Oregonians can legally buy marijuana starting tomorrow

On Thursday, recreational marijuana will officially be available for legal purchase in Oregon, making it the third state after Colorado and Washington to implement legal pot use for non-medical purposes (Alaska has voted for legalization, too, but the switch has yet to go into effect).

Currently, however, Oregonians can only buy small amounts of marijuana from medical dispensaries. This development marks the second step in a gradual rollout of new permissions following Oregon voters' endorsement of Measure 91 last year. The first step, in July, allowed people older than 21 to possess up to an ounce of pot in public and up to four plants at home. Next, commercial retailers will be licensed beginning in 2016.

The Oregon Health Authority has helpfully provided a list of medical dispensaries offering retail sales for those who can't wait until January.

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