State of Oregon: Hemp - Hemp Laws and Rules

Oregon Hemp Laws

2022 May post-harvest (after it leaves the grower) hemp testing temp. rules

All post-harvest (after it leaves the grower) hemp sampling and testing requirements are tied to the marijuana sampling and testing rules. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) amended the marijuana and hemp testing and laboratory accreditation standard rules in OAR Chapter 333 on March 31, 2022. May 2022 hemp post-harvest (after it leaves the grower) temp. rules

Hemp program rules

Rules implementing the Oregon hemp program. Includes, but is not limited to, license requirements, pre- and post-harvest testing requirements, as well establishes hemp law violations. OAR 603-048: hemp program rules

OHA testing rules

All hemp commodities or products used for human consumption - eating/drinking, smoking, or applications to skin/hair - must be tested to the same standards as marijuana as established by the the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Links below are referenced in the hemp post-harvest testing rules (OAR 603-048-2300 to 603-048-2500). OAR 333-007 Marijuana Labeling, Concentration Limits, and Testing
OAR 333-064 Accreditation of Laboratories

Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 571

Oregon statutes establishing the hemp program ORS 571.260 to 571.348

Hemp Item Specific Information

HB 3000, 2021 Oregon Legislature, created some over lapping laws for hemp items between the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and ODA. The over lapping laws are around:

sales to minors,
use of synthentic (or lab-created) cannabinoids,
amount of THC allowed in all products, and
packaging and labeling requirements for hemp vape products.

For information and rules beyond what is listed below, visit the OLCC website.

Information on No Sales to Minors

For Oregon businesses selling CBD and consumable hemp items. Information on No Sales to Minors

OLCC and ODA video overview of July 1, 2022 changes

ODA and OLCC met with a member of the hemp industry to discuss the July 1, 2022 hemp item changes. We recorded that conversation for others who may be interested. Video overview of July 1st hemp cannabinoid rule changes

One-page overview of changes to hemp products - effective July 1, 2022

These changes impact any business that sells cannabinoid hemp and CBD products to Oregon consumers, except for OLCC-licensed marijuana retailers. This includes grocery and convenience stores, smoke shops, and CBD stores in Oregon, as well as online vendors selling to Oregon consumers. Overview of changes to hemp products - effective July 1, 2022

Hemp Product THC Concentration and Serving Size Limits When Sold to Oregon Consumers - Effective July 1, 2022

Type of Hemp Product	Maximum amount of total delta-9-THC per serving	Maximum amount of total delta-9-THC per container	Maximum concentration of total delta-9-THC
Edibles	2 mg	20 mg	0.3%
Topicals	N/A	N/A	0.3%
Transdermal patches	2 mg	20 mg	0.3%
Tinctures	N/A	100 mg	0.3%
Usable/smokable hemp	N/A	N/A	0.3%
Concentrates/extracts	N/A	N/A	0.3%
Cannabinoid hemp products other than edibles, topicals, tinctures, or transdermal patches	2 mg	20 mg	0.3%

Federal Hemp Program

2018 Farm Bill: Subtitle G—hemp production

2018 Farm Bill

Federal (USDA) hemp production program

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill, Section 10113) directs the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue regulations and guidance to implement a program for the commercial production of industrial hemp in the United States. USDA hemp production program

State of Oregon hemp plan (2022)

State of Oregon hemp plan

Contact

Hemp Program

hemp@oda.oregon.gov

635 Capitol Street NE

Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-986-4652

Fax: 503-986-4786

Visit the hemp license contacts and data webpage if you are looking for contact information.

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