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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 Standing guard ... City gears up for hearings on future growth ... Medford School District on the hunt for teachers ... Standing guard ... City gears up for hearings on future growth ... Medford School District on the hunt for teachers ... LEGALIZING POT OLCC sets 'marijuana listening session' for Ashland Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 10, 2015 at 4:12 PM Posted Feb. 10, 2015 at 4:12 PM » Social News Local report The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will host its fifth marijuana listening session from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Rogue River Room of Southern Oregon University’s Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The first four meetings held in Baker City, Pendleton, Eugene and Salem drew a total of more than 1,000 people. “Hearing firsthand from community members has been invaluable as OLCC begins to implement Oregon’s recreational marijuana law,” OLCC Chairman Rob Patridge said in a press release. “We want to hear from residents of Southern Oregon and around the state about what they think marijuana regulation should look like.” The 11 listening sessions being held around the state are the first steps in a year-long rule-making process that will include meetings of the commission 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, creates economic opportunity and brings the recreational marijuana industry into the regulated market,” Patridge said in the release. Under voter-approved Measure 91, possession of recreational marijuana becomes legal on July 1 of this year. At that time, p eople 21 and older will be allowed to possess up to 8 ounces in their home and 1 ounce in a public place — but will not be allowed to consume it in a public place. The law also allows up to four marijuana plants per household. In addition, people  can possess up to 1 pound of solid edibles, 72 ounces of marijuana-infused liquid and 1 ounce of marijuana extract. The Oregon Legislature is currently reviewing the new law and may offer amendments, which can be adopted by the body without a further statewide vote. The OLCC will also establish rules for the new law and for establishing commercial outlets. The OLCC must begin accepting applications for commercial licenses next January, with retail stores to open by late 2016. For more information, see http://marijuana.oregon.gov . MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 10, 2015 at 4:12 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