Oregon Begins Retail Sale of Marijuana Edibles

Oregon residents will finally be able to eat and dab their pot as of today.

The states recreational marijuana market will expand to include infused edibles, extracts, and topicals beginning on Thursday, the Oregonian reports.

The early sales program allows anyone 21 and over to purchase one single cannabis-infused edible per day. Dosage will be capped at 15 milligrams of THC, allowing for three standard doses of 5mg each. Edibles are expected to range anywhere from $5-15 per item.

Public health officials have emphasized the need for moderation and low dosage when consuming edibles, so as to avoid the mistake of overeating made by unsuspecting first-timers such as the New York Times Maureen Dowd. The Oregon Health Authority recommends to not ingest more than the 15 mg THC limit and wait at least 90 minutes before deciding to eat or drink more.

They say, drink responsibly, said William Simpson, CEO of Portland-based cannabis retailer Chalice Farms, to the Oregonian. Eat responsibly that should be the slogan for edibles. Start slow and take your time. Eat a little and wait a long time.

Anyone purchasing edibles should also keep items out of the reach of children, even if products are clearly labeled.

You wouldnt leave your prescription bottle open on the table where your kids could get it, so you treat cannabis edibles and oils the same way. Lock them away, store them in your cupboards, said Simpson.

Edibles will also be subject to a 25 percent sales tax and a valid drivers license or government-issued ID will be ...