Portland and the federal government

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21 services and resources found

2025 Annual Cannabis Policy Report

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About the Cannabis Program

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The City of Portland’s Cannabis Program oversees all regulatory, licensing, compliance, community impact, and social initiatives for the City’s legal adult-use cannabis industry.

Apply for a Cannabis Business License

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Information and resources for the City of Portland’s cannabis license application process.

Cannabis Business Resource Guide

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Cannabis businesses are integral to Portland’s economy and culture, however some neighbors in our community have raised concerns about public consumption of cannabis, littering, graffiti, blocked residential driveways, illegal parking, and loitering. Listed are resources to address these concerns.

Cannabis Businesses: Education, Tools, and Rules

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Find city, state, and federal rules and regulations for cannabis businesses. Get resources and guidelines.

Cannabis Concerns and Complaints Process

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This page outlines the process for how to report Cannabis concerns and complaints.

Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund

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The Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) is designed to support businesses and employees who were directly impacted by vandalism, crime, and other related events.

Cannabis Empowerment Day

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Join the City of Portland, cannabis business owners, policy makers and advocates to celebrate our community and acknowledge the advancements we have made for the city!

Cannabis Newsletters

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The Cannabis Program puts out quarterly newsletters to update licensees on any current or changing practices.

Cannabis Public Safety Forum

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The Cannabis Program invites all Portland-based cannabis businesses to join City leaders for a solution-oriented discussion on issues affecting Portland’s cannabis businesses.

Cannabis Reduced Fee Program

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On Sept. 26, 2018, the City of Portland voted to create a Reduced Fee Program to help small cannabis businesses and those directly impacted by cannabis prohibition. Businesses that qualify will receive a fee reduction when paying for their City of Portland Marijuana Regulatory License.

Civic Portal

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This page will direct you to the online licensing system for the City of Portland's Cannabis and Liquor programs and for Type A accessory short-term rental permit applications and renewals.

Contact Portland Permitting and Development

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This form helps you ask about permits, cases, or project support.

Find public records with Permitting & Development

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Get records about building on private property. Get other records about code enforcement, permits, or land use reviews. Request records for liquor and cannabis businesses.

Map of Cannabis Retailers and K-12 Schools

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Portland City Code 14B.130 requires medical dispensaries and marijuana retailers to be at least 1,000 feet from K-12 schools. The code also requires 1,000 feet from retailers to other retailers.

Marijuana Labs and Research Facilities

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Land use compatibility information for licensing a cannabis laboratory or research facility

Online Cannabis Licensing System

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The Cannabis Program is excited to offer online licensing through our online system!

Request accommodations from Portland Permitting & Development

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Portland Permitting & Development is committed to providing all Portlanders access to City services. We offer in-person and over-the-phone interpreter services in more than 240 languages, including American Sign Language, at no cost to you. We offer auxiliary aid services.

SEED Grant Fund FAQs

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SEED Uploads

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SEED Grant Recipients Uploads

Statistics: Cannabis Program by the Numbers

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