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Oregon committee hears bill to clarify OLCC authority on marijuana marketing to children
Summary
The House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Trade held a public hearing on House Bill 3,724, which would direct the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to adopt clearer rules restricting marijuana product marketing and packaging that could appeal to minors.
Vice Chair Isidore opened a public hearing March 24 on House Bill 3,724, a proposal that would direct the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to expand rules restricting advertising and packaging of marijuana products likely to cause minors to unlawfully possess or consume them.
The bill, introduced to the committee by State Representative John Lively, would require OLCC to adopt objective criteria describing packaging and marketing that are likely to cause minors to unlawfully possess or consume cannabis products. "I'm here this morning to encourage you support House Bill 3,724," Representative John Lively said.
Why it matters: supporters said the bill clarifies existing regulatory authority in light of recent court decisions about nicotine-product…
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