Public Comment Open: Proposed Rules to Allow Co-Location of Commercial and Research Hemp in Oregon

Proposed Rules to Allow Co-Location of Commercial and Research Hemp in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking public input on proposed rules that would allow a co-location of commercial and research hemp operations. This change could streamline operations for hemp growers and researchers, increase innovation, and enhance compliance monitoring by simplifying logistics for dual-purpose sites.

If you work in Oregon’s hemp industry, are involved in agricultural research, or simply want to weigh in on how hemp is regulated in our state, now is your chance to have your voice heard.

Under current regulations, commercial hemp production and research hemp programs are required to operate separately. The new proposed rules would permit co-location, meaning both activities could legally take place on the same premises, potentially under a single registration, easing burdens and promoting better collaboration between research and production.

Important Dates:

• Public Comment Deadline: All written comments must be received by September 19, 2025.

• Remote Public Hearing: ODA will host a remote hearing on September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM

  Join Online: Click here to join the meeting

• Call-In Option:📞 Phone: 503-446-4951, 710584558#

• Meeting ID: 215 081 380 779 4 Passcode: T54ih7rs

You can send your written comments using one of the following methods:

📧 Email: Send to: rulemaking@oda.oregon.govSubject Line: Hemp Co-location Rules

📨 Mail: Oregon Department of Agriculture 635 Capitol Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301

🌐 Online Submission: Visit: https://oda.direct/rulemaking

This rule change could:

• Reduce administrative duplication for growers participating in both commercial and research programs.

• Foster more innovation and practical research through closer integration.

• Help Oregon remain a national leader in hemp cultivation and policy.

Whether you’re a grower, researcher, policymaker, or advocate, your input matters. Make sure your voice is part of shaping Oregon’s hemp future.

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