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This section of the website was created to keep people updated with the latest OCTA 2012 related coverage. It will continue to grow and evolve daily.

New Chapter Spotlight: Lewis & Clark College

One of SSDP’s newest chapters, Lewis & Clark College located in Portland, OR, has jumped right into forming an active student group with a focus on reforming Oregon’s marijuana laws.

West Coast activists prepare for 2012 campaign to legalize cannabis

In the midst of America’s perpetual campaign cycle, President Obama and a handful of GOP hopefuls aren’t the only ones getting ready for 2012.

Could Oregon be First to End Cannabis Prohibition? ‘OCTA 2012′ is Approved for Signatures

The petition drive could lead to ending the failed prohibition law.

Oregon Marijuana Legalization Petition Approved; Drive Starts

Organizers of a new Oregon state marijuana legalization initiative campaign, Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012 (OCTA 2012), are kicking off their petition drive and opening a new office. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Election Division just announced the approval of the petition, Initiative Number 9, for circulation and signature gathering on March 24.

Push to sell marijuana in Oregon kicks off

PORTLAND, Ore. – A new push to sell marijuana in stores kicked off in Oregon Monday. If supporters can get the initiative on the ballot and approved by voters, it would allow any adult over 21 to buy pot at a state licensed store or grow it in Oregon.

Petition To Legalize Pot Circulating In Oregon – Supporters Say Measure Would Save Money

PORTLAND, Ore. — Petition carriers need 90,000 signatures to put a measure legalizing marijuana in Oregon on the 2012 general election ballot.

Washington, Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Filed

Marijuana law reform activists in the Pacific Northwest are moving ahead with renewed efforts to win legalization at the ballot box. In the last few days, legalization initiatives have been filed with state authorities in Oregon and Washington.

Initiative would legalize marijuana in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The head of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation in Portland, Paul Stanford, is working to put a measure on the 2012 ballot in Oregon to legalize marijuana.

Marijuana Initiative for 2012 Ballot

EUGENE, Ore. — Just months ago, a marijuana dispensary measure failed on the ballot in Oregon. Now the push is on to legalize the drug across the board. The creator of the new initiative wants marijuana to be taxed just like cigarettes and liquor.

Man pushes to legalize pot through initiative process

PORTLAND, Ore. – The executive director of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation is working to get a measure on the ballot in 2012 to legalize marijuana in the state of Oregon.

Oregon Marijuana Activists Make OCTA 2012 Official

(SALEM, Ore.) – Paul Stanford, Executive Director of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation walked 2200 signatures in to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office on January 4th, 2011, officially sponsoring OCTA 2012- the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act. It could prove to be a historic turning point for a state well known for its grass roots movements.

Stanford Pushes To Legalize Cannabis In Oregon

If Paul Stanford has his way, cannabis will become legal in Oregon next year. The executive director of The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation (THCF) is working to get a measure on the ballot in 2012 to legalize marijuana in the Beaver State.

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Press Release: News Conference

When: Monday, March 28th, 10 AM

Where: 2712 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232

Who: Paul Stanford, Chief Petitioner & Treasurer
Jennifer Alexander, Campaign Manager

Organizers of a new Oregon state initiative campaign, Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012 (OCTA2012), are announcing the kickoff of their petition drive and opening of their new office. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Election Division just announced the approval of the petition, Initiative Number 9, for circulation and signature gathering on March 24th. Organizers have until July 7, 2012 to gather 90,000 registered Oregon voters’ signatures to qualify for the November 6, 2012 ballot.

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Revenue generated by the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (OCTA) is three fold. The initial cash flow will be generated by the adult commercial sale of cannabis in retail stores in Oregon. This alone will create millions in revenue for the Oregon General Fund because 90 percent of the profits go directly to the General Fund. The chart below displays how the fund works. The remainder of the profits are set aside for drug treatment and education as well as setting up a state level committee for the promotion of industrial hemp. Hemp is the second tier of income from OCTA.

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The Office of the Secretary of State received a certified ballot title from the Attorney General on February 24, 2011, for initiative petition #9, proposing a statutory amendment, for the General Election of November 6, 2012.

In addition, Secretary of State Kate Brown determined that the proposed initiative petition was in compliance with the procedural requirements established in the Oregon Constitution for initiative petitions.

The certified ballot title is as follows:

Allows personal marijuana, hemp cultivation/use without license; commission to regulate commercial marijuana cultivation/sale

Result of a “Yes” Vote: “Yes” vote allows commercial marijuana (cannabis) cultivation/sale to adults through state-licensed stores; allows unlicensed adult personal cultivation/use; prohibits restrictions on hemp (defined).

Result of a “No” Vote: “No” vote retains existing civil and criminal laws prohibiting cultivation, possession and delivery of marijuana; retains current statutes that permit regulated medical use of marijuana.

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This section of the site was created to speak to those people interested in learning more about the Cannabis movement. If you are a journalist, be inspired to share in your publication about OCTA.

If you are a voter, take the time to educate yourself about the past, present, and potential future of this amazing plant.

Sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union and featuring noted travel writer and television host Rick Steves, “Marijuana: It’s Time for a Conversation” begins a long-overdue public discussion about marijuana and marijuana prohibition.

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