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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 Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... From the Council: Public should get involved in local marijuana decisions ... Save a life: How to help someone who's contemplating suicide ... Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... From the Council: Public should get involved in local marijuana decisions ... Save a life: How to help someone who's contemplating suicide ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Is the proposed pot tax legal? Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News I just receive the ballot for Measure 15-133 in Medford. I have a few question about it. How does it square with the language in Proposition 91 that says only the state can set the cannabis taxes, and any other taxes are null and void? — Adam H., Medford First of all, Adam, Ballot Measure 15-133 applies only to unincorporated areas of Jackson County, not Medford. In other words, the tax would only apply outside of cities. A special March 10 election will decide whether county voters think it’s a good idea. If voters approve the measure, it would authorize the county to collect up to 25 percent on the sale of medical and recreational marijuana products. The measure would authorize a medical and recreational marijuana tax on growers of $35 per ounce for marijuana flowers, $10 an ounce for leaves and $5 for an immature plant. The grower’s tax would not apply to people with Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cards who produce marijuana for their personal consumption or to people producing recreational marijuana for their own consumption. As you correctly surmised, the county ballot measure doesn’t square with Measure 91, passed statewide in November 2014. According to Measure 91, only the state can tax marijuana. But local jurisdictions hope that the Legislature will modify the state statute and allow local taxes in addition to the state taxes. Supporters of Measure 91 say the state tax is sufficient because any additional taxes would encourage the black market for marijuana. Some legislators also have expressed reluctance to additional taxes on marijuana. The Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which will regulate retail sales, are in the midst of developing rules for Measure 91. Jackson County is beginning a separate process to regulate medical marijuana facilities. It could impose conditions on hours and locations, and set up a review process for applications. The county will offer chances for public input as it develops those land-use regulations for unincorporated parts of the county. A county moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries — imposed so officials could develop regulations — expires May 1. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM » 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