ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.815. Marijuana processing site registration system; fees; rules. (1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule a marijuana processing site registration system to track and regulate the processing of marijuana by a person responsible for a marijuana processing site. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a person may not process marijuana unless the person is registered under this section. (c) Paragraph (b) of this subsection does not apply to the processing of marijuana as provided in ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or as otherwise provided for by the statutory laws of this state. (2) The registration system established under subsection (1) of this section must require an applicant for a marijuana processing site to submit an application to the authority that includes: (a) The name of the individual who owns the marijuana processing site or, if a business entity owns the marijuana processing site, the name of each individual who has a financial interest in the marijuana processing site; (b) The name of the individual or individuals responsible for the marijuana processing site, if different from the name of the individual who owns the marijuana processing site; (c) The address of the marijuana processing site; (d) Proof that each individual responsible for the marijuana processing site is 21 years of age or older; (e) Documentation, as required by the authority by rule, that demonstrates the marijuana processing site meets the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; and (f) Any other information that the authority considers necessary. (3) To qualify for registration under this section, a marijuana processing site: (a) May not be located in an area that is zoned for residential use if the marijuana processing site processes cannabinoid extracts; (b) Must be registered as a business, or have filed an application to register as a business, with the office of the Secretary of State; and (c) Must meet the requirements of any rule adopted by the authority under subsection (10) of this section. (4)(a) The authority shall conduct a criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 for each individual named in an application under subsection (2) of this section. (b) An individual convicted for the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in Schedule I or Schedule II may not own or be responsible for a marijuana processing site for two years from the date the individual is convicted. (c) An individual convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in Schedule I or Schedule II may not own or be responsible for a marijuana processing site. (5) If a person submits the application required under subsection (2) of this section, if the marijuana processing site identified in the application meets the requirements of this section and any rules adopted under this section and if each individual named in the application passes the criminal records check required under subsection (4) of this section, the authority shall register the marijuana processing site and issue proof of registration. Proof of registration must be displayed on the premises of the marijuana processing site at all times. (6) A marijuana processing site that is registered under this section is not required to register with the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS 475.125. (7) The individual or individuals responsible for a marijuana processing site shall maintain documentation of each transfer of usable marijuana, medical cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts. (8) The authority may inspect: (a) The premises of a proposed marijuana processing site or a registered marijuana processing site to ensure compliance with this section and ORS 475C.821 and