. They indicated that it is not an endorsement of cannabis or its medicinal value, but it does offer a modicum of optimism for the future. The landscape is changing fast. We should approach this scientifically, educationally, and economically. People need help, cannabis is safe, and research is needed. Oregon should lead the way.
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Still a bit light, but one story is about foolish people mailing their black-market cannabis, and money, through UPS, Fed-ex and other shippers. Not a good idea, as the last entry shows. Medical Marijuana Facilities will be open soon in Oregon, keep it legal and in state! Oct 22 - Ashland – OSP An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop on Interstate 5 near Ashland led the arrest of a Medford-area man after a trooper found approximately 31 pounds of marijuana concealed in the vehicle. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. On October 22, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m., an OSP senior trooper stopped a 2003 Honda Accord displaying Washington license plates for a vehicle license violation northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 10. The car's driver was identified as a male, age 36, from Medford. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led the discovery and seizure of 31 individual bags, totaling approximately 31 pounds, of marijuana in the car's trunk. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $75,000. The suspect was taken into custody and later cited and released to appear in Jackson County Circuit Court for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Oct 9 – Medford - OSP An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop west of Medford led to the arrest of an adult male after the trooper found approximately 18 pounds of marijuana inside the man's car. On October 9, 2013 at approximately 5:10 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a Volkswagen Golf passenger car for a vehicle license violation westbound on Poorman Creek Road near West Griffin Creek Road in Jackson County. The driver was identified as being age 40 and from Williams. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately 18 pounds of
A Phoenix man is in jail on money laundering and illegal drug charges after a police dog sniffed out $12,000 in cash believed to be drug sale proceeds, police reported. The suspect, who is 28, of the 700 block of First Street, was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on Monday on charges of unlawful manufacture, delivery and possession of marijuana. Acting on a tip from a drug-sniffing dog, Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement investigators seized a FedEx package sent from Austin, Texas, to the suspects address on Oct. 5. MADGE officials said they work with numerous shippers and look for suspicious-looking packages. If a trained dog zeroes in on a package, they get a search warrant to check it out. During the Oct. 5 search, the dog homed in on a package addressed to the suspects Phoenix home. Four days later, MADGE got a warrant to search the package and found $12,000 in cash inside. Police contacted the suspect, and after talking with him, police got a search warrant at the home. They found 65 pounds of marijuana in numerous plastic bins. Police also recovered trace amounts of methamphetamine and heroin, a small amount of dried psilocybin mushrooms, scales, packaging materials, shipping materials and $740 in cash believed to be drug sale proceeds. Police also found the remains of additional opened packages from Austin, Texas. Outside, investigators found the remnants of 12 marijuana plants and one live plant, which were allowed by the number of OMMP cards Hill possessed. Johnson said working with shippers has been an effective method for police to tracking down black market sales., "We try to be opportunistic," he said, noting that investigators work with all major shippers.
Oregon News Nugs MMF Implementation Seminars ProMBC Consulting will host a series of informational seminars on Oregon's new dispensary bill HB 3460 and its implementation. Paul Schmidt, a member of the Rules Advisory Committee for HB 3460 and former DEA officer will guide participants through the various key elements of compliance, regulatory systems and the new rules. This seminar is suggested for anyone presently working in the medical marijuana industry, or thinking of it. The information presented will provide each participant with: A better understanding of what it takes to operate and manage a successful MMF An understanding and “particle explanation” of federal requirements to the states regarding medical marijuana programs An understanding and reasons behind Governor Kitzhaber’s Letter of Intent to Secretary of State Kate Brown An idea of federal level investigations focused on cannabis; cultivation-propagation, possession, and distribution An idea of state and local level investigations focused on cannabis; cultivation-propagation, possession, and distribution Key elements auditors and inspectors look for while performing scheduled and surprise MMF audits A fundamental understanding of important Responsibilities placed on the Person Responsible for the medical marijuana Facility, referred to as the “PRF” or as the owner An appreciation for the term “Accountable” in regards to the record keeping practices, both hard copies and electronic forms Be able to list no less than three major areas of concern within the MMF operation and at least one Best Business Practice to help alleviate each concern An opportunity to address questions, first hand to Paul, who has worked on both sides of this new and evolving industry of lawful use of cannabis
For more information or to reserve your ticket please call ProMBC at 503-268-2207. Tickets are $95 per person and seats are limited. OREGON MMF COMPLIANCE SEMINAR LOCATIONS & DATES: Medford 1/11/2014 1pm-4pm Red Lion 200 N. Riverside Road, Medford, OR 97501 Eugene 1/14/14 5:30PM-8:30PM Red Lion 205 Coburg Road, Eugene, OR 97401 Portland 1/16/2014 5:30pm-8:30pm Monarch Hotel 12566 SE 93rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
Oregon Solons to Take Up Marijuana Legalization By Phillip Smith, StopTheDrugWar.com State Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene), the powerful head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, last Friday unveiled a draft bill that would ask voters in the November 2014 election whether they wanted to legalize marijuana. The
Cannabis Connection announcement came as lawmakers began debating whether to advance the issue. Under Prozanski's plan, the legislature would pass the bill, and the marijuana legalization question would then appear on the November 2014 ballot. If approved by the voters, the legislature would then be charged with crafting regulations in 2015. Next year, Oregon has only a six-week special legislative session beginning in February. That's why Prozanski wants solons (or respected leaders) to handle the regulatory issues in 2015, when there is more time. Prozanski said a vote on legalization is inevitable, and if the legislature doesn't act, activists will put their own measures before the voters. At least two initiatives are already in the works, one by Paul Stanford, the controversial force behind last year's failed Measure 80 campaign, and one by local activists organized as New Approach Oregon, which is already picking up some seed money. "It is here, we need deal with it," Prozanski said in remarks reported by the Associated Press. "Because if we don't deal with it, it's going to be given to us, and I think we'll have a lot of unintended consequences." New Approach Oregon spokesman Anthony Johnson told the AP it was too early to tell if Prozanski's draft bill would satisfy his group. If not, Oregon voters could have two or more separate proposals to choose from next November. © StopTheDrugWar.org. Reprinted By Permission.
Stanford's 2 Initiative Drives Turn In Thousands of Signatures Paul Stanford and his supporters turned in tens of thousands of signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State's office on Decmber 6th in support of two of his initiatives aimed at next years ballot., reported Steve Elliott in Hemp News. Initiative 21 is a constitutional amendment to end marijuana prohibition, and Initiative 22 is a statute to regulate and tax marijuana. The minimum number of valid signatures are due by next July. The Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp is Stanford's non-profit PAC which also pushed the failed Measure 80, also known as the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (OCTA), on last years ballot. I-22 is another version of OCTA, or OCTA 2014, and deals with regulatory controls, while I-21 goes directly at ending criminal penalties for cannabis and permitting adult marijuana use, possession and cultivation. “We just did a poll showing 63% of Oregonians support taxing and regulating marijuana.” Stanford said on Your Voice, Your Vote on KATU TV in Portland last summer. “I think marijuana legalization will create a boom in this state, and we will see environmentally sustainable changes with hemp fuel fiber and food.” According to Elliott's article, Stanford has raised more than 200,000 dollars from over 2,500 different donors for the signature drives.
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Marijuana Legalization's Uruguay Becomes First Biggest Financial Country In World to Legalize Marijuana Backer Passes Away By Doug Mcvay
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Peter Lewis, the Ohio-born chairman of Progressive Insurance and a major financial supporter of marijuana legalization and other social-justice reforms, passed away on Nov. 23, apparently of natural causes. He was 80.
Uruguayan Senate Approves President Mujica’s Bill to Tax and Regulate Marijuana - Initiative Reflects Broad Political Shift as Latin American Countries Seek Alternatives to Drug Prohibition and the War on Drugs
“Our marijuana laws are outdated, ineffective and stupid,” he said in 2011. "When I was 39 I tried marijuana for the first time," Lewis added. "I found it to be better than scotch." When he had his left leg amputated below the knee in 1997, Lewis used medical marijuana. Another reason for Lewis' support can be traced back to his marijuana arrest in New Zealand in 2000. It would be difficult to overstate Lewis' influence on drug policy reform over the past two decades. Now that he's gone the question many are asking is what impact will this have on marijuana legalization. The reform movement has lost funders before, though not one with this sort of net worth ($1.25 billion, according to Forbes). In 2004, Lewis began funding the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) to the tune of $340,000. By 2007, he reportedly upped that figure to $3 million. In 2008, Lewis gave the MPP a total of $3.5 million, according to MPP's annual report for that year. In 2010, Lewis significantly reduced his commitment to the MPP (just $900,000) before leaving the organization. In October of that year, he donated $159,000 directly to the Prop 19 legalization campaign in California, which lost. In 2012, Lewis put more than $2 million into the I-502 legalization campaign in Washington. He also backed Amendment 64 in Colorado, though to a lesser extent ($33,000) and spent an additional $525,000 on medicalizing marijuana in Massachusetts. All three initiatives won. NORML estimates that Lewis, in total, contributed between $40 and $60 million to the marijuana cause in the last 20 years, actually that figure may be closer to $25-$40 million. Impressive as that sounds, it's dwarfed by Lewis's contributions to his alma mater, Princeton University and some of his other philanthropy. Details of Lewis's will have yet to be released to the public. Many organizations work with highdollar donors on estate planning to make sure that their generosity can continue. That's part of long-term planning for nonprofits. Distasteful as it seems, it's common and how they survive. In all likelihood, Lewis left significant sums to various groups. We do know that plans for a California legalization initiative in 2014, which his team vetted and supported, are moving forward. Lewis's instincts and judgment will be sorely missed. It's not only that he poured millions into legalization efforts. He was also a successful businessman, and the depth and breadth of that experience is something that few in politics possess. His death is a huge loss for the drug policy reform movement, and for marijuana legalization in particular. Let's hope that the organizations Lewis left behind will continue to benefit from his largesse for years to come. A version of this story appeared on CelebStoner.com, and is published with permission of the author.
It's The Uruguayan Senate has just approved a bill that makes their country the first in the world to legally regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for adults. The final vote was 16 out of 29 votes in the Senate. The bill was approved in the House of Representatives in July with 50 out of 96 votes and now Uruguay will have 120 days to write the regulations before implementing the law. The marijuana legalization proposal was put forward by President José Mujica in June 2012 as part of a comprehensive package aimed at fighting crime and public insecurity. After a year and a half of studying the issue, engaging in political debate, redrafting the bill, and the emergence of a public campaign in favor of the proposal, Uruguay’s parliament today gave final approval to the measure. “It’s about time that we see a country bravely break with the failed prohibitionist model and try an innovative, more compassionate, and smarter approach,” said Hannah Hetzer, who is based out of Montevideo, Uruguay, as the Policy Manager of the Americas for the Drug Policy Alliance. “For 40 years, marijuana prohibition has been attempted and it simply hasn’t worked. But rather than closing their eyes to the problem of drug abuse and drug trafficking, Uruguay has chosen responsible regulation of an existing reality. Let’s hope others soon follow suit!” The Uruguayan proposal has also gained attention abroad over the past year, as momentum has built throughout the U.S., Latin America and elsewhere for broad drug policy reforms. In November 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first political jurisdictions anywhere in the world to approve the legal regulation of marijuana. In August, the White House announced that the federal government will not interfere with state marijuana laws – as long as a number of stipulations are adhered to, such as preventing distribution to minors. “Last year, Colorado and Washington; this year, Uruguay; and next year, Oregon and hopefully more states as well,” said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. “We still have a long way to go but who would have believed, just five years ago, that legalizing marijuana would become a mainstream political reality so quickly both in the United States and abroad?!” The Uruguayan bill allows four forms of access to marijuana: medical marijuana through the Ministry of Public Health, domestic cultivation of 6 plants, membership clubs similar to those found in Spain, and licensed sale in pharmacies. It also prohibits sales to minors, driving under the influence, and all forms of advertising. In the year since Mujica’s announced his proposal, support for the initiative has risen among diverse sectors of Uruguayan society. A national TV ad campaign, featuring a mother, a doctor, and a lawyer explaining the measure's benefits on public safety and health – has reached hundreds of thousands of Uruguayans. Regulación Responsable (“Responsible Regulation”), the coalition of prominent Uruguayan organizations and individuals that support the initiative, has held events around the country, sparking debate at all levels. LGBT, women’s rights, health, student, environmental and human rights organizations have all united to support Regulación Responsable, alongside trade unions, doctors, musicians, lawyers, athletes, writers, actors and academics. “This is a truly diverse movement comprised of people who believe that marijuana reform will benefit all of Uruguayan society,” said Hetzer. In mid-July, the former president of Brazil and
Cámara de Senadores in Ur uguay (Senate) Image: wikipedia
chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, publicly praised Uruguay in an op-ed published throughout the region. A week later, Uruguayan members of Congress received a letter of support signed by 65 Mexican legislators, congratulating their “leadership” in promoting “better drug policies and laws.” And the week before the House vote, these Uruguayan members of Congress received a second letter of support signed by more than 100 organizations worldwide, celebrating “the immense contribution and comprehensive proposal to deal with the implications that drugs have on health, development, security and human rights.” In recent years, debate and political will for drug policy reform has gained unprecedented momentum in Latin America. In 2011, Kofi Annan, Paul Volcker and Richard Branson joined former presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso (Brazil), César Gaviria (Colombia) and Ernesto Zedillo (Mexico) and other distinguished members of the Global Commission on Drug Policy in saying the time had come to “break the taboo” on exploring alternatives to the failed war on drugs – and to “encourage experimentation by governments with models of legal regulation of drugs,”
Page 9 especially marijuana. More recently, current presidents Juan Manuel Santos in Colombia, Otto Perez Molina in Guatemala, and José Mujica in Uruguay have joined these calls for reform. In May, the Organization of American States produced a report, commissioned by heads of state of the region, that included marijuana legalization as a likely policy alternative. The OAS report predicted a likely hemispheric move towards marijuana legalization in the coming years. Mujica and this growing chorus of current and former Latin American political leaders are contending that legal regulation will separate marijuana users from the offer of more dangerous drugs on the black market, allow access to medical marijuana for patients in need, and enable Uruguay to reinvest the millions of dollars now flowing into the pockets of drug traffickers into education, treatment and prevention of problematic drug use. “By approving this measure, Uruguay has taken the President Mujica of Uruguay broad regional Image: wikipedia discussion on alternatives to drug prohibition one step further. This represents a concrete advance in line with growing anti-drug war rhetoric in Latin America and throughout the world,” said Hetzer.
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Album Review: Medication Recreation by Justin James Bridges Justin James Bridges, musician, activist, Portland, Oregon resident and transplant from Texas, recently released two solo albums, Medication Recreation and On My Way. His recent experiences moved Bridges to put his feelings into song. In what seems to be a prolific period, he released these 3 albums in 2013. Bridges, or JJB, was injured by police during the Occupy protests a couple of years ago. Acting as the Occupy Portland activists sign language interpreter, Bridges spent weeks in a tent in Chapman Park with other protesters. The police eventually broke up the tent camp, and started cracking down and protesters, literally. Bridges was caught in the mayhem and dragged by police into the park, where he was beaten, injuring his back, shoulder, arm and leg. He is still recovering, and cannabis is his choice of medication. JJB's second solo album and second album of the year, Medication Recreation, is full of great songs, every one about cannabis, whether the fight for it or the love of it. The album specifically struck a chord with the cannabis community. Released appropriately on 7/10, I had a chance to listen to the entire album, a few times, and I was impressed! His Texas blues style is evident throughout most of his music, but he mixes in hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a nice fusion sound on some songs, or straight rock and roll on others. The fusion sound of the title track, “Medication Recreation”, is smooth and blends reggae and blues together to explain the benefits of cannabis and also give a nod to the High Times Cannabis Cup. JJB weaves in a guitar solo with a far away and mystic feel, a nice tribute to reggae. The introductory song, “Mary, Mary” is a song I have known for a couple of years, and definitely belongs on this album. With a real Texas blues sound, Bridges
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Bridges playing the Hempstalk in Por tland. Image courtesy Justin James Brideges
describes his love for Mary Jane and everything she has to offer. JJB goes straight rock and roll with “Feels Like Home (Cannabis Cafe)”, done straight up Chuck Berry style. It's a rocking tribute to the World Famous Cannabis Cafe, one of JJB's favorite places to perform and hang out. I like this song a lot, and wanted to get up and dance! In the song “Pain”, JJB starts slowly with the chorus and then speeds up with a few hip hop sections, where he gets across much of what he has to say about pain and cannabis, a subject he knows a lot about. The chorus resonates, “Pain teaches a lesson, unlike anything else in this life.” His message is deep and it is real. Another song with a R&B type hip-hop sound is “As the Smoke Clears”, which is a tribute to dabbing and the relief it brings. He smoothly says, “Everybody dab it up and lets keep smoking”, then speeds it up with a time change and faster lyrics, again shouting out the High Times Cannabis Cup.
Pleasing a person that enjoys cannabis and/or medicates with it is not particularly difficult, and many items are available at your nearest head shop to get you many gifts in a single stop. If you shop around at the larger shops you will find many affordable items that most smokers want or need. You can fully stuff an adult stocking for well under 50 bucks, all with cannabis oriented goodies, if you are so inclined, but most would be happy with an item or two to go along side the socks, gloves, coffee, and other typical adult stocking-stuffers. I collected a short list to get you started. Believe me, there are so many more items available at your local shops you will see many more ideas when you go. We do have a few suggestions for locally produced items. We do encourage, when possible, to shop local, or as Dragon's Lair in Grants Pass likes to say... Buy Local, For Local! Small Water Pipe – We all know those water pipe aficionados. A small, well functioning one is usually appreciated, even on the inexpensive side. Locally made in Oregon should be easy to find on this item, as well. Small Sports Team Pipe and Bag – For the sports lover in your life. Fairly common to find, and often done in etched glass with the hue of the teams colors, their pouches are adorned in the team logo, and often made with hemp, as are available at Operation Pipe Dreams in Medford.
JJB's “Grocery Man” is a very appropriate salute to pot dealers, and “Love Song” is just that, a love song about weed. Both have a Texas blues sound and pertinent lyrics, as do all the songs in the album.
A Collection of Papers, Blunt Wraps, and a Roller – You have to get something for granddad? If he smokes joints a lot, as many old timers do, then consider the most practical of gifts, a roller, papers, and some blunt wraps. Most shops have a huge selection, so getting him a variety will be easy.
The final song is “Understand”, which brings us back to reality, with a wealth of lyrics about the fight for cannabis. Referencing the police, the media, and lawmakers, he brings the album to a close asking the hard questions and making the sane plea, stop this craziness!
Local Independent Music CD – One of my favorite ideas. If you like local music, or know the recipient does, then get them a CD of one of their favorite local bands. A bit harder to find, check at your local head shop or your local independent music shop, one or the other should be able to help you out.
Medication Recreation is a great album and a real tribute to Justin James Bridge's talent. He is able to bring his Texas background into alignment with reggae, hip-hop, and rock to achieve an album any rock and blues lover would enjoy. We will be listening to his other new record, “On My Way”, over the next few weeks, and I think my ears will be very happy. Check out page 7 for his ad and look for the Justin James Bridges albums and songs on CDBaby, or visit http://www.justinjamesbridges.com for more information of his albums.
Locally Made Apparel – Many head shops in Oregon carry locally made apparel. From Hats to Tie Dyes, to pants and accessories, we have many local artisans and designers you can support. Ask the shop
where their stuff is made. A Stash Jar (with or without medicine) – Always a hit! A stash jar, especially full of medicine when appropriate and lawful, will make any holiday more cheerful. For many in Oregon, filling it with your own “homegrown” medicine makes it just that much more special! A Vapor Pen – Becoming the new trend fast, every head shop now carries an assortment of Vapor Pens, the best ones only “vaporizing” the medicine at a low temp, making for a more comfortable and cooler, and some say safer, experience. An Artistic Poker (with a small spoon pipe) – Too easy, and too common. Near the check-out counter in every pipe shop, nearly, you will find small artisitic pokers, some beaded, some glass, and varying in price. An ornate glass poker may be enough, or a simpler five dollar beaded poker with a small pipe in addition, might be better. Some people, like me, would just loose an expensive poker! Incense - Local Oregon available in many places, or the old standby for many, Nag Champa, may be perfect. It's inexpensive and practical for the person you know loves incense. Be careful to make sure that the recipient likes incense, as many people do not. A Grinder – This again, may be perfect for the smoker and joint roller. A good grinder is a must for a good fat joint, and remember, you get what you pay for. Get a good metal one, not plastic, or it wont last long with a typical smoker. A Locally Made Pipe “Purse” - Available at every head shop, many are now made with hemp, and use natural padding from cotton. Local artisans are producing these all over Oregon, just ask the shop where they are made. Gift Certificates – From a favorite head shop, music store, or grow shop for the growers. Gift certificates are an easy way to give someone the exact item they would want, by letting them pick it out themselves. They may apply it towards that giant double perk ice dam dabbing piece with the shower head downspout and titanium nail! Hopefully you're invited over to break it in...
Happy Holidays everyone from the OCC staff!
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National News Nugs Over 1,300 Applications Submitted So Far For Marijuana Businesses In Washington
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Florida Voters Support MMJ, Legislators Don't
by David Borden at StopTheDrugWar.org
A new poll conducted by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute found that an amazing majority of Floridians are in support of medical cannabis legalization. According to the poll, 82% of Florida residents favor the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Surprisingly, 70% of possitive respondents wereRepublican.
A report from Human Rights Watch released this morning demonstrates the corruption of justice that mandatory
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Washington state regulators are presently reviewing over 1,300 applications from would-be entrepreneurs seeking to engage in the state-licensed production and/or sale of cannabis and cannabis-infused products to those age 21 and over. Regulators began accepting applications for licenses in mid-November and will continue accepting applications until December 19. According to a review of applications by the Seattle PostIntelligencer ne wspaper, 635 applications have been submitted by those seeking commercial growing licenses and 461 applications have been submitted by those seeking to produce cannabis-infused products. Twohundred and thirty applicants are seeking licenses to operate retail cannabis outlets. Regulators may license the operation of up to 334 marijuana retail stores. There is no limit on the number of commercial cannabis growers or producers that may be licensed. Licensed facilities are anticipated to begin operating in Washington early-to-mid 2014. In Colorado, regulators began accepting similar applications for commercial cannabis licenses in October. Regulators accepted 136 applications that month from applicants seeking to operate retail marijuana stores — the first of which was approved in late November. Licensed cannabis operations are anticipated to be operational in Colorado on January 1, 2014. © NORML 2013. Used by permission.
Recreational cannabis legalization was also favored by Floridians, though narrowly. The poll showed 48% of people favor legalization for all adults, with 46% either having concerns about such a move, or just outright opposing it.
minimum sentencing has brought about. According to "An Offer You Can't Refuse: How US Federal Prosecutors Force Defendants to Plead Guilty," prosecutors commonly force drug defendants to plead to lengthy mandatory sentences in order to avoid losing their entire lives. Jamie Fellner of HRW writes: "Prosecutors give drug defendants a socalled choice -- in the most egregious cases, the choice can be to plead guilty to 10 years, or risk life without parole by going to trial," said Jamie Fellner, senior advisor to the US Program at Human Rights Watch and author of the report. "Prosecutors make offers few drug defendants can refuse. This is coercion pure and simple." In one case cited, Sandra Avery, a smalltime drug dealer, declined to plea to 10 years for possession of 50 grams of crack with intent to deliver. Prior convictions she had for simple drug possession triggered a sentencing enhancement, at the prosecutor's behest, and Avery was sentenced to life without parole. I think that very clearly constitutes a human rights violation, and we need to take this kind of power away from the officials who perpetrate such violations. One way to do that is by repealing mandatory minimum sentencing. There is a real chance of doing that, for the first time in a very long time, as a recent article we published in August by Phillip Smith shows. More on this from StopTheDrugWar coming soon. © StopTheDrugWar.org. Used by Permission.
On the lawmaker side, however, the support is not there. Recently, Florida's top legislative leaders are coming out against medical marijuana. Two legislators, House Speaker Will Weatherford and Senate President Don Gaetz, asked the Florida Supreme Court to block the proposed amendment. The Florida Supreme Court decided in December to review the case. The legislators, after consulting with staff, concluded that the medical marijuana amendment would mislead voters. They were joined by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi in their opposition to the amendment. Bondi also asked the court to block the measure. Supporters say they have gathered more than 200,000 of the nearly 700,000 petition signatures needed in order to make the 2014 ballot. If allowed to proceed, the measure would need to receive 60% support at the polls.
Secret Banking Committee Meets Discuss Marijuana Businesses In August, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would let voterapproved legal pot laws in those two pioneering states proceed, as long as they meet the guidelines set fourth in a DOJ memo. The memo outlined eight areas of concern. In a Senate hearing the same month, nearly everyone expressed that the next big challenge was allowing
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Sen Patrick Leahey, (D) VT and chair man of the Senate Judiciar y Committee. Image Wikimedia
banking services, so facilities won’t have to operate on a cash basis. The federal Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) held its first meeting since the DOJ memo in addressing the issues. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the current chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked the Treasury and Justice departments to work together. This secret meeting, which was not open to the press or accessible under the Freedom of Information Act, was supposedly their chance to hash out some of the issues. A Treasury Department spokesman indicated they planned on having “frank discussion” during the meeting. “What they really need is safe harbor from liability” for money-laundering, said U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-WA, a member of the House Financial Services Committee. Jim Pishue, president and CEO of the Washington Bankers Association, predicted that banks would remain cautious about marijuana without a change in federal law. “Right now it’s wait and see what they propose and go from there,” he said. “It’s going to be a bank-bybank decision, whether it fits into their philosophy and market.” Heck explained that since it’s now a crime for U.S. banks to engage in transactions with marijuana businesses, the DOJ will have to say it won’t prosecute bankers for money laundering. Then the feds will need to relax the requirement that banks file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The banks reactions will show if the feds are able to calm their fears, and allow them to participate in the coming cannabis industry. Time will tell, lets hope it's sooner rather than later.
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Cheryl's Clinical Corner A new recurring column from Cheryl Smith, Executive Director of Compassion Center in Eugene, Oregon. Cheryl is also Vice-Chair of the state Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana.
Alcohol Diversion vs Medical Marijuana When Diane Jones (pseudonym), a 65-yearold retired woman, got a DUII for alcohol in December 2012, she knew that she would have to make some serious changes to her life, but she didn’t dream that she would face such a battle. She knew that she had no choice but to quit drinking. Diane pleaded no contest to the crime of driving under the influence of intoxicants and agreed to go into Diversion, delaying prosecution for one year. She stopped drinking, started AA, attended a Victim Impact Panel, and obtained a referral from Quality Research Associates (QRA) to an appropriate program. She also started weekly counseling with an MSW. In March she was assigned to a waiting list for a local diversion program. Diane met with program staff and was told that she would start as soon as they had an opening. She got her mandatory TB test, and after a few months, began calling them weekly to find out when she would start. Little did she know that she would soon run into a roadblock. Several years earlier, Diane, who suffers from chronic pain, had obtained a medical marijuana card through her MD. She found she was able to use cannabis to more than halve the amount of opiates and benzodiazepines she was being prescribed. Diane had shared this information with the diversion program and was assured that, unlike most programs, she could attend their program while using medical marijuana. At the end of July, a receptionist from the diversion program called to say that they had an opening, but Diane would have to stop using medical marijuana. A Lane county judge, Debra Vogt, had given an opinion to QRA, that under the law, participants were not allowed to use medical marijuana because it is not a prescription drug. After consulting with other advocates on the DPFOR list, I advised Diane to try to get a Marinol prescription, which would meet legal requirements. She immediately followed up on that, but was then told that she could not participate because they would be unable to
tell whether she was using marijuana or not. After denial by the original program, she was referred to another, which had previously rejected her for using medical cannabis. They ultimately agreed to let her participate. Only time will tell whether it works out. This is a medical issue and, clearly, diversion programs and alcohol and drug screeners and counselors need education regarding the use of medical marijuana as a form of harm reduction. They may be able to provide this service by obtaining a variance under OAR 415-054-0580 to allow an individual to complete treatment while using medical cannabis. In addition, the law needs to be changed regarding this issue. Currently, ORS 813.200(5)(b) states “A person may use intoxicants during the diversion period if [t]he person has a valid prescription for a substance and the person takes the substance as directed.” A simple change to the statute would be to insert .”…or a recommendation under the OMMP for medical marijuana…”
Cannabis Not Linked To Schizophrenia By Keith Mansur Oregon Cannabis Connection After years and years of misleading propaganda, the Journal Schizophrenia Research has published a new Harvard study which found evidence that cannabis use, regardless of amount or frequency, does not lead to an increase in schizophrenia. They explain the study's purpose, writing, “Several studies suggest a link between adolescent cannabis use and schizophrenia. An understanding of this link would have significant implications for legalization of cannabis and its medicinal value. The present study aims to determine whether familial morbid risk for schizophrenia is the crucial factor that underlies the association of adolescent cannabis use with the development of schizophrenia.”
Cheryl K. is Executive Director of Compassion Center in Eugene (www.compassioncenter.net)and Vice-Chair of the Advisory Committee on Medical
"An OMMP card is a permit obtained via an application process outlined in the OARs. It is not a valid prescription provided by a physician. The diversion agreement specifically does not allow any use of alcohol or other intoxicant during the diversion period, absent a valid prescription. So use of marijuana would be a violation of a diversion agreement regardless of whether the person had an OMMP card." Debra K. Vogt Chief Criminal Judge Lane County Circuit Court
An image from Reefer Madness (originally titled Tell The Children), a 1936 American propaganda exploitation film about cannabis.
After conducting the study, the Harvard researchers concluded, “The results of the current study suggest that having an increased familial morbid risk for schizophrenia may be the underlying basis for schizophrenia in cannabis users and not cannabis use by itself.” The study was led by Lynn DeLisi, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. You can find the abstract by visiting www.schres-journal.com/article/S09209964%2813%2900610-5/abstract. With other studies recently finished demonstrating similar results, the notion of schizophrenia being caused by marijuana use is quickly being dismantled. One government funded study found that cannabis may actually combat the symptoms of schizophrenia while another showed that marijuana may actually lead to increased cognitive function for schizophrenics.
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FDA Approves Cannabis Epilepsy Study of Children By Keith Mansur Oregon Cannabis Connection The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for studies with cannabidiol, or CBD, as a treatment for children with intractable epilepsy. The drug, Epidiolex (from GW Pharmaceuticals), has been granted orphan drug status for the treatment of children with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe syndrome of infantile-onset, genetic, drug-resistant epilepsy. Medscape reports: One of the investigators in the study, Orrin Devinksy, MD, New York University School of Medicine, New York, told Medscape Medical News that this is the first formal study of cannabidiol, although there have been anecdotal reports of "miraculous" benefits with similar products in severe epilepsy. Many of these reports have been featured as part of media coverage profiling parents lobbying to get access to this treatment for their children. "We still don't know for sure that it works in epilepsy," he noted. "There have been very promising results in animal studies. In addition, marijuana growers have developed strains high in cannabidiol and patients are reporting dramatic benefits with these in reducing epileptic seizures, but there is no controlled data to eliminate the placebo effect and bias, which could be enormous."
The study will take place at 5 sites, with 25 patients at each site, all with epilepsy refractory to current treatment. Most of the participants have Dravet syndrome, and are children. There will also be some children and young adults with other severe forms of epilepsy. Dr. Devinsky told Medscape, “From this study we will be able to select an optimal dose with which to go into a placebo-controlled efficacy trial." The initial FDA-approved study of cannabidiol will assess dose tolerability in an open-label design, with blood counts, liver function, and attentiveness all carefully monitored. Although safety is the primary outcome, frequency of seizures will also be measured. The study will start in January, with initial results available after 2 to 3 months.
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Recipes Orange Champagne Goodness
Smokin' Cheese Balls
By St. Nick
By JLynn Ingredients:
Ingredients:
2 8oz. packages cream cheese 2 cups finely shredded smoked Swiss, cheddar, or Gouda cheese 1/2 cup canna butter 2 Tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons steak sauce 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts, toasted Assorted crackers
1 1/2 cups polenta, cornmeal, or yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups unsalted canna butter 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 cup orange juice 3 cups finely ground almonds 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 1/2 cups champagne 1/4 cup sugar Orange zest for garnish
Directions: In a large bowl let cream cheese, shredded cheese, and canna butter stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. After that, add milk and steak sauce and beat until fluffy. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
When chilled, shape mixture into a ball; roll in chopped nuts and let stand for 15 minutes before serving with an assortment of crackers. Makes about 3 1/2 cups of spread.
Directions: Preheat oven to 325째F. Grease and flour two small angel cake pans or twelve 4-inch muffin pans, set aside. In a bowl combine polenta, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat canna butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 2 cups of sugar; beat until combined. Add eggs; beat until combined. Beat in orange juice. Note, the batter will look a little curdled but that's okay. Beat in polenta mixture just until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in ground almonds and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine champagne and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Remove cakes from pans and transfer to a large platter; placing them bottom side up. Poke cakes with a toothpick and carefully spoon the champagne sauce all over them. Immediately cover cakes with plastic wrap and cool completely. Before serving at room temperature, garnish with a bit of orange zest.
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Fudge Nudges By Kristi Anderson Ingredients: 4 cups sugar 2 5oz. cans (1 1/3 cups total) evaporated milk 1 cup canna butter 1 12oz. Package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces 1 7oz. jar marshmallow cream 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts (pecans and walnuts can also be used) 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Line a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges. Butter foil, set aside. Butter sides of a heavy 3quart saucepan . In it, combine sugar, milk, and canna butter. Cook and stir over medium heat to boiling. Clip candy thermometer to side of pan. Cook and stir over medium heat to 236째, about 10-12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and remove thermometer. Add chocolate pieces, marshmallow cream, nuts, and vanilla; stirring until chocolate melts. Spread into pan. Score into squares while warm. When firm, cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 3 1/2 pounds or 96 servings.
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Cultivation Any store-bought fertilizer should show the percentages of each in large numbers on the front of the packaging, and they are always listed in N-P-K order. These nutrients must always be available for your seedlings to grow into strong, healthy, mature marijuana plants.
Basic Soil Requirements The soil in which you plant your cannabis seeds is obviously going to play a large part in how well your marijuana plants grow and what you’ll eventually harvest. Ideally the best soil would be fluffy when held in your hands, would drain well, and would be rich in nutrients. If you are planting your cannabis seeds in large pots, then this is easier to come by since you can either compost or buy fertilizer that provides a rich fertile base in which to plant. If you’re planting cannabis seeds in a more natural location,
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The N-P-K amounts, or nitrogen(N), phosphorous(P), and potassium(K) should be clearly marked on all fertilizers as a ratio, as this Alfalfa meal is. Image Wikipedia
a bit of preparation and testing is required to make the soil more amenable for your grow. Either way marijuana requires a lot of certain nutrients throughout its life in order to produce a high yield. The fewer nutrients, light, or water, the less weed you harvest. The three basic nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K).
The challenge to you, the grower, is to balance and maintain these nutrients in the soil throughout the course of the marijuana plant’s life. This may be easier if you are using store-bought fertilizer and planting in pots because the mix may already be PH balanced (pH 7, neither too acidic nor overly alkaline). Even so, the marijuana plants may begin to exhibit deficiencies in one or more of the nutrients because the plants do not use them up evenly. In that case you’ll have to supplement the exhausted nutrients, either through watering or through feeding them directly to the soil. The plant’s look and feel will be a signal as to which nutrients you may be short on. One of the main drawbacks to planting in pots is that you are responsible for providing all of the nutrients that the marijuana plant needs, since the roots will not be able to seek them out in the existing soil. Also the size of the pot, which in turn regulates how much soil you are growing the plant in, will regulate how tall and strong the plant can grow. The benefit to planting in pots is that you are in control of all the nutrients that the marijuana plant could possibly receive. If you are planting in a pot there are a few things to keep in mind concerning the container. Cannabis growers have used a wide variety of containers, but a good general rule is, the lighter the better, in case you have to move your plants. Fivegallon (about nineteen liters) plastic buckets, which are the ubiquitous byproduct of restaurants, work well as long they haven’t been used to store petroleum or anything toxic or heavily acidic. Clay
Fabric Pots are all the rage, and work well. They are light weight and reusable. Image from Rollitup
amount of soil, and durable in case you need to move them; however, be extremely careful when moving them since the jostling could damage the roots. This will disrupt the plant’s ability to grow as it must tend to and rebuild its ailing root system. Make sure you have drainage holes in the bottom of your container so that excess water won’t drown your marijuana plants, but they shouldn’t be so big that soil falls out. Another tip is to put a few rocks or something else solid within the soil that will help with drainage, but don’t over- do it. If you are growing directly in the natural soil it is best to have a basic understanding of what kind of soil you have and what else is growing nearby. There are three main types of soil: clay, sandy, and loamy. A good way to determine what kind of soil you are dealing with is to ask a local gardening store what type of soil is common to the area, or simply grab a handful and show it to them. It will usually be a mixture of one or more of the following types, leaning more toward one or the other. Besides light, water, temperature and fertilizers the genetics of the marijuana seeds are very important. Bad genetics can never produce high quality
Use good genetics, and starting from reliable seeds insures true strains in your garden. Image from Ilovegrowingmarijuana.com
marijuana. Visit my webshop at www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com for high quality marijuana seeds. And if you have any questions, please go to the forum or contact me at robert@ilovegrowingmarijuana.com. Use large enough pots so that the plants have enough roots space. Image Ilovegrowingmarijuana.com
pots are heavy, needlessly costly, and actually absorb moisture that should be used by your marijuana plants. If you use them, be sure to spray the pot itself with water whenever you water, especially during the hot summer months. Gardening stores also sell grow bags which are thick enough to hold a good
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Events Calendar December/January 2014 Hood River Holidays Now Through December 24, 2013 Downtown Hood River Hood River, OR 97031 'Tis the season, and Hood River, Oregon is the place to be. Known as the “Holiday Town of Oregon,” downtown Hood River is ready again this year to transform into a classic holiday setting. Along the main street, visitors will find beautifully lit holiday trees, decorated storefronts, and lots of unique shopping options—including alpaca clothing, handmade jewelry, and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Great restaurants are available throughout downtown Hood River, along with local craft beers, and six wine-tasting rooms, all within an 8-block radius. For more info, call (541) 386-2000 or (800) 366-3530 or go to www.hoodriver.org/events-festivals/chamberevents/hood-river-holidays.
Christmas Fantasy Trail at Wenzel Farm Now Through December 28, 2013 19754 S. Ridge Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045
Great for all Ages! Take a Christmas walk through a lighted, wooded "Fantasy Trail", decorated with thousands of lights for your Christmas enchantment. Be sure to take the walk through 40 foot castle with Christmas scenes. Also, walk through a tunnel, maze, crooked house, suspension bridge and more. Bonfire nightly! Refreshments are available. Open Monday through Saturday from 6 to 9 pm and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. For more info, call (503) 631-2047 or go to www.fantasytrail.com.
Magic at the Mill December 19 - 23, 2013 1313 Mill St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Get lost in the magic. Thousands of twinkling holiday lights, Music, Shopping, Entertainment, Food, Kid's Activities, Make Reindeer Food, Miniature Train and SANTA. Bring your children, friends and family to celebrate the season. For more info, call (503) 585-7012 or go to www.willametteheritage.org.
4th Annual New Year's Peace Walk January 1, 2014 Yachats Commons Hwy 101 & W. 4th St. #15 Yachats, OR 97498 Start the new year on the right foot! Join the Yachats Trails Committee and fellow trekkers for an invigorating 6-mile round trip walk from the Commons to the Amanda trail and statue where the group will offer blessings for peace in the New Year. Hikers will then be invited to walk or shuttle back to the Commons for refreshments and to collect a commemorative Peace Hike button. In the event of heavy rain or wind, a shorter hike on an alternative route will take place. Dress for changeable weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring walking sticks if you have them. The hike will be on both paved and narrow dirt trail surfaces with some stairs and moderate inclines. For more information, contact Lauralee Svendsgaard at (541)5473640 or e-mail lsven@peak.org. You can also check out their website at www.yachats.org.
The Ninth Annual Oregon Truffle Festival
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January 24 - 26, 2014 66 E 6th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401
January 30 and 31st Ashland Springs Hotel Ashland, OR
“Presently, we were aware of an odour gradually coming towards us, something musky, fiery, savoury, mysterious, -- a hot drowsy smell, that lulls the senses, and yet enflames them, -- the truffles were coming." William Makepeace Thackeray. Special guests for 2014 are award winning authors Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, hosting us for a weekend of Foraged Foods and Fine Fermentations or What to Drink with What You Eat When You’re Eating Truffles! Great Oregon craft beers and spirits will join outstanding Oregon wines in the beverage mix this year! Created to celebrate the magnificent Oregon truffles as they reach the peak of ripeness in their native soil, it is the first festival of its kind in North America, dedicated to sharing the experience of the chefs, foragers and fans of Oregon's wild truffles, from their hidden source in the forest to their glory on the table. For more info, call (503) 296-5929 or go to www.oregontrufflefestival.com.
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference is an event designed to help entrepreneurs and business people prepare to do business in Oregon in a rapidly changing environment. Discussions will cover a variety of topics: understanding the new rules and regulations surrounding Oregon dispensaries; the ancillary businesses surrounding the medical cannabis industry; legislative issues that might affect the business climate of the state; updates on legal proceedings regarding local governments and their authority to limit or ban dispensaries in their respective jurisdictions, and more. Speakers include Troy Dayton, Leland Berger, Don Duncan, Rep. Peter Buckley, and more. Call 541-488-2202 for tickets and more information. Space is limited.
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