ORS 475C.521 Governor agreements with Indian tribes; requirements

The Governor, or the Governor’s designee, may enter into an agreement with the governing body of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in this state for the purpose of cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement of marijuana-related businesses licensed to conduct business on tribal trust land by the governing body of the federally recognized Indian tribe.

An agreement entered into under this section:

May provide for the cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement of marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers, marijuana retailers and marijuana testing laboratories licensed by the governing body of the federally recognized Indian tribe.

May require the governing body of the federally recognized Indian tribe to establish the same or similar requirements on marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers, marijuana retailers and marijuana testing laboratories that are consistent with the policies set forth in:

ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525;

ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586; and

ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648.

Must ensure enforceable public health and safety standards and include a system to regulate and track the purchase, sale, production, processing, transportation and delivery of marijuana items for marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers, marijuana retailers and marijuana testing laboratories that are licensed by the governing body of the federally recognized Indian tribe.

May authorize an agency of this state to assist in the implementation and enforcement of the terms of the agreement.