Marijuana Policy: City, County, State Perspectives Victor Salinas and Brandon Goldner, City of Portland Elizabeth Clapp, Multnomah County Steve Sander, Oregon Liquor Control Commission Big Village Marijuana Training April, 2016

We hope you will learn: What has and is happening with marijuana policy? What does the public need to know about marijuana policy? How can you advocate for policy change? What does legalization mean for youth? What resources are available to keep you informed?

Marijuana Policy Program City of Portland Marijuana Policy Program Theresa Marchetti Livability Programs Manager Víctor Salinas Program Coordinator Brandon Goldner Program Assistant Lina Rodriguez Admin. Coordinator Christina Coursey Admin. Support Dylan Krueger Code Compliance Laurel Shepard Code Compliance Jordan Potter Program Aide

Marijuana Policy Program The Marijuana Policy Program was developed 2014 The primary focus is neighborhood safety and livability The cornerstones of the program include: Policy making informed by public involvement Regulatory framework focused on collaborative enforcement Industry and Community education around local regulations

Regulations reflect the collaborative process Public Involvement 3 Town Halls 100 participants Community Stakeholder Workgroup 35 participants Targeted outreach Over 700 contacts Regulations reflect the collaborative process and input received

Marijuana Policy Program Portland has an interest in regulating Marijuana Businesses and Medical Dispensaries within the city limits to address: Responsible integration of the industry Environmental impacts related to livability and public safety, including saturation Security of the industry Community expectations: Realistic attainable regulations Unlicensed locations / Illegal operations (State has no statutory authority)

Marijuana Policy Program What’s happening with marijuana policy in Portland? Portland City Council adopted Portland City Code (PCC) 14B.130 Council has amended local code to enhance our ability to regulate marijuana facilities in Portland Council is seeking input to inform future policy decisions

Marijuana Policy Program What does the public need to know about marijuana policy in Portland ? PCC 14B.130 guides marijuana policy in Portland Portland marijuana policy will continue to evolve

Marijuana Policy Program How can the public advocate for marijuana policy change in Portland? Engage with the Marijuana Policy Oversight Team (MPOT) Contact the Marijuana Policy Program Contact your City Commissioners

Marijuana Policy Program What does legalization mean for young people in Portland? For those under 21, marijuana remains illegal There are more resources for youth to understand the effects and consequences of marijuana

Marijuana Policy Program How can the public find resources on marijuana issues in Portland? Visit the Marijuana Policy Program website: portlandoregon.gov/marijuana Drop by the Marijuana Policy Program office! Visit the Auditor’s Office website: portlandoregon.gov/auditor

Multnomah County Health Department Marijuana Legalization Team Dr. Paul Lewis, Tri-County Health Officer Rachael Banks, Director of Equity, Planning, & Strategy Elizabeth Clapp, Senior Research Analyst Laurel Moses, Health Policy Analyst Jaimee Mayfield, Senior Communications Strategist Kovi Altamirano, Program Specialist

Retail Marijuana Priorities Youth access Public safety, especially DUI Personal health lungs acute anxiety dependence contamination dose

Scope of Work Coordination, convening Policy Education Evidence review Data analysis, monitoring Research Equity issues

What does the public need to know about marijuana policy in Multnomah County? The County can set retail marijuana policy for the unincorporated areas only - otherwise under cities’ control. Multnomah County passed measure -- the only way to stop retail sales would be through a general election vote. mainly rural, very few options for retail stores mention innovative rules around light pollution, attempts to control smell

What is happening with marijuana policy in Multnomah County? April 1st, 2016 the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved the Marijuana Business land use regs. April, 2015 the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that: prohibits youth (under 18 yrs.) from buying and using inhalant delivery systems (e-cigs, vaping) does not allow vaping in workplaces where smoking is prohibited We are also highly involved with policy making at the state and city levels too. (state legislative sessions, RACs, ordinances) We also communicate monthly with policy makers in CO, WA.

How can the public advocate for marijuana policy change in Multnomah County? Contact your cities! Encourage your schools to review their substance use discipline policies - keep youth in school rather than expel, suspend Encourage retailers not to advertise to youth

What resources are available? Health Department webpage https://multco.us/health/staying-healthy/marijuana-your-health Data related to youth marijuana use in Multnomah County https://multco.us/file/46419/download Protect What’s Next website http://www.protectwhatsnext.com/ For help quitting call: 1.503.988.8359