Lege TREND. 3 Lessons from Cannabis Legalization Unintended Consequences

Where: Oregon

What 3 lessons can be learned from Oregon’s legalization?

• SURPLUS PRODUCT SALES. What can producers do with it? Can it be transferred out of state?
• SURPLUS PRODUCT LIMITATIONS. Oregon found it had product on shelves to supply sales levels for 6 years. What state controls can be placed on production?
• WHICH AGENCY OVERSEES IT? In Oregon the Oregon Liquor Control Commission oversees cannabis industry

How did Washington and Colorado handle surplus?

• Limit the production licenses people can hold
• Limit. the number of plants businesses can grow

How did Oregon adapt to control for surplus? Passed legislation to allow regulators to stop issuing new production licenses when supply > demand

What key for lawmakers/regulators to know? The existing, illegal, production levels. Oregon found a lot of illegal operators adapted to the legal market

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