The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is preparing to adopt new hemp rules implementing HB 4121, AgHS's most recent victory, passed during the 2024 Oregon legislative session. This rulemaking is the first time OLCC has opened up rules on hemp product concentration limits and standards for selling Artificially Derived Cannabinoids (ADCs) in the Oregon general market since 2021!
Some of the key aspects of the proposed rules:
1. Creates new standards for approving industrial hemp products that contain artificially derived cannabinoids.
Until January 2, 2025, specific carveouts are provided from the requirements for the sale of CBN products not intended for human inhalation.
It is unclear at this time whether OLCC will extend this rule exemption for CBN through 2026.
2. Establishes new hemp product concentration limits per serving size and container.
The proposed rules sets new concentration and serving size limits for hemp tinctures at 2mg/serving.
3. Enables Commission-certified hemp growers to transfer usable hemp and hemp kief to certain OLCC licensed marijuana processors, wholesalers, or retailers.
4. Require that hemp kief lots be tested in the same manner as how cannabinoid concentrates and extracts are tested.
5. OLCC is readopting "presumptive marijuana testing" methodology to differentiate between marijuana and industrial hemp plants.
Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in this rulemaking as this is your opportunity to secure new market access for hemp products!
Seeking the ability to sell flower up to 1% in the general market?
Want the exemptions for CBN sales to extend beyond January 2, 2025?
Have interest in opening access for other products or ADCs?
COMMENT NOW!
AgHS is available to help you draft and submit comments that will shape the future regulatory landscape for hemp in Oregon.
The proposed rules are anticipated to have varying impacts on hemp growers, small businesses, local governments, state agencies, and the public. It's up to YOU what that impact will be!
The Public Comment period is OPEN!
Attend the virtual public hearing on September 18, 2024 at 10:00 am.
OLCC will also accept written comments until September 27, at 12:00 pm.
Written comments can be sent to OLCC.Rulemaking@oregon.gov.
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Questions or concerns about these proposed rules?
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