SALEM, Ore. — More than four years into Oregon's legalization of cannabis, regulations on the industry leave much to be desired, according to a report from Secretary of State Dennis Richardson.
The biggest problem? State regulations have failed to keep large quantities of marijuana from being diverted to a burgeoning black market.
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“Preventing diversion is imperative to ensure federal authorities maintain confidence in Oregon’s ability to adequately regulate the use and sale of marijuana,” said Richardson. “As the market is still developing, agency tracking of Oregon’s marijuana supply and inspections is lacking. This increases the risk that marijuana businesses in Oregon will find themselves subject to federal scrutiny.”
