Oregon Legal Pot Sales Begin October 1, Officially

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is ordering state agencies to cut back on their water use. Medical marijuana has been legal in the Beaver State since 1998.

While the law just recently took effect on July 1, sales weren’t expected to begin until late 2016 in order to give state authorities ample time to establish regulations and issue licenses.

Adults will also be allowed to purchase cannabis seeds and up to four immature plants, but will not be allowed to purchase extracts, cannabis-infused edibles, or other products available to medical marijuana patients. Supporters say this “tax holiday” will help Oregon adults familiarize themselves with purchasing marijuana legally in a retail environment, instead of on the black market.

The drug, which has been legal since July 1st after being voted through in November of last year, will be illegal for those under 21 years of age, and cannot be sold in quantities of over one-quarter ounce. Brown’s office declined to comment on the bill. Taxes on the drug won’t kick in until January 4. Until that happens, Oregonians can buy weed from medical dispensaries.