Portland regulates cannabis businesses through City Code Chapter 14B.130 (Marijuana Regulatory License) and Title 33 zoning provisions. Dispensaries must obtain both a state OLCC license and a Portland regulatory license. Zoning restricts cannabis retail to commercial and employment zones with 1,000-foot buffers from schools.
Portland requires a local Marijuana Regulatory License in addition to OLCC licensing. Dispensaries are classified as retail sales and service uses under Title 33. They are permitted in most commercial and employment zones but prohibited in residential zones. A 1,000-foot buffer applies from the property line of schools (K-12). Hours of operation are limited, and security requirements include surveillance cameras with 30-day retention, alarm systems, and secure storage. The city limits the number of licenses and requires annual renewal.
Operating without required licenses carries penalties under both state law and Portland City Code Chapter 14B.130. The Bureau of Development Services can issue stop-work orders. License revocation may result from repeated violations. Fines vary based on violation type and severity.
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