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Oregon Cannabis Commission

Overview


The Oregon Cannabis Commission (OCC) was established in the 2017 legislative session through House Bill 2198. In 2018, Senate Bill 1544 amended the tasks of the OCC. 

The role and responsibility of the OCC is to:

  • Provide advice to the Oregon Health Authority with respect to the administration of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919;
  • Provide advice to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with respect to the administration of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525, insofar as those statutes pertain to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers, as those terms are defined in ORS 475C.777;
  • Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain a therapeutic option for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475C.777;
  • Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain affordable for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475C.777; and
  • Monitor and study federal laws, regulations and policies regarding marijuana.

Membership List    Bylaws

OCC Open Positions
The following is a list of open positions: 
  • An attending provider, as defined in ORS 475C.777.
  • A person knowledgeable about research proposal grant protocols. 
  • Local Health Officer, as described in ORS 431.418.
Each member serves a term of four years. 

To apply, complete the electronic application on the Governor's Boards and Commissions website at https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/board-list.aspx.

Note that only completed applications will be processed and considered for appointment. The application site lists items needed to apply, including:

  • Uploaded resume (PDF only).
  • Uploaded short personal bio.
  • Responses to the general application and background questions.

Those unable to complete the form electronically should contact the Executive Appointments Office at executive.appointments@oregon.gov for assistance.




Oregon Cannabis Commission -
Next Meeting

The OCC is currently planning its 2026 schedule and plans to meet in January 2026.

Patient and Health Equity Subcommittee - Next Meeting

This subcommittee is currently on pause until 2026.

Research and Leadership Subcommittee - Next Meeting

This subcommittee is currently on pause until 2026.





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