2014 Oregon Ballot Measure 91

Referendum legalizing marijuana Ballot Measure 91 Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act of 2014Legalize recreational marijuana for those aged 21 and above. Legalize possession of up to eight ounces of marijuana and four plants. Give the Oregon Liquor Control Commission the ability to regulate marijuana. Oregon 847,865 663,346 0 2,178,334 Oregon Measure 91 Results By County.png 300px Yes:#B6C8D9 50–60%#7D9CBB 60–70%#47729E 70–80%No:#DEDEBD 50–60%#BCBC83 60–70% Oregon Ballot Measure 91 was a 2014 ballot measure in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its passage legalized the "recreational use of marijuana, based on regulation and taxation to be determined by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission".http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/228987-92294-numbers-assigned-to-state-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20140803180515/http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/228987-92294-numbers-assigned-to-state-measures dead August 3, 2014 Numbers assigned to state measures Peter Wong August 7, 2014 August 1, 2014 Portland Tribune Measure 91 was the third initiative seeking to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Oregon; previous measures were 1986's Measure 5 and 2012's Measure 80 while medical use of marijuana was legalized in Oregon in 1998. Measure 91 passed by approximately 56% to 44%. http://www.kptv.com/story/27273055/measure-91-oregon-voters-decide-on-legalization-of-marijuana?autostart=true Measure 91: Oregon voters pass legalization of recreational marijuana 2014-11-04 KPTV 2014-11-04 2014-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105083758/http://www.kptv.com/story/27273055/measure-91-oregon-voters-decide-on-legalization-of-marijuana?autostart=true dead Most polls leading up to the election showed majority support for legalizing recreational marijuana use among adults.http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2014/05/gay_marriage_marijuana_legaliz.html Gay marriage, marijuana legalization measures show strong support in new Oregon poll Jeff Mapes August 11, 2014 May 8, 2014 The Oregonianhttp://hemp.org/news/content/oregon-new-poll-shows-51-want-legalize-marijuana-november Oregon: New Poll Shows 51% Want To Legalize Marijuana In November Steve Elliott August 11, 2014 June 13, 2014 Hemp News August 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812203024/http://hemp.org/news/content/oregon-new-poll-shows-51-want-legalize-marijuana-november deadhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/22/oregon-marijuana-legalization_n_5610770.html Oregon Will Vote On Legalizing Recreational Marijuana In 2014 Matt Ferner August 11, 2014 July 22, 2014 The Huffington Posthttp://www.justsaynow.firedoglake.com/2014/10/15/oregon-marijuana-legalization-initiative-winning-in-latest-poll/ Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiative Winning in Latest Poll Jon Walker October 15, 2014 October 15, 2014 Firedoglake https://web.archive.org/web/20141018114224/http://justsaynow.firedoglake.com/2014/10/15/oregon-marijuana-legalization-initiative-winning-in-latest-poll/ October 18, 2014 dead Implementation Effective July 1, 2015 (per Section 82(1)) the measure legalizes the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21-years of age or older. Adults can carry up to one ounce of marijuana, keep up to eight ounces at home per household, and grow up to four plants per household.Gordon Tim Decoding legal pot: Answering questions on Measure 91 http://www.kgw.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/28/decoding-legal-pot-qa-on-measure-91/18090147/ November 6, 2014 KGW.com October 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105153932/http://www.kgw.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/28/decoding-legal-pot-qa-on-measure-91/18090147/ November 5, 2014 deadMansur Keith Three is a Magic Number - Oregon Cannabis Connection https://www.occnewspaper.com/three-is-a-magic-number/ 2021-06-11 en-US Retail sales outlets will be licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which must begin accepting applications on or before January 4, 2016. Early sales started October 1, 2015 through existing medical marijuana dispensaries. http://www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2015/10/legal_pot_in_oregon_live_updat.html Pot's legal in Oregon: Scenes from the first day of sales OregonLive.com October 2015 2016-03-02 Sales topped $11 million in the first week that recreational marijuana was legally available for sale in Oregon.Mehlhaf Nina Oregon's first week of recreational pot sales tops $11 million. This is greater by a very wide margin than the first-week sales totals of both Colorado and Washington combined. http://www.kgw.com/story/news/2015/10/07/oregons-first-week-recreational-pot-sales-tops-11-million/73558096/ kgw.com KGW dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160523045920/http://www.kgw.com/news/oregons-first-week-of-recreational-pot-sales-tops-11-million/156928 May 23, 2016 March 28, 2018 mdy-all Fiscal impact Estimates project that the initiative would generate between $17 million to $40 million per year in tax revenue. Potential cost savings for the state and local governments were noted though not explicitly identified in monetary terms due to uncertainty of the measure's full effects on marijuana-related convictions and fines.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/08/11/oregon-expects-up-to-40-million-in-new-revenue-annually-if-voters-legalize-pot-this-fall/ Oregon expects up to $40 million in new revenue annually if voters legalize pot this fall Niraj Chokshi August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014 The Washington Post Opponents and proponents Opponents In September 2014 the Oregon District Attorneys Association and Oregon State Sheriffs Association launched an organized opposition, Vote No on 91.http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-32027-organized_opposition_mounts_against_recreational_weed_campaign.html Organized Opposition Mounts Against Recreational Weed Campaign Willamette Week August 12, 2014 Nigel Jaquiss Nigel Jaquiss Kate Wilson August 22, 2014Mapes Jeff Marijuana legalization: Opponents open campaign attacking pot products attractive to children http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2014/09/marijuana_legalization_opponen.html November 5, 2014 The Oregonian September 29, 2014 Local opponents included The Oregon Pediatric Society, the Oregon chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Medal of Honor recipient Robert D. Maxwell, state representatives John Huffman and Gene Whisnant, state senator Tim Knopp, the Oregon Republican Party, and others.Our Supporters http://www.voteno91.org/supporters/ Vote No on 91 5 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105061034/http://www.voteno91.org/supporters/ 5 November 2014 Proponents City Club of Portlandhttp://hemp.org/news/content/oregon-measure-91-wins-more-major-endorsements-marijuana-legalization Oregon: Measure 91 Wins More Major Endorsements For Marijuana Legalization Steve Elliott Hemp News Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp September 4, 2014 September 4, 2014 September 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905151510/http://hemp.org/news/content/oregon-measure-91-wins-more-major-endorsements-marijuana-legalization dead Democratic Party of Oregonhttp://www.dpo.org/news/pr/2014-08-20/democratic-party-oregon-chooses-positions-statewide-ballot-initiatives Democratic Party of Oregon Chooses Positions on Statewide Ballot Initiatives August 20, 2014 Democratic Party of Oregon August 22, 2014 August 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140824211055/http://www.dpo.org/news/pr/2014-08-20/democratic-party-oregon-chooses-positions-statewide-ballot-initiatives deadhttp://blog.norml.org/2014/08/20/democratic-party-of-oregon-endorses-marijuana-legalization-initiative/ Democratic Party of Oregon Endorses Marijuana Legalization Initiative Erik Altieri National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) August 20, 2014 August 22, 2014 Earl Blumenauer, Democratic representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional districthttp://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2014/09/blumenauer_marquis_debate_whet.html Blumenauer, Marquis debate whether Oregon marijuana law is already sufficiently mellow September 12, 2014 September 12, 2014 The Oregonian Jeff Merkley, Democratic Senator from Oregonhttp://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/jeff-merkley-legalize-pot-oregon Exclusive Interview: Merkley First U.S. Senator To Back Legalizing Marijuana October 23, 2014 October 22, 2014 Talking Points Memo New Approach Oregonhttp://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/10/with_national_backing_marijuan.html With national backing, marijuana advocates file legalization measure The Oregonian Jeff Mapes August 25, 2014 October 25, 2013 Chief Petitioner Anthony Johnsonhttp://www.golocalpdx.com/news/anthony-johnson-prohibition-up-in-smoke Anthony Johnson: 14 People Who Made a Difference in 2014 April 11, 2018 December 22, 2014 Go Local PDX Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/08/its_time_to_legalize_recreatio.html It's time to legalize recreational marijuana: Editorial endorsement August 25, 2014 August 23, 2014 The Oregonian The Register-Guard Editorial Boardhttp://www.registerguard.com/rg/opinion/32204344-78/legal-regulated-marijuana-yes.html.csp Legal, regulated marijuana: Yes September 29, 2014 September 28, 2014 The Register-Guard Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Yes No Undecided SurveyUSA October 23–27, 2014 552 ± 4.3% 52% 41% 7% Elway Research October 26–27, 2014 403 ± 5.0% 44% 46% 7% SurveyUSA October 16–19, 2014 561 ± 4.2% 48% 37% 15% DHM Research https://web.archive.org/web/20141030234413/http://res.cloudinary.com/bdy4ger4/image/upload/v1413329564/101414_ElectionSurvey_csfrca.pdf 2014-10-30 October 8–11, 2014 516 ± 4.3% 52% 41% 7% SurveyUSA September 22–24, 2014 568 ± 4.2% 44% 40% 16% SurveyUSA August 1–5, 2014 564 ± 4.2% 51% 42% 6% SurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 51% 41% 8% Results Measure 91 847865 663346 69.37 2178334 Yes-votes on Ballot Measure 91 prevailed in 14 counties, including Multnomah County by a margin of over 40 percent. Likewise, no-votes on Ballot Measure 91 prevailed in 22 counties, although Josephine County barely rejected the measure by just two votes, and Yamhill County only by 60 votes. County Yes Votes No Votes TotalBaker40.532,93959.474,3137,252Benton60.4923,09239.5115,08638,178Clackamas52.1283,15947.8876,399159,558Clatsop56.478,25143.536,36114,612Columbia53.4310,89846.579,50020,398Coos53.5513,08346.4511,34824,431Crook41.153,74758.855,3589,105Curry57.085,59042.924,2049,794Deschutes51.8637,01848.1434,36671,384Douglas45.4919,21454.5123,02042,234Gilliam40.8837059.12535905Grant35.201,17164.802,1563,327Harney34.281,03665.721,9863,022Hood River57.644,91342.363,6118,524Jackson53.3744,84346.6339,18184,024Jefferson43.723,07356.283,9567,029Josephine49.9917,31150.0117,31334,624Klamath43.8710,22856.1313,08423,312Lake38.141,23261.861,9983,230Lane60.6589,92639.3558,352148,278Lincoln61.9612,34938.047,58319,932Linn47.2621,04352.7423,48344,526Malheur31.282,39468.725,2607,654Marion48.4450,42351.5653,670104,093Morrow34.021,09765.982,1283,225Multnomah71.38213,13728.6285,474298,611Polk47.7514,69752.2516,08430,781Sherman38.5535061.45558908Tillamook55.436,01644.574,83710,853Umatilla37.207,18162.8012,12219,303Union40.964,25859.046,13810,396Wallowa38.841,42361.162,2413,664Wasco48.984,63751.024,8309,467Washington55.40108,84644.6087,638196,484Wheeler36.4726063.53453713Yamhill49.9218,66050.0818,72037,380 Source: Oregon State Elections Divisionhttp://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873735 November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes - Measure 91 Elections Division Oregon Secretary of State December 4, 2014 2014-12-05 October 15, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211015204210/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873735 dead See also Cannabis Oregon Cannabis in Oregon "Burnside Burn", an event held on Portland's Burnside Bridge the night the law went into effect Oregon Ballot Measure 67 (1998) References 30em External links Oregon Legalized Marijuana Initiative, Measure 91 (2014) at Ballotpedia Category:2014 cannabis law reform Category:Cannabis ballot measures in the United States Category:Cannabis law in Oregon Category:2014 Oregon ballot measures