Bloomberg
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld rules adopted by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) requiring applicants for marijuana retailer licenses or license renewals to obtain a certificate of tax compliance. Taxpayers challenged the rule, arguing it exceeded the OLCC’s statutory authority. The court concluded the agency did not exceed its statutory authority in adopting the rules, which fit within its power to adopt rules to protect public health and safety. The court held that the certificate requirement was pertinent information for the agency to assess an applicant’s financial responsibility. The court rejected arguments that the rules conflicted with …
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