Oregon is set to open its first group of dispensaries to sell recreational pot this weekend.
After two years since voters passed a legalization measure, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission recently announced the approval of 26 retailers now licensed to sell recreational marijuana, reports the Associated Press.
In a conference call with press, OLCC executive director Steven Marks said 12 of those retailers are cleared to operate as soon as Saturday.
Were right on time. Its Oct. 1 and were ready, Marks said.
Under the OLCC and Oregon Health Authority, both medical and recreational cannabis products will now be tested for pesticides, potency, and other elements. All products must meet new standards set for testing, packaging, and labeling, although shops will initially be allowed to sell products tested from the old regime to provide a smooth transition for retailers to sell their remaining inventory.
The OLCC will also control the names of marijuana strains that might appeal to children, such as Girl Scout Cookies, Candyland, and Jedi Kush.
As a previous stop-gap to the beginning of the new recreational program, Oregon residents were granted access to purchase recreational pot products from certain medical dispensaries last October. Those medical shops will end recreational sales after Dec. 31.
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