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The first ever Oregon Medical Marijuana Business conference took place in Ashland, Oregon on January 30th and 31st. Hosted by the Ashland Springs Hotel, the event was presented by Ashland Alternative Health and Northwest Alternative Health. The conference brought attendees from all across the state for the two day event.

Alex Rogers, the event organizer and mastermind, is the CEO of both the sponsoring clinics and has a long history of activism and advocacy in the medical marijuana program in Oregon. His many connections and well established relationships enabled him to

deliver an excellent group of knowledgeable and experienced speakers.

OCC asked Rogers for the impetus behind the event.

“It was all the feedback I was getting from my patients,” Rogers explained. “Once the dispensary law passed the questions became uniformly similar and specifically about what is a dispensary?, Who can have one?, How's it going to be?...so it was the feedback from my patients that inspired me to do this.”

Due to the venues limited size, they sold out quickly. The fast sell out prompted Rogers to arrange for another conference on March 30th and 31st in Eugene.

“The response was absolutely overwhelming,” Rogers said. “150 Tickets

was all that we could sell, and we could have sold 300 more.”

The event began with the Keynote speaker, Troy Dayton, the CEO of ArcView Group, an investment capital firm that focuses on marijuana dispensaries and ancillary marijuana businesses. Dayton was confident in the coming green rush, and spent time explaining why its a good time to start a marijuana related business.

Dayton detailed why the time is right for investment, pointing to the rapid growth, lack of big players, rapidly diminishing risk, perceived high risk, and more. The factors for exponential growth are all there, and along with that comes political change.

“Business is the most powerful platform for political change that the world has ever seen,” Dayton explained.

Dayton explained advantages of ancillary businesses in the marijuana industry, one's that don't deal with marijuana directly, and how they may be the big winners.

“There's very few barriers to entry, as opposed to when you start up a dispensary,” He explained.“There's also no geographic boundaries..and that's huge until federal law changes...and there's a lot less regulatory risk.”

“Radical” Russ Belville also presented. Belville, the host of the The Radical Russ Show, creator of 420Radio.com, and former outreach coordinator for NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) had a wonderful presentation and pointed out many of the advantages Oregon has at this moment.

Belville explained that with Oregon's large

number of patients, the already existing medical marijuana access points, and the addition of PTSD to our ailments, Oregon is poised to become a leader in access to medical marijuana.

Anthony Johnson of New Approach Oregon and the Oregon Cannabis Industry Association covered the political front, including 3460 implementation and the future of legislation in Salem. He finished with a long question and answer session that was the best of the day.

Paul Loney, a long time Oregon legal advocate for marijuana patients and expert on Oregon marijuana law, spoke at length about the temporary final rules recently promulgated by the OHA. Of course, after covering the rules, he answered questions from the audience, which were plentiful.

Leland Berger started off the second day covering municipal dispensary bans and the prospects going forward. Introduced by Rogers as a “stalwart in the great state of Oregon”, Berger sifted through the complex issues involving the legal reasoning and political thinking of some Oregon communities.

“Now the League of Oregon Cities is actively urging municipalities to condition issuance or revoke business licenses if the business is violating federal law,” Berger explained to the attendees.

Berger was hopeful that a good outcome would be the end result. He believes that by having Mary Jane's Attic in Medford and The Greenery in Phoenix stand up for their legal rights, a strong message has been sent.

“The choice [for municipalities] really is that either the municipality can create a revenue stream from these businesses or they can expect to spend revenue to litigate the issue.”

Don Duncan, an experienced dispensary owner and activist, spoke next. Duncan is the co-founder and California Director of Americans for Safe Access and a friend of Rogers for twenty years. He has experience opening and operating dispensaries in both Berkeley and West Hollywood.

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Last year Oregon's legislature took a bold step and passed a law that allowed for medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Although dispensaries have been operating in many cities in Oregon, they have been doing so without specific legal protections that the new law, House Bill 3460, provides.

Unfortunately, many municipalities across Oregon have started to preemptively ban, or consider banning, the new Medical Marijuana Facilities (or MMFs) for which the bill allows. Municipalities from Coos Bay to Medford have voted to ban them, already. Other communities, like Tualatin and Klamath Falls, have shown a lot of resistance but decided to wait to see what the final rules look like.

Whether these bans are legal or not is debatable. In the end, existing dispensaries and the new MMFs authorized under 3460 have a very similar argument, and a few existing dispensaries are fighting back.

Leland Berger, one of Oregon's preeminent attorneys who happens to practice cannabis law, has taken up a couple of cases in Southern Oregon.

One case involves Mary Jane's Basement in Medford, and the other involves The Greenery and the city of Phoenix, just south of Medford.

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Oregon Cannabis Connection The event sold out within weeks prompting another conference to be held in Eugene March 30 and 31.

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Alex Rogers of Ashland

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Richard Nuckols, Owner of Mary Jane's Attic in Medford. Photo: G. Katz for OCC

The National Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics is coming to Portland at the from May 8 through 10. This is the world's leading conference on the science and politics of medical marijuana and is presented every two years by Patients Out of Time.

Marijuana is not an ordinary medicine. No other family of medicines is useful for such a wide range of conditions. For example, opiates like oxycodone and morphine are good for pain, but pain relief is about all they are good for. Marijuana also works for pain. It's not as strong as morphine, but it also works for arthritis, seizures, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, nausea, PTSD, multiple sclerosis – everything from cancer to bad appetite. How is this possible? How can one family of medicines work for so many different medical problems?

The answer lies in the biochemistry of the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS is a chemical signaling system which our cells use to coordinate their response to stress. The “signals” in the ECS are small molecules called cannabinoids. Animals evolved the ability to make these chemicals about 600 million years ago - jellyfish have them. In fact, every animal that has nerves makes cannabinoids.

In the beginning, they served as anti-oxidants. Cannabinoidsare very strong anti-oxidants, much

stronger than vitamin C, so by releasing them, a cell can protect itself from oxidative damage. This simple response to oxidative stress became a signaling system when cannabis receptors evolved. The receptors recognize cannabinoids, and initiate a response in the cell. Since cells produce cannabinoids when they are under stress, if all the cells in some part of the body have cannabis receptors, they can all respond when one of them is under stress. The ECS allows cells to signal each other about stress states.

Cannabis receptors are found in all the vertebrates. Worms and insects don't have them, but every animal that has a big nerve up its backside has an ECS. So your ancestors have had about 540 million years to evolve ways to use it. Stimulating cannabis receptors in the immune system regulates inflammation. Stimulating them in bones causes bone growth. Stimulating them in the amygdala allows you to forget traumatic memories. The ECS is in your nerves, your immune system, your bones, your intestines, blood vessels, your

reproductive organs and in your sperm or ova, depending on which of those you are blessed with.

THC, CBD, and other chemicals in the marijuana plant imitate our body's natural cannabinoids and have various effects on the receptors. The plant chemistry is remarkably complex, and the ECS is acting throughout the body. The way these two interact opens up an entire field of future medicine.

Many of the researchers who discovered all of this will be presenting at the conference in May. Other presentations will look at the political aspects of marijuana at the federal and state levels. Tom Burns, director of Pharmacy Programs at the Oregon Health Authority, is scheduled to speak on Oregon's new dispensary system. Medical professionals can get CME credits through the University of California, San Francisco.

Marijuana-based medicines are effective for so many conditions because they stimulate

an ancient protective system, which is used by our cells to coordinate the response to stress. The discovery of a physiological system of this scope and importance is a once in a lifetime event.

To have a major conference on it, in

Portland, happens once in a decade.

If you want to learn more about the science, politics, or commerce of medical marijuana, this is not to be missed. Events run from May 8th to May 10th, 2014. The conference officially kicks off with a reception Thursday night starting at 7:00pm. It's being held at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, near the west end of the Ross Island Bridge.

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The Vape OR vape pen three in one kit is unique because it has 3 attachments; One for bud, one for wax, and one for liquids. They also have 3 separate heat settings, allowing for the perfect amount of heat to properly vaporize your different materials.

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is no person on the planet, I feel, that hasbetter knowledge of what it means to be a dispensary owner than our next guest.”

Duncan's focus was on community outreach and professionalism, public perception, community relations, and removing stigmas. He explained the importance of how a dispensary is viewed by the public, its neighboring businesses, and the police, and ways to be proactive.

“The reason community outreach is so important is because of longevity, because medical cannabis is not necessarily permanent anywhere”, Duncan explained. “As a cautionary tale to start with I want to remind you of Montana, where dozens of medical marijuana facilities were operating a few years ago, now there are zero.”

From public use of cannabis near a facility, possibly offensive signage, professional certification, and more, many different subjects were touched on. He advised all facilities to “craft good policies” to avoid problems.

The high note on Friday was the appearance of Rep. Peter Buckley of Ashland. Buckley was an important advocate for HB 3460 and strongly supports the OMMP. He was an inspired speaker.

“I have been in the legislature for over ten years now, and I have worked on a lot of different issues, and the number one issue that I receive the most calls from reporters nationally, statewide, locally...you name it,

is medical marijuana,” He explained to the audience.

He loves the medical marijuana movement's passion, and wants everyone to focus hard on the task at hand, and the emerging industry.

“I certainly don't want to curb your enthusiasm in any way, shape, or form, but I do want to channel it, if I can”, he said. “The expertise is here, and I think the compassion is here, and I think the intelligence is here to create the best medical marijuana program in the entire country.”

With a grateful nod to Geoff Sugerman, the key lobbyists to get the bill through the legislature, he went on to describe the political ramifications, explaining, “Senator Prozanski and I put our political credibility on the line...we have basically pledged to our colleagues, we have pledged to House members and Senate members, we have pledged to the Governor, we have pledged that there will be a medical marijuana industry in the state of Oregon that we would be proud of.”

“That's the pledge that we made, and I am here to ask you, 'You gotta have my back on this, you gotta have my back on this',” Buckley said intently. “I am trying to get across how important and vital this next stretch of time is, how important and vital it is for you to build an industry that we would be proud of.”

Buckley also mentioned full legalization and Senate Bill 1556 recently introduced for the short 2014 session, saying, “I think we have some good traction to get a referral out from the legislature...that would ask of our colleagues to simply give Oregon voters a chance in November to simply say 'Legalization yes or no', and if the voters say yes then it comes back on the legislature in 2015...to develop what a system for legal recreational marijuana would be for the state of Oregon.”

Buckley became very impassioned at the end.

“I love the state of Oregon. I love the people here, I love the state, I love serving in the state legislature, I love trying to make the state better everywhere I can...and my love for our State is fierce,” Buckley commented with great emphasis. “And, I challenge you to create the best system, but I will be part of the effort to come down on anybody who fucks with it!”

Rogers also arranged a fundraiser for Buckley Friday evening and is hosting a similar event in Eugene for Sen. Prozanski. Both legislators were critical in getting HB 3460 through the last session and signed by the Governor.

Rogers explained, “I think we have to help the people that are helping us, so along with getting all these people together I am also rallying my direct constituency and raising money for our most pot friendly politicians.”

The vendors were diverse and represented a range of companies. They included: Bear Creek Lock, Can! Research, Cascadia Labs, Grasshopper Extractor, Green Leaf Lab, National Cannabis Industry Association, Oregon Cannabis Industry Association, Puff's Smoke Shop, Reign, Inc., and Ziggi Custom Papers. They all seemed very pleased with the conference.

“The event has been amazing,” exclaimed Travis of Bear Creek Lock.

Bear Creek Lock is offering specific services to the new Medical Marijuana Facilities. “Our goal is to have customers come to us and say, 'What do we need in order to satisfy the law?',” Travis said.

“The new law that came out has specific requirements for dispensaries,” Travis further explained. “The requirements [of 3460] are pretty strict, and you can't just go to Costco and buy it...you have to get a higher quality system.”

“Everyone who comes in is positive and excited,” said Ashley of Cascadia Labs. “We have had lots of good questions and people are becoming more informed, not only about THC, but all the other cannabinoids that are beneficial.”

“Radical” Russ Belville, who also covered the show live for his website 420Radio.org, said, “I have been to a few of these in Colorado and California, and one thing that I found different with this one is that it is at the very birth of the industry so there is a lot more focus on how things are going to be and the way we can shape how they're going to be.”

Jeremy Kwit of Bloom Well came over from Bend for the conference and said, “I am finding the topics of conversation to be very interesting and engaging, and the representation from the speakers, as well as the participants, to be incredible.”

“I am learning tons from just the people I am often sitting next to in the audience, and I'm often learning as much from them and their experience because there's so much experience here,” Kwit added. “I have had some very emotional conversations because people are so passionate about this plant.”

For Oregon's burgeoning cannabis industry and the new dispensaries that will be going operational in March, this conference got people excited, as Joe Hopkins of The Greener Side explained, “Anything that Alex and Northwest Alternative Health does is always very thorough, and I am stoked on that.”

Rogers felt the event went well, too, telling OCC, “I wanted to give people information, real information and not fluff. That was the goal, and that's what we accomplished.”

When asked if the March 30th conference would be worth attending, Bill Esbensen of 45th Parallel, who came all the way from Ontario, said, “I would recommend the March conference for everyone that's a stakeholder, including law enforcement...they should know [about cannabis], then they will get educated.”

The March conference will be at the Downtown Eugene Hilton on March 30th and 31st. A much larger crowd will be there, and many more vendors and networking opportunities. As the industry expands, it is important to keep informed and be creative, and this second Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference in Eugene is a great place to start.

For more information and to get tickets or vendor information please visit www.ommbc.org or call 888-920-6076.

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Bear Creek Lock from Medford had a successful event as a vendor.

Green Leaf Labs also had a booth space, offering information on their testing services.

Once upon a cold January morning I happened to be trolling through the Facebookosphere. A friend had posted a link on her wall that was advertising a ProMBC Seminar at The Inn at the Commons in downtown Medford. The add suggested that if you are interested in engaging in some sort of business in the newly emerging cannabis industry, then you should come on down, pay $95, and sacrifice a few hours of your Saturday afternoon. I figured that since I plan on participating in many facets of this new industry I'd better go check out what these folks had to say.

Actually, it was no sacrifice at all. I was just as tuned into their presentation as my boarder collie is while he waits for me to throw the Frisbee. These guys were a wealth of knowledge, guidance, and suggestions of how to own/operate your own business. To be honest, it tickles me to hear the words “cannabis”, “business”, and “industry” in the same context and for once our state and federal legislature is actually taking it seriously. I'll delve into that one some other day. That said, it was nice to participate in what I believe was the maiden voyage of their seminar tour.

The seminar began with an introduction from ProMBC's own Sarah Bennett. She gave us a quick bit of information about their entity, it's goals, and it's role in this new industry. She then introduced us to the next speaker.

His name was Bradley Steinman Esq. of Steinman Kucirek LLC. He was an attorney from Portland. Bradley gave us some insight to the application process and some of the legalities pertaining to the cannabis industry. I think after meeting him and hearing what he had to say, I'm going to have to get this guy on a retainer! He was professional and candid with a hint of humor and sarcasm, a language I happen to speak well.

The next gentleman to speak with us was probably my favorite. His name was Paul Schmidt. Paul is a former DEA agent, former Colorado Medical Marijuana Enforcement Agent in Charge, and was also part of the Oregon HB 3460 Rules Advisory Committee. He was a cornucopia of knowledge about how cannabis has been viewed, how it's now being viewed, and what we can do to help keep that image favorable to the public. I don't want to

give away too much of their sauce because accurate business advice ain't free. But, I will say that I was in complete concurrence with what Paul had to say about our roles in the cannabis industry.

The final speaker was a nice young counselor named Jeff Kucirek, Bradley's partner in Steinman Kucirek LLC. He is also an attorney and he presented us with information regarding business formation and intellectual property. Both of which are an integral part of any successful business. It was all public information that they brought to the light, and they made it a point to let us know that they were not offering legal advice. That stuff ain't free either.

All in all, I'm very happy that I decided to go. I highly recommend it to anyone that plans on starting a cannabis-related enterprise. Any dumb-ass can sell weed, which by the way is bad nomenclature. It's cannabis. But, if we want to see forward progress with this new industry, then we need to make sure that these types aren't representing us, or impairing our efforts to bring credibility to this industry.

The cure for ignorance is education. Make sure that you are well-informed before you embark upon the USS Cannabis, because everybody's watching, including Uncle Sam. And if we would like to see continued support from our legislators, then we need to do our best to maintain the integrity and credibility of the cannabis industry.

So as you go out and engage in this budding industry, please be smart, use forethought, and be good stewards and maintain compliance with Oregon state law and federal guidelines handed down by the US Department of Justice.

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Both cities are apparently adverse to cannabis, with Medford changing their city code to disallow MMFs, and Phoenix even considering draconian ordinances that would effectively ban cannabis in the city, including private grows.

Berger feels the Oregon Constitution protects the dispensaries from being regulated out of a town, and has appealed a recent decision from the Medford City Finance Director to enforce a new ordinance and revoke the business license of Mary Jane's Basement. He argues the appeal before the Medford City Council on February 20th. He has also been appearing before the Phoenix City Council to argue in favor of The Greenery, who have opened a location downtown.

Cities have become emboldened, and were not happy with the laws final language. Since a “time, place and manner” provision in HB 3460 was excluded from the final bill, Berger explained at a recent conference, “Now the League of Oregon Cities is actively urging municipalities to condition issuance or to revoke business licenses if the business is violating federal law.”

But, in a weird twist of fate, Berger believes the legal standard of “Obstacle Preemption” overrules what the cities are trying to do. This is the same argument that was used by the Oregon Sheriffs in the now famous Concealed Handgun License (CHL) case between Jackson County Sheriff Mike Winters and CHL applicant Cynthia Willis. It that case, they lost, because “Obstacle Preemption” did not apply.

“In the same way the Sheriffs tried to use Obstacle Preemption to justify not issuing concealed handgun licenses, we get to use obstacle preemption to say that it's unconstitutional for the cities to require businesses to be in compliance with federal law,” Berger explained.

But, the argument from Medford and other cities recently has been a “Home Rule Authority” argument. The legal reasoning is that a city can adopt laws to regulate municipal matters, such as banning unsightly auto wrecking yards, if there is “rational basis”for the law.

“There's nothing about what anyone in this industry is doing that would justify that kind of a ban, particularly a facility” Berger said. “I don't think there's a rational basis to justify these

[bans]”

Mary Jane's Basement has been doing everything they can to operate a responsible safe access point. Even with the harassment of the local police, they continue to operate, serving hundreds of patients with little other choice about where to access safe cannabis medication.

Oregon Cannabis Connection interviewed a patient receiving cannabis at the Mary Jane's Basement. His name is Michael Vonzell Williams, a disabled veteran, and he has been using Mary Jane's Basement as his safe access point since it opened.

“We've had to do everything under the cloak of darkness,” Williams explained, frustrated by the current state of marijuana legalization. “If you come in and tell them what your ailment is, they can pick out what you need.”

After operating over a year, and getting their business license renewed by the city of Medford, Richard and Marlene Nuckols were surprised when a Medford policeman showed up in September of 2013 to inform them their business license was being revoked to violation of federal law. However, they can remain open during the appeal process.

“After we received the license we went to [Police Chief] Tim George and went to [Finance Director] Allison Chan and explained exactly what we we're doing, and Tim George's comment was 'Don't have any more medicine on hand than you are allowed by cards',” Richard Nuckols said.

And what if Medford wins in the end and bans dispensaries down the road?

“We would move as close to the outlying area as

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Dec 23 – Bend – OSP

A citizen's driving complaint on December 23rd helped Oregon State Police (OSP) find a vehicle near the Bend Airport whose driver was determined to be driving under the influence of intoxicants and also in possession of nearly a pound of marijuana. On December 23, 2013 at approximately 7:25 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder displaying Washington license plates near SE Powell Butte Highway and Nelson Road that was the subject of a citizen's driving complaint. The driver was identified as a resident of Eastsound, Washington. Subsequent investigation led the trooper to arrest the man for DUII. The trooper also found inside the vehicle approximately 15 ounces of marijuana. The suspect was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail for DUII and cited to appear for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana and Refusing a Breath Test.

Dec 29 – West Linn – WLPD

West Linn Police stopped a man on December 29th for speeding and arrested on multiple charges, including the possession of marijuana and hashish. After pulling over the suspect for speeding, A West Linn Police Officer arrested him for Driving While Revoked, DUII, and Possession of Controlled Substances. The suspect was stopped for driving 78 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. Officers noted a strong odor of marijuana, although the suspect claimed to have a medical marijuana card, he did not. Following a search of the vehicle, officers seized 48 ounces of marijuana, 3.8 ounces of Hashish, and several packages of Hashish wafers and oil. He claimed to have obtained the substances in southern Oregon and was transporting them to the Portland area for medical marijuana patients. During a Field Sobriety Test, the suspect appeared to have flakes of marijuana clinging to his shirt. The suspect was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for a Multnomah County detainer, Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, Reckless Driving, DUII, PCS Marijuana over one ounce, and PCS Hashish. A female passenger who was in the vehicle was not charged, she drove the vehicle from the stop scene following the arrest.

Jan 17 – Medford - OSP

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop on Interstate 5 north of Medford led to the arrest of two Washington residents following the seizure of approximately 44 pounds of high-grade marijuana. OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. According to an OSP Sergeant, on January 17 2014, at approximately 9:23 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta displaying Washington license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 31 for a speed violation. The operator was identified as a male, age 39, from Seattle, Washington. Right front passenger was identified as also being a man from Seattle. Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the discovery of three large garbage bags containing individually sealed packages of marijuana concealed within the vehicle. The marijuana weight slightly over 44 lbs and has an estimated value of approximately $88,000.

The suspects were arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana.

Jan 23 – Wilsonville – OSP

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop in the early morning on Interstate 5 in the Wilsonville area led to the arrest of a California man after approximately 9 pounds of marijuana, hashish and other evidence. On January 23, 2014 at approximately 1:15 a.m., an OSP senior trooper and recruit trooper stopped a 2013 Kia Soul displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 285 for multiple traffic violations. The vehicle was occupied by two men including the driver, a resident of Camptonville, California. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 9 pounds of marijuana, over an ounce of hashish, and other evidence concealed inside the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $20,000. The suspect was arrested and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana. The 38-year old male passenger was not arrested and released from the scene.

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Dec 12 – Lakeview – OSP

An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper's traffic stop near Lakeview in southern Oregon led to the seizure of 30 pounds of marijuana and pending charges for a Wisconsin man. The follow up investigation by OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing and has reached a point that information regarding the stop and arrest is being released. On December 12, 2013 at approximately 4:12 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 2005 Ford Freestyle four-door displaying Wisconsin license plates eastbound on Highway 140W near milepost 94 for a traffic violation. The vehicle was occupied by two people including the male driver from Madison, Wisconsin. Subsequent investigation led the trooper to discover and seize approximately 30 pounds of marijuana concealed in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is approximately $75,000. The suspect was arrested and later released pending appearance in Lake County Circuit Court for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana. The 29-year old female passenger has not been charged at this time.

Jan 24 – La Pine – OSP

A Missoula, Montana man was arrested during an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop northbound on Highway 97 north of La Pine when a trooper discovered over 6 pounds of marijuana inside the man's car. OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. On January 24, 2014 at approximately 5:07 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 1999 Toyota Camry displaying Montana license plates for a lane change traffic violation northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 158. As the trooper approached the car, he saw the driver and lone occupant, a male age 32, from Missoula, Montana, was wearing a black beanie cap with the word "WEED" on it. Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led the trooper to discover and seize over 6 pounds of marijuana concealed in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $15,000. The suspect was arrested and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana.

Hashish in Legal in WaCo, too!

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Dec 18th that a medical marijuana patient could get back the hashish that was seized when they were arrested in Washington County.

Washington County Circuit Judge Suzanne Upton’s ruling was flipped by the court. The alleged incident occurred in June of 2010 when James J. Ellis, 45 was arrested by the Washington County Sheriff on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Ellis was later acquitted of the charge, and then asked the judge for the return of the small amount of hashish that had been seized.

Attorney Leland Berger, who represented Ellis, said the Washington County deputy district attorney had convinced the judge that not only is pot bad, but that “hash is more bad because it’s concentrated.”

Berger had a number of experts testify that hashish is “usable marijuana” under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act.

The Court of Appeals cited the federal government’s Uniform 11 Controlled Substances Act’s definition of marijuana, which the Oregon law also adopted, which states "every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its resin."

“In every place but Washington County, it’s accepted that hashish is usable marijuana,” Berger told the Oregonian on December 18th. “What this ruling means is that everywhere in Oregon, including Washington County, a patient can be free from arrest and prosecution for possessing up to 24 ounces of hashish.”

Oregon Gov. Supports Legalization Bill

Oregon legislators have introduced a bill for the short session upcoming in Salem that would legalize marijuana for recreational use in Oregon. Senate Bill 1556 was introduced in January by by Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene) and Representative Peter Buckley (D-Ashland), and it also has support of Governor Kitzhaber, as well.

“I hear the drumbeats from Washington and Colorado,” Kitzhaber said to Oregon newspaper editors at a recent meeting. “I want to make sure we have a thoughtful regulatory system. The Legislature would be the right place to craft that.”

The bill also has eight co-sponsors in both chambers of the legislature. It would be referred to voters in November if the legislature passes the bill. If they don't, at least two other groups have already filed to place initiatives before the voters and likely one, or possibly all of them, will garner the necessary signatures to get on the ballot in November. This bill would give the legislature the responsibility to draft workable legislation to implement a system.

SB 1556 would legalize marijuana for adults 21 or older and allow adults to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana in their own homes or up to one ounce anywhere else. Adults would also be allowed to grow up to four plants. It provides for taxation, which will help the Oregon economy greatly.

More specifics are left up to lawmakers in Salem, assuming Oregon voters agree they want recreational cannabis in their state.

A Few Legislators Want Local Control Over Dispensaries

Even before SB 1556 was introduced, a bill was put forth by a few very resistant legislators that would add a provision to Oregon law that would specifically allow cities or counties to adopt moratoriums on medical marijuana facilities allowed under HB 3460, which is about to take effect on March 3rd.

Senate Bill 1531 declares an “Emergency” and would allow any city or county the authority to ban facilities dispensing medical marijuana, or any marijuana. It is sponsored by state Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena), and state Sen. Rod Monroe (D-Portland). It would take effect March 1st.

The bill would allow cities and counties to "regulate or restrict operation of medical marijuana facility, prohibit registration of medical marijuana facility, or regulate, restrict or prohibit storing or dispensing of marijuana by a facility legally authorized to store or dispense marijuana."

The Association of Oregon Counties and the League of Oregon Cities were behind the filing of the measure, unhappy with the final language adopted in HB 3460 last session, which ommitted a phrase that would have allowed municipalities the right to control the “time and manner” of medical marijuana facilities.

It appears that the bill does not have a lot of support to get it through committee. Peter buckley said at the Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference in Ashland, Oregon, “I Don't think it has any traction in this short session.”

But, if you are concerned, contact your Senator and Representative right now and let them know you think SB 1531 is bad policy and bad for patients!

OCIA Seminar: Oregon Marijuana Business Law 101

The Oregon Cannabis Industry Association is hosting an informative seminar providing Oregon cannabis industry members, and those looking to enter the industry, with an opportunity to learn from professionals across the legal spectrum. Attorneys will cover basic business law, employment law, tax law and more.

Speakers include: Congressman Earl Blumeauer, business attorney Dave Kopilak of the Crux Law Group, criminal defense attorney Amy Margolis, intellectual property attorney John Mansfield, products liability lawyer Josh DeCristo, the Oregon Health Authority’s Tom Burns, employment law attorney Caroline Guest, real estate/property lawyer Aaron Matusick and OCIA’s Executive Director Anthony Johnson. Additionally, longtime cannabis law reform activist and criminal defense attorney Leland Berger will be receiving a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from OCIA.

The educational seminar will be conducted from 12:00pm until 5:30pm with registration for the event starting at 11:00am. Light refreshments will be provided.Networking social to follow at Occidental Brewing from 5:30pm-7:30pm for seminar attendees and OCIA members. Beer available for purchase courtesy of Occidental. Food available for purchase from Urban German Grill. After party for OCIA members at Cannabliss at 1917 SE 7th Ave from 8:00pm-Midnight. Light refreshments provided. First month of an OCIA bronze membership can be purchased for just $10.

To purchase tickets, visit www.orcannabisindustry.org and you can reserve your seat, or call (503) 374-9999, Ext 101. You can also email us at ociaseminar@gmail.com with any questions.

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Colorado began selling legal recreational marijuana at state authorized retail outlets on January 1st. It was a lot busier than anyone expected.

The 37 Colorado businesses which began selling recreational cannabis on January 1st made a combined total of roughly $5 million in sales in their first week, reported the Huffington Post. Other news outlets reported that over one million was taken in the first day.

Shops sold between 20 and 50 pounds of marijuana the first week, many selling out. One shop apparently went through that the first day. Local news coverage showed aerial images of people lined up around the corner at some locations.

Bloomberg News reported that the state originally expected about $600 million in combined wholesale and retail marijuana sales annually. The pace which has been set would go well over that number if the dispensaries can keep up with the demand. And, as of February 4th, the pace has not slowed, and even more dispensaries are slated to open soon.

Toni Fox of 3D Cannabis explained to local news media that she had to close because she had run out of product. When she is open, $20,000 a day in sales is what she expects to see.

Tax revenue is a big part of the success of the Colorado Initiative that legalized

marijuana. They are looking forward to upwards of 100 million in tax revenue the first year.

“Retailers who shared their proprietary data with NBC News say they have collected $1.24 million in tax revenue,” reported NBC News on The TODAY

Show. They reported that only 18 of the 37 retailers had shared their tax collection information with them for the first 27 days of sales. Some had only four days of data.

Next are all the businesses

that will begin popping up to service the industry. Business Insider recently did an article entitled “How To Get A Job In The Booming Legal Marijuana Business”. Tourism is up in areas that are usually slumping this time of year. Security companies, contractors, realtors, and many other local businesses will notice a small but steady increase in business, all driven by legal weed!

A sea change, indeed.

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Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday that the Obama administration would soon announce regulations that would allow banks to business with legal marijuana businesses. Financial institutions have been scared away from such businesses by the threat of legal action for dealing in the profits of a commodity still illegal under federal law.

The Obama administration had previously signaled it was working to address the issue, but it now appears action is imminent.

"You don't want just huge amounts of cash in these places. They want to be able to use the banking system," Holder said during an appearance at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. "There's a public safety component to this. Huge amounts of cash -- substantial amounts of cash just kind of lying around with no place for it to be appropriately deposited is something that would worry me, just from a law enforcement perspective," he explained.

"We're in the process now of working with our colleagues at the Treasury Department to come up with regulations that will deal with this issue," and the

new rules are coming "very soon," Holder said. "It is an attempt to deal with a reality that exists in these states."Holder did not specify whether his remarks were aimed solely at Colorado and Washington, which have legalized marijuana commerce, or were directed more generally at states that allow for legal medical marijuana.

A Justice Department spokesman later "clarified" Holder's remarks to say that instead of new regulations, Holder was speaking of issuing a "guidance" to prosecutors and federal law enforcement. Whether such a "guidance" without further guarantees from the federal government will be enough to assuage bankers' fears remains to be seen.

But marijuana industry advocates applauded the attorney general's remarks.

For the legal, regulated cannabis industry, this is very welcome news," said National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith. "We have been anxiously awaiting clarity on the banking issue from the Justice and Treasury Departments for many months. To hear that guidance will be issued 'very soon' is encouraging. It's critical that we fix this issue before February 20, when our Colorado members must pay their first round of state taxes, or the Colorado Department of Revenue may be forced to accept more than $1 million in cash payments."

Smith added that the NCIA was "grateful" to Holder and other federal officials who have been working on the issue, and that getting it resolved "cannot come soon enough."

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The omnibus federal farm bill approved by Congressional conference committee negotiators this week and destined to be quickly signed into law includes the hemp amendment that was approved by the House last year before the bill blew up over Republican efforts to cut food stamp spending. The final version of the farm bill passed the House Wednesday morning.

Originally introduced by Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO), Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the hemp amendment doesn't legalize hemp production, but it does allow for research on industrial hemp by universities and state agriculture departments in the 10 states that have approved hemp production. There are two bills pending in Congress that would legalize hemp; they are House Resolution 525, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013," and the companion legislation, Senate Bill 359.

The 10 states that have already passed laws allowing hemp production are California, Colorado, Kentucky, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia, and the vote comes as even more states are showing an interest in hemp. Hemp bills have been introduced in 11 states this year, including Hawaii, Indiana, Nebraska, New Jersey (carried over from 2013), New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington (two bills were carried over from 2013) West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

"Although I strongly opposed the Republican Farm Bill, I was pleased to see that the bipartisan amendment that I offered with Representatives Blumenauer and Massie was included in the final bill that passed the House of Representatives today," said Rep. Polis. "This common sense amendment will allow colleges and universities to grow and cultivate industrial hemp for academic and agricultural research purposes in states where industrial hemp cultivation is already legal. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to ensure that this language becomes law."

"This is an important victory for farmers, manufacturers, and consumers in Kentucky and across the country. Our amendment paves the way for production of industrial hemp by first allowing America's academic and research institutions to demonstrate that hemp and the products derived from hemp present a great economic opportunity for our country," said Rep. Massie. "The inclusion of our industrial hemp amendment in the farm bill reflects widespread support for cultivating industrial hemp and proves Congress can work together in a bipartisan fashion to help the American economy at a time when creating jobs is a national priority."

"With the U.S. hemp industry estimated at over $500 million in annual retail sales and growing, a change in federal law to allow for colleges and universities to grow hemp for research would mean that we will finally begin to regain the knowledge that unfortunately has been lost over the past fifty years," says Vote Hemp. President, Eric Steenstra. "The American Farm Bureau Federation announced their opposition to the controlled substance classification of hemp earlier this month, and now passage of this amendment means America can get on track to once again become the predominant producer and manufacturer of hemp -- one of the most versatile and ecological industrial crops on the planet."

The hemp amendment was among the few provisions in the farm bill that had not been previously approved by both houses of Congress. That it made it into the final version of the farm bill was a testament to the bill's support, and to some key supporters, Steenstra told the Chronicle Wednesday.

"Senator Wyden introduced an amendment to the Senate farm bill that was more expansive than the House version, but the leadership limited the votes severely and our provision never got a vote," Steenstra explained. "That, combined with the fact that Senator Leahy had basically cleared it through Judiciary, allowed it to go forward. But ultimately, Senator McConnell and other conferees spoke up for it."

Both McConnell and his fellow Kentucky US senator, Rand Paul, have been ardent hemp supporters, supporting legislation both at the state level and now, in Washington.

"This is an important victory for Kentucky's farmers, and I was pleased to be able to secure this language on behalf

of our state," McConnell said in a statement issued Tuesday. "By giving states the go-ahead to cultivate hemp for pilot programs, we are laying the groundwork for a new commodity market for Kentucky farmers. By exploring innovative ways to use hemp to benefit a variety of Kentucky industries, while avoiding negative impact to Kentucky law enforcement's efforts at marijuana interdiction, the pilot programs authorized by this legislation could help boost our state's economy."

"We think this is pretty significant," Steenstra said. "It's an excellent first step to revitalize what was once a proud and significant industry in this country. A big part of our farming economy has been lost, and we have to work to recover it."

The bill not only allows universities to do hemp research, Steenstra noted, but it also allows state agriculture departments to do pilot studies.

"That's a little bit more expansive than just research," he said. "The can look into things like marketing and cultivation of hemp, and that's a significant opportunity for the 10 states where it is legal."

Steenstra didn't think inclusion of the hemp amendment in the farm bill would take the oomph out the pending hemp legalization bills.

"We've made it very clear, and all of our supporters in Congress understand this, that this is just a first step," he said. "There are a lot of people anxious to grow hemp, and this won't really solve that. We will be able to get some crops in the ground and show that hemp is not the boogie man we feared, but commercial farmers still won't be able to grow it until we get those bill passed."

Although hemp proponents are careful to draw a bright line between industrial hemp and psychoactive marijuana, the growing national debate over -- and acceptance of -- marijuana has been a help rather than a hindrance, Steenstra said.

"The reality is that hemp has been caught up in marijuana policy for 70-some years," he noted. "There is no way to deal with hemp policy without looking at overall marijuana policy. These are two separate tracks, but at the same time, having a lot of people looking at marijuana policy has been a good thing for hemp."

New leadership at the DEA would be a good thing, too, Steenstra said, moaning aloud as he recounted DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart's comment last week that the low point of her career was seeing a hemp flag fly over the US capitol.

"Of all the things she should be down about, she complains about a flag made out of non-drug hemp fiber," he said."We're hoping a more enlightened DEA head will come in and replace her and bring some sanity to policy over there."

After years of close study, the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) has released a new position on medical cannabis.

“It is the position of PSNA that medical marijuana is worthy of further rigorous clinical testing. In order to weigh the true risks and benefits of medical marijuana, there must be a discussion and openness at the federal level regarding the conversion of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule II drug classification. Schedule II classification would allow testing of consistent grade medical marijuana in a randomized controlled fashion in order to ascertain the drug’s risk/benefit profile for a multitude of illnesses and symptoms. In addition, PSNA supports protection from prosecution for patients who currently use medicinal marijuana or for providers suggesting medicinal marijuana for relief of intractable conditions or symptoms. Lastly, PSNA shares concerns about the delivery system of smoking medication and, if this drug is approved, encourages the development of a more efficient drug delivery system.” Source - www.psna.org

A bill is active in the Pennsylvania General Assembly to create a system for medical marijuana access. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Cohen of Philadelphia, hearings were held in 2009 and 2010 before the House Health and Human

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Services Committee. Potential patients, doctors, nurses along with community and religious leaders expressed their support.

Dr. Harry Swidler, an Emergency Medicine physician said at the 2009 hearings: “Marijuana is non-addicting. There is no physical dependence or physical withdrawal associated with its use. It is, from a practical standpoint, non-toxic. Marijuana is safer by some measures than any other drug. There is simply no known quantity of marijuana capable of killing a person.”

In 2011 the bill was re-named The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. This is to honor the former Republican PA governor who guided a commission for President Nixon on the topic of marijuana. In 1972 Shafer personally delivered a report to the White

House saying that cannabis should not be classified with other narcotics or included in the Controlled

Substances Act at all.

Three separate polls from Franklin&Marshall

show that an astounding 82% of PA voters support medical marijuana access.“Nurses are the front-line of medicine in every community and they see how many seriously ill residents already utilize marijuana,” said PhillyNORML Co-Chair Chris Goldstein. “The position of PSNA is based in science and compassion. We urge our politicians to approach the issue with the same care and attention.”

A bill was filed in Washington State on Monday that, if passed, would gut the state’s 15 year old medical marijuana program and realign it with the state’s forthcoming recreational marijuana industry.

The bill, House Bill 2149, was introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle), and is modeled after recommendations made by the Washington State Liquor Control Board last October.

In addition to creating a state-wide medical marijuana patient registry, the bill would also reduce the amount of medical marijuana patients are allowed to possess from the current limit of 24 ounces to a proposed 3 ounce limit.

The bill would reduce the number of plants patients are allowed to grow from 15 plants to 6. Under the proposed cultivation limits, only three of the six plants would be allowed to be flowering.

Under the proposal, home cultivation by patients could completely disappear within five years, as the bill also establishes a committee made up of the Liquor Control Board and the Department of Health to determine if home cultivation remains necessary after recreational pot shops are open.

The bill also proposes eliminating collective marijuana grows, which advocates fear would shut down the state’s medical marijuana dispensary system.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has come under fire from the state’s

medical marijuana community since the passage of I-502, which authorized recreational marijuana sales to adults under a heavily taxed retail system.

The Board has endorsed imposing recreational pot sales tax to the medical marijuana industry, citing concerns that if the medical marijuana system remains untaxed, the recreational marijuana industry would be subverted.

Advocates say the Liquor Control Board should not have any oversight or input to the medical marijuana program, which is currently overseen by the state’s Department of Health.

“Patients in Washington will not sit idly by to see the state dismantle its 15-year old medical marijuana program and attempt to roll them into a nascent recreational market,” Steph Sherer, Exeuctive Director of Americans for Safe Access, said last year when the Liquor Control Board first proposed the recommendations.

“The very real needs of medical marijuana patients cannot be adequately met by the recreational marijuana program and must be addressed by preserving and strengthening the law that currently exists,” continued Sherer. “We’re urging Governor Inslee and the state legislature not to abandon the tens of thousands of patients in Washington and continue to treat medical marijuana as a public health issue.”

Medical marijuana has been authorized under Washington State law since 1998.

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Illinois Went Medical January 1 and Pondering Decriminalization, TooBy Oregon Cannabis Connection

Illinois’ new medical marijuana law went into effect on January 1, and the Department of Public Health has already issued draft agency rules for its oversight of the patient registry. Unfortunately, patients will not have any legal protections or safe access to their medicine for some time. Two other state agencies must still issue their own proposed rules, and the rule adoption and implementation process will continue for most of the year. A two-page analysis designed specifically for prospective patients to share with physicians is also available for download at http://www.mpp.org/states/illinois/. The state established a webpage to keep followers informed on the latest updates, and it also offers the ability for individuals to sign up for email notifications on progress.The legislative session has begun, and several bills have been introduced that would make important steps forward for marijuana laws in the state. Most notably, Rep. Christian Mitchell introduced HB 4299, which would reduce possession of small amounts of marijuana to a petty offense punishable by a $100 fine and eliminate the possibility of jail time.Meanwhile, SB 2636, introduced by Sen. Iris Martinez, would add a specific form of epilepsy as a new qualifying medical condition for the medical marijuana pilot program and allow minors to qualify for the condition. MPP and patients are hoping this will be revised to include all forms of epilepsy.

Another Poll Confirms Emerging Marijuana MajorityBy Phillip Smith – StopTheDrugWar.org

In the WSJ.NBC poll (the marijuana question is question 20) released yesterday, a solid 55% majority said they favored allowing adults to buy small amounts of marijuana from state-licensed businesses. That's in line with a slew of recent polls showing support for marijuana legalization either at the tipping point or beyond it.The WSJ/NBC poll showed the strongest support for legalization coming from voters under 35, nearly three-quarters of whom favored it. Support declined with age: Among 35-to-49-year-olds, support was at 51%; among the 50-to-64 age group it was 49%; among senior citizens, it declined to 38%.

Democrats were strongly in favor (66%); Republicans were not (38%).Support was steady at near 55% across education levels, from high school to post-grad.

We are living a sea change.

Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Will Go to the Voters!By Phillip Smith – StopTheDrugWar.org

Just moments ago, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion approving a medical marijuana initiative for the November ballot. The initiative, the Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions constitutional amendment, has already been certified as qualifying for the ballot by state election officials. They have validated more than 710,000 signatures; the initiative only needed 683,000.Because it is a constitutional amendment, as opposed to a statutory initiative, it will have to get 60% of the vote to be approved.But it now looks like medical marijuana is on the verge of a breakthrough in the previously solid South, and in the South's most populous state, at that.Kudos to People United for Medical Marijuana/United for Care for overcoming significant odds and actually getting this sucker on the ballot.

NFL and MarijuanaThe Joint Blog

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes that the NFL should look into allowing the use of medical cannabis, as a means of taking the best possible care of its players.“I would say that we have to explore and find ways to make our game a better game and take care of our players in whatever way possible,”Carroll said in a press conference today, the first day of practice for the Seahawks prior to the Superbowl. “Regardless of what other stigmas might be involved, we have to do this because the world of medicine is doing this.”The conversation surrounding medical cannabis in the NFL was brought to the forefront recently when Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he’s open to eventually allowing players to use it.“We will follow medicine, and if they determine this could be [of] proper usage in any context, we will consider that”, he said.

Summary of Positive Movement in Marijuana LawsFrom Marijuana Policy Project

More than half of all Americans live in states that have reformed their marijuana laws by allowing medical marijuana, imposing a fine — not possible jail time — on marijuana possession, or making marijuana legally available and regulated for adults’ use. With polls showing that a majority of Americans support making marijuana use legal, and with 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.

Although some legislative sessions have not begun yet — and four states have no regular session this year — 27 states and Washington, D.C. have already had bills introduced to either create new medical marijuana laws, to impose only a fine for possession of marijuana, and/or to regulate marijuana similarly to alcohol. Several additional state legislatures are expected to consider similar proposals.

Here's a short list of actions by states this year:

Ten States and One District Considering Regulating Marijuana Similarly to Alcohol Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wash D.C.

Eleven States Considering Bills to Create Effective New Medical Marijuana LawsAlabama, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, , Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin

.Five States Considering Bills to Create New Medical Marijuana Programs That Fall Short of Comprehensive, Effective LawsAlabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina.

Eleven States and One District Considering Bills to Reduce the Penalty for Marijuana Possession to a FineAlabama, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Wash D.C., Wyoming.

Two States Considering Improving Existing "Decriminalization" LawsNew York, North Carolina

Visit http://www.mpp.org/states/key-marijuana-policy-reform.html for a full list and link to the text of each bill, its sponsors, and its status, visit the “legislation” page after clicking on the state name. In most cases, if the bill status is not mentioned, it is pending in the first committee it has been assigned to or it has not yet been assigned to committee.

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At a panel discussion held by Compassionate Oregon in McMinnville, individuals both in favor of and opposing medical marijuana facilities expressed concern regarding “medibles” that will appeal to children. These include not only the traditional marijuana brownies, but candies usually considered to be for kids, like gummy bears.

Over the years there have been rare case reports of children who had been hospitalized after exposure to or ingestion of cannabis products or derivatives. These include:

• 1989 report of six children in British Columbia, three of whom arrived in the emergency room with varying degrees of altered mental status—from drowsiness to coma requiring assistance in breathing, as well as dilated pupils and decreased muscle tone.

• 2005 case in which a two-year-old girl arrived at the hospital with shaking arms, lethargy, ataxia (loss of bodily movements)—in what was believed to be a seizure. She vomited once and then fell asleep. She had a CT scan, blood tests and EKG, before a toxicology scan showed positive for marijuana. The little girl was discharged after 24 hours.

• 2006 report of an 11 month old presenting to the emergency room in a coma due to marijuana ingestion.

• One-and-a-half-year-old hospitalized in a coma, who tested positive for marijuana in 2010.

• The ingestion of hashish by a 14-month-old

child who was comatose for two days in 2011.

• 2012 case in Egypt, where a 16-month-old infant presented to the emergency department with a seizure, followed by unresponsiveness after sleeping in a room where his father had been heavily smoking cannabis. He was admitted to intensive care where he received oxygen and IV fluids, and recovered in 24 hours.

We all know that cannabis does not cause fatal poisoning. But in infants and children, it can cause adverse effects. I have heard people say, “They just go to sleep and eventually wake up, so it’s not big deal.” But it can be a big deal, particularly if a parent is unaware of what is causing the altered mental status. It can also lead to invasive tests. (If you have ever had to sit by while your baby is having multiple needle sticks and other tests, and been unable to help them, you will know what I am talking about.)

Medical marijuana patients who choose to make their own edibles or purchase them in a medical marijuana facility should make sure to keep them out of reach of children (and even other adults) who might inadvertently consume them. The recently promulgated

Oregon Administrative Rules require that the following notice be placed on these items: Warning: Medicinal Product. Keep out of reach of children. The lettering must be larger than the other lettering on the product, as well.

At Compassion Center, we have long recommended that parents make sure their

medicine is kept in a locked cabinet or a lockbox to prevent children from obtaining access. Not only will protect your child, but it will also go a long way to showing Child Protective Services (CPS) that you are a responsible parent.

Cheryl K Smith is an Attorney and Executive Director of the nonprofit Compassion Center in Eugene. She is also an editor and author of books on raising goats and death with dignity.

Opponents of legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes are fond of arguing that the plant must be subjected to the same standards of clinical study and FDA review as conventional medicines. What they fail to mention is that cannabis and its active components have already been subjected to a greater degree of scientific scrutiny than many FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. According to a just-published analysis of some 200 newly FDA-approved medications, few conventional drugs are tested in multiple, large-scale clinical assessing safety and efficacy trials prior to market approval. “[A]bout a third won approval on the basis of a single clinical trial, and many other trials involved small groups of patients and shorter durations,” reports The Washington Post in its summary of the study, which appears in the January edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association. “Only about 40 percent of approvals included trials in which the new drug was compared with existing drugs on the market.” By comparison, there exists over 20,000 published studies or reviews in the scientific literature referencing the cannabis plant and its cannabinoids, nearly half of which were published within the last five years, according to a keyword search on PubMed Central, the government repository for peer-reviewed scientific research. Of these, more than 100 are controlled clinical trials

assessing the therapeutic efficacy of cannabinoids for a variety of indications. A 2006 review of 72 of these trials, conducted between the years 1975 and 2004, identifies ten distinct pathologies for which controlled studies on cannabinoids have been published. The review concludes that these trial data “affirm that cannabinoids exhibit an interesting therapeutic potential as antiemetics, appetite stimulants in debilitating diseases (cancer and AIDS), analgesics, as well as in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Tourette syndrome, epilepsy and glaucoma.” A 2010 review of 37 additional controlled trials, conducted between the years 2005 and 2009, similarly acknowledges the plant’s efficacy, finding, “Based on the clinical results, cannabinoids present an interesting therapeutic potential mainly as analgesics in chronic neuropathic pain, appetite stimulants in debilitating diseases (cancer and AIDS), as well as in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.” The review estimates that some 6,100 patients suffering from a wide range of ailments have taken part in clinical cannabis trials over the past decades – a far greater cohort of subjects than would typically participate in clinical trials for more conventional therapeutics. Most recently, a 2012 review of more recent clinical trials conducted by the California Center for Medicinal Research, involving several hundred patients, concluded emphatically: “Recent clinical trials with smoked and vaporized marijuana, as well as other botanical extracts, indicate the likelihood that the cannabinoids can be useful in the management of neuropathic pain, spasticity due to multiple sclerosis, and possibly other indications...Based on evidence currently available the Schedule I classification is not tenable; it is not accurate that cannabis has no medical value, or that information on safety is lacking.” The bottom line: Scientists now know more about cannabis as a medicine than regulators know about many of the FDA-approved pharmaceuticals that the plant could replace.

© NORML 2014. Used by Permission.

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By Paul ArmentanoNORML Deputy Director

Edible marijuana infused products can be very appealing to children. Make sure you keep them in a secure and safe location.

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Stoner Stuffed Mushrooms

Medical cannabis consumption can be unpredictable, always start with a quarter serving and give it time. Effects can take

up to an hour and sometimes longer. If you have doubts, you should contact a cannabis

clinician about dosage.Ingredients:

1/4 pound ground pork sausage12 to 15 fresh mushrooms (medium to large)1/4 cup canna butter plus 2 tablespoons3 tablespoons minced green pepper3 tablespoons minced onion1 clove garlic, minced1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

Brown sausage and drain fat. Set aside. Wash mushrooms removing the stems and chop the stems. Melt 2 tablespoons canna butter in saute pan and cook the mushroom caps on the bottom side only for about 2 to 3 minutes remove and arrange stem side up in a shallow baking dish. Heat remaining canna butter in the same pan and saute the chopped stems, green pepper, onions and garlic until tender. Remove from heat and mix in remaining ingredients. Spoon the mixture into the mushroom caps filling them over the top and making sure to press mixture firmly into the caps.

Bake for about 15 minutes in a 350° oven.

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Dijon Chicken Persillade

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Caramellow Oat Bars

By Kristi Anderson

Ingredients:

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 to 1/2 cup dijon mustard4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups fresh bread crumbs1/2 cup canna butter2/3 cup chopped fresh parsleySalt and pepper to taste

Directions: For Persillade, saute garlic and bread crumbs in the canna butter. Add the parsley and stir well. Let this cool down for a bit. Brush chicken breasts liberally with Dijon mustard and dip into the persillade; pressing the crumbs into the chicken on both sides.

Place in a baking dish, uncovered, and bake at 425° for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 165°F.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup brown sugar1 cup quick oats1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup melted canna butter1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels1/2 cup chopped nuts3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Directions:

Mix together brown sugar, oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and melted canna butter. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture and press the rest into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the chocolate morsels and nuts on top. Put the caramel topping over the chocolate and nuts and finish with the reserved mixture. Put back in the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals or 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup canna butter1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a medium bowl combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, coffee powder, and cinnamon. Cut in canna butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Using your hands, knead dough until it forms a smooth ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Using a heart shaped cookie cutter for Valentines but, any cookie cutter will work, cut out dough and place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are set and tops appear dry. Let cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, make the glaze by melting the semisweet morsels and shortening in a small sauce pan. Let it cool just a bit then dip one edge of cookie into glaze and place on wax paper until the chocolate sets. You can even use some sprinkles. Just simply sprinkle over the glaze.

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread CookiesBy JLynn

This marks the time of year I start having customers come into the store who are anxious to get started on their garden and want to know what they can do now to give them a jump on spring planting. There are many things one should start thinking about now such as taking clones from mother plants or starting their seeds but one thing I recommend that isn't on everyone's radar is cover cropping. It's a fun, easy and inexpensive way to get many different benefits throughout the year. I'm going to give everyone a few tips on cover crops and how they can help you have a better outdoor season in 2014.

Cover crops provide a multitude of benefits to the outdoor Cannabis gardener ranging from preparation of the ground to being a substitute food source for livestock and humans. How about some fresh stone ground wheat bread? That's right. Crops such as Winter Wheat and Barley serve as great cover crops because they have shallow roots that will prevent leaching of nutrients and erosion of soil. They're planted in winter and pulled a short time later allowing for other cover crops still to be planted. They also serve as a sort of pre-till that will break up

clumpy ground and many growers prefer them because they can easily be up-rooted and kept from growing back.

Or, maybe instead you want a crop like Clover that is resilient and self seeds and can be tilled in year after year as a green manure. Aside from being a great compost crop, Clovers will actually fix Nitrogen from the atmosphere making them a perfect companion plant that all your grazing animals will find yummy as well.

Braco Mustard has been shown to prevent harmful nematodes in the soils in which it's tilled, almost like a natural fumigant in the ground. Food and forage crops such as Dundale Peas, Fava beans, Vetch and various oat varieties can be rotated with other cover crops serving as a very efficient way to get extra food for yourself and your critters.

Try to avoid a crop that won't finish by early May unless you plan on it being companion planted with your Cannabis. The first couple weeks in May is a great time to just throw whatever dry organic nutrients with which you're planning on amending right on your cover crop and till it all together then pile it to cook for a month with an eye on early June planting. I'll discuss amending, tilling, and planting more in later columns.

I recommend finding organic heirloom varieties of all the cover crops I've mentioned online so you can save your seeds from year to year. Permaculturist leaning Cannabis gardeners should get a real kick out of discovering how efficiently they can use their prime soil in the off season; in some cases being able to rotate and companion plant many different crops before they plant in early June.

So if you have an itch to get out in the garden early this year and cover cropping sounds like it might be up your alley then hop online and do some research into the benefits of a few different cover crops to see if they might be for you. You'll be surprised at the extra value gained from your garden and the perks you get throughout the year by employing one ore more of these economical and fun cover crop techniques.

For more information on cover cropping, or to ask any other questions you might have, contact Roach at The Good Earth Organics in Cave Junction, Oregon. Call him at 541-450-3341 or visit www.thegoodearthorganics.com.

Powdery mildew is caused by a variety of fungi resulting in the appearance of a white or gray powdery growth on leaves. Those species that attack hops also attack marijuana plants. Powdery mildew can appear on plants indoors or out. Before the powder forms, small bumps may be noted on the topside of affected leaves.

Mildew spores are carried by the wind, air ventilation systems, clothing, pets and just about any living thing that moves about. Mildew spores will remain dormant until environmental factors offer the optimum conditions for them to come to life. Humidity levels over 55% and warm temperatures, along with over crowding are conducive to mildew growth. Once awakened, powdery mildew spores are likely to attack young plants first. It will then spread over the entire plant, infecting stems and buds, in addition to leaves.

Powdery mildew hinders photosynthesis, crippling the marijuana harvest. If left untreated, black specks will appear in the ‘powder’. Infected buds will smell damp when infected with powdery mildew. This fungus cannot be removed from the buds. Powdery mildew will turn the cannabis plants yellow, then brown and will eventually die.

Once again, prevention is the key to maintaining a healthy cannabis crop. Give the plants plenty of room to breathe; planting too closely together gives rise to activating mildew spores. Water your marijuana at a time of day where it will receive at least five hours of light, whether natural or artificial. Installing a UVC light in the ventilation system of indoor grow rooms will help to keep errant spores from attacking your plants.

In keeping with the purpose of this section, here are some measures you can take to eliminate the threat of powdery mildew having a devastating effect on your efforts as a cannabis gardener: Make a solution of 2 teaspoons organic apple cider vinegar per quart of water. Spray on the plants to eliminate and/or prevent mildew growth.

Add ½ teaspoon baking soda per quart of water. Spray.

Oil sprays consisting of neem oil, sesame oil or fish oil work on powdery mildew as it does on many fungal diseases.

Milk sprays have been very effective in eliminating powdery mildew. Combine 40% milk with 60% water. The milk’s protein acts with the sun to create a natural antiseptic, killing mildew as the result. Milk sprays should be applied in bright light every ten days as a preventative measure. This method can be employed to resist mildew on any garden plant.

In the event powdery mildew hits you unawares, remove any infected leaves with a plastic bag, tie it tightly closed and discard into a receptacle with a tight fitting lid. Be careful not to jolt the spores into the air during this process, thus the recommendation to use a plastic bag during the removal

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Winter Wheat is a good cover crop in Winter. With short roots, it wont leach nutrients from the soil.

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Braco Mustard, growing as a cover crop in an orchard. It helps to prevent harmful nematodes that may get in your soil.

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process. Follow with a fungicide treatment on the stems from which the infected leaves have been removed. Any of the above mentioned preventative treatments can be applied. In addition you may want to try any one of the following to help heal wounded areas of the marijuana plants:

Cinnamon oil, garlic oil, coriander oil, clove oil, jojoba oil, cottonseed oil sprays. Applications containing copper, available at any garden center. Hydrogen peroxide added to water (1 tablespoon per gallon) oxidizes the fungus cell walls, killing it. Limonene (oils extracted from citrus rinds) mixed with water at the rate of one teaspoon per pint offers fungicidal properties and will aid in control, but not eradication. Sulfur burners as a means of control. Stay out of the area when using this treatment as it can cause respiratory inflammation in humans. Follow directions and wipe down all walls and windows when completed to remove any residue. We have so far, covered fungal and bacterial enemies of the cannabis plant that attack the visible parts. However, disease can also attack the root systems, which is what we will now address. Strap on your boots and come on down below for a deeper look into what can be affecting a failing crop.

All living organisms need a strong core to maintain optimum health. Just as humans need to ensure healthy innards for ourselves and our pets, we need to do the same for our plants, Mary Jane included. Maladies arising from the inside (or below ground) are

harder to detect because the affected areas are not readily visible. As a result, we are not always aware of a problem until it’s too late. Or is it? What are the most prevalent root diseases and how can we recognize, treat and or repair? Let’s travel together and see what we can discover.

From www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com. Used by permission.

we could to allow us to continue serving our patients,” Nuckols said. “They're going to deny patients access? We serve over 1,300 patients...do you know how many patients that denies access too?”

The fight is still on in Salem, as well. A bill was introduced for the legislatures short session this year that would expressly allow cities or counties to ban facilities under HB 3460. It is Senate Bill 1531 and was introduced by medical marijuana opponents Rep. Andy Olson and Sen. Betsy Close, among others.

Fortunately, it appears that it has little support early on. Call your representative and tell them you think SB 1531 is unfair to safe patient access and is tantamount to banning pharmacies or breweries. If you are in Medford, go to the Medford City Council Meeting on February 20th to support dispensaries.

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CANNA - LABMobile LaboratoryWhat's In Your Medicine?(541) 844-6080Canna-Lab.com

GTC SECURITY, LLC3207 SW 1st AvenuePortland, OR 97239Ph (503) 224-0231 Fax (800) 795-6205www.gtcsecurityllc.com

GREEN LEAF LABThe Northwest's PremierCannalysis™ LaboratoryOR (503) 250-2912 & WA (253) 772-8771www.greenleaflab.org

PAUL LONEY, ATTORNEYPracticing Medical Marijuana LawPortland (503) 234-2694Southern OR (541) 787-0733paultloney@gmail.com

STEINMAN KUCIREK LLCAttorneys and Counselors at LawBradley Steinman (847) 917-9673Jeff Kucirek (503) 756-3696www.steinmankucirek.com

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

NORML AND THE NORML FOUNDATION1600 K Street, NW Suite 501Washington, DC 20006-2832(888) 67-NORML (888-676-6765)(202) 483-5500www.norml.org

AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS1322 Webster Street, Suite 402 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 251-1856www.americansforsafeaccess.org

DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE925 15th Street NW, 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20005(202) 216-0035www.drugpolicy.org

MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECTP.O. Box 77492 Capitol HillWashington, DC 20013(202) 462-5747www.mpp.org

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

42 DEGREESClothes - Fine Glass613 E. Main St. Medford, OR 97504(541) 973-231142Degrees.info@gmail.com

DRAGON HERBARIUM4638 S.W. Beaverton- Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97221(503) 244-7049www.dragonherbarium.com

DRAGON'S LAIR210 Northwest 6th StreetGrants Pass, OR 97526(541) 479-5617www.dragonslairglass.com

GRASSHOPPER EXTRACTORFully Automated Dry Ice Pollen Extractor!Shaking Things Up!www.grasshopperextractor.com

GROBOTS INTERNATIONAL, INC."The Green Lamp"Mobile, Modular and AutomaticLight Deprivation System!Outperforms Any Other Light Sourcewww.grobots.com or (800) 547-6268

I'D HIT THAT SMOKIN' GLASSRoseburg's New Glass Shop1502 SE Stephens St.Roseburg, OR (541) 677-TOKE (8653)The Only Glass You'd Wanna Hit!

MAGIC MUSHROOM / OREGON GIFTS"Look For The Giant Mushrooms"Next to I-5, Exit 136Sutherlin, OR 97479(541) 459-7481

NEW WORLD DISTRIBUTIONWholesale Butane!Quality Butane at Great Prices!Delivery Available(541) 244-8803

PANDORA'S BOXwww.pandoraspipes.com5 Locations:UMATILLA, OR1300 6th St. #E(541) 922-9237

EUGENE, ORNew Location Coming Soon!(541) 485-7375

ROSEBURG, OR1425 SE Stephens(541) 672-7473

KENNEWICK, WA5300 W. Clearwater(509) 396-9700

RICHLAND, WA960 George Washington Way(509) 943-7473

PIRATE GLASS SMOKE SHOP865 W. Central Suite ESutherlin, OR 97479(541) 767-8846thebigbear13@gmail.com

SILVER SPOON8521 S.W. Barbur Blvd.Portland, OR 97219(503) 245-0489www.silverspoonpdx.com

SKY HIGHSo. O's Premier Pipe Shop828 S. Central Ste 3Medford, OR (541) 622-8181

SMOKEY'S NOVELTIES & GIFT SHOP2080 Lancaster Dr. NE Suite 110SALEM, OR 97305(503) 339-7320

THE GOOD EARTH ORGANICS30088 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523Roach (541) 450-3341 Roy (541) 840-9352www.thegoodearthorganics.com

VAPE OREGON - VAPEORLocally Vaped in OregonMore Taste to Your BudsLike us on Facebook! www.vapeoregon.com

VAPED, INC.Introducing the New Vaped TitanOil and Herb Vaporizer!Get Your Vaped Titan atwww.ruvaped.com

VICTORIA'S STATIONTHE STATION , LLC120 Galice Rd.Merlin, OR 97532(541) 471-1396

APPAREL

MADE BY HIPPIESHand-Made Tie Dye ClothingP.O. Box 988 Sandy, OR 97055(503) 757-8558 www.MadeByHippies.comwww.MadeByHippies.Etsy.com

MARY JANE'S ATTIC259 E. Barnett, Medford, OR(Winco Shopping Center)(541) 690-1542Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm

LIBATIONS & CUISINE

DUB'S ST. JOHNSHome of Mack n Dub'sExcellent Chicken and Waffles!9520 N. Lombard St. John'sPortland, OR (503) 998-8230

THE GYPSYThe BEST Bar in Town! 205 W. 8th St.Medford, OR 97501(541) 770-1212

ENTERTAINMENT

JUSTIN JAMES BRIDGES"Medication Recreation"Available on CDBaby.com andReverbnation.com now!www.JustinJamesBridges.com

MACK & DUB AND THE SMOKIN' SECTIONMedicated Hip Hop/R&BIncorporating Live Instrumentation and Harmonies for that Mack & Dub Soundwww.mackanddub.com

STATE OF JEFFESON Performing At Festivals, Concerts,Special Events, And More! Organizers of Jefferson State Hemp Expowww.stateofjefferson.org

THE HERBAL CREWDelivering Good Music, Positive Vibes &An Irie Feeling All Over Oregon!Check Website For Informationwww.theherbalcrew.com

Treasure Hunting Season in Gold BeachNow until April 30, 2014Visitor Center94080 Shirley LaneGold Beach, OR 97444

February, March, and April is Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach! Glass floats are “hidden” on our beaches for visitors to discover and keep. Check in at the Visitor Center with your float and enter to win a monthly drawing. Weather too Wild for beach hunting? That’s okay, local merchants can help you find glass float treasures in their shops. For the GEOCACHING Enthusiast, there are Gold Beach Myrtlewood coins hidden in some of the Caches around town. Find the coin and it’s yours to keep. If you bring it by the Visitor Center, you will be entered in a monthly drawing. The Visitor Center will be open 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm to help you out. For more info, call the Visitor Center at (541) 247-7526.

Romance Show for Valentine's DayFebruary 14, 2014527 E. Main St.Hillsboro, OR 97123

This Valentine’s Day, experience the passion of opera with international performers Beth Donnelly (Soprano) and Douglas Feller (Baritone) – a husband and wife duo that is known for delivering powerful and heartfelt renditions of classical romantic opera. “Romance” is a fully choreographed show featuring love songs and duets from La Traviata, Don Giovanni, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and more. Treat yourself or a loved one to a performance that’s sure to speak directly to the heart. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 day of the show. For more info, call (503) 615-3485 or go to www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1091.

Oregon WinterfestFebruaury 14 - 16, 2014Old Mill DistrictBend, OR 97702

Grab your friends and family for Bend’s largest festival, celebrating all things Winter! The snow-centric events will be bigger than ever, with a massive, re-designed rail jam brought to you by U.S. Cellular, more snow and ice sculptures and artisan fire pits than ever before, the T.J. Maxx Snow Warriors Race, and all the live music, food, and family activities you love! For more info, call (541) 323-0964 or go to www.oregonwinterfest.com.

Columbia Gorge Wine & Chocolate WeekendFebruary 14 - 17, 2014Columbia Gorge WineriesHood River, OR 97031

Treat your Sweet: It doesn’t get much sweeter than indulging in chocolate paired with the world-class wine of the Columbia Gorge! Join the Columbia Gorge Wineries for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend experience hosted at over 30 wineries in the wild beauty of the Columbia Gorge featuring chocolate and other sweet pairings, special releases, great discounts and more. The wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through 40 miles of peaceful, open-roads running through double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Make a romantic weekend out of it; spend a day in the Washington wineries (spanning from Underwood to Goldendale), and the next in the Oregon wineries (spanning from Hood River through The Dalles) and complete the weekend at the Hood River Tasting Rooms. It's a wonderful way to spend the weekend and discover the variety of wines from the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVA’s. For more info and a list of participating Wineries, go to http://www.columbiagorgewine.com/valentines-wine-and-chocolate-weekend.html.

Sumpter Snowmobile Poker RunFebruary 16, 2014475 Mill St.Sumter, OR 97877

Take a daylong organized Snowmobile ride through the Elkhorn Mountains and historic communities of Sumpter, Born and Granite. Participants register at the old Sumpter School and travel at their own pace and collect poker cards at numerous stops along the way with prizes awarded at the end of the day for the best hands. No Snowmobile no problem Participants can also explore the historic mining town of Sumpter and pick up cards at several locations throughout town for a chance to win. For more info, call (800) 523-1253 or (541) 419-9265 or go to www.basecampbaker.com/snowmobiling-in-baker-county-oregon.html.

Evergreen Tattoo Invitational and ExpositionFebruary 21 - 23, 2014Willamalane Regional Sports Complex250 S. 32nd St.Springfield, OR 97477

The first annual Evergreen Tattoo Invitational and Expo is brought to you by Joshua Carlton and Riley Smith. The best artists from around the world will be in Springfield, Oregon for this epic event. Enjoy music, food and beverages, beer garden (for those 21+), rock climbing wall, art and vendors. For more info, call (541) 743-3357 or go to www.evergreentattoo.com.

2014 Eagle WatchFebruary 22 - 23, 2014SW Mt. View DriveCulver, OR 97734

An Annual Event that takes place at Round Butte Overlook Park at Lake Billy Chinook in Culver, Oregon. This is a Free Admission event with the chance to see the beautiful Eagles fly and also see displays of the birds of prey, as well as other wild animals and birds. BBQ Lunch will take place at Noon with a minimal fee donation. Lots of Kid’s Activities with Contests and Prizes. Native American dances, as well as other interesting displays for your enjoyment! For more info, call (541) 923-7551 ext. 21 or go to www.oregonstateparks.org and click the things to do tab.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Business ConferenceMarch 30 - 31, 2014Downtown Eugene Hilton66 East 6th Ave.Eugene, OR 97401

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. If you have any questions or need information on tickets, please contact Northwest Alternative Health at (888) 920-6076 or go to www.ommbc.com.

Events Calendar

To submit your event for consideration,

please email info@oregoncannabisconnection.com

February / March 2014