Oregon Cannabis Sale Regulations Are Unconstitutional, Suit Says

An Oregon law prohibiting the import and export of cannabis products discriminates against interstate commerce and violates the US Constitution, according to a lawsuit brought by a marijuana wholesaler.

The state’s restrictions prohibiting interstate commerce are “stifling Oregon’s marijuana producers and industry participants” by preventing them from accessing the “enormous out-of-state demand” for Oregon-based products, Jefferson Packing House LLC alleged in a complaint filed Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Oregon. The suit, which is assigned to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Armistead, targets state officials including Gov. Tina Kotek (D) and Attorney General Dan Rayfield ...