Oregon city councilor opens his own pot shop

Oregon city councilor opens his own pot shop

MEDFORD, Ore. A member of the Medford City Council, known for its tough stance on legalized marijuana, has opened his own pot dispensary.

The Mail-Tribune says Oregon city councilor Clay Bearnson is believed to be the first city councilor in Oregon to own a cannabis dispensary, though that could not immediately confirmed by the Oregon Health Authority.

Bearnson and his partners opened Oregon Farmacy within Medford city limits two weeks ago. He also grows pot, some of which is dispensed at his new store.

Dispensaries within city limits currently sell medical marijuana only, but voters in November will decide whether to allow recreational sales of pot, which was legalized by ...

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