Each third Thursday of the month, old-timer and aspiring newbie growers of medical marijuana gather at the aged Williams Grange hall in a tiny rural valley in Oregon, long known for producing some of the finest cannabis.
The New York Times reported that ever since voters made it possible for the state to become the fourth to legitimize recreational marijuana last fall, crowds have been coming to the hall to acquire the newest update on the lawmakers' progress on creating guidelines for the latest industry.
Tips are shared by entrepreneurs on how to produce healthy and happy marijuana plants.
Gina Erdmann, Oregon SunGrown Growers' Guild director, said, "Why not come to the source to learn about growing?"
In the recent guild meeting of growers', almost 75 people filled the hall, some even donating $10. They were drawn in to the promise of pot prosperity.
According to Fox Business, the pot law will take effect on Wednesday and may pass smoothly in the state, which in 1973, was the first to decriminalize tiny amounts of marijuana. It is illegal though to smoke it in public, but Portland police are discouraging 911 calls reporting smokers.
Adults will be granted possession and may grow limited measures of marijuana, but are not allowed to sell or buy it yet. It will take at least a few months to a year to be able to sell it legally, but only then with a permit from the state.
Attorney Paul Loney stated that, if and when the Legislature authorizes the retail sales of medical marijuana to dispensaries by Oct. 1, pot growers need to secure a signed transfer form from the patient they grow for.
Gazettenette further reported that The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which will supervise the production and retail sales, will take grower applications in January, allowing permits to be granted in time for Spring.
Permits for wholesalers, retailers and processors would follow in succession, authorizing retail sales to begin in late 2016.
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