Weed Businesses Get the Green Light in Deschutes County

County commissioners lifted a ban on new marijuana businesses in rural areas.

By Peter D’Auria

Starting next month, it'll be easier than ever to get high in the high desert.

On Monday, Deschutes County commissioners lifted a ban on new marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas of the county.

The move, first reported by The Bend Bulletin, overturns a ban enacted in December as county commissioners crafted regulations for the new industry. Now, commissioners say they'll strike the ban, because the rules are ready to be in place.

The Bend Bulletin reports:

The ban will be lifted Sept. 1.

Willamette Week

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Peter D’Auria

Peter D’Auria

News writer Peter D’Auria was born and mostly raised in Portland. He is a graduate of Oberlin College, where he was a double major in creative writing and neuroscience. Until recently he was a cheesemonger by trade.

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