July 29, 2020
What: A conference call for the Patient Equity Subcommittee of the Oregon Cannabis Commission.
Agenda: Roll call and opening statements; rule review - recommendations for changes to rules; break; patient care and health equity - recommendations for OLCC retail stores; legislative concepts.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2-4 p.m.
Where: By conference call at 877-848-7030, access code 753428.
Background: The Oregon Cannabis Commission was established in the 2017 legislative session through HB 2198. The commission consists of the state health officer or designee, and an eight-member panel appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The commission is tasked with determining a possible framework for future governance of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, and steps to address research on cannabis in areas of public health policy and public safety policy, agronomic and horticultural best practices, and medical and pharmacopoeia best practices. The commission also provides advice to the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission regarding statutes governing medical and retail cannabis. Visit the commission's website for more information.
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Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters.
- Written materials in other languages.
- Braille.
- Large print.
- Audio and other formats.
If you need help or have questions, please contact Shannon McFadden at 971-673-3181, 711 TTY, shannon.m.mcfadden@dhsoha.state.or.us, at least 48 hours before the meeting.