Dear Pot Lawyer,
Why did Josephine County sue the state? Is Oregon’s legal weed in danger?
I am not sure why Josephine County sued the state, to be honest, but I have a theory. My theory is that the county grew frustrated with weed over a long period of time, and basically lost its mind. This resulted in the lawsuit you mention in Federal District Court. The lawsuit is spiteful and regrettable, and it’s the type of thing Oregon needs to take seriously. But is legal weed in danger? In my opinion, no. This will work itself out.
To really understand what is going on here, it’s important to understand some basic things about Josephine County. The first one is that there is a LOT of cannabis down there. That has always been the case and always will be, regardless of what happens with this lawsuit. Southern Oregon is one of the best places to grow cannabis on the face of the earth, given its soil and climate. Josephine County is used to weed, but much of that is black- and gray-market activity.