By Damian Mann

Ballot initiatives seeking to legalize marijuana in 2014 could put the Oregon Liquor Control Commission in the driver’s seat when it comes to regulation and taxes.

“It has an integral role, for sure, under any scenario,” said Rob Patridge, a Medford lawyer who is chairman of the OLCC and also serves as district attorney in Klamath County.

Oregon voters could be looking at three ballot measures — initiative petitions 21, 22 and 37 — if supporters gather enough signatures by the July 3 deadline. In addition, Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, is working on a legislative referral to legalize marijuana.

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