New Year, new laws. As 2020 dawns, these are some of the changes Oregonians will see. New Oregon Laws – In Effect Jan. 1 Single-use plastic bag ban HB 2509 Oregon’s single-use plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1. Single-use plastic bags are prohibited at retail locations and restaurants. People will be required to pay […]
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Marijuana Rules
Here’s how to
legally buy pot and other things to
know about weed
in Oregon
If you’re traveling through Oregon, or you’re a resident, here’s the lowdown on the rules surrounding recreational and medical Mary Jane. Where you can buy some of that dank stuff: Buying legal weed is easy, just check out the dispensaries listed in this Leaflet—or find other dispensaries licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Where […]
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What’s For Dinner?
2019 is bringing in a new menu for Oregonians: Road kill
There’s a lot to be said for being able to get food right from your backyard. Usually this means from a garden or local farm, but what if it meant a delicious slab of meat fresh off the road? Well, that will be possible starting in 2019. Starting New Year’s Day, Oregonians will legally be […]
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Deschutes County wouldn’t enforce gun laws under proposed ballot measure
Group collecting signatures to put a measure on the November ballot
Deschutes County residents could vote on a ballot measure in November to prohibit the county from enforcing gun laws. Sponsors of an initiative petition called the Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance will begin collecting signatures to place it on the ballot. (See a version of the petition at the bottom of this post.) The proposed measure would […]
Posted inCulture
A Noob’s Guide to Special Oregon Stuff
The rules on the wacky tabacky, driving and other stuff in Oregon, for you eclipse visitin’ noobs
Yeah, yeah, we get it—you came for the eclipse… but it doesn’t hurt that Oregon happens to have great beer and legal weed, too. While the cannabis community will be happy to indoctrinate you and make you an evangelist for their special brand of flower/extract/dabs/etc., check this guide first, to help you learn a little […]