Title:
Dispensary measure fails at the polls
Message:
The polls have closed and,
unfortunately, the doors to medical marijuana dispensaries will not be opened.
Measure 74, which would have established oversight and licensing requirements
for medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon, was defeated by the voters
yesterday. Fortunately, this does not make any changes to the current medical
marijuana program in Oregon, which allows registered patients to grow their own
medicine or have a caregiver grow it for them.
The
Marijuana Policy Project would like to congratulate the entire Yes on Measure
74 campaign team for their admirable work during a rough electoral climate. Their
dedication and determination over the past two years is a model for others who
would stand up and fight on behalf of patients in need of safe and reliable
access to medical marijuana. MPP would also like to thank all of our supporters
who canvassed for votes, phonebanked for Measure 74, or just told your friends
and family to support the measure. Your efforts will not be forgotten.
