OLCC announces statewide schedule of marijuana listening sessions

We just received this alert and wanted to re-post it for any businesses who may wish to participate.  The Chamber has not taken a stance on this issue, but always wishes to provide Education and Awareness on issues that face our business climate.  Feel free to contact the meeting organizers as listed below.
News Release
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR 97222-7355
1-800-452-6522

OLCC announces statewide schedule of  marijuana listening sessions

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has announced eight more listening sessions to hear from communities around the state as the agency implements Oregon’s recreational marijuana law. Two meetings held last week in Baker City and Pendleton together drew more than 180 people.
“Hearing firsthand from community members is vital to our public process,” said OLCC Chairman Rob Patridge. “The OLCC needs to hear from you: what should marijuana regulation look like in your community and throughout Oregon?”
The listening sessions are the first steps in a yearlong public rulemaking process that will include monthly Commission meetings and rules advisory committee meetings.
“OLCC is committed to a transparent and inclusive public process to help us implement the law in a way that protects children, keeps our communities safe, and brings the recreational marijuana industry into the regulated market,” Patridge said.
Under the new law, possession of recreational marijuana becomes legal on July 1 of this year. The OLCC must begin accepting applications for commercial licenses next January, with retail stores to open by late 2016.
Learn more at http://marijuana.oregon.gov
Salem:
Monday, February 2, 7-9 p.m.
Chemeketa Eola Hills, Viticulture Center
215 Doaks Ferry Road NW
Salem, OR 97305
Eugene:
Tuesday, February 3, 7-9 p.m.
Lane County Fairgrounds
796 W. 13 Ave., Wheeler Pavilion
Eugene, OR 97402
Medford:
Wednesday, February 18, 7-9 p.m.
Southern Oregon University, Stevenson Union
1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Rogue River Room
Ashland, OR 97520
Klamath Falls:
Thursday, February 19, 10 a.m.-Noon
Oregon Institute of Technology
3201 Campus Drive, Auditorium
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Bend:
Thursday, February 19, 7-9 p.m.
The Riverhouse Convention Center
2850 Rippling River Court
Bend, OR 97701
Beaverton:
Thursday, February 26, 4-6 p.m.
Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, OR 97223
Clackamas:
Friday, February 27, 4-6 p.m.
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
12566 SE 93rd Ave.
Clackamas, OR  97015
Newport:
Wednesday, March 11, 7-9 p.m.
Hallmark Resort
744 SW Elizabeth Street
Newport, OR  97365
 
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