Oregon
Oregon Recalls Marijuana in First Statewide Pesticide Alert
The Oregon Health Authority issued its first statewide pesticide alert last Friday when pesticide-tainted marijuana was found in a McMinnville cannabis dispensary. The alert comes from two batches of marijuana from McMinnville’s New Leaf Dispensary — Dr. Jack (batch number G6J0051-02) and Marionberry (batch number G6J0051-01). Test results showed high residuals of a pesticide known […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Pinkleberry Paradise: A Tour Through Green Source Gardens
Tucked in a secluded valley of Southern Oregon, between luscious rolling hills and the winding back forest roads of Wolf Creek, lies the dare-I-say magical garden of Green Source. After seeing a few images of their out-of-this-universe Pinkleberry, I knew this garden had to be shared with the world. Green Source Gardens was kind enough […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Deschutes Growery: Bringing the Power of the Sun Indoors
If you’re immersed in the cannabis industry, directly or vicariously, then you probably know it takes a massive amount of energy and fossil fuel to produce the precious buds in your bowl. Indoor growing has become the norm since marijuana was outlawed in the early 1900’s. But growing indoors comes with many caveats at the expense […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Oregon Approves Recreational Testing Labs and Retail Just In Time
Just when all of the recreational licensed growers of Oregon were on the edge of panicking about where their upcoming harvest was going to land, the state announced its approval of 10 testing labs and 26 retail location licenses. This comes after a few months of consistent criticism of the system — the majority of […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Native Inequity and Injustice: Oregon Teen Faces Federal Charges Over One Gram of Pot
Wrong place wrong time or federal malfeasance? Either way, it’s the degradation of the fed’s “war on drugs” in the 21st century. Thanks to the passage of Measure 91 on November 4, 2014, Oregonians over the age of 21 can legally possess up to one ounce of pot outside their home. While encouraging for most, […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Hemp Law Passes in Oregon
Oregon legalized industrial hemp production in 2009, but you may not have heard because there were high barriers of entry, and only 13 producers ended up getting licensed. The law was intended for oilseed and fiber production on large-production farms. Oregon’s new industrial hemp bill 4060, freshly signed into law, has lowered the barriers for […]
Oregon Removes Residency Obstacles for Participation in Legal Cannabis
Oregon has officially eased the barriers for entry for businesses looking to get involved in the world of legal weed. Prior to yesterday, Oregon required all applicant-holders to have lived in the state of Oregon for at least two years. After a long journey, Gov. Kate Brown signed to officially remove the two-year residency requirement for applicants. […]
Oregon Legislature Could Greenlight Critical Changes to Marijuana Laws
Next week is setting up to be an action-packed showdown for some would-be progressive marijuana legislation in the Beaver State. With the bizarre standoff at the National Wildlife Refuge finally resolved, Oregon’s power brokers will be turning their attention to some slightly more lucrative matters – like overhauling Oregon’s current marijuana laws. According to the Capital […]
Oregon: 50K Residents Qualify To Have Marijuana Offenses Removed From Their Criminal Record
Thanks to the recent implementation of a novel provision in Oregon’s Senate Bill 844, more than 50,000 residents can now apply to a new program that permits some offenders to expunge marijuana-related crimes from their criminal history.
Oregon’s expungement program
That’s right, according to the Oregon Cannabis Association, the Beaver State’s sweet new piece of legislation allows those with past marijuana-related indiscretions – including cultivation and distribution – to have their past improprieties purged from their permanent criminal record. Thereby making it easier for those convicted of past marijuana related crimes to find gainful employment.
In order to qualify for Oregon’s expungement program, there are a few criteria that must first be met:
1.) Those petitioning to have marijuana offenses sealed from their permanent record must wait 12 months from their last conviction.
2.) All fines and restitution must be paid, the petitioner should be off probation or parole and have completed all terms and conditions of their sentence.
3.) Petitioners may have no other conviction, excluding motor vehicle violations, within the past 10 years. And those currently charged with a marijuana related crime, need not apply.
Contact the circuit court of the county in which you were convicted
To get your past marijuana conviction sealed in Oregon, contact the circuit court of the county in which you were convicted. Currently Oregon charges $252 for these expungement requests. Additionally, the Oregon State Police charges $80 for their fingerprinting service – a requirement of SB 844. Caveat: Depending on the county you live in, other charges may apply.
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