Oregon Psilocybin Services – Administrative Rules

Background on the Rulemaking Process

Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) section is required to adopt administrative rules to implement ORS chapter 475A, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. The rulemaking process is informed by recommendations from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB), input from Rules Advisory Committees (RACs), and comments received during public comment periods.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) adopted the first subset of rules related to psilocybin product testing and training programs in May 2022. The remainder of rules needed to regulate the production of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services in Oregon were adopted on December 27, 2022.

September 2023 Rules Advisory Committees (RACs)

Oregon Psilocybin Services will convene three RACs in 2023 to discuss proposed rules on: (1) Minor adjustments and technical fixes to rules adopted in 2022, (2) Implementation of Senate Bill 303, new legislation that requires service centers to collect and report client data related to psilocybin services, and (3) OHA requirements for approval of facilitator training programs.

Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) are an important part of the rulemaking process. RAC members provide input on draft administrative rules. RACs are comprised of individuals who have subject matter expertise, lived experience, and who are likely to be affected by the proposed rules. The RAC process is designed to include a diversity of opinions and viewpoints. In addition to providing recommendations, RACs evaluate fiscal and racial impact of the proposed rules. Draft rules are updated based on RAC input, and the next version of proposed rules is then made available during the public comment period in November. Please subscribe to the OPS email Distribution List to receive updates.

September 2023 RAC Meetings

November 2023 Public Comment Period

OPS will hold a public comment period in November 2023. The public comment period will include virtual public hearings. More information will be posted on this webpage in the Fall of 2023. Please subscribe to the OPS email Distribution List to receive updates.

December Adopted Rules 2022

To read the final text of the rules, go to: Chapter 333, Division 333
To read a letter to the public from the Oregon Psilocybin Services Section (OPS) dated December 27, 2022, go to: Letter to the Public
To read the Hearings Officer Report published on December 27, 2022, go to: Hearing Officer Report

May Adopted Rules 2022

To read the final text of the rules, go to: Chapter 333, Division 333
To read a letter to the public from the Oregon Psilocybin Services Section (OPS) dated May 20, 2022, go to: Letter to the Public
To read the Hearings Officer Report published on May 20,2022, go to: Hearing Officer Report

November 2022 Public Comment Period

Below is a copy of the proposed rules from the November public comment period. The public comment period ran from November 1, 2022 to November 21, 2022 (and closed at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time).

Proposed Rules - November 1, 2022

Exhibit 1 - Proposed (333-333-6200)

Notice to Interested Parties

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

OHA Thank You Letter to RAC members - November 2, 2022

November 2022 Public Hearings

The Oregon Health Authority held three virtual public hearings in November. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) was provided, as well as live closed caption transcription. Recordings of the hearings can be found below.

September 2022 Rules Advisory Committees (RACs)

Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) convened three Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) in September 2022 to discuss proposed rules on (1) Packaging, labeling and product transportation, (2) Licensing, facilities, and operations, and (3) Facilitator conduct, preparation, administration, and integration sessions.

The September RAC meetings were recorded and posted to this webpage. The draft rules were updated based on RAC input and the next version of proposed rules was posted to this webpage for public comment on November 1, 2022. Please keep in mind that adopted rules can be found on this page under "Adopted Rules".

Draft Rules for September 2022 RACs

September 2022 RAC Meeting Materials and Recordings

April 2022 Public Comment Period

Below is a copy of the proposed rules for the April public comment period. The public comment period ran from April 1, 2022 to April 21, 2022.

Proposed Rules - April 1, 2022

April 2022 Public Hearings

The Oregon Health Authority held three virtual public hearings in April. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) was provided. Recordings of the hearings can be found below.

February 2022 Rules Advisory Committees (RACs)

Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) convened three Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) in February 2022 to discuss proposed rules on (1) Training programs, (2) Products, and (3) Testing.

The February RAC meetings were recorded and posted to this webpage. The draft rules were updated based on RAC input and the next version of proposed rules was posted to this webpage for public comment in April 2022. Please keep in mind that adopted rules can be found on this page under "Adopted Rules".

Draft Rules for Products RAC - February 2022

Draft Rules for Testing RAC - February 2022

Draft Rules for Training RAC - February 2022