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3 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 Thousands brave heat for Fourth of July parades ... Earthquake rumbles Eugene area ... J'ville planner at 'flash point' turns in resignation ... Thousands brave heat for Fourth of July parades ... Earthquake rumbles Eugene area ... J'ville planner at 'flash point' turns in resignation ... Ten things you should know about Oregon's new pot law Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 10:03 AM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:07 PM Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 10:03 AM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:07 PM » RELATED CONTENT • Social media: Pot giveaways draw crowds in Ashland, Phoenix • It's legal now: Hundreds flock to free pot giveaways • Pot giveaways planned in Phoenix, Ashland • Growing your own • For employers, marijuana still a fireable offense • Marijuana legalization will produce a dizzying array of choices... • What you can and can't do once pot becomes legal July 1 • What do you think of legalized pot? • Free marijuana » Social News Today marks the first day recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon. Here's what you need to know about the new law, passed by voters last November. 1. You must be 21 to use or grow marijuana. 2. You can grow up to four plants per residence, but they must be kept out of public view. 3. You can possess up to 8 ounces inside your home and 1 ounce outside your home. One ounce is enough to roll about 40 cigarette-sized joints. 4. You can use marijuana only in your home or on other private property. Public use is illegal. 5. You can share or give away pot, but you can't sell it — recreational marijuana sales won't be legal until the Oregon Liquor Control Commission starts licensing retail outlets in January 2016. 6. Driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. Police departments will use drug recognition experts to determine whether a driver is impaired. 7. You can't legally take marijuana over state lines, even to Washington, where it's legal. 8. You can't sell marijuana to minors. You might face a felony charge if you do. 9. You can make marijuana edibles at home or receive them as gifts, but you can only consume them in private. 10. Pot is still considered a Schedule 1 illicit drug under federal law, meaning it's still banned on college campuses and other facilities that receive federal funding. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 10:03 AM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:07 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