OLCC Hemp Product Registration Rules – Public Comment Deadline This Friday!

Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)

Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is accepting public comments on the proposed Hemp Product Registration Rules. However, the deadline for submitting comments is Friday, May 30, 2025, at NOON PST!

These new rules are being implemented under House Bill 4121, passed during the 2024 Oregon legislative session. They will significantly impact businesses involved in the production, sale, or handling of hemp products containing cannabinoids in Oregon.

Key areas covered in the proposed rules include:

• Definitions for the OLCC hemp registry

• Labeling requirements by product type

• Fees

• Registration process and annual renewal

• Civil penalties for non-compliance

• Embargo, seizure, and disposal of noncompliant products

These changes will affect your operations—your voice matters! Participating in the rulemaking process is essential to protect your business interests. Please review these OLCC Hemp Product Registry Draft Rules materials to prepare your business and submit comments:

• Draft Rule Language

• House Bill 4121 Enrolled

Watch the Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting to hear strong industry opposition to the current draft rules here!

There was a strong turnout at the Public Hearing on March 20. We are very grateful to see industry stakeholders speaking up against rules that could devastate product sales in Oregon if the rules are adopted as proposed.

Our Founding Principal provided comments addressing concerns around:

• Unreasonable $420 annual fee- prohibitive to small businesses

• Unworkable Registration timeline- leading businesses into non-compliance during approval process

• Inconsistent warning lablel requirements across product types

If you didn't already provide public comment, WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PROVIDE WRITTEN TESTIMONY!

Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST

Submit Comments to: OLCC.Rulemaking@olcc.oregon.gov

Comments can also be submitted directly through this Comment Form on the OLCC website: https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/Pages/public-comment-rulemaking-hemp-product-registration.aspx

If you have any questions regarding these proposed updates to hemp product sales in Oregon or how these will impact your business compliance requirements, or need help submitting comments, please contact us at info@earthlawllc.com or 541-632-3946. Your input is essential!