(continuation of my earlier comment) http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-33550-analog_cafe_claims_olcc_told_them_to_stop_marijuana_monday.html  

Because the OLCC hasn’t figured out a way to profit from cannabis in the same way it has from its Prohibition-era monopoly of state liquor sales it will continue use these tactics to control our private conduct. 

What’s the answer? City commissioners, state representatives and business alliances should meet with current and past venue owners in their districts to hear about their experiences with the OLCC. What’s learned should be shared publicly. Using the findings, the groups should work together to come up with a code of conduct for the OLCC and solutions that work for both safety and business. 

Portland already has a reputation as a city unfriendly to business. If this kind of targeting goes unchecked, the result will be chasing away more of our small businesses that add to our culture and keep Portland weird – in a good way.