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Public Comment Open: Miscellaneous Updates to Oregon Hemp Rules
ODA is accepting public comments on various updates to the state’s hemp rules.

EARTH Law, LLC
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Language Set to Change Federal Hemp Policy As Government Shutdown Ends
Federal Hemp Policy Change As Government Shutdown Ends

Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
Nov 13, 20253 min read


FY26 Appropriations Hemp Policy Proposals Opposed by Bipartisan Congressional Leadership
In mid-September, bipartisan letters were sent to House and Senate leadership opposing provisions in FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations...
Jennifer Wu
Oct 1, 20251 min read


OLCC Hemp Product Registration Rules – Public Comment Deadline This Friday!
OLCC Hemp Product Registration Rules Public Comment Period Closes Friday, May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST

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May 26, 20252 min read


New OLCC Compliance Bulletin: Artificially Derived CBN Products Must Meet FDA Standards by July 1, 2025
Artificially Derived CBN Products New Rules July 1, 2025- OLCC Compliance Bulletin
Jennifer Wu
May 21, 20252 min read


STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA to Host Dec. 11 Webinar on Available Resources for Industrial Hemp Producers and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to share information on financial and...
Jennifer Wu
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Senate Farm Bill Text Released! Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Includes Total THC Hemp Definition & New Regulations for Industrial Hemp!
Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Monday.
Meghan Jones
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. receives Oregon State Bar Leland R. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award!
Courtney N. Moran, LL.M. receives Oregon State Bar Leland R. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award!
Meghan Jones
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Navigating 2024 Hemp Implementation: OLCC Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment Period NOW OPEN!
OLCC Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment Period 2024 Hemp Implementation
Jennifer Wu
Sep 6, 20242 min read


OLCC Hemp Rules Package RAC Meeting
OLCC Hemp Implementation Rules Package RAC Meeting
Jennifer Wu
Aug 7, 20242 min read
USDA Publishes Final Rules
On January 19, the USDA published the Final Rules for Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules are scheduled to...
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Jan 20, 20211 min read


Pilot Programs Extended to 2022!
On December 27, the federal Omnibus Spending Bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) was signed into law, providing an extension of...
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
2021 OR Hemp Registration Applications Available!
ODA has just posted 2021 registration applications on the ODA hemp website. An ODA registration is required to grow or handle hemp in the...
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Dec 11, 20201 min read
2014 Farm Bill Pilot Program Authority EXTENDED!
Early this morning the President signed into law a Continuing Resolution (CR), a short-term “stopgap” spending bill that extends current...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp
On August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published an Interim Final Rule (DEA IFR) on Implementation of the Agricultural...
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Aug 22, 20202 min read
Oregon Hemp Program Rulemaking- Public Comment Period Open
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the opening of a Public Comment Period for proposed rules to bring the Oregon...
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Aug 10, 20201 min read
UPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program Released
We are excited to announce the roll out of the UPS Oregon Hemp Shippers Program! Due to the growing demand for hemp shipping options, UPS...
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May 18, 20201 min read
Emergency Injury Disaster Loans for Agricultural Businesses Available NOW
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. New...
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May 8, 20202 min read
Phone Consultations Available
We understand that COVID-19 has disrupted your everyday life and we want you to know that we are here to offer you support during this...
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Mar 20, 20201 min read


Employer Alert: Guidance for Employers on Coronavirus
Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno and Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle have made a joint statement of guidance for employers regarding...
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Mar 16, 20203 min read
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