Oregon Drops Proposed Ban on Treats Laced With Marijuana

By KATE WILLSON
Under new state rules, medical marijuana shops can sell packaged treats—just not those marketed to kids.

The Oregon Health Authority had threatened to be a buzzkill when it came to medical marijuana dispensaries selling candies, cakes and cookies and other munchies seasoned with pot.

But according to the Associated Press, the agency has backed off that proposal, instead focusing a ban on any products that might entice minors.

As the AP reports:

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