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Oregon Revised Statutes Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs § 475B.345

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(1) As used in this section, “designated primary caregiver” and “registry identification cardholder” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 475B.410.

(2)(a) Except as expressly authorized by this section, the authority to impose a tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana items in this state is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Except as expressly authorized by this section, a county, city or other municipal corporation or district may not adopt or enact ordinances imposing a tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana items in this state.

(3) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, the governing body of a city or county may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the electors of the city or county as described in subsection (4) of this section that imposes a tax or a fee on the sale of marijuana items that are sold in the area subject to the jurisdiction of the city or the unincorporated area subject to the jurisdiction of a county by a person that holds a license under ORS 475B.110.

(4) If the governing body of a city or county adopts an ordinance under this section, the governing body shall refer the measure of the ordinance to the electors of the city or county for approval at the next statewide general election.

(5) An ordinance adopted under this section may not impose a tax or fee:

(a) In excess of three percent; or

(b) On a registry identification cardholder or on a designated primary caregiver who is purchasing a marijuana item for a registry identification cardholder.

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