Oregon Considering Legalizing Marijuana
Was first to begin decriminalization, 40 years ago
Raez Qadir Khan, public servant, plead not guilty
Would create regulatory system similar to one established for alcohol
Would classify them in such a way as to require a doctor's prescription to purchase
Of the three states looking to legalize marijuana today, Oregon is probably the least likely to do so. But that hasn't dampened the spirits of the people behind Measure 80.
State ballot initiatives aimed at legalizing pot pose a new challenge to prohibition.
Erik John Meiser has a wrap sheet going back decades
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