1998 Oregon Ballot Measure 67

1998 Oregon Ballot Measure 67

• Oregon was the second state to decriminalize medical marijuana after California.
• Established the first state registry for medical marijuana users.
• Only affects state law as the U.S. federal government does not recognize medical marijuana.
• Qualifying conditions include cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and others.
• Patients could cultivate up to 7 plants and possess 4 ounces of usable marijuana.
• Supported by 61% of voters.
• Aimed at reducing drug-related crimes.
• Implemented in Oregon.

Supporters and Opponents

• Supporters: Oregonians for Medical Rights, ACLU, caregivers, and patients.
• Opponents: Christian Coalition, Oregonians Against Dangerous Drugs, Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Noelle.
• Supporters argued for managing pain, opponents cited safety concerns.

Attempts to Change the Law

• Measure 33 aimed to establish marijuana dispensaries and increase possession limits but was rejected by voters in 2004.
• Senate Bill 1085 increased the quantity of cannabis patients could possess.
• Various attempts have been made to amend the law through legislative sessions and initiatives.
• Initiative 28 aimed to create a regulated medical marijuana supply system.

Related Topics and Legal Cases

• Cannabis in Oregon and medical cannabis.
• Gonzales v. Raich is a US Supreme Court case relevant to medical marijuana.
• Ravin v. State (1975), Conant v. Walters (2000), United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative (2001), Moncrieffe v. Holder are legal cases related to marijuana.

Legislation and Organizations

• National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) founded to advocate for marijuana legalization.
• House Bill 3174 in Oregon pertaining to marijuana regulations and dispensary licensing.
• Individuals and entities associated with marijuana laws: Brad Cain, Bill Sizemore, Washington Post Company, Oregon State Legislature, Washington Post.

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