Laws and Rules

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) guide the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in carrying out our responsibilities. Statutes are state laws that have been passed by the Oregon State Legislature. Administrative rules implement and interpret a law or describe an agency’s procedures.

Rules are developed by agencies through a rulemaking process that engages the public. Go to OLCC Rulemaking

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are adopted, repealed and amended by the Oregon legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Chapter 459A Bottle Bill
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 475C Cannabis Regulation

These Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) are implemented by the OLCC. These regulations are proposed by OLCC and adopted, repealed and amended by the Commission.