Terminology
In reference to the drug:
Marijuana
Cannabinoids
Cannabis
In reference to the plant:
Cannabis Sativa and
Cannabis Indica
Main chemicals:
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
CBD (Cannabidiol)
Reports and Studies
The Health Effects of Canabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research (2017)
Recent research on the health effects of recreational and therapeutic cannabis use from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Oregon was the first U.S. state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, and among the first to authorize its use for medical purposes. Oregon Ballot Measure 91, an initiative petition to allow recreational use of marijuana, passed in November 2014. Effective January 1, 2017, marijuana can be sold for recreational use by businesses that have obtained a recreational license from the OLCC; such businesses can also sell for medical use. Medical marijuana dispensaries without a recreational license continue to sell marijuana for medical use.
Recreational marijuana sales in Oregon produced $60.2 million in state tax revenue in 2016, the first year of state-taxed pot sales. As of June 2016, there were 122 applications to grow pot in Jackson County and 91 were in neighboring Josephine County. Southern Oregon has long been the state's cannabis production hotbed, legal or illegal. The cannabis industry has quickly become a major force in the local economy, and the vibrant medical marijuana community continues to thrive.
Here are some of the books, magazines and other resources for learning more about the medical, recreational, economic and legal aspects of cannabis that you can find in your library.
Books on History, Legislation, Spiritual, and Recreational Aspects of Cannabis
Websites of Interest
Ashland Marijuana Regulations
The Ashland Land Use Ordinance was revised in January 2016 to allow the cultivation of four marijuana plants per lot for recreational marijuana or up to six plants for medical marijuana. Section 18.2.3 - Zoning Regulations of the ordinance has more information on homegrown cultivation as well as requirements for marijuana related businesses.
Marijuana Production in Jackson County FAQ
The production and processing of commercial recreational and medical marijuana are regulated by Jackson County Land Development Ordinance chapter 3.13. In addition to answers to the most frequently asked questions, this site provides links to several printable forms.
Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP)
You can apply for a Medical Marijuana card through the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP).
Leafly
The world’s largest cannabis resource for information about strains and products for medical marijuana patients and other consumers.
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)
The most reliable source of information about the laws surrounding recreational marijuana.
Oregon Marijuana Worker Permit
Persons employed in the OLCC-licensed recreational marijuana industry, including licensees, must have a valid marijuana worker permit.
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) FAQs
If you are considering starting a marijuana-related business, start with the OLCC’s frequently asked questions on marijuana licensing.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program
Apply to be a medical marijuana dispensary in Oregon.