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Medical Pot Grower Sentenced To 15 Years

By Jim McCoy Wed 29th May News Brian Wayne Simmons medical marijuana

A Central Point medical marijuana grower whose farms were raided in 2011 was sentenced Tuesday in Medford to 15 years in federal prison. Forty-year-old Brian Wayne Simmons was convicted in December of conspiracy and manufacturing and distributing marijuana. U.S. Attorney Amanda S.Read More »

Southern Oregon Medical Pot Dispensaries Subject Of Bust

By Jim McCoy Fri 24th May News MADGE medical marijuana

Police have arrested four people in raids on medical marijuana dispensaries in Southern Oregon. Medford Police Chief Tim George says the arrests Thursday followed a two-year investigation, and the charges allege the sale of marijuana outside the rules covering medical marijuana. The law legalizing medical marijuana in Oregon allows growers to recover only their expenses, and notRead More »

Legislation for Medical Pot Dispensaries Considered

By Jim McCoy Fri 17th May News medical marijuana Oregon legislature Rep. Peter Buckley

Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize medical marijuana retailers. The Oregonian reports a legislative analysis shows there could be 225 state-licensed dispensaries in two years if the bill is approved. The sponsor, Democratic Rep. Peter Buckley of Ashland, calls the bill a step toward regulating medical marijuana.Read More »

Six Southern Oregon Medical Marijuana Growers Charged

By Jim McCoy Wed 2nd May News medical marijuana

Six men have been charged in the first federal prosecution in Oregon of medical marijuana growers. Two were arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Medford, two more were slated to appear today (Wednesday), and the last two are expected later this week.
They are accused of conspiring and selling thousands of poundsRead More »