Posts tagged activism
Current Regulatory Changes in Oregon’s Cannabis and Hemp Markets

Edibles sold in dispensaries can now have up to 100mg of THC per package instead of 50mg. On July 1, 2022 hemp-derived edibles limit increases to 2mg of THC in a single serving and up to 20mg THC per container of hemp product, hemp tinctures can contain up to 100mg total THC, but cannot exceed 0.3% total THC by weight. The above limit applies to all forms of THC, including Delta-8 THC.

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Our 2020 Election Endorsements

This election cycle we met with and interviewed State Representatives and Senators from every corner of Oregon, candidates vying for a seat on the Deschutes County Commission, Statewide Offices like Secretary of State and Treasurer, members of Portland City Council, including those running to be the Mayor of Portland, as well as statewide ballot measures. Here are our 2020 Election Endorsements.

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Vote YES on Oregon Ballot Measures 109 and 110

As Oregon voters consider our ballots this fall, the East Fork team urges you to vote “Yes” on ballot measures 109 and 110. These two progressive reforms, in tandem, will fund comprehensive addiction treatment services and decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of drugs (Measure 110), while also creating a framework for legal psilocybin-assisted therapy to aid in healing from depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health issues (Measure 109).

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East Fork visits Washington D.C. to Lobby Congress with the Oregon Cannabis Association

East Fork Cultivars helped to write the Oregon SAFE Banking Act legislation and now helped advance the bills and policy with key members in the house and senate based on the committees they sit on. Many hundreds of hours of work and many awkward conversations later we're feeling cautiously optimistic about the SAFE Banking Act and we made headway on the other items outlined in our priority list.

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