Oregon Passes Multiple Cannabis Laws Expanding Licensing, Enforcement

In 2025, Oregon passed six cannabis-related bills focusing on law enforcement provisions, licensing extensions, tax penalties for illegal cultivation, and loosening some industry restrictions, with key changes set to take effect later in the year. Switzerland is advancing a cannabis legalization bill emphasizing public health by allowing adult use through licensed, non-profit retail outlets with quality controls, health taxes dedicated to prevention, and strict youth protection measures. In Pennsylvania, efforts to legalize recreational marijuana faced setbacks when a proposed state-run sales model bill was tabled due to concerns over excluding private operators and inefficiency, prompting lawmakers to plan a new bill favoring private retail regulation. Meanwhile, public opinion surveys continue to explore the reasons behind Americans' support or opposition to marijuana legalization, reflecting ongoing national debates. These developments illustrate diverse approaches to cannabis regulation in the U.S. and abroad, balancing industry growth, public health, enforcement, and market structures.