(1) Provide advice to the Oregon Health Authority with respect to the administration of ORS 475B.785 to 475B.949;
(2) Provide advice to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission with respect to the administration of ORS 475B.010 to 475B.545, insofar as those statutes pertain to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers, as those terms are defined in ORS 475B.791;
(3) Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain a therapeutic option for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475B.791;
(4) Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain affordable for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475B.791; and
(5) Monitor and study federal laws, regulations and policies regarding marijuana. [2017 c.613 §6]
Note: Section 29, chapter 613, Oregon Laws 2017, provides:
Sec. 29. (1) Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 1 (2) of this 2017 Act [475B.952 (2)], of the members first appointed to the Oregon Cannabis Commission:
(a) Two shall serve for terms ending January 1, 2019.
(b) Three shall serve for terms ending January 1, 2020.
(c) Three shall serve for terms ending January 1, 2021.
(2) Notwithstanding the confirmation requirement specified in section 1 (3) of this 2017 Act, the Governor shall appoint members to the commission as soon as practicable after the effective date of this 2017 Act [August 2, 2017], and the members may perform their duties under sections 4 and 6 [475B.961] of this 2017 Act before being confirmed. [2017 c.613 §29]