oregon medical marijuana program

Medical Marijuana Revenues More Than Doubled After Fee Increase

Between October 2011 and June 2012, the state brought in more than $7.5 million in fees from medical marijuana cards
July 27, 2012 -- When the state legislature raised the annual fee for Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cards from $100 to $200, it did so in hopes that public health coffers would increase accordingly: based on budget numbers released by Kathleen Vidoloff of the Oregon Health Authority, the state's budget for the 2011-13 biennium anticipates a total of $12 million in revenue from the program – with $5.3 million supporting the marijuana program and $6.7 million supporting other public health programs.   Read More >>

Public Health Division Takes a Serious Look at Budget Reductions

It’s too early to say how much revenue has been generated following the increased fees for medical marijuana cards, Dr. Mel Kohn told the Public Health Advisory Board
 December 7, 2011 – With budget reductions looming as the February legislative session draws closer, Dr. Mel Kohn, director of the state’s Public Health Division, is being forced to take a hard look at making cuts. Read More >>

Senate Passes Oregon Health Authority $11.9 Billion Budget

Two Democrats object to increased fees in the medical marijuana program
June 15, 2011—The Oregon Legislature is regarded as being sympathetic to health and human services programs when agency budgets must be cut to close the state’s budget hole. The Senate followed through with that mindset this year, passing the Oregon Health Authority’s budget for 2011-2013 by a 19-11 margin yesterday.   Read More >>
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