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Hemp FAQ
Brief overview of commonly asked questions related to hemp in Oregon.
Oregon Department of Agriculture, December 2019
Defining Hemp: A Fact Sheet
A report on hemp and how it differs from recreational cannabis.
Congressional Research Service, March 22, 2019
Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol (CBD) and Related Hemp Extracts
A brief report on hemp derived CBD.
Congressional Research Service, June 21, 2019
OLCC Marijuana Program FAQs
Extensive document covering the most frequently asked questions about Oregon's recreational cannabis program.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Cannabis, Marijuana and Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know
An overview of the difference between cannabis and cannabinoids.
National Institute of Health – National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The ABCs of CBD: Separating Fact from Fiction
An overview of what the scientific community currently knows about CBD.
National Institute of Health – National Library of Medicine
HIDTA Report 2019
Annual Report on drug trafficking in Oregon and Idaho.
Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), 2019
The Illicit Cannabis Market Puts Consumers At-Risk and is an Existential Threat to the State-Legal Cannabis Industry
An Advocacy - Education piece on the risks and threats of an illegal cannabis market.
National Cannabis Industry Association, Andrew Kline, March 9, 2020
Legal Issues Related to Cannabis
What's Legal in Oregon
A snapshot of what is legal regarding recreational cannabis in Oregon.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Recreational Marijuana - Consumption, Gifting and Giveaways
A review of what activities are not allowed to occur with regards to recreational cannabis in Oregon.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Cannabis Laws in Oregon
An overview of the cannabis laws in Oregon with links to legal use, rules and statutes, cities and counties prohibiting cannabis dispensaries or processors and the Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA).
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
Oregon Tobacco Laws
An outline of Oregon and federal laws and policies related to tobacco control in Oregon.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), August 2018
State Marijuana "Legalization" and Federal Drug Law: A Brief Overview for Congress
An overview of the impact of the decriminalization or legalization of recreational cannabis by states on the current federal Controlled Substances Act.
Congressional Research Service, May 29, 2020
OLCC Recreational Marijuana Retail Sales Limits
An infographic on the quantities that a retailer may sell to a recreational customer at any one time or within one day.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
OLCC Record of Cities/Counties Prohibiting Licensed Recreational Marijuana Facilities
A list of cities and counties that prohibit licensed recreational cannabis producers, processors, wholesalers, and/or retailers.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
OMMP Plant Limits
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program's grow site plant limits.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
Marijuana Production
Deschutes County's standards for marijuana production (grow) operations.
Deschutes County
Marijuana Processing
Deschutes County's standards for marijuana processing operations.
Deschutes County
Marijuana Retail
Deschutes County's standards for a marijuana retail operations.
Deschutes County
FDA Regulation of Cannabidiol (CBD) Consumer Products: Overview and Consideration for Congress.
A comprehensive overview regulations on CBD products.
Congressional Research Service, January 21, 2020
Oregon's Indoor Clean Air Act
Information about the law.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
New Mail-ability Policy for Cannabis and Hemp-Related Products
The USPS revision of Publication 52 on hazardous, restricted and perishable mailed.
United State Postal Service
Health and Cannabis
Cannabis and Your Health
An overview of cannabis health and safety issues. Oregon Health Authority.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
What are the Effects of Secondhand Exposure to Marijuana Smoke?
A brief synopsis of research on the impact of secondhand marijuana smoke on non-smokers with links to references.
NIH
Learn about Marijuana
Science-based information for the public: fact sheets, resources for parents, resources to get help, learning modules.
University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute
Cannabis, Marijuana and Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know.
An overview of the differences between cannabis and cannabinoids.
National Institute of Health – National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The ABCs of CBD: Separating Fact from Fiction.
An overview of what the scientific community currently knows about CBD.
National Institute of Health – National Library of Medicine
Vaping Cannabis
A report on harmful chemicals found in cannabis vape products.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
How Long Does a Cannabis High Last?
An overview of how THC impacts your body.
Healthline
What are the Health Effects of Marijuana?
A comprehensive site on marijuana and public health that includes FAQs, data, and other resources.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
I Need Help - Poison Control
An interactive tool that asks the user a series of questions to determine if the person has come in contact with a poison and what should be done.
Poison Control
2019 Oregon Health Teens Survey
A state report on teen health.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
Talking to Kids about Cannabis
Shared Future Coalition: Fostering a Safe, Healthy, Prosperous Community
Information to help youth and young adults make safe, healthy and legal choices.
Deschutes County Partners
NIDA for Teens
The trusted source for science-based information on teen drug use and its effects.
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Learn about Marijuana
Science-based information for the public: fact sheets, resources for parents, resources to get help, learning modules.
University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute
You Can
Detailed information for teens about cannabis.
Washington State Department of Health
Environmental Impacts from Cannabis
Oregon Cannabis: Cannabis and Water Quality
Rules for water use related to growing cannabis.
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Oregon Cannabis: Cannabis and Pesticides
Rules for pesticide use on cannabis.
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Risk/Resource Guide to Criminal Activity on Forestlands: Second Edition. Illegal Drugs, Theft, Vandalism, Arson and Criminal Extremism
Safety guidelines and information on different types of criminal activity happening on federal lands.
Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon HIDITA Program and Western States Information Network
Options for Obtaining Water Legally: An Overview for Hemp, Medical Marijuana and Recreational Marijuana
An overview related to water use specifically for hemp, medical cannabis and recreational cannabis.
Oregon Water Resources Department
Recreational Cannabis Businesses in Oregon
OLCC Marijuana Business Licenses Approved
A regularly updated document containing the business names of companies that have been approved for a recreational cannabis license in Oregon.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Approved Recreational Marijuana Retailers
A list of all recreational cannabis retailers in Oregon.
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), 2020
Pets & Cannabis
Cannabis (Marijuana) Intoxication in Cats and Dogs
Information on pets and exposure to cannabis.
Veterinary Animal Clinic
Marijuana for Pets: Top 3 Pros and Cons
A list of reasons why you might or might not consider giving your pet marijuana. The Site includes a citation list.
ProCon.com
Emergency Animal Hospitals & Clinics
A list of emergency animal hospitals by town.
Poison Control
ASPCA's Poison Control Hotline (fee-based)
1-888-426-4435
1-888-426-4435
Fee-based poison control information for pets.
ASPCA's Poison Control Hotline
Pet Poison Helpline (fee-based)
1-855-764-7661
1-855-764-7661
Fee-based poison control information for pets.
Pet Poison Helpline
Renters & Cannabis
Tenant Rights to Smoke Cigarettes or Marijuana in Rental Units
An overview on how and why landlords can restrict the smoking of cigarettes and cannabis on their property.
NOLO
Medical Marijuana
Detailed information for both landlords and tenants regarding medical cannabis in Oregon.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Allowing Use of Marijuana in Any Rental Housing Community, Even as an “Accommodation to a Disability” would be Inappropriate.
An overview of why landlords, especially property owners that receive federal funding, would prohibit the use and cultivation of cannabis on their property.
National Apartment Association
Employment & Cannabis
Case Law Regarding Emerald Steel Fabricators v. BOLI
Medical cannabis use and employer/employee rights.
JUSTIA US Law
White Paper on Emerald Steel Fabricators vs. BOLI
A narrative of an Oregon case dealing with medical cannabis use and employer/employee rights.
Dan Webb Howard - Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott