2014 Oregon Ballot Measure 91

Implementation of Measure 91:

• Legalized possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 and older.
• Allowed possession of one ounce of marijuana, up to eight ounces at home, and four plants per household.
• Retail sales outlets licensed by Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
• Application acceptance by the Commission started on January 4, 2016.
• Early sales through existing medical marijuana dispensaries began on October 1, 2015.

Fiscal Impact and Legalization Effects:

• Projected to generate $17 million to $40 million yearly in tax revenue.
• Potential cost savings for state and local governments.
• Uncertainty about effects on marijuana-related convictions and fines.
• Discussion on the impact of Measure 91 on state finances and legal systems.

Support and Opposition for Measure 91:

• Major endorsements for marijuana legalization, including from the Democratic Party of Oregon.
• Endorsements from Senator Merkley and national organizations like NORML.
• Opposition from groups like the Oregon District Attorneys Association and Oregon State Sheriffs Association.
• Mixed opinions reflected in polls and opposition from the Oregon Republican Party.

Legal Cases and Marijuana Laws:

• Mention of significant legal cases like Ravin v. State (1975) and Gonzales v. Raich (2005).
• Influence of cases like Conant v. Walters (2000) and United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative (2001) on marijuana regulations.
• Relevance of legal cases like Moncrieffe v. Holder to marijuana laws.

Media Coverage, Public Perception, and Election Impact:

• Coverage by news outlets like Willamette Week and The Oregonian on the marijuana legalization debate.
• Exclusive interviews with key figures such as Senator Merkley.
• Public debates and editorial endorsements reflecting public opinion on Measure 91.
• Discussion on the impact of Measure 91 passing or failing, and the role of the campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp.

2014 Oregon Ballot Measure 91 Data Sources