New Marijuana Laws Could Have Hidden Health Effects
Oregon is a special state in regards to its marijuana laws. On July 1 2015, Oregon’s Measure 91 went into
effect, and residents over the age of 21 are now able to use marijuana in
private residences, as well as grow up to four plants per residence. While the measure does not affect current
landlord/tenant laws, there are potential health issues that present themselves
if residents begin to grow and smoke marijuana in the home. This is particularly true of residential
buildings with many tenants. While this
isn’t common for cigarettes, marijuana is smoked indoors regularly and often without
regard for the health issues. This
introduces a smoke hazard that might not normally present itself. Along with smoke pollution, growing marijuana
plants can create issues with chemical fumes and the development of mold; many
residential buildings are not properly ventilated to accommodate for growth of
marijuana, particularly if multiple residents are growing plants in a single
building. Read more to find out what
health hazards you could be facing.
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