More Information on Rulemaking Practices
The Medical Cannabis & Psilocybin (MCAP) Section follows the highest standards for administrative rulemaking, which includes robust public engagement to support transparency, accountability and trust.
In addition to receiving recommendations from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) in accordance with ORS 475A, MCAP offers annual public listening sessions to offer opportunities for members of the public to share feedback on the administration of ORS 475A. Public listening sessions are not part of the official rulemaking process, but they have been scheduled each year, offering opportunities to participate during day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during these three listening sessions.
After receiving OPAB recommendations and feedback from public listening sessions, MCAP begins the rulemaking process by inviting members of the public to apply to serve on Rules Advisory Committees (RACs). The invitation is sent through the
Distribution List, published on the MCAP website, and shared during regularly scheduled meetings.
MCAP schedules multiple, separate RACs to discuss different sections of draft rules, the fiscal impact statement, and the equity impact statement. Multiple RACs offer more opportunities for diverse perspectives to be shared. MCAP publishes the meeting dates and RAC meeting materials, including the first draft of rules that will be discussed, on the MCAP Administrative Rules and Rulemaking Process webpage prior to the RACs convening. This information is also sent to the
Distribution List.
After RACS conclude, MCAP revises the draft rules and publishes the proposed rules on the MCAP website in preparation for the 21-day public comment period. During the public comment period, which is advertised through the
Distribution List and published on the MCAP website, MCAP hosts multiple public hearings on the proposed rules. By offering multiple public hearings, MCAP creates more opportunities for members of the public to participate at various times of the day, including day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during public hearings.