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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Portland dispensary fined $2,500 for handing out products in parking lot ... Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... Rogue River offers guided tour through Palmerton Park Arboretum ... Portland dispensary fined $2,500 for handing out products in parking lot ... Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... Rogue River offers guided tour through Palmerton Park Arboretum ... State says no to unregistered mobile marijuana cart Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 24, 2015 at 2:10 PM Posted Aug. 24, 2015 at 2:10 PM » Social News PORTLAND (AP) — It didn't take long for an entrepreneur to combine two of Portland's favorite things: marijuana and food carts. But state officials aren't thrilled. The Oregon Health Authority on Monday said the Smoke Buddy, a mobile cart selling medical marijuana, is illegal. The agency's spokesman, Jonathan Modie, said operating a mobile service or a medicine delivery service is not allowed under the state dispensary rules. The prohibition includes sales at farmers markets, drive-thru windows and mobile dispensaries. According to Modie, a facility must operate at a particular location to be registered. And any transfer of marijuana to or from a dispensary must take place at the registered address. Needless to say, Modie said, the Smoke Buddy isn't registered with the state dispensary program. And since it's not registered, he said, the Health Authority has no power to cite it, fine it or shut it down, he said. "It's a law enforcement issue," said Modie, adding that the state has passed on information about the marijuana cart to city officials. Sgt. Pete Simpson, a Portland police spokesman, said if the mobile cart has more than one ounce of marijuana on board, it would be a violation of state law and the operator could be arrested or issued a citation for a misdemeanor. "Practically speaking though," Simpson said, "unless we get a neighborhood complaint and an officer is called to the scene, it is not something we'll devote resources to address." The Smoke Buddy has been operating for about a week, visiting several Portland neighborhoods. According to The Oregonian, the mobile cart was built by Portland residents Larry and Jessica, who declined to give their surnames. The couple says they don't sell the marijuana — they give it away for free — but customers can make donations for the waterproof containers in which the marijuana is packaged. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 24, 2015 at 2:10 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501