Ord. 2606 - Ban on Psilocybin Service Centers and the manufacture of Psilocybin products COUNCIL BILL NO. 3193
ORDINANCE NO. 2606
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A BAN ON PSILOCYBIN SERVICE CENTERS AND THE
MANUFACTURE OF PSILOCYBIN PRODUCTS.
WHEREAS, in November 2020, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 109,
known as the Oregon Psilocybin Service Act (codified at ORS 475A), which allows
for the manufacture, delivery and administration of psilocybin at licensed
facilities; and
WHEREAS, ORS 475A.235 provides that the Oregon Health Authority will
regulate the manufacturing, transportation, delivery, sale and purchase of
psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services in the state; and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Health Authority has initiated a rulemaking process
to implement the state's psilocybin regulatory program and intends to begin
accepting applications for psilocybin-related licenses on January 2, 2023; and
WHEREAS, ORS 475A.718 provides that a city council may adopt an
ordinance to be referred to the electors of the city prohibiting the establishment
of state licensed psilocybin product manufacturers and/or psilocybin service
centers in the area subject to the jurisdiction of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Council believes that prohibiting psilocybin
product manufacturers and psilocybin service centers within the city's
jurisdictional boundaries is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of
the people of Woodburn; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to refer to the voters of Woodburn the
question of whether to establish a ban on state-licensed psilocybin product
manufacturers and psilocybin service centers within the city's jurisdictional
boundaries; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Prohibition. The establishment of psilocybin product
manufacturers licensed under ORS 275A.290 and psilocybin service centers
licensed under ORS 475A.305 is prohibited in the City of Woodburn.
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Section 2. Referral. This Ordinance is referred to the electors of the City of
Woodburn for approval at the next statewide general election on November 8,
2022.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and become
operative thirty (30) days after the date on which it is approved by a majority of
the voters of the City of Woodburn.
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ATTEST:
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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