Public Comment Open: Miscellaneous Updates to Oregon Hemp Rules

Public Comment Open: Miscellaneous Updates to Oregon Hemp Rules

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently accepting public comments on various updates to the state’s hemp rules. These updates will significantly impact compliance requirements for all licensed hemp operators in Oregon.

Deadline for Written Comments: December 30, 2025

Written comments submitted by December 30 will be considered before the final rules are adopted. Participation is critical—if you grow hemp, or process or sell hemp products in Oregon, these changes could directly impact your business operations, license requirements, product compliance, and market access.

Why You Should Pay Attention to These New Hemp Rules

These proposed rule updates cover all license types and propose new requirements and compliance changes that will impact how hemp is grown, processed, tested, and sold.

Participation in the public comment process is your opportunity to:

• Voice concerns about how the rules affect your business

• Protect your market access

• Help shape rules that are fair and workable for all sectors of the hemp industry

READ THE PROPOSED RULES

How to Submit Comments

You can submit written comments in several ways:

Email: rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov Subject line: Hemp Rules

Mail: ODA, 635 Capitol Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301

Online: ODA Rulemaking Portal

Public Hearing

Date: December 16, 2025

Time: 9:00–9:30 AM PT

Virtual Access:

• Zoom Link: Hearing Link

• Meeting ID: 212 160 768 874 2

• Passcode: Da7FP7c3

• Call-in Number: +1 503-446-4951, 807277064#

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Need Support?

If you have questions about these proposed hemp rule updates, how they impact your compliance obligations, or need help drafting and submitting comments, schedule a consultation with EARTH Law, LLC today.