Psilocybin Ballot Measure on November Election

The City Council has referred a Ballot Measure to the voters in the next election.

For clarity –

A Yes vote would prohibit Psilocybin businesses to operate in the City.

A No vote would allow Psilocybin businesses to operate in the City.

 

BALLOT TITLE

 PERMANENTLY PROHIBITS PSILOCYBIN RELATED BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF SHADY COVE

QUESTION

SHALL THE CITY OF SHADY COVE PERMANENTLY PROHIBIT PSILOCYBIN RELATED BUSINESSES WITHIN CITY LIMITS?

SUMMARY

State law allows operation manufacturer, distribution and possession of psilocybin and psilocin. State law provides that a City Council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.

Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment or operation of psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service center operators within the City limits unless future action is taken.

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Approval of this measure would prohibit psilocybin-related businesses within the City of Shady Cove.

Measure 109 approved by Oregon voters in November 2020, legalized the use of psilocybin for medical purposes and requires the Oregon Health Authority to produce administrative rules regulating the safe use of the substance.  It also provides that the Oregon Health Authority will license and regulate the manufacturing, transportation, delivery, and sale of and purchase of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services.

Under Measure 109, cities may place referendums on local ballots to prohibit psilocybin related businesses within their district.  The Shady Cove City Council has adopted an Ordinance prohibiting the establishment of psilocybin-related businesses within the City limits, and, as a result, has referred this measure to the voters.

In addition, Measure 109 prohibits a City from adopting or enacting a tax or fee on psilocybin manufacturing or services.  Approval of this Measure should not have any financial impact of the City.

If approved, this Measure would prohibit psilocybin-related businesses within the City limits unless future action is taken.