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ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.531. Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program; rules. (1) The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program is established to assist cities and counties with the costs incurred by local law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in addressing unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations. (2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall administer the grant program described in subsection (1) of this section and shall award the grants described in this section. (3) The commission shall adopt rules to administer the grant program. Rules adopted under this section must include: (a) A methodology for reviewing and approving grant applications and awarding grants; and (b) A process for evaluating the efficacy of local law enforcement programs and services funded by the grant program. (4) Moneys distributed to grant recipients under this section must be spent on costs associated with addressing and prosecuting unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations. (5) The commission shall prioritize the following when awarding grants under this section: (a) Providing financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in rural areas of this state to address unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations; (b) Supporting local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in investigating and prosecuting large-scale unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations; (c) Providing financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of organized crime involved in unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations; (d) Providing financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations that divert marijuana outside of this state; and (e) Providing financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in order to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis associated with unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations and to facilitate connections to any necessary assistance and services for individuals impacted by the humanitarian crisis, including but not limited to language translation services and housing and legal assistance.
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.533. Oregon Criminal Justice Commission reports. (1) Not later than January 1 of each year, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall submit a report in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 on the status and effectiveness of the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program established under ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.535. Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund. The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund is established in the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 475C.531. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. [2018 c.103 15] TESTING OF CANNABIS AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.540. (g) Is not the legitimate owner of the premises proposed to be licensed, or has not disclosed that other persons have ownership interests in the premises proposed to be licensed. (h) Has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the premises proposed to be licensed. (i) Is unable to understand the laws of this state relating to marijuana items or the rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 and 475C.540 to 475C.586. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(d) of this section, in determining whether to issue a license or a restricted license to an applicant, the commission may not consider the prior conviction of the applicant or any owner, director, officer, manager, employee, agent or other representative of the applicant for: (a) The manufacture of marijuana, if: (A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and (B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana; (b) The delivery of marijuana to a person 21 years of age or older, if: (A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and (B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana; or (c) The possession of marijuana.
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.548. Laboratory licensure; qualifications; fees; rules. (1) A laboratory that conducts testing of marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items as required by ORS 475C.544 must have a license to operate at the premises at which the marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items are tested. (2) For purposes of this section, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall adopt rules establishing: (a) Qualifications to be licensed under this section, including that an applicant for licensure under this section must be accredited by the Oregon Health Authority as described in ORS 475C.560; (b) Processes for applying for and renewing a license under this section, which may be the same as the application process established under ORS 475C.033; (c) Fees for applying for, receiving and renewing a license under this section; and (d) Procedures for: (A) Tracking usable marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates or extracts or industrial hemp-derived vapor items to be tested; (B) Documenting and reporting test results; and (C) Disposing of samples of usable marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates or extracts or industrial hemp-derived vapor items that have been tested. (3) A license issued under this section: (a) Must be renewed annually. (b) Is subject to the conditions provided in ORS 475C.049 for licenses issued under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525. (4) The commission may inspect premises licensed under this section to ensure compliance with ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 and rules adopted under ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. (5) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the commission may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under this section for violation of: (a) A provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586; or (b) A provision of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525. (6) Fees adopted under subsection (2)(c) of this section must be reasonably calculated to pay the expenses incurred by the commission under ORS 475C.540 to
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.552. Authority to require fingerprints of applicants and other individuals. For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require the fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 475C.548. The powers conferred on the commission under this section include the power to require the fingerprints of: (1) If the applicant is a limited partnership, each partner of the limited partnership; (2) If the applicant is a limited liability company, each member of the limited liability company; (3) If the applicant is a corporation, each director and officer of the corporation; (4) Any individual who holds a financial interest of 10 percent or more in the person applying for the license; and (5) Any individual who is a partner, member, director or officer of a legal entity with a financial interest in the person applying for the license. [Formerly 475B.562]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.556. Statement of applicant for license under ORS 475C.548. (1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require a licensee or applicant for a license under ORS 475C.548 to submit, in a form and manner prescribed by the commission, to the commission a sworn statement showing: (a) The name and address of each person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license; and (b) The nature and extent of the financial interest of each person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license. (2) The commission may refuse to issue, or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew, a license issued under ORS 475C.548 if the commission determines that a person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license committed or failed to commit an act that would constitute grounds for the commission to refuse to issue, or to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew, the license if the person were the licensee or applicant for the license. [Formerly 475B.564]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.560. Laboratory accreditation; qualifications; fees; rules. (1) A laboratory that conducts testing of marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items as required by ORS 475C.544 must be accredited under ORS 438.605 to 438.620 and meet other qualifications as established by the Oregon Health Authority under this section. (2) In addition to other qualifications required pursuant to ORS 438.605 to 438.620, the authority shall require an applicant for accreditation under ORS 438.605 to 438.620 for purposes related to the testing of marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items to: (a) Complete an application; (b) Undergo an onsite inspection; and (c) Meet other applicable requirements, specifications and guidelines for testing marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items, as determined to be appropriate by the authority by rule. (3) The authority may inspect premises licensed under ORS 475C.548 to ensure compliance with ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 and rules adopted under ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. (4) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the authority may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a laboratorys accreditation granted under this section and ORS 438.605 to 438.620 for violation of: (a) A provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586; or (b) A provision of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525. (5) In establishing fees under ORS 438.620 for laboratories that test marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items, the authority shall establish fees that are reasonably calculated to pay the expenses incurred by the authority under this section and ORS 438.605 to 438.620 in accrediting laboratories that test marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items. [Formerly 475B.565]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.564. Applicability of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 do not apply to: (1) A person responsible for a marijuana grow site under ORS 475C.792 if the person is transferring usable marijuana or an immature marijuana plant, as defined in ORS 475C.009, to: (a) A person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 and who designated the person responsible for the marijuana grow site to grow marijuana for the person who holds a registry identification card; or (b) A person who has been designated as the primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 of a person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 and who designated the person responsible for the marijuana grow site to grow marijuana for the person who holds a registry identification card; or (2) A person who has been designated as the primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 of a person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 if the person is transferring a marijuana item to the person who holds a registry identification card. [Formerly 475B.570]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.568. Authority of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to discipline licensees of commission. Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, if an applicant or licensee violates a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under ORS 475C.065, 475C.085, 475C.093 or 475C.097. [Formerly 475B.575]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.572. Authority of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission over certain persons, license actions. (1) Notwithstanding the lapse, suspension or revocation of a license issued under ORS 475C.548, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may: (a) Proceed with any investigation of, or any action or disciplinary proceeding against, the person who held the license; or (b) Revise or render void an order suspending or revoking the license. (2) In cases involving the proposed denial of a license issued under ORS 475C.548, the applicant for licensure may not withdraw the applicants application. [Formerly 475B.577]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.574. Authority of Oregon Health Authority to discipline registrants of authority. Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, if a person violates a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 to
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.578. Civil penalty for violating ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. (1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Oregon Health Authority may impose for each violation of a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586, or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586, a civil penalty that does not exceed $500 for each day that the violation occurs. (2) The authority shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745. (3) Moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 and are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purpose of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the authority under ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. [Formerly 475B.585]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.582. Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586. (1) If a person violates a provision of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 or a rule adopted under ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.586. (1) Adult use cannabinoid includes, but is not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinols, tetrahydrocannabinolic acids that are artificially or naturally derived, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol, the optical isomers of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and any artificially derived cannabinoid that is reasonably determined to have an intoxicating effect. (2) Artificially derived cannabinoid has the meaning given that term in ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.590. Advisory committee on standards for testing potency of marijuana and marijuana items. (1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission, the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture on establishing and maintaining standards for testing the potency of marijuana and marijuana items, as those terms are defined in ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.600. 475B.655 [renumbered 475C.600 to 475C.648]; and (c) May authorize one or more agencies of this state to provide policy recommendations and assist in the implementation and enforcement of the terms of the agreement. (3) Notwithstanding ORS 475B.227 [renumbered 475C.229] and in accordance with an agreement described in this section: (a) A marijuana producer, marijuana processor, marijuana wholesaler or marijuana researcher certified under ORS 475B.286 [renumbered 475C.289] may deliver marijuana items to a person located in, and authorized to receive marijuana items by, the other state. (b) A marijuana processor, marijuana wholesaler, marijuana retailer or marijuana researcher certified under ORS 475B.286 [renumbered 475C.289] may receive marijuana items from a person located in, and authorized to export marijuana items by, the other state. [2019 c.464 2] Sec. 3. (1) Section 2, chapter 464, Oregon Laws 2019, becomes operative on the earlier of the date on which: (a) Federal law is amended to allow for the interstate transfer of marijuana items between authorized marijuana-related businesses; or (b) The United States Department of Justice issues an opinion or memorandum allowing or tolerating the interstate transfer of marijuana items between authorized marijuana-related businesses. (2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall notify the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary and the Legislative Counsel upon the occurrence of an event described in subsection (1) of this section. [2019 c.464 3; 2021 c.351 247] (Other Provisions)
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.604. Labeling requirements; rules. (1) As is necessary to protect the public health and safety, and in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall adopt rules establishing standards for the labeling of marijuana items and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived vapor items, including but not limited to: (a) Ensuring that usable marijuana, cannabinoid concentrates and extracts, cannabinoid edibles, other cannabinoid products and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived vapor items have labeling that communicates: (A) Health and safety warnings; (B) If applicable, activation time; (C) Potency; (D) For cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts, serving size and the number of servings included in a cannabinoid product or cannabinoid concentrate or extract package; and (E) Content of the marijuana item or inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item; and (b) Labeling that is in accordance with applicable state food labeling requirements for the same type of food product or potable liquid when the food product or potable liquid does not contain marijuana or cannabinoids. (2) In adopting rules under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919, the authority shall require all usable marijuana, cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts transferred by a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.608. Authority to require preapproval of labels. (1) As used in this section: (a) Licensee has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009. (b) Registrant means a person registered under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. (2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may by rule require a licensee or person responsible for the labeling of an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item, and the Oregon Health Authority may by rule require a registrant, to submit a label intended for use on a marijuana item or an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item for preapproval by the commission before the licensee, person or registrant may sell or transfer a marijuana item or an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item bearing the label. The commission shall determine whether a label submitted under this section complies with ORS 475C.604 and any rule adopted under ORS 475C.604. (3) The commission may impose a fee for submitting a label for preapproval under this section that is reasonably calculated to not exceed the cost of administering this section.
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.612. Packaging requirements; rules. (1) As is necessary to protect the public health and safety, and in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall adopt rules establishing standards for the packaging of marijuana items, including but not limited to: (a) Ensuring that cannabinoid concentrates and extracts, cannabinoid edibles and other cannabinoid products are: (A) Packaged in child-resistant safety packaging; and (B) Not marketed in a manner that: (i) Is untruthful or misleading; (ii) Is attractive to minors; or (iii) Otherwise creates a significant risk of harm to public health and safety; (b) Ensuring that usable marijuana, including usable marijuana that is pre-rolled, is not marketed in a manner that: (A) Is untruthful and misleading; (B) Is attractive to minors; or (C) Otherwise creates a significant risk of harm to public health and safety; and (c) Ensuring that cannabinoid edibles and other cannabinoid products are not packaged in a manner that is attractive to minors. (2) In adopting rules under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919, the authority shall require all usable marijuana, cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts transferred by a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.616. Authority to require preapproval of packaging. (1) As used in this section: (a) Licensee has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009. (b) Registrant means a person registered under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. (2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may by rule require a licensee, and the Oregon Health Authority may by rule require a registrant, to submit packaging intended for a marijuana item for preapproval by the commission before the licensee or registrant may sell or transfer a marijuana item packaged in the packaging. The commission shall determine whether packaging submitted under this section complies with ORS 475C.612 and any rule adopted under ORS 475C.612. (3) The commission may impose a fee for submitting packaging for preapproval under this section that is reasonably calculated to not exceed the cost of administering this section. [Formerly 475B.620]
ORS Chapter 475c — Cannabis Regulation

ORS 475c.620. Concentration and servings limits; rules. (1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture, shall adopt rules establishing: (a) The maximum concentration of total delta-9-THC that is permitted in a single serving of a cannabinoid product or cannabinoid concentrate or extract; (b) The maximum concentration of adult use cannabinoid, any other cannabinoid or artificially derived cannabinoid that is permitted in a single serving of a cannabinoid product or a cannabinoid concentrate or extract; and (c) The number of servings that are permitted in a package of cannabinoid product or cannabinoid concentrate or extract. (2)(a) In adopting rules under subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, the commission shall prescribe the different levels of concentration of total delta-9-THC, artificially derived cannabinoids, adult use cannabinoids or any other cannabinoid that is permitted in a single serving of a cannabinoid product or cannabinoid concentrate or extract for: (A) Consumers who hold a valid registry identification card issued under ORS