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Oregon Marijuana Tax Collections Numbers Updated
SALEM, Ore., Feb. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Revenue received $5.3 million in marijuana tax payments in January 2017.
Oregon Marijuana Tax Collection Numbers Updated
As of December 31, 2016, the Department of Revenue has received $60.2 million in marijuana tax payments since the state began taxing recreational marijuana in January 2016.
First Tax Return for Marijuana Retailers Due Soon
SALEM, Ore., Jan. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The year is just starting, but for many who sold recreational marijuana in October, November or December, there are already tax obligations they need to fulfill.
Cannabis Company Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS) Confirms Issuance of OLCC Recreational License for Existing Salem, Oregon Kaya Shack™ Marijuana Superstore
Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS) (the “Company” or “KAYS”) announced today that it has been awarded its first full recreational marijuana retailer license from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (the “OLCC”) for its existing South Salem Kaya Shack™ Marijuana Superstore.
Department of Revenue Releases Marijuana Tax Statistics
SALEM, Ore., Dec. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Revenue has added a new page dedicated to marijuana tax statistics to its website.
Quarterly Snapshot of Kaya Holdings
On Nov. 21, 2016, Kaya Holdings (OTCQB:KAYS), whose subsidiary Kaya Shack opened its first cannabis dispensary in Portland, Oregon, in 2014, announced that it had filed its third quarterly report of 2016, reporting a 700% year-over-year revenue increase.
Health Alerts Issued for Pesticide-Tainted Marijuana Sold at North Bend, Salem, Eugene Dispensaries
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Health Authority is advising customers of three medical marijuana dispensaries—in North Bend, Salem and Eugene—that certain products contain high levels of pesticides. OHA recommends they immediately return the affected products or dispose of them.
Oregon Fair Generates Buzz with 1st Legal Pot Display in US
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Living marijuana plants went on display Friday at the Oregon State Fair, with organizers saying it’s the first state fair in the nation to allow cannabis for public viewing.
Oregon State Fair to Feature Marijuana Exhibit
On July 28, 2016, Fox 12 Oregon reported that the Oregon State Fair, taking place Aug. 26-Sept. 5, 2016, in Salem at the L.B. Day Amphitheatre, is going to include a marijuana exhibit this year.
Marijuana Edibles Become Legal June 2: OHA Provides Information to Keep Children Safe
SALEM, Ore., May 31, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — On June 2 edible marijuana products containing up to 15 mg of THC will be available for retail sale in registered medical marijuana dispensaries across the state to adults 21 or over.
Oregon Task Force: Cannabis Environmental Best Practices Update
On May 23, 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission released video of the Cannabis Environmental Best Practices Task Force three-hour meeting held on May 19 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
ODA Adopts Temporary Rules for Industrial Hemp
SALEM, Ore., May 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Department of Agriculture has adopted temporary administrative rules to implement legislative changes to the state’s industrial hemp program.
Department of Revenue Releases Marijuana Tax Collection Numbers
SALEM, Ore., March 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — February was the first month for medical marijuana dispensaries to remit the taxes they collected on their previous month’s recreational marijuana sales.
OLCC Continues Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) Training Next Workshops Coming to Ashland, Salem
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — More than 400 people attended workshops in Portland last week as the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) rolled out the first of three phases of training with the Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) for Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana System.
ODA Accepting Hemp License Applications for 2016
SALEM, Ore., Feb. 8, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting applications for licenses to grow and handle industrial hemp for the 2016 growing season.
Oregon Cannabis Association Testifies at State Capitol
Representatives with the Oregon Cannabis Association visited the Oregon State Capitol in Salem last week to testify regarding residency requirements for marijuana growers and other issues in the marijuana community.
Recreational Marijuana License Workshop Slated for Bend; OLCC to Provide Overview of License Application Process
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 2, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will put on a workshop providing information about the OLCC Recreational Marijuana License program, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at The Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend.
Kaya Holdings Files 10-Q, Reports 500%+ Marijuana Revenues Increase at Kaya Shack Stores
PORTLAND, Nov. 24, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS), announced today that it has released its quarterly report for the period ending September 30, 2015.
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Massachusetts Opens
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — The first medical marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts has opened nearly three years after voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana for medicinal use.
Rick Steves Kicks Off Oregon Tour Promoting Marijuana Legalization
Rick Steves, the travel guru who was a key supporter of Washington’s recreational marijuana law in 2012, arrives in Oregon Tuesday to kick off a 9-stop tour promoting the campaign to legalize pot.
Cannabis Reform Debated in Salem, Oregon
In case you missed it, there was another riveting debate on cannabis reform that took place in Salem, Oregon on September 12, 2014 The debate was on the impending ballot measure, Measure 91, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana. On the side of marijuana legalization was Congressman Earl Blumenauer, D-OR, and on the side of prohibition was Clatsop County DA Josh Marquis.
Marijuana Dispensaries Need Access to Banking System
NEARLY TWO years after Massachusetts voters approved medical marijuana, nine distribution centers are to open next year in places like Brookline, Lowell, Salem, and Quincy. The state licensing process for these dispensaries has been convoluted. And yet that path seems easy to navigate compared with the latest obstacle: the banking system.