OCC Oct/Nov 2017 by Oregon Cannabis Connection

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Henry Rollins returns to the OMBC in Ashland on November 19th. We talked with Henry about cannabis and why he is speaking out. Image: Matt Emrich for ICBC.

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Oct/Nov 2017

Oregon News

Oregon Cannabis Connection

Food & Recipes

Oregon Cannabis Taxes Finally Get Distributed

Henry Rollins Keynotes the OMBC in Ashland Oregon

At Church & State: Updates From The Capitol

Oregon News Nugs - News From Around The Beaver State

Forest Fires Affect Cannabis Crops

Canna-Brussels Sprouts with Candied Cherry Maple Corned Beef - From Jeff The 420 Chef Cannabis Caramels – Canna Cheesecake

Cultivation Bug Bites: For Bigger Buds — The Pest: Mealybugs

From Nature's Control

All Cannabis Batches In Oregon Now Require Pesticide Testing

Cannabis City & County Ban List

National News

Casting a Wide Net For The Sake of Diversity: Breeding cannabis - From Green Source Gardens

Hemp Russet Mites Plague Oregon Cannabis Gardens

Business Classifieds

More Arrests For Marijuana Than For Violent Crime Last Year

DEA Head Steps Down - Rosenberg’s departure and an

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New App Makes Paying for Weed with Credit Cards a Reality

Ontario for the Monopoly

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Page 5 drug prohibition, had a negative impact on minority communities. Across the nation, racial minorities and poor people have been criminalized while whites are largely given a pass. It created a prison system full of non-violent “drug” offenders whose population is still skewed heavily towards people who are of color or poor.

After nearly two years of tax collecting on marijuana sales by the state of Oregon, they have finally started to disburse some of the revenue to the cities and agencies that are earmarked to receive the funds. A whopping $85 million will begin going out to the different agencies immediately and state officials said Friday that they should have the distributions completed by October 11th. Over the past 20 months Oregon and local municipalities collected over $106 million in taxes, of which $9.53 million was distributed to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to reimburse them for expenses they have already incurred while setting up the program and hiring new staff. Local jurisdictions have already been receiving their local tax money each quarter, which comprised $14 million of the total tax money raised. The balance of $85 million will now be dispensed to the different state agencies that were designated to be paid. How the disbursement breaks down: • State School Fund = $34 million (40%) • Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Services Account = $17 million (20%) • Oregon State Police = $12.75 million (15%) • Oregon Health Authority = $4.25 million (5%) • Cities and counties = $17 million (20% … 10% for each) Most distributions are straightforward, but that's not the case for cities and counties that are receiving a portion of the state tax that has been imposed. Before July 1, 2017, the cities' and counties' portions were broken down strictly by population. After July 1st, the formula changed to include other factors beyond population. Only city's

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that allow ALL the cannabis license types will receive a portion of the 10%. Of the eligible cities, the revenue will be divided based on population (75 percent) and their cities total of the state's licensed cannabis businesses (25 percent). County disbursements are also complicated. Half of their portion will be based on total available canopy in the county, and the other half based on their cannabis wholesale, retail, and processor license count. The counties that opted out of cannabis grow licenses are ineligible for the grow canopy portion and counties that opt out of the other licenses will be ineligible for that portion. The cities and counties have been especially anxious to get the funds since almost every jurisdiction is struggling financially. Many were asking last year what was going on with the disbursements, and it was blamed on a rule that required the OLCC to be reimbursed for their expenses before any tax distributions could be made. Why it took so long to pay the OLCC is not clear, but now that they have been reimbursed, the cash should begin to flow to the agencies and municipalities that are waiting for the funds. For more information on the tax revenue, visit www.oregon.gov/dor/marijuana or contact the Department of Revenue's Marijuana Tax Program at (503) 947-2597 or you can email them at email at marijuanatax.dor@oregon.gov. For licensing information on the adult use market licensing, visit the Oregon Liquor Control Commission's (OLCC) website at www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana. © 2017 Oregon Cannabis Connection. All rights reserved.

Henry Rollins has long been known for his aversion to alcohol and drugs, including cannabis. Yet the musician, actor, comedian, TV host, and multi-talented entertainer has now become a staunch advocate for cannabis legalization and decriminalization in America. He will give the keynote address at the Oregon Marijuana Business Conference in Ashland on November 19.

“I see it almost as a civil rights matter,” explained Rollins. “It's a very easy way to put non-whites and poor people, of any ethnicity, in jail … It's ridiculous.” “Law enforcement uses it as a way to send people to jail and get a prison number on them and get them into the prison system, move them around the prison-industrial complex and start making money on them,” Rollins criticized. “The war on drugs is a safe war … It’s a war on poor people … it's a war on non-white people. It promotes that, you know? It's the gift of Reagan.”

Although he does not use cannabis, he understands well the forces that drive prohibition and also the forces that drive states to end it. His perspective is His incredulity was refreshing and his apparent surrounding knowledge and the criminal justice understanding is system and the war on right on target. Image: OMBC drugs. Rollins Oregon Cannabis understands the motivations behind it and Connection (OCC) recently spoke to Rollins also that cannabis stands apart from most about his activism. of the other prohibited drugs due to its low toxicity and medical value. The former lead singer for Black Flag, a punk band from the 1980s, Rollins tried “When you see the benevolent uses of cannabis once over 30 years ago after band cannabis, everything from CBD to arthritis practice and found it to be a less than to glaucoma … when you see so much good enjoyable experience. As his band mates can be done with it, you realize the only were getting stoned, he surprised them people [who] don't like it [have] half-baked when he asked to try it. Surprised, they ideas of its effects or they just don't like passed it over. non-white or poor people. It's prejudiced and it's a way to make money, take tax “I got really stoned, it didn't take long, and dollars, and invent criminals and an it wasn't subtle. I just didn't enjoy it,” artificial criminal class,” Rollins explained explained Rollins. “I just sat there and passionately. “To me this is highly asked, 'How long will this last?’, and they offensive.” said, 'About half an hour'... so I just sat it out.” Rollins also defends cannabis against alcohol and tobacco, pointing out the His bad personal experience was no difference in the way they are treated and deterrent from supporting his fellow band perceived by a large segment of American mates, or anyone else, who enjoyed the society. plant. Eventually Rollins understood how Cont. on Page 7 cannabis prohibition, and more broadly

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Oregon News Inspections The OHA has been conducting inspections for about a year now, but on September 22, 2017, word began spreading of OHA inspectors notifying OMMP growers that a new policy was being issued.

Anthony Taylor is the President of Compassionate Oregon and has unique access and insights into Oregon's lawmaking process, much of which takes place in the Capitol building, near the corners of Church and State streets in Salem.

The policy stated that grow sites of OMMP patients who grow for themselves on their own property or their caregivers who grow for the resident patient and also live at the grow site address were limited to 12 plants. Any garden found to be out of compliance would be given instructions on how to become compliant and allowed to do so within a certain time frame.w According to OHA Informational Bulletin 201708, three categories now exist, with Category 1 stating: “Grow site is located at the patient’s residence and a patient or caregiver is designated as the grower. The grow site is limited to 12 mature plants….”

And the Rules Keep on Changing On August 31, 2017, the Oregon Health Authority issued a letter notifying growers under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) that they must tell the OHA whether they are going to continue to grow for patients and begin reporting into the same system OLCC licensees use (METRC, a regulatory system for tracking cannabis), stay with OMMP but reduce the grow site to 12 plants or less, or begin the transition into the OLCC and report into METRC. This decision must be made and OHA must be notified of the decision no later than December 1, 2017. Those who choose to begin the application process with OLCC must submit their application by January 1, 2018. Individuals who do not notify the OHA of a decision will not have their grow sites renewed and patients will not be allowed to designate the grow site on their applications. The deadline for entry into METRC is July 1, 2018. Any grow site growing more than 12 plants must begin phasing out of OHA monthly reporting and into the system used by OLCC known as METRC. Those who choose to transition to OLCC will report into the same system. Any grow site with 12 plants or less does not have to report into the new METRC system. However, grow sites that transfer into an OHA dispensary or processor will still have to report those transfers using the OHA system. The cost of any of these choices will play a tremendous role in how they are reached. An OMMP grow site with two growers and eight patients could conceivably pay as much as $2,400 next year. Grow sites with eight patients now pay $1,600 in grow site registration fees alone. Add $480 for the annual METRC user fee, $300–$800 for a state certified scale required for accurate reporting, and an administrative cost fee that has yet to be determined—and the cost of a grow site could easily approach $3,000.

Many growers also pay for their patients’ doctor visits and for the cost of the card itself. This adds another $1,600 to the cost of maintaining a medical grow site. When you add the fact that the available legal market—where these growers could recoup some of their costs—has evaporated, supplanted only by the newly enacted allowance of 20 pounds per grow site that can be transferred to the OLCC market, the purely financial decision facing these growers is a simple one. At close to $5,000.00 per 48-plant grow site, it’s just not worth it. The form that must be returned mentions the $480 METRC user fee as if it is due when you return the form, but OMMP growers will not have to pay this amount until they activate their METRC account. Patients are losing their growers and are being forced into dispensaries or the illegal market to obtain their medications. Neither choice is acceptable. The last numbers reported for OLCC inventory showed 375,000 kilos or 825,000 pounds of flower. With that much on hand, medical cannabis patients should not have to pay for their medicine again.

This directive also voids all grandfathered gardens. “If a grow site in Category 1 was previously granted grandfathered status, that status is now void and the grower must make changes to their grow site registration to come into compliance with the new plants limits.” As one can imagine, this news spread like wildfire and many OMMP growers wondered if it was true and what they could do to make sure their grow sites were compliant. The issuance of the new directive was confirmed, but stories of growers being fined and plants being quarantined or removed have not been confirmed. Reports have shown, however, that one such garden was recently found to be out of compliance under this new policy. They were not fined and were given the time to come into compliance. OHA inspections are ongoing. Inspectors are looking to ensure that grow sites are within legal plant limits and that no unregistered patients are being provided for; that the grow site has a state-certified scale, if required; plants are properly identifed with PRMG and patient numbers; required cards and/or site plan are posted and medical plants are segregated fromadult use plants. They will also be looking for pesticides used

Oregon Cannabis Connection and how they are being stored. To date they have not begun reconciling physical on-site inventory with what has been reported by the growers. OMMP growers are now making necessary adjustments to their grow site structure to become compliant before a letter of intent to inspect arrives.

Going OLCC If, as an OMMP grower, you decide to become an OLCC producer you must consider three things. YOU CANNOT TAKE YOUR PATIENTS WITH YOU. OLCC created rules under the” bump-up” provisions to allow OLCC producers to provide product to OMMP patients. SB 1057 made changes to the law requiring OLCC to repeal those rules. In addition, OLCC stated that only two OLCC producers had applied for the bump-up; but they never completed their applications. The statute now requires any OLCC medical canopy to distribute 75% of the crop to patients free of charge. This will require the OLCC to rewrite rules for providing medicines to patients. All OMMP growers taking this option must have their OLCC license application in not later than January 1, 2018. GET STARTED NOW! The application process is long and tedious and, I can say from experience, if you do not get started now, you may not make the January 1, 2018, deadline. It can take up to 60 days just to get your LUCS and water rights paperwork together. It also requires a national background check for which you must submit your fingerprints. This can take two or three weeks to complete. Add to this the fact that current timelines for assigning an investigator to your application is 4-6 months. $20,000.00 This is how much an OMMP grower should be prepared to spend to come into compliance with OLCC licensure. Security criteria require cameras, locks, and panic buttons. Cameras must be high-resolution and all security must be tied into a monitoring company that provides immediate notice to owners that a break-in has occurred. All of this information has to be stored both on and off site and must be kept for three years. There are a lot of things for OMMP growers to consider. Simply put, you must return the OHA letter you received choosing one of three options as soon as possible. You can change your mind later but if this form is not received by OHA by December 1, 2017, your grow site will not be renewed and your patients will not be allowed to renew at your grow site.

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Oregon News Nugs Tennessee Man Convicted of Smuggling Cannabis from Oregon A Tennessee man was convicted of marijuana distribution in September, and the large amounts of cannabis he had been selling came from Josephine County, Oregon. According to evidence presented at trial, Chad Dorton of Kingsport flew to Oregon in November 2016 with over a million dollars in cash and purchased between 700 and 800 pounds of cannabis in O'Brien and Cave Junction. He then returned to Tennessee and sold the cannabis. Authorities estimated the value at around $3.3 million. Dorton was charged along with nine other coconspirators, all of whom pleaded guilty and still await sentencing. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed the operation had been going on since July 2013 and accounted for between 2500 and 3700 pounds of cannabis over that period. It had all been distributed in and around the Kingsport, Tennessee, area. They estimated the overall cannabis value at between $12 to $18 million. His conviction was for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute more than 1000 kilograms of marijuana, which under federal law carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years but a maximum sentence of life in prison. The trial was held in the US District Court in Greenville, Tennessee. The long-term investigation was coordinated among the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Second Judicial Drug Task Force, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, Kingsport Police Department, Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) of Josephine County, Oregon, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with the assistance of the Second Judicial District Attorney’s office.

Oregon Secretary of State to Audit Marijuana Program Following a poorly done report from the Oregon State Police that said marijuana from Oregon was the main source of “black market” cannabis outside of the state, and also a concerning letter sent from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Governor Kate Brown that questioned the state’s effectiveness in curbing the illicit marijuana flow, the Secretary of State's office announced

Oregon News a planned audit of the fledgling Oregon marijuana program.

The small town of about 1700 is located halfway between Albany and Eugene, just east of Interstate 5.

They plan to look at a number of administrative, financial, and regulatory effectiveness. There are questions surrounding how well the state is able Image:YouTube to track sales in a heavily cash-based industry, how effectively financial regulations the businesses follow work, and whether sufficient resources are provided to the new marijuana businesses so they understand and can properly implemen, all of the required procedures.

The Albany Democrat-Herald reported, “A standing-room-only crowd of more than 60 people filled the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall and, much like prior meetings held over the last three years, supporters and opponents of marijuana were seemingly evenly divided.”

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has been stretched and strained under the expansion required to administer the exploding program. An independent outside group audited and issued a report detailing the problems they have faced. They concluded that the agency is at high risk for "financial, legal, and reputational" problems without consistent application of the rules. Thousands of license applications have been processed and many more arrive weekly. The OLCC performs regulatory inspections of grows, dispensaries, processors, and more, requiring additional personnel and funding. The agency just recently was reimbursed from the marijuana tax revenue for expenses accrued implementing the program. They received over $9 million for expenses through August 2017. The agency plans to hire more staff to help alleviate problems. OLCC director Steven Marks told Oregonlive.com that they are ramping up enforcement staffing but that they have a “solid foundation” already. He welcomed the audit and said, “It's clearly a work in progress.”

Dunes City and Brownsville Double Down on Marijuana Bans Another two Oregon cities have banned cannabis businesses from setting up shop, according to a listing update from the OLCC. Dunes City became the 78th Beaver State town to prohibit all cannabis businesses in August, but on September 13 an amendment was adopted that would allow the three existing licensed grow businesses to stay. The temporary ban ordinance will go before the voters on the General Election ballot in November 2018. Dunes City is just under 70 miles west of Eugene, in Lane County.

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“No guy on weed ever chased me down the street threatening to kill me, but if I had a dollar for every drunk in my face that wanted to take a swing at me I'd be rich! And a cigar? Why do you want me to smoke a cigar that will kill me?” said Rollins. “These things are not only legal—which is fine, make your own choice because it's your body—but they are lauded. [People say] 'We're going to go out and drink' and folks say, 'Okay', but if you say 'We're going to go smoke some weed' people say, 'What are you, some sort of gay communist?' … I mean, that's the perception. It's the hypocrisy and the not-so-cloaked bigotry of the criminalization of cannabis.” “That's why I advocate for legalization and decriminalization,” he told OCC. “I always pair those two because I think it's very important to remember that legalization is not necessarily part of decriminalization,” explained Rollins. “There's still going to be people in jail in a state that goes legal for cannabis unless they do the heavy lifting of making it retroactive.”

The dispensary owners can still appeal the city council’s decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), and they indicated they ould be doing so. “Gayle and I are very disappointed and angry with the Brownsville City Council's decision to uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of our conditional use permit for a recreational dispensary. We were encouraged by the mayor's decision to vote for approval of our permit,” Randy Simpson, the dispensary owner, told the Herald. He called the planning commissioners and councilors who voted no “prohibitionists.” Oregon law dictates that cities and counties can prohibit recreational marijuana businesses, with the exception of testing labs, in their jurisdictions and local governments are required to place ordinances banning these businesses on the local ballot for voters at the next general election. Before December 27, 2015, cities and counties could impose local bans without referring the ordinance to voters if at least 55 percent of voters voted against 2014's Measure 91 to legalize adultuse marijuana in the state.

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Considering the race and income disparity in application of cannabis laws, we had to ask about the current state of affairs in Washington, DC, and what Rollins thinks about Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “Attorney General Sessions is an old-school bigot and, if it was a real democracy, both sides of the aisle would be pushing him out like a bad oyster. He is an awful human Cont. on Page 9

The city of Brownsville council narrowly upheld—with a 4–3 vote—a planning commission decision to deny the sale of recreational marijuana at the Green Cross medical marijuana dispensary. The dispensary is located at 221 West Bishop Way and has been operating since June 2016.

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Forest Fires Affect Cannabis Crops Oregon is known for its dense pine forests and beautiful scenery, as well as its world class cannabis. One unfortunate aspect of the large forested regions is also a propensity to have large scale forest fires. This year the fires were especially bad and burned for a majority of the summer. That was unfortunate for the sungrown cannabis growers since many had filtered sun and large amounts of ash descending onto their grows until mid September.

Oregon News had the air quality level at very unhealthy, which suggests people stay indoors and avoid going out in the particulate filled air. Many workers wore masks to help cut down, at least somewhat, on the amount of smoke they inhaled. Michael Monarch of Epic Family Farms in Talent sent workers home early on especially bad days, knowing that it was bad for their health. "The smoke is not fun at all," he told Oregonlive. "We are wearing masks and dealing with the carbon in the air." But it was not just Southern Oregon's Rogue and Umpqua Valleys this year. The smoke was horrible in Central Oregon and along the Columbia River Gorge area, too. Portland saw a number of days with heavy smoke that diffused the light and dropped ash everywhere. “The Gorge fire really dropped a lot of ash on our plants,” explained John Dover, a medical marijuana grower in the Columbia Gorge region. “I don't think the plants particularly like it and I am not a fan of having ash covered buds, either.”

It seems every couple of years the smoke sets in and the ash starts to fall, but this year was worse than usual and what made it really bad was how widespread the problem was. Southern Oregon's warm valleys are no stranger to forest fires and the difficulties they can create and Northern areas of the state usually fair better, but not this season. Major fires burned all the way to the coast near Brookings and devastated the Columbia Gorge in far Northern Oregon. Jackson and Josephine counties alone comprise over 10,000 medical marijuana grows and another 260+ registered recreational grows. Many of the recreational grows have thousands of plants and the top tiers have nearly two acres of cannabis in production. Most are concerned over the problems the fires create. "The smoke down here is choking out everything," said Brent Kenyon, owner of Oregon Cannabis Farms told Oregonlive. He is a longtime grower and has dealt with the forest fires in previous years. One problem that is not often considered is the working conditions created by the smokey air. Outdoor farmers have to work in the conditions and it can be uncomfortable, if not dangerous. Some days

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Growers often give creative names to their strains in bad fire years. “Hickory Kush” and “Fire Widow” are just a couple of the descriptive name changes you may see. To try and combat the smokey “flavor”, some growers literally wash off their plants after a bad period of ash. They simply spray them with water from a garden sprayer in hopes of washing off some of the ash particles. But, that could create other problems, according to Dover. “We wash off the plants, but you always risk getting the buds too wet and creating a perfect environment for mold or powdery mildew to grow,” he explained. “Luckily, its usually pretty warm when there are fires so the plants dry off relatively quickly.” Northern California suffered devastating fires across the best outdoor growing areas of the state. Dozens of fires ravaged at least 10 counties, and Sonoma County fires destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in early October. The timing could not have been worse, happening right when the harvest was coming in. They are also going to have a lot of smoke tainted cannabis this year. Not the best way for the Golden State to start off it's legal cannabis program.

Beginning August 30, 2017, Oregon requires all cannabis product batches be tested for pesticides according to the the Oregon Health Authority. The temporary rules that had governed testing for pesticides expired and now the permanent rules are in place and must be followed. The requirement also applies to untested product that was collected for sampling before August 30. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) issued a notice on August 11th explaining the change: “In October 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued a finding that the pesticide testing requirement would be lowered to a minimum of one-third of batches of usable marijuana within every harvest lot, due to insufficient lab capacity. Since that time, significant changes have occurred that have increased the lab testing capacity to ensure a steady flow of product through the supply chain. Last October, fewer than five labs were accredited to test for pesticides; today there are nearly ten such labs. Additionally, the Oregon Health Authority’s most recent testing rules increased by 50% the amount of usable marijuana that can be tested together in a batch.” Earlier this year, the state proposed possible changes to testing protocols for cannabis and sought public input. The public overwhelming responded to keep the testing rules as they were to help protect the public from contaminated products. In May the Oregon Health Authority, the agency that oversees pesticide testing and cannabis safety, released the new rules that went into effect on August 30. Some of those provisions were temporary and have expired.

The OLCC issued the following press release: With Expanded Testing Capacity in Place, Sampling & Testing Procedure Reverts to 100 Percent Batch Testing Beginning today, August 30, 2017, every batch of usable marijuana (flower and leaves) must be tested directly for pesticides according to the Oregon Health Authority’s testing rules in order to be compliant. This includes untested product that was collected for sampling prior to August 30. Some temporary rules regarding the sampling and testing of usable marijuana have expired, and Oregon Liquor Control Commission Recreational Marijuana Program licensees are required to follow

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updated OLCC and Oregon Health Authority rules. This reminder follows an August 11, 2017 OLCC Compliance Bulletin CE2017-09 sent to Recreational Marijuana Program producer and laboratory licensees explaining the rules adjustment. The bulletin is also posted on the OLCC Recreational Marijuana Program website. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued an order to limit pesticide testing of usable marijuana meant for retail sale to consumers on October 3, 2016. At that time, OLCC staff found that there was insufficient lab capacity for 100% batch testing of usable marijuana for pesticides. On March 3, 2016, the Commission made a similar determination and extended temporary rules to allow for the continued practice of testing one-third of the batches. The Commission recently examined the issue and determined that limited lab capacity issues that existed in October of 2016 have been mitigated. Lab testing capacity has increased to ensure a steady flow of product through the supply chain. Last October, fewer than five labs were accredited to test for pesticides; today there is more than double the capacity. Additionally, the Oregon Health Authority’s most recent testing rules increased by 50% the amount of usable marijuana that can be tested together in a batch. More information can be found on the OHA medical marijuana website. The Commission will continue to monitor market flow and respond to any issues that arise with the expiration of the temporary rule. If you have questions please contact the OLCC Recreational Marijuana Program at marijuana@oregon.com © 2017 Oregon Cannabis Connection. All rights reserved.

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Henry Rollins … and of course he hates cannabis because he sees the people [who] smoke it and he detests those people,” Rollins exclaimed. “And Trump is not interested in policy, he's not interested in being President. He didn't think he was going to win. You can tell by the acceptance speech … he will be like a windsock. Whatever Jeff Sessions does he will probably just rubber-stamp it. He is a real threat to freedom in this country. I worry about him.”

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You're destabilizing their bottom line … you're moving the earth from underneath their feet. A bunch of farmers and vendors? There's no way any of them are smiling about it. They have had a monopoly on your health since before your parents were born.” Rollins sees two major threats to the cannabis industry directly from big industry—not so much law enforcement or the federal government: when big pharma realizes the threat it poses to their current drug trade and when other heavyweights become involved in cultivation and production. “[I see] two dangers,” said Rollins. “When big pharma sees this is a big enough threat, when people get off of their drugs and get onto cannabinoids, and then later on when Monsanto and Phillip Morris say ‘Okay, we're ready … we're going to grow our own seeds which kill themselves off every season and we're going to do to you what we do to big agriculture and we're going to turn your product into Marlboro.’” What makes the Oregon Marijuana Business Conference an event he is willing to keynote? Mostly it's the organizer, Alex Rogers.

Rollins has previously delivered the keynote address on cannabis for two International Cannabis Business Conference events and he is brutally honest with attendees on the realities of why the different states have legalized. He explains that it's purely a numbers game for politicians and community leaders. Cannabis businesses and consumers need to create an irreversible foothold.

“It's because he asked me to. I have done two, and the one in November will be my third,” Rollins told OCC. “I must say, I really like that guy. I liked him as soon as I met him. I like his energy. I think he's the real thing and I think in his own way he's putting a dent in culture. He will be remembered and I am kind of chuffed that I am, in a small way, a part of it.”

“When I give these keynote speeches on cannabis … I tell them the only reason your state went legal for cannabis is because they ran the numbers and they realize they can make more money regulating and taxing you than they could throwing cannabis users in jail,” Rollins said. “They don't like you; they just see more profit in you. So these people are not your friends and they are not going to make it easy for you … you have to be a benevolent engine in your community. You have to make your outreach and your education on this so passionate and so unrelenting that if the state wants to make it illegal again it would be like the Governor saying 'We're going to shoot four rescue dogs at noon … the place would go apeshit!”

The conference always gathers important contributors for the event that bring solid information that is current and relevant. It is now happening in three countries and half a dozen cities. Their information is tailored to the location and delivered by the most qualified and relevant presenters possible. Rollins will be keynoting the event in Ashland, Oregon, on November 19th at 9:30 am. The OMBC event will cover Oregonspecific topics, including Oregon Liquor Control Commission regulations, a distribution industry panel, a medical marijuana-specific panel, updates on testing rules, an address from state Senator Floyd Prozanski, and more. Visit their website at http://oregonmbc.com/ for tickets and more information.

He knows medical cannabis is important and he believes the pharmaceutical industry is a direct threat to its survival because medical cannabis threatens their bottom line by providing a natural solution to the drugs that so many people currently use. It makes the small grower a real threat.

Conferences are scheduled for Kauai, Hawaii, in December; San Francisco in February; Berlin, Germany, in April; and Vancouver, BC, Canada, in June. Visit www.internationalcbc.com/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

“You are going up against big pharma,” explained Rollins. “And do you think they are going to take some weed grower lightly?

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National News Despite the lack of specific offense data, 2016 is unlikely to turn out markedly different from previous years when it comes to the mix of drug arrests. Past years typically had simple drug possession offenses accounting for 85% to 90% of all drug arrests and small-time marijuana possession arrests accounting for around 40%.

Despite spreading marijuana legalization and despite a growing desire for new directions in drug policy, the war on drugs continues unabated. According to the FBI’s latest Uniform Crime Report, released Monday, overall drug arrests actually increased last year to 1.57 million, a jump of 5.63% over 2015. The increase includes marijuana arrests, which jumped by more than 75,000 last year compared to 2015, an increase of 12%. That comes out to three drugs arrests every minute, day in and day out, throughout 2016. It’s also more than three times the number of people arrested for violent crimes. Drug offenses are the single largest category of crimes for which people were arrested last year, more than burglaries, DUIs, or any other criminal offense. Unlike previous years, this year’s Uniform Crime Report did not immediately make available data on specific offenses, such as drug possession or drug sales, nor did it break arrests down by type of drug, but the Marijuana Policy Project obtained marijuana arrest data by contacting the FBI. It reported some 653,000 people arrested on marijuana charges last year, although the FBI did not provide data on how many were simple possession charges. While that figure marks a decline from historic highs a decade ago — pot arrests peaked at nearly 800,000 in 2007 — the sharp jump in pot arrests last year demands explanation, especially as it comes after a decade of near continuous declining numbers. “Arresting and citing nearly half a million people a year for a substance that is objectively safer than alcohol is a travesty,” said MPP communications director Morgan Fox. “Despite a steady shift in public opinion away from marijuana prohibition, and the growing number of states that are regulating marijuana like alcohol, marijuana consumers continue to be treated like criminals throughout the country. This is a shameful waste of resources and can create lifelong consequences for the people arrested.”

That means that of the more than 1.5 million drug arrests last year, probably 1.3 million or so of them were not drug kingpins, major dealers, gangbangers, or cartel operatives. Instead they were people who got caught with small amounts of drugs for personal use. “Criminalizing drug use has devastated families across the US, particularly in communities of color, and for no good reason,” said Maria McFarland Sánchez Moreno, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. “Far from helping people who are struggling with addiction, the threat of arrest often keeps them from accessing health services and increases the risk of overdose or other harms.” Perpetuating the war on drugs leads not only to the criminalization of millions, but also perpetuates racially biased outcomes and heightens racial tensions in the US. Black people make up just 13% of the U.S. population and use drugs at similar rates to other ethnic groups, but they constitute 29% of all drug arrests and 35% of state drug war prisoners. And it has a huge negative impact on immigrants, fueling mass detentions and deportations. Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents — some of whom have been here for decades and have US citizen family members — face deportation for even possessing any drug (except firsttime possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana). Between 2007 and 2012, more than a quarter million people were deported for drug offenses, including more than 100,000 deported for simple drug possession. Last year, the Obama administration was in power and setting the tone on drug policy and criminal justice matters — and the number of arrests still went up. These disappointing numbers show that reformers have their work cut out for them all the more with the “tough on crime” Trump administration in power for at least the next few years. © 2017 StopTheDrugWar.org. Printed under Creative Commons License.

Chuck Rosenberg is officially gone from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), effective October 1st, and the landscape looks decidedly hazy in his wake. Rosenberg was the acting head of the DEA since his appointment by President Obama in May of 2015. He reportedly resigned over his lack of faith in the Trump administration and his strong disagreement with the direction of the agency under Trump’s rule. His two plus years in control of the agency marked a period of détente between the cannabis industry and the federal government and his departure leaves many in the industry wondering what comes next. While Rosenberg’s appointment toward the end of the President Obama’s second term wasn’t among the bigger moments of the presidency, it was an important juncture. With only a year left in office, Obama was in effect naming the legacy to his administration’s policy on drugs. Rosenberg’s lasting 9 months into the Trump presidency is simultaneously instructive and bewildering to many. His policies reflect an array of sobering logic and acceptance of Marijuana as different from other schedule 1 drugs. He was once quoted as saying, “should we be reducing the administrative and other barriers to researching that in the government? 100 percent," about cannabis as medicine. But it was in the same speech that he also said, “marijuana is not medicine.” And he was also quoted as calling medical marijuana “a joke.” So it’s tough to exactly describe him as an ally. Nonetheless, the general sentiment in the air amongst cannabis industry professionals is one of cautious pessimism. Nobody wants to call Rosenberg a savior, but the fear of the possibility of a replacement that shares Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ opinions and perceptions about marijuana. Sessions has been notably fiery in his rhetoric and firm in his stated desire to see law enforcement return to a more draconian approach on marijuana policy and drug policy in general. “Acting DEA Chief Chuck Rosenberg’s resignation will most likely push the

Oregon Cannabis Connection cannabis industry into more unfriendly territory,” said Jamie Schau, in a piece that appeared in Cannabis Business Times. Schau is a senior analyst with the market research company Brightfield Group. Schau went on to add that Rosenberg “has followed former president Obama’s counsel that federal prosecutors refrain from targeting marijuana operations in states that have legalized cannabis, and has attempted to permit more research on cannabis despite pushback from the DOJ.” But other than that could not give much clarity on the future. But that complete lack of confidence in what comes next is itself a negative outcome. When it comes to investing in the

future of a new(ish) market, a complete lack of clarity on the legal landscape is among the most feared specters. The acting replacement who was named just in the last two weeks is Robert Patterson, a thirty year veteran deputy administrator of the agency. Patterson has yet said little about the direction he will take, and not much can be gleaned from his past record beyond the fact that he’s been with the agency throughout the last 30 years of the nation’s war on drugs. In short, until we know more about the often unpredictable plans of the Trump administration, it will be difficult to know whether Rosenberg’s resignation will bode well or not for the cannabis industry. © 2017 oregon cannabis Connection. all rights reserved.

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NewApp Makes Paying for Weed with Credit Cards a Reality Cash, card or debit could soon be a reality for dispensaries in California and Colorado. This is thanks to a new app that is set to release called GreenMed. The app uses Blockchain technology to facilitate credit card and debit card payments for legal marijuana purchases throughout the United States. If you are wondering how it works, it is surprisingly simple. You’re not actually buying marijuana with a debit card -that is still illegal. You are buying GreenMed coins which are then traded for US dollars, which is not illegal. The app hopes to reduce the risk involved with running cash-only businesses for both dispensary owners and patients. For marijuana blogger, educator and master grower, Robert Bergman, it’s a positive use of technology that is long overdue. “I’ve spoken with countless dispensary owners who have to shut down simply because they couldn’t meet the demands of running a cashless business. It shouldn’t be like that. It should be about getting quality medicine to the people that need it.” Bergman was so moved by the company’s mission, he joined the team as an advisor. “You have to make sure someone on the team knows something about marijuana if you are going to make a real difference.” The GreenMed application is based on the Ethereum Blockchain, which is similar to Bitcoin. Using the app, consumers can immediately purchase GreenMed coins, which are used to purchase marijuana products at participating retailers. They can also locate

National News their nearest participating dispensary and place an order for delivery in places like California and DC. Dispensary owners will benefit from the app as well. In addition to receiving electronic payments, they can also manage their finances, pay staff and pay bills. Since they are being paid in cryptocurrency rather than cash, money can be routed to bank accounts, or added to an optional GreenMed debit card. “It’s going to make the entire industry safer,” Bergman explained. The app is scheduled to be released early next year. It is currently in its token sale, which is a period of time when the company is open to public contributors. Until the end of October, the public is invited to purchase GreenMed tokens while they are available. These tokens of the company are a form of cryptocurrency that may increase in value over time. GreenMed tokens are being sold at .20/token, and contributors are hoping to see big returns. The first Bitcoin sold for $1, but it is now worth more than $4000. Only 69,000,000 tokens will be sold, and the team is well on their way to reaching that goal. For those interested in contributing, tokens are available to purchase through the GreenMed site. Those who simply want to use the app to conduct legal marijuana transactions can do so once it launches in the Apple Store and Google Play. The app will initially be launched in California and Colorado. With legal marijuana sales expected to nearly triple over the next three years, contributors are hoping that GreenMed is the right solution at the right time. To follow GreenMed’s road to release check out their Twitter or Facebook.

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Ontario for the Monopoly Just as Oregon once grappled with such decisions, Ontario, Canada’s most populace province and seat of the capital, is now dealing with the creation of a legal recreational marijuana market. Unlike in Oregon, however, the idea of private entities being able to get in on the retail bonanza is not a given. Just the opposite, as things currently standOntario will serve as its own single-seller system, similar to the “crown operation” alcohol monopolies in all Canadian provinces (except Alberta). The establishment of a so-called quasi monopoly on retail sales of recreational cannabis would not be a major sea change for Canada, however there are questions about the deployment. With over 13 million people and 40% of the country’s population, the design of the recreational sales system will have major repercussions on the operations in the nation’s other provinces and territories. As the plan currently stands, sales of recreational cannabis will fall to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) who will buy marijuana en masse from producers across the US and Canada and then sell them at a planned 150 locations (to be established by 2020) and online. This is where the first criticism comes in, as the country already federally manages a mail-order system for medical marijuana sales. The Financial Post of Canada recently quoted a Canadian cannabis CEO, Greg Engel of Organigram Holdings, Inc. as saying “I just think it’s duplication. Why create something that is going to be, and is in place already, just for the province of Ontario?” The same piece quoted Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa responding, “the experience of other jurisdictions such as the U.S. has shown us that it is better to start with strong controls, and you evaluate the system over time,” though it’s unclear exactly which jurisdictions he was referencing. The idea that Canada might take an approach of overregulating the market and then adjusting downward rather than the other way around is itself a snapshot of the general political system differences between the United States and Canada.

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While private sector brick-and-mortar retail stores that sell marijuana in Canada seems an unlikely eventuality in almost any form, that doesn’t mean there aren’t those hedging their bets in favor of a future in that marketplace. Canopy Growth Corp. a major player in the Canadian marijuana production landscape is reportedly planning a massive online sales presence, which they liken to Amazon (but for weed). As the country’s largest private producer, it strains credulity to believe they’d make such an enormous investment in a future sales space that they have no chance of getting into. At least not unless they had some hope for getting into that space in the future. But Canopy also announced their online platform will also serve Europe and that they hope to get grandfathered in, even if only until the federal brick and mortar stores are complete. The current schedule would see 40 by 2018, another 40 by 2019 and the remaining 70 by 2020. It remains to be seen how that particular economic battle will play out. Marijuana entrepreneurs in the United States likely wouldn’t thrive in a system like Canada’s, but proponents of such federal oversight will point to the nation’s claimed success in the alcohol and tobacco markets, which its government strictly controls. As it stands now, Ontario has a smattering of private dispensaries that have sprung up in the wake of the recent legalization, but the government has announced they will all be illegal and subject to closure by July of next year, when the nation’s legalization plan will be fully unrolled. The move will see Canada as only the second nation in the developed world to legalize marijuana on a national level.

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National News Nugs New Hampshire Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession By Phillip Smith As of noon last Saturday, the possession of small amounts of marijuana was decriminalized in New Hampshire. Now, nowhere in New England will someone who is caught with a joint or two be subject to arrest.

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Two New England states — Maine and Massachusetts — have legalized marijuana, and all the others have now decriminalized it. Decriminalization came when, after years of effort, the legislature passed House Bill 640 in June, and Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed it into law the following month. Under the state’s old law, people caught with small amounts of pot faced up to a year in prison and a $2,000 fine. Under the new law, the penalty for possession of up to three-quarters of an ounce is a $100 fine for a first or second offense and a $300 fine for a third offense within three years. A fourth offense within three years could be charged as a Class B misdemeanor, but would carry no arrest or jail time. “The governor and legislature both deserve a lot of credit for moving the state forward with this commonsense reform,” said Matt Simon, Marijuana Policy Project’s (MPP) Manchester-based New England political director. “Unlike his predecessors, who opposed similar proposals, Gov. Sununu appears to understand that “Live Free or Die’ is more than just a motto on a license plate. “A lot of credit also goes to the House, which has been supporting decriminalization bills since 2008,” Simon said. “It was refreshing to see the Senate finally come to an agreement with the House on this issue in 2017. This is a big step toward a more sensible marijuana policy for New Hampshire.” The next step would be outright legalization, Simon said, pointing to an August Granite State poll that showed more than two-thirds (68%) of state residents supported freeing the weed. From StopTheDrugWar.org. Used under creative commons license

forfeiture restrictions by handing their cases over to the feds, with the feds then returning 80% of the money to the seizing agency.

Hawai’i Urges Cash-Based Banking for Dispensaries Hawai'i state officials are urging all dispensaries in the state to adopt a cashless banking system to avoid exposing retailers and consumers to crimes due to the heavy cash-based transactions typical of the industry. Most banks refuse to do business with cannabis businesses due to the federal status of cannabis as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, a Colorado credit union has opened accounts for most of the state’s eight dispensaries and also integrated a debit payment app to allow cashless transactions.

“Now we don’t feel like crooks,” Big Island farmer Richard Ha told West Hawai'i Today. He plans to open dispensaries in Hilo and Kona next year. “The bigger issue is that it’s better for the whole community. It lowers the cost, it’s safe for our customers and the public at large, and it makes it just simpler. It’s a step for ward. Where we were, kind of in the shadows, is not a good place to be.” Partner Colorado Credit Union agreed to provide “limited and temporary financial services” to Hawai’i dispensaries through their Safe Harbor Private Banking division. The solution will allow the dispensaries to have functional bank accounts as well as offer consumers a cashless method topay for their products, which has been another roadblock to normal business operations for almost every cannabis business. Most credit card processing companies do not allow cannabis sales to grace their payment systems due to the federal laws. “We’re going to be able to offer a cashless solution for those patients [who] want to use a cashless payment system, but we’re not going to require it. We’ll continue to accept cash from any customer who wants to pay cash,” explained Brian Goldstein of Manoa Botanicals, a dispensary on Oahu. When the news about the banking solution originally broke in September, most media outlets erroneously reported that Hawai'i would require the cashless system to be used for all transactions, but that was incorrect. The payment app, called CanPay, may be offered as an alternative to cash sales and will not be mandated.

Delaware Adds PTSD to Normal Qualifying Conditions Previously, although a medical marijuana patient in Delaware could technically get

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In response to a rising clamor over civil forfeiture reform abuses, Obama Attorney General Eric Holder had reined in the program, known as Equitable Sharing. Now, Sessions’ attempt to bring it back has been blocked by a congressional coalition of progressives and the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus. Image:DODLive.com

access to medical marijuana, it was only with the recommendation from a licensed psychiatrist. That has been changed so any properly licensed physician can now recommend the effective and natural treatment. The bill was signed into law in July. “We are excited ... that Gov. John Carney has signed the “Bravery Bill” into law, which allows PTSD patients to receive a medical marijuana recommendation from any properly licensed physician,” explained David Boyer, a legal analyst for MPP in a statement. “While this is a step in the right direction, there are many other patients in Delaware who do not have access to medical marijuana. Whether they have a condition that the state hasn’t approved or they simply cannot afford the cost of a recommendation, many would benefit from expanded access. The best way to expand access for suffering patients is by taxing and regulating marijuana for all adults.” Senate Bill 24, also known as the Bravery Bill, was sponsored by Sen. Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington). As originally introduced, the bill would also have allowed patients suffering from anxiety disorders access to medical marijuana as well, but, unfortunately, that language was removed from the final bill.

Congress Blocks Jeff Sessions’ Attempt to Reimplement Asset Forfeiture By Phillip Smith In a surprise move, the House voted virtually unanimously Tuesday to curb federal asset forfeitures, a slap in the face to Attorney General and former Senator Jeff Sessions. Sessions had reinstated a federal civil asset forfeiture program that allowed state and local law enforcement to evade state

The move came in a voice vote on an amendment to the Justice Department appropriations bill, which was sponsored by strange bedfellows Reps. Justin Amash (RMI), Mark Sanford (R-SC), Raúl Labrador (RID), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Ro Khanna (DCA), and Don Beyer (D-VA). The amendment aims directly at “adoptive

forfeiture,” the process by which the federal government agrees to take cases brought to it by local law enforcement agencies attempting to skirt state-level restrictions, which can include an outright ban on civil asset forfeiture (seizure without a criminal conviction) or designating that seized funds are to go the general fund or other designated fund — not the cops. The House has acted. Now, it’s up to the Senate to act. If the Senate fails to pass a similar measure, the amendment could still become law if it is adopted by the conference committee, which would attempt to sort out differences between the two bills. In the meantime, Sessions has been put on notice that his gift to profit-hungry state and local cops has serious opposition. From StopTheDrugWar.org. Used under creative commons license.

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When one looks up the definition of “legal,” the second definition, as defined by Google, is “allowed by law,” which is the only thing a cannabis consumer cares about. The second may be THC content, but for the more educated, terpenes mean everything. Washington state is presently the only recreational legal state that does not have legal homegrows for cannabis, creating a different kind of outlaw in a legal recreational state than exists in prohibition country. On October 4th the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board (WSLCB) had a public hearing on the rules they need to present to the legislature concerning homegrows. As of the hearing, 500 written statements had been submitted to the WSLCB, but written testimony was allowed until October 11.

National News against homegrows. The banking industry history is always on the safe bet, and that bet presently resides in the Washington state law enforcement and cannabis industry doing nothing. Banks fear legalizing homegrows because of their belief that they might provoke the present administration to prosecute Washington's industry. They cite reefer madness bullshit like youth access (I call that bad parenting) and diversion (which is recreational's problem, not our homes’) and finally the argument "It will stretch enforcement powers." (Not if it’s legal, Jessica!). • Russell Rosendal spoke as a representative of Salal Credit Union. As one of three credit unions in the Washington sate banking industry, Russell echoed the sentiments of Jessica Johnson, but he also included that the three public banks have kept $500 million off the streets. This is a staggering number considering that this is not the only way transactions are conducted in Washington. The main one is cash, but the alternate has been cryptocurrency. The banking industry has proven not to have the public’s interest at heart and homegrows are no exception—with 500 million reasons. • Jim MacRae of Straight Line Analytics had a strong message that all three options are unacceptable and that the WSLCB should have no place in homegrow regulation. • John Kingsbury, patient and advocate, argued against “the children will get plants from homegrows” with “Children don't get marijuana from homegrows; they get it like they get alcohol. They get an adult to buy it for them.” • Sarah Jett Rasor, patient and advocate, stated “Growing for personal use is not a business; I'm not trying to make a buck off off the peppermint in my garden."

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In the press release announcing the date of the public hearing, the WSLCB stated that they are seeking input on three options at the public hearing: 1. Tightly regulated homegrows; 2. Local control of homegrows; and 3. Prohibition of homegrows. Because they present only three options, with no prior input, this decision borders on deceptive. The WSLCB has been known for deceptive practices in the past. Examples of this is include: settling of lawsuits which exposed secret meetings, having board members that were part of a group of enforcement agencies known as WestNet (WestNet has been known to enforce medical marijuana laws as pay- to- play selectively). One of the main points of reference used by WSLCB and Washington legislators has been the Cole Memo. The memo was written under our previous, level-headed Attorney General and Department of Justice and stated that it should not be used for creating regulations. The same memo also indicated that the DOJ had not been historically concerned about the individual grow for personal consumption—in other words, home grows. So why is this document being referenced?

Testimony Thirty-one people testified. Of those, only three were against homegrows and, out of those three, two were banks. Two people from the industry suggested training requirements as homegrow regulations—which should apply to recreational licenses only, not homegrows. That left 26 people who were in favor of homegrows with minimal requirements— with freedoms, not licenses and registries. I am unable to cover all the declarations, but there are some highlights, in the order they were presented. , (If you want to watch the meeting and hear the statements in their entirety, visit//www.tvw.org/watch/ ?eventID=2017101007. • Don Skakkie, a cannabis activist and allaround nice guy, testified that the Cole Memo draws a distinction between individuals growing for personal consumption vs. cartels and gangs. Anyone growing illicitly will continue to do so; homegrows are not a criminal enterprise. • Miguel Mulholland (Me). I cited my work as a metrologist (measurement scientist) for my informed opinion, and stated plant limits as regulation, not license and registrations. I also asked that the board regulate homegrowing like homebrewing. • Vivian McPeak, representing Seattle Hempfest, compared the irony of alcohol, a product that has done ills to society, to the proposed measures of cannabis, a plant where one can overindulge but not overdose. • Jessica Johnson spoke as a representative of NuMerica Credit Union

• Bailey Hirschburg spoke as a member of Washington NORML and Consumer Advisory Council. Opposed to all three options, he eloquently stated “No homegrowing is why people opposed I-502, not why it was supported.” • Kevin Oliver, NORML Washington state Executive Director and a Tier 3 grower, agreed with all the given prior testimony except for the banks. He believes homegrows shouldn't have to go through the hurdles and precautions he has to go through as a business. Surprise testimony came from Randy Simmons, the former Deputy Director of the WSLCB, who stated that he supports regulation-free homegrows, as he became choked up talking about his wife who died from cancer and grew ill from cancer treatments.

once, have approx. 17-20 members each and include one member of the MMFLA’s Licensing Board.

An advisory issued October 5th by Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) provides additional guidance toward businesses in or hoping to become part of Michigan’s medical marijuana business economy. The advisory provides a brief set of rules regarding the testing of cannabis products, and when in the supply chain those tests are to be performed. Currently in Michigan commercially-sold cannabis is typically tested when it is ready to leave the place where it was grown; if that cannabis is used to create products like foodstuffs, topical ointments or concentrated medicines those products are tested prior to distribution to patients. The LARA memo embraces this pattern of testing and will require it in Michigan’s new cannabis economy, created by the passage of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) in 2016. The rules for the MMFLA are being crafted now; this memo is just one of several issued recently which have provided guidance to potential applicants for licenses in the new stateregulated business environment. Michigan’s current medical marijuana market is unregulated at the state level and there are no requirements for testing of products, although many businesses and caregivers choose to use testing even without a legal requirement. Under the new MMFLA program all cannabis grown, processed and sold by licensees must be tested at these stated times. The memo from LARA reminds growers and distributors that they are able to test their cannabis at safety compliance facilities as desired, in addition to the specified times. Caregivers, who are not required to test cannabis under the original MMMA program or the new MMFLA system, are also able to submit samples for testing. From the memo:

Fear of homegrows that comes from fear of federal crackdown is reefer madness. The WSLCB forgets that Washington had homegrows during the peak of medical marijuana in Washington and people still became millionaires. There was a time I could walk into a shop and buy seeds or clones, but not in today's Washington market. I propose one more thing to the WSLCB: Regulate homegrows like medical. Allow the individual to grow up to six plants, and if I choose to get more adventurous with more than 15, only then that I would need a state permit or license. © 2017 Oregon Cannabis Connection. All rights reserved.

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Licensed safety compliance facilities will record the results in the statewide monitoring system. Once the results are entered, the grower or the processor that provided the sample will be able to view the results in the statewide monitoring system. Provisioning centers may only sell or transfer marihuana or marihuana-infused products to qualifying registered patients or registered primary caregivers after it has been tested and the state label required for retail sale has been affixed. The memo from LARA come at a time when they are discussing new rules for the MMFLA program in five different workgroups. Each workgroup corresponds to one of the five regulated businesses created by the MMFLA: cultivation, transportation, testing, processing and distribution. They have each met at least

The Board is a group of five appointed citizens who will make the decisions on all licenses issued under the MMFLA program. The group has met several times, each time centered in a cloud of controversy surrounding the behavior of two Board members, Don Bailey and Rick Johnson. The two have advocated for a full and total shutdown of all medical marijuana distribution facilities across the state, which has brought angry crowds to the meetings and caused media to examine the workings of the Board with intense scrutiny. The Board is under the control of LARA and its subdivision, the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation. LARA’s Director, Shelly Edgerton, will address the industry

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at a conference in Ann Arbor on October 15 and will conduct a Q and A session with audience members. Also speaking at the Conference is Ann Arbor House Representative Yousef Rabhi, who introduced HB 5014, a bill to protect dispensaries who stay open during the transition time by issuing a provisional license while their application is being considered by the Licensing Board. This meeting comes two days before the next Licensing Board meeting, where more controversy is expected to rise as outraged citizens may hold the Board accountable for recent raids of medical marijuana distribution centers across the state. Bailey and Johnson’s effort to shut down all medical marijuana distribution centers was cut off last month by a LARA memo which dictated no hard shutdown date and a “potential” impediment to an applicant’s status if they operate after December 15. After that defeat of the Board’s effort, law enforcement has seemingly ramped up civil and criminal attacks on existing dispensaries, including some which have been open for several years without incident. Cities like Atlanta and Traverse City have seen a sudden and surprising effort by state police and other agencies to shutter their dispensaries. Patients who need access to their specialty medicines, available only through the existing dispensary system, have made their needs known to the Board, and they will undoubtedly bring those concerns to the next Board meeting. © 2017 www.thesocialrevolution.org. All rights reserved. printed by special permission.

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This type of memory has very limited capacity in terms of the amount of information it can hold at one time. Working memory capacity is strongly correlated with performance in complex cognitive tasks, such as reading comprehension and problem solving. Everyone knows that THC can impair memory, but there are actually many different kinds of memory. Which specific ones are impacted by THC? We all know that cannabis can have an effect on memory. If I think back to when I smoked the day before, everything just feels a bit … hazy. Of course, everybody responds differently, but I don’t know anyone who can get away without at least some memory impairment. The story of how THC impacts your memory is more complicated than you may realize. Memory is more than just remembering what you had for lunch two days ago. This only represents one type of memory, and in reality, there are many different types. This article will give you a brief overview of how THC impacts five different types of memory. I will focus on acute effects and not so much on chronic effects (which is much more difficult to study). In upcoming articles, I will review in depth the mechanisms behind how THC exerts these effects on memory.

Some Memory Basics First, let’s get a couple of basic concepts of memory out of the way. Every type of memory fits into one of two categories: • Explicit memory (also called declarative memory) is the conscious storage and recollection of information. • Implicit memory (also called nondeclarative memory) involves the unconscious storage and retrieval of information. There are three stages to the formation and retrieval of any memory: • Encoding involves the initial processing of the information to be stored • Storage involves keeping the information in short-term or long-term memory • Retrieval/recall involves calling back the information that has been stored at a later time There are a couple other important concepts like extinction and reconsolidation, but I will cover those later. For now, let’s get on to the list!

#1. Episodic Memory Episodic memory is the collection of past personal experiences that are associated with specific places, times, and emotions. Remember that one time that you got really high? Neither do I. But if I did, it would be an episodic memory. THC impairs episodic memory during the period of intoxication. For a single dose of THC, these effects are transient and full memory function is quickly recovered after intoxication is over. For regular users, there is a period of continued minor impairment after intoxication is over. Cannabis users do develop tolerance to the acute amnesic effects of THC. As highlighted by a 2008 study, THC produced clear memory impairment in nonusers, but had little effect on memory in frequent users. Both groups felt equally high, so this was not due to general tolerance to all THC effects. THC does not appear to impact recall of memories, but it does impact encoding. Encoding continues to occur for several hours after you have experienced something. The consequence of this: obviously you will not remember things as well when you are high, but memories from right before you got high can be impaired as well. So if you are studying, probably better to wait a few hours to light up instead of doing it right after you finish. The hippocampus is a crucial brain structure for this type of long-term memory. Although long-term memories aren’t actually stored inside the hippocampus, new memories cannot be formed without it.

#2. Working Memory Working memory is a system your brain uses to temporarily hold information in order to manipulate it. Working memory is what most people think of as “short-term memory” (although in reality there are other types of short-term memory that are different from working memory).

As demonstrated by an extensive set of studies, working memory can be impaired by THC, with higher doses resulting in more significant impairment. However, the effects are more complicated in people who are chronically stressed. Stress itself significantly impairs working memory, so if THC decreases stress in some people, it is not as clear what the net effect of THC will be. There are several areas of your brain that handle working memory. Although your hippocampusis still involved, many parts of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) are as well. Different parts of your PFC are specialized to handle different types of information (verbal, spatial, etc). So the part of the PFC that is activated depends on the specific type of working memory task at hand.

#3. Procedural Memory Procedural learning is the process of acquiring new motor sequences by repeating an activity over and over again. Learning to drive, play a sport, roll a joint, or do a dab requires this procedural learning. Can you roll a joint without even thinking about it? You are accessing procedural memory. The effect of THC on procedural memory is one of the least studied. However, a few studies have indicated that the endocannabinoid system is involved in the acquisition and extinction of procedural memories. Therefore, THC is likely to impact procedural memory, although the full extent is not yet understood. Although multiple brain areas are involved in procedural memory, the dorsal striatum is the main area where THC can act on it.

#4. Habit Memory Habit memory (also called stimulusresponse memory) is another type of implicit memory. This type of memory is when a specific behavioral response is paired with an external stimulus. This was made famous with Pavlov’s dogs, who would be fed after ringing a bell. After a while, the dogs start to drool from the bell alone. You may use this type of memory more often than you realize. When you are driving or walking home from work, you probably take all of the correct turns automatically. Your brain has paired being at each intersection with making a specific turn. THC slows the acquisition of new habit memories. On top of that, we sometimes need to change our habits. Using the example above, if you moved to a new home, you would need to form a new set of habit memories. For a while (if you are not paying attention), you may accidentally start driving to your old home. THC also slows our ability to update our habit memories. Somewhat counter-intuitively, chronic cannabis users may actually depend more on habit memory due to impairments in other cognitive systems. Habit memory is involved in innocuous day to day tasks, but can have serious consequences when the habits are maladaptive. Habit memory can contribute to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and drug addiction and relapse. Like procedural memory, habit memory is regulated by the dorsal striatum.

#5. Fear Memory Not all types of memory are good. In fear memory, some stimulus (a sound, an object, a place, etc.) becomes associated with a threat. Fear memories are common after pain or trauma and are what drive phobias and PTSD.THC can reduce the consolidation of fear memories. But more important for treatment of PTSD, it can also regulate the extinction and reconsolidation of fear memories. More details on this will be coming soon in an article that focuses on research findings of cannabinoids and PTSD.]Although fear memory also uses some of the brain systems listed above, it is unique in depending on the amygdala, a brain area which regulates emotional arousal and anxiety. © 2017 Proffesor of Pot. All rights reserved. From www.profofpot.com. Printed by special permission.

Concentrates, extractions, infusions – call them what you will – many entrepreneurs in the cannabis space are hedging their bets to play in, if not dominate, that sector of the new market. For decades Americans developed a history of consuming cannabis almost entirely in flower form. But with the liberalization of the plant from prohibition status, innovation is flourishing and imbibing has found new forms. New takes on old themes include edibles, tinctures, lotions, and other products requiring some sort of process of extraction. Perhaps most intriguing is the relatively new form of ingestion – dabs. In the past five years, I have personally witnessed a giant shift in many under and above-ground members of the cannabis culture to smoking highly concentrated cannabis oils and resins out of “rigs” operating at extremely high temperatures. Likewise I have seen a move toward vape pens, particularly in populations aiming to be discreet in their use (let me take this moment to stereotype soccer moms.) There is a solid argument to be made that dangers exist with respect to these extractions in terms of unknown quantities of pesticides potentially lurking in concentrated amounts. This is why we legalize and regulate! One difference between the pen and the rig, however, is that with the pen we have a corollary in ecigarettes and therefore some semblance of understanding its effects on human physiology. But with traditional dabbing, each person is an experiment in their own home. An article published in September by the Portland State University Department of Chemistry suggests that heating butane hash oil (BHO) at extremely high temperatures can result in toxic, carcinogenic byproducts which are not seen at lower levels of combustion, such as with a vape pen. From Genengnews.com: “Many of the terpenes that the researchers discovered in the vaporized hash oil are also used in e-cigarette liquids. Moreover, previous experiments by Dr. Strongin and his colleagues found similar toxic chemicals in e-cigarette vapor when the devices were used at high-temperature settings. The dabbing experiments in the current study produced benzene—a known carcinogen—at levels many times higher than the ambient air, the researchers noted. It also produced high levels of methacrolein, a chemical similar to acrolein, another carcinogen. “‘The results of these studies clearly indicate that dabbing, although considered a form of vaporization, may, in fact, deliver significant amounts of toxic degradation products,’ the authors concluded. ‘The difficulty users find in controlling the nail temperature put[s] users at risk of exposing themselves to not only methacrolein but also benzene. Additionally, the heavy focus on terpenes as additives seen as of late in the cannabis industry is of great concern due to the oxidative liability of these compounds when heated. This research also has significant implications for flavored ecigarette products due to the extensive use of terpenes as flavorings.’” According to the study, potentially cancer causing chemicals are released when the oil is heated above 750 degrees and that benzene, a known carcinogen, is emitted when the heat goes over 932 degrees. Thus, it is important to keep those temperatures as low as possible if you prefer dabbing. The cannabis community is extremely innovative and it is imperative that we allow scientific studies to determine the safety of each and every new product that emerges. Of course, scientific studies are easier for researchers to conduct when scientists aren’t restricted by prohibitionist policies. As more states legalize and regulate cannabis, the cannabis community can be better informed and, hopefully, the federal

government will soon stop putting up so many roadblocks that prevent important scientific research. Stay informed on the latest in extraction technologies, science and regulations from the experts at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Kauai, Hawaii, on December 1-3, 2017. Get your tickets now! After Kauai, the ICBC heads to San Francisco, California, on February 1st and 2nd. © 2017marijuanapolitics.com. All rights reserved. Printed by special permission.

Chronic pain patients enrolled in a statewide medical marijuana program are more likely to reduce their use of prescription drugs than are those patients who don’t use cannabis, according to data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Investigators from the University of New Mexico compared prescription drug use patterns over a 24-month period in 83 pain patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program and 42 non-enrolled patients. Researchers reported that, on average, program registrants significantly reduced their prescription drug intake while non-registrants did not. Specifically, 34 percent of registered patients eliminated their use of prescription drugs altogether by the study’s end, while an additional 36 percent of participants used fewer medications by the end of the sample period. “Legal access to cannabis may reduce the use of multiple classes of dangerous prescription medications in certain patient populations,” authors concluded. “[A] shift from prescriptions for other scheduled drugs to cannabis may result in less frequent interactions with our conventional healthcare system and potentially improved patient health.” A pair of studies published in the journal Health Affairs previously reported that medical cannabis access is associated with lower Medicaid expenditures and reduced spending on Medicare Part D approved prescription medications. Separate studies have reported that patients with legal access to medical marijuana reduce their intake of opioids, benzodiazepines, anti-depressants, migraine-related medications, and sleep aids, among other substances. An abstract of the study, “Effects of legal access to cannabis on Scheduled II–V drug prescriptions,” appears online at http://www.jamda.com. © 2017 NORML. All rights reserved. printed by special permission.

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Oregon Cannabis Connection WARNING: Medical cannabis consumption can be unpredictable. Always start with a quarter serving and give it time. Effects can take up to an hour and sometimes longer. If you have doubts, you should contact a cannabis clinician about dosage. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of marijuana. Keep marijuana out of the reach of children.

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Cultivation leaves and premature leaf drop. While feeding, they secrete a sticky substance called honeydew, which sticks to the plant and causes mold. Honeydew should be cleaned off the plants with a light soapy spray.

Control: Controlling mealybugs can be

The Pest: Mealybugs Pseudococcidae First signs: White cottony masses on leaves and stems While they aren't the most common cannabis pest, mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) can be destructive. They are not hard to identify if you know what to look for. The first thing most growers notice is white, cotton-like clumps clustered around the leaves, stems, and joints of the plant. The larger clumps don't move much, but if you look closely you might see individual, soft-bodied, slow-moving insects. Male and female mealybugs look very different. Females are covered with a fluffy, waxy coating. Adult males look like a gnat with a single pair of wings. They reproduce more slowly than many other pests, with each generation taking about a month. Their populations slowly and steadily increase if left uncontrolled. Females can lay up to 600 eggs. Within a few weeks the eggs hatch and the larvae crawl out. This is the stage where they move to new plants. At this point they have not developed their protective waxy coating, so they are most vulnerable to predators and sprays. The larvae find a spot to settle in and insert their mouth-parts, called stylets, into the plant. They stay there and feed on the plant’s juices. Mealybugs have a toxic saliva that can cause distorted

a challenge, due to their waxy coating and the protective areas of the plant where they like to congregate. Repeat applications of horticultural oils and soapy sprays can give some control in early stages. Pirate bugs, green lacewings, and ladybugs eat juvenile mealybugs. Mealybug destroyers (Cryptolaemus montrouzieriare) are the best predators to use. They eat both the adult and juvenile stages, although they prefer them without the waxy covering. Mealybug destroyers are related to ladybugs, but are about half the size and colored differently than ladybugs. Adults are black with an orange head and have some orange on their rear end. Both the adults and larvae are predatory. Females lay their eggs near mealybugs’ cottony egg masses. Eggs hatch in 5 to 6 days at 80 degrees. The young mealybug destroyers attack mealybug eggs and young nymphs by sucking out their insides. The larvae then go through four stages before pupating into adults. During these larval stage, the mealybug destroyers are covered with a white, waxy material that resembles the mealybugs they eat. Be sure to check carefully before pruning to spray mealybug-infested branches to ensure that you aren't removing the mealybug destroyer larvae. Add mealybugs to your mental list of pests to keep an eye out for. They are easy to identify, but can remain hidden until their populations are large. Like most pests, mealybugs can cause much damage if left unchecked. Regularly inspect plants and, at the first sign of trouble, take the appropriate measures. It is much easier to control a small outbreak than a full-blown mealybug infestation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the medicine. Nathan Jackson is the owner of Nature’s Control and Ladybug Indoor Gardens. Located in Phoenix, Oregon, Nature’s Control has supplied growers with beneficial insects for over 35 years. He can be reached at 541-245-6033 or nathan@naturescontrol.com

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Casting a Wide Net for the Sake of Diversity: Breeding Cannabis What the world needs now is diversity—on all levels and in every way. From ecosystems to genetic diversity in all species—micro to macro. Our culture as humans will become stronger as we embrace the idea of diversity and move in a direction that appreciates the full spectrum of genetic potential. At Green Source Gardens (GSG) we constantly praise and support the growth of diversity. From the habitat at our farm to the animals in our barn, it is no wonder why GSG continues to push breeding cannabis for diversity rather than stability. We believe that all life on earth is evolving and that if we can accept the concept of increasing diversity in order to strengthen the resiliency of the Earth, we will create more potential for what may become in the future. We are a young cannabis company with a mission to exemplify the benefits of working symbiotically with nature as a means to ensure the best, most complicated, and diverse potential that cannabis has to offer. We cast a wide net when it comes to breeding. We believe that capturing genetic potential through hybridization is the way to increase the future potential of genetic expression. Our cannabis reflects this in our multiphenotype batches. We breed new seeds every year and, where most breeding programs seek to stabilize and reproduce a predictable outcome, we focus more on enriching our genetic potential. This can lead to increased phenotypes and less stability and it also opens the door to new potential. Poly-hybridization is like gathering potential as a means to capture the fleeting varieties of the past and hold onto their ability to be stabilized, once again, in the future. We are committed to growing and evolving with each season. We do not clone; every season we start new seeds and each plant in our garden only exists

Page 17 for that one season. No artificial lights are used in our process. Our goal is to let go of environmental control and work with the climate, as opposed to altering or manipulating it in any way. Trusting in the natural cycles of reproduction and fertility and pursuing a deep connection with nature’s information is the path to the most effective and efficient farming and breeding practices. The lure of integrating technology and cultivation may intrigue many, but for us honoring the natural cycles and ancient methods is the pathway toward a future we believe will be most beneficial for the Earth as a whole. By staying committed to the old ways and depending on seeds and evolution, we end up with cannabis that is evolved and evolving with the environment and becoming the most suitable cannabis plant for this day and age. We encourage all consumers to stay open to the idea of diversity in genetics. Try something new and find a producer you believe in and can stand behind. After all, it is the consumer who steers the market, so as a consumer your choice will define what growing practices will prevail. We hope, for the sake of our planet, that regenerative farming practices are driven by consumer demand. Remember to research the products and flowers you choose to buy; we cannot afford to continue mindlessly consume products that are not looking out for our environment.

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Cultivation statewide, and especially those growing outdoors. The growers in Southern Oregon have been hit especially hard in recent years and have struggled to get ahead of the pest.

There is a little tiny bug that really loves cannabis plants … even more than spider mites. It's the hemp russet mite (also called broad mite) and it has become a bad problem in a very large number of cannabis grows across Oregon. The mites are quite small and very hard to detect, which has added to the problem since many newer growers, and even some more experienced ones, have significant difficulty in identifying an infestation before its too late and a large portion of a plant, or entire portions of a grow, are lost to these voracious bud eaters.

“They are a problem, and like so much insect control, it's complex,” explained Ed Morey, owner of Redwood Nursery in Grants Pass. “The most important thing is to raise awareness of the problem.”

They have become more prevalent in the past 4 or 5 years and pose a serious threat to cannabis production operations

“[Your great, great grandfather] knew that if he went to the marketplace or a place where people were congregating he could

The most prevalent thing people can do, according to Morey, is to change their clothes and avoid cross contamination of their crop. It's an age old practice that farmers have been doing for many years … simply change your clothes when you leave the farm and change them again when you return.

pick up problems on his clothing and take it home to his farm,” explained Morey. “And, ask your workers not to go into their own fields and then go directly into yours.” The small size of the bugs is one of the factors that makes them hard to combat. By the time you notice the telltale curling leaves on the fan leaves, you already have a bad infestation and saving the plant will take a lot of work. “There are ways of spraying, but you have already lost significant dollars by the time you notice it,” Morey explained. “We actually put people on a preventative spray and another way of going is the preventative mites. It's mimicking and augmenting natures own defenses.”

Oregon Cannabis Connection technique is critical to make sure active ingredient levels are kept under the allowable limits. Russet mites are members of the eriophyid family of mites. They can lay eggs in the soil and overwinter until the following season, when you get hit again. Warm, dry, windless conditions encourage mite populations to grow more rapidly, but they will target plant growth where conditions provide shelter and humidity. Nathan Jackson of Nature's Control and Ladybug Indoor Gardens is an expert in using predatory mites in the garden (See his column “Bug Bites For Bigger Buds” in the OCC!). He recommends preventive measures like nematodes and other predators to help prevent infestations. “Predator nematodes have been used to control soil pests for many years,” Jackson explains in an article on Russet Mites. “They are an inexpensive control for russet mites emerging from the soil and will help control virtually any pest with a soil stage.” Check out the article, “Using Predator Bugs to Control Unwanted Pests in Your Cannabis Garden: Russet Mites”, online at www.occnewspaper.com and for more information on natural controls using bugs.

“There are a lot of ways of reducing the population dramatically, but these things are wickedly overpriced and phyto-toxic … they burn the plant,” said Morey. “It's not a good idea, in our opinion, to use those as a preventative, but sometimes they can knock down an infestation if no other method will work.” These expensive products, like Big Time Exterminator, Nuke Em, TriFecta, Green Cleaner, Doctor Zymes Eliminator, and others, are generally accepted for use on cannabis, but the proper application

In Southern Oregon you can visit Nathan Jackson or his staff at Ladybug Indoor Gardens at 205 Fern Valley Rd Suite X (The Shoppes at Exit 24) in Phoenix Oregon to talk with them about solutions. In the Grants Pass area, it's worthwhile to talk to Ed Morey or his staff at Redwood Nursery for more information on preventative measures and sprays that can be effective. They are happy to help. © 2017 Oregon Cannabis Connection. all rights reserved.

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