You may be thinking, “duh!”
But yes, finally, the city of Portland is joining the fight for social consumption.

Stating that regulated cannabis social clubs would boost tourism, the City of Roses has joined lobbying efforts with cannabis businesses in support of Senate Bill 307 that would allow cannabis consumption at licensed lounges. The consumption guidelines would be similar to the current legal framework for tobacco smoking patios.
Presently, it is illegal to consume cannabis publicly in Oregon.

Portland Wants Cannabis Social Clubs

You may be thinking, “duh!”

But yes, finally, the city of Portland is joining the fight for social consumption.

Stating that regulated cannabis social clubs would boost tourism, the City of Roses has joined lobbying efforts with cannabis businesses in support of Senate Bill 307 that would allow cannabis consumption at licensed lounges. The consumption guidelines would be similar to the current legal framework for tobacco smoking patios.

Presently, it is illegal to consume cannabis publicly in Oregon. This means no consuming in the park, on the beach, walking on a sidewalk, in a hotel room, even in a rented house (unless you live under the small minority of landlords who permit cannabis smoke on their rental properties). If it is not completely private property, there’s no cannabis consumption allowed.

This presents quite a dilemma for tourists coming to Oregon for their new legal pot-buying experience. Adults can purchase cannabis legally, yet they must consume said cannabis illegally (unless they are the rare tourist who knows a homeowner in Portland). Opening the door for regulating cannabis social clubs would give tourists a place to consume their…

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