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Bill to replace the term 'marijuana' with 'cannabis' draws technical questions over botanical definitions
2702552 · March 19, 2025
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Senate Bill 1111, which would replace the word "marijuana" with "cannabis" in Oregon statutes, drew technical testimony March 19 about proper botanical definitions and regulatory implementation.
Senate Bill 1111, which would replace the word "marijuana" with "cannabis" in statutes, drew testimony March 19 before the Senate Committee on Judiciary about terminology, botanical accuracy and the practical implications for state regulation.
Anthony Taylor, testifying for Compassionate Oregon, told the committee the change is intended to reduce stigma and align policy with…
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