A statewide initiative has been filed in Oregon that would legalize cannabis consumption lounges, creating licensed venues where adults could use marijuana in social settings.
The Oregon Cannabis Social Lounge Act (OCSLA), submitted by the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition on March 20, would allow the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to license cannabis lounges beginning in 2027. These venues would allow on-site consumption but prohibit marijuana sales, requiring patrons to bring their own products.
Under the proposal, which has updated language from a similar initiative the group filed last month, lounges would be limited to microbusinesses and could not be operated by entities holding a retail marijuana license. The initiative also bars the use of alcohol and tobacco on the premises, though lounges would be allowed to sell food, beverages, and hemp-derived CBD products containing no more than 0.3% THC.
According to the measure, lounges would need to comply with local zoning, safety, and health regulations, and operations would be subject to approval from both the OLCC and local governments.
The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition says the measure is intended to create safe, regulated spaces for cannabis use while boosting the local economy and offering educational opportunities for consumers.
To qualify for the November 2026 ballot, supporters must first collect 1,000 signatures to obtain a ballot title. After that, they’ll need roughly 120,000 signatures from registered voters to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
