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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 Medford man shot in leg while sitting in truck ... Camera system captures alleged Medford child assault ... Police say shooter's brother helped him flee ... Medford man shot in leg while sitting in truck ... Camera system captures alleged Medford child assault ... Police say shooter's brother helped him flee ... Applications for recreational marijuana businesses pour in to state Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 5, 2016 at 1:50 PM Posted Jan. 5, 2016 at 1:50 PM » Social News PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon residents looking to enter the recreational marijuana business can now apply for a license. The license paperwork became available Monday morning at 6 a.m. At noon, 70 people had submitted the forms, the Oregonian reports. Of those, 36 applications are from producers, 18 for retail locations and eight for processors and eight for wholesalers. Oregon has no limit to the number of grower or retailer licenses it will issue. A report by the liquor control commission estimates the state will issue 850 recreational marijuana licenses by the end of 2017. Amy Margolis, a lawyer with Emerge Law Group, which represents cannabis businesses, said she expects her firm to file about 30 applications this week. "My hope is that as we submit more of these, that familiarity will breed some contentment with this process," she said. The forms require everything from security plans to electrical and water use information. Margolis said they are time-intensive and somewhat inefficient, but overall the system seems to work. Commission Executive Director Steve Marks said the agency will review applications for outdoor production facilities and laboratories first, so growers can have their crop ready for the retail market later this year. Marks said regulators are not likely to approve any applications until after the Oregon Legislature meets next month. Lawmakers are expected to consider some marijuana-related issues that may impact the licensing process, such as requirements related to out-of-state investments. — Associated Press Information from: The Oregonian, http://is.gd/opi299 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 5, 2016 at 1:50 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 2016 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