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@OHAOregon
January 19, 2022
Media contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, OrCOVID19.Media@dhsoha.state.or.us
What: A Zoom meeting for the Oregon Cannabis Commission.
Agenda: TBD. The full agenda will be available at www.healthoregon.org/cannabiscommission.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom. Members of the public may join remotely by phone at 1-669-254-5252; Meeting ID: 160 331 9000 Passcode: 444591
Background: The Oregon Cannabis Commission was established in the 2017 legislative session through HB 2198. The commission consists of the state health officer or designee and an eight member-panel appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the senate. The commission provides advice to Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission regarding Oregon Administrative Rules that govern medical cannabis as well as retail cannabis as it pertains to patients and caregivers. Additionally, the commission is tasked with developing a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain a therapeutic and affordable option for patients and monitoring federal laws, regulations, and policies regarding cannabis.
Visit www.Healthoregon.org/cannabiscommission for more information.
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