Laws & Rules

COVID-19 Updates: Check the OLCC's COVID-19 Business Continuity webpage for the latest information on temporary rules and polices affecting Oregon's alcohol and recreational marijuana licensees and the Bottle Bill.

Temporary Oregon Administrative Rules

845-005-0329 - Licensing Outdoor Areas Not Abutting a Licensed Building (Effective July 17, 2020 - January 11, 2021)

845-005-0331 - Licensing Outdoor Areas Abutting a Licensed Building (Effective July 17, 2020 - January 11, 2021)

845-006-0309 - Requirements for Outdoor Areas Not Abutting a Licensed Building (Effective July 17, 2020 - January 11, 2021)

845-006-0345 - Prohibited Conduct (Effective July 31, 2020 - December 17, 2020)

845-025-1015; 025-1030; 025-1045; 025-1080; 025-1090; 025-1100; 025-1132; 025-1160; 2040; 2045; 2500 - Marijuana Licensing Streamlining Package (Effective October 14, 2020 - April 12, 2021

Temporary Oregon Administrative Rule Suspensions

OAR 845-006-0481 - Requiring written notice of reason for licensee closure and estimated repopen date (Rule suspension effective April 3, 2020)

OAR 845-025-1060 (8)(e) - Requiring specified fee for change to approved cannabis packaging or labeling (Rule suspension effective April 6, 2020)

OAR 845-025-1060(8)(f) - Requiring specified fee for transfer of application for packaging or labeling of cannabis product (Rule suspension effective April 6, 2020)

The Rulemaking Process

The process of developing or modifying regulations is called rulemaking. Rulemaking by state agencies is governed by the Administrative Procedures Act (ORS Chapter 183) and the Attorney General's administrative rules (OAR 137-001-0007 through OAR 137-001-0100).

Rulemaking Process Fact Sheet

Oregon Administrative Rules

These rules are implemented by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. These regulations are proposed by OLCC and adopted, repealed and amended by the Liquor Control Commission.

OLCC Oregon Administrative Rules - Chapter 845

Recreational Marijuana - Oregon Administrative Rules - Chapter 845 - Division 25

Oregon Revised Statutes

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are adopted, repealed and amended by the Oregon legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Chapter 471 - Alcoholic Liquors Generally
Chapter 473 - Wine, Cider and Malt Beverage Privilege Tax
Chapter 183 - Civil Penalties, Administrative Procedures and Rules of State Agencies
Chapter 474 - Trade Practices Relating to Malt Beverages
Chapter 475B - Cannabis Regulation

Recent Rule Changes

OAR 845-025-1060 (8)(e) - Requiring specified fee for change to approved cannabis packaging or labeling (Rule suspension effective April 6, 2020)
OAR 845-025-1060(8)(f) - Requiring specified fee for transfer of application for packaging or labeling of cannabis product (Rule suspension effective April 6, 2020)

845-025-1090 - Application Review (Effective October 14, 2020)
845-025-1115 - Denial of Application (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1131 - Producer Applications Processing Deadlines (Effective Jan. 1, 2020)
845-025-1132 - Changes to Producer Applications (Effective Jan. 1, 2020)
845-025-1135 - Application Processing Deadlines (Effective Jan. 1, 2020)
845-025-1160 - Notification of Changes (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1230 - Licensed Premises Restrictions and Requirements (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1300 - License Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1330 - Trade Samples (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1360 - Quality Control Samples (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1410 - Security Requirements (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1430 - Video Surveillance Equipment (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1440 - Required Camera Coverage and Camera Placement (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-1450 - Video Recording Requirements for Licensed Facilities (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2020 - Producer Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2025 - Micro Tier Processing Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2040 - Production Size Limitations (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2045 - Propagation Endorsement (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2080 - Harvest Lot Segregation (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2120 - Medical Registrant CTS Requirements (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2140 - Registrant to Patient Transfers(Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2500 - Registration to Produce Usable Marijuana for Patients (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2550 - Requirements for Producing and Providing Marijuana for Patients(Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2560 - Cancellation of Registration; Violations (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2750 - Insutrial Hemp Grower Certificate Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2755 - Industrial Hemp Handler Certificate Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2760 - THC Concentration Limits for Industrial Hemp and Hemp Items (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2785 - Licensee Industrial Hemp Privileges; Requirements (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-2800 - Retailer Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Mar 22, 2020 - Sept 17, 2020)
845-025-2805 - Prohibited Vapor Product Sales and Manufacture (SUSPENDED until April 11, 2020)
845-025-2885 - On-Site Delivery of Marijuana by Retailer (Effective Mar. 22, 2020 - Sept. 17, 2020)

845-025-2885 - On-Site Delivery of Marijuana by Retailer (Effective September 18, 2020)

845-025-2900 - Retail Sale of Marijuana for Medical Purposes (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-3210 - Marijuana Processors - Endorsements (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-3215 - Processor Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-3305 - Processing for Cardholders (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-3500 - Wholesale License Privileges; Prohibitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5045 - Laboratory Tracking and Reporting (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5075 - Laboratory Licensee Prohibited Conduct (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5520 - Marijuana Worker Permit Applications (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5540 - Marijuana Worker Permit Denial Criteria (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5590 - Suspension or Revocation (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-5760 - Audit, Compliance, and Random Testing (Effective April 20, 2020)
845-025-7000 - Packaging and Labeling - Definitions (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7030 - Labeling for Sale to Consumer (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7170 - Packaging and Labeling Prohibited Conduct (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7520 - Unique Identification (UID) Tags (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7570 - Seed-To-Sale Tracking - Cultivation Batches (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7580 - Reconciliation with Inventory (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-7700 - Transportation and Delivery of Marijuana Items (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-8520 - Prohibited Conduct (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)
845-025-8590 - Suspension, Cancellation, Civil Penalties, Sanction Schedule (Effective Feb. 1, 2020)

Sanction Schedule

Schedule of Rule Hearings & Advisory Committee Meetings

Rule Hearings are held at OLCC's main office, located at 9079 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., in Portland. The capacity limit for this meeting room is 100, with entry granted on a first come, first served basis. For questions about accessibility or accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Laura Paul at 503-872-5006.

Penalty Schedule/Sanction Schedule

Exhibit 1 - OAR 845-006-0500 (7)
Exhibit 1 - OAR 845-016-0080

Stipulated Settlements

Contact

For questions regarding the rulemaking process, please contact:

OLCC.Rulemaking@Oregon.gov

Laws & Rules

Temporary Oregon Administrative Rules

Temporary Oregon Administrative Rule Suspensions

The Rulemaking Process

Oregon Administrative Rules

Oregon Revised Statutes

Recent Rule Changes

Division 5

Division 6

Division 9

Division 15

Division 20

Division 25

Schedule of Rule Hearings & Advisory Committee Meetings

Penalty Schedule/Sanction Schedule

Stipulated Settlements

Contact

For questions regarding the rulemaking process, please contact:

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