Portland, OR -- The new year begins a new registration requirement for the sale of Hemp products in the state. Starting January 1, all cannabinoid hemp products sold to consumers in Oregon - whether sold online or in brick-and-mortar locations - are to be registered with the OLCC. While legislatively required under House Bill 4121, the registry additionally benefits consumers by making available clear information about the hemp products they buy.
The requirement to list within the Hemp Registry applies to all cannabinoid hemp items intended for human or animal consumption or use, such as:
Topical products like lotions and soaps, as well as hemp grain and fiber products that do not contain cannabinoids (i.e. CBD, THC) are excluded from the registration requirements. There is a fee to register, but with some exceptions, similar products can be registered with one fee.
Enforcement actions related to the Hemp Registry will be delayed until June 1, 2026, giving manufacturers, distributors and retailers to adapt. This limited grace period is designed to help businesses understand the new requirements, complete product registrations, and ensure proper labeling before enforcement begins. While the OLCC will not penalize businesses solely for failing to register products before June 1, 2026, it will continue enforcing existing state laws. See Hemp Education Bulletin HE2025-01 for more information.
Clarification: Marijuana licensees are exempt from the hemp vendor licensed described in the previous email. No action is required for a marijuana licensee to comply with this new requirement. OLCC licensees must continue to comply with OLCC requirements around the sale, distribution, and receipt of hemp items.
Starting July 1, 2024:
In Oregon, any hemp retailers or wholesalers who store, transfer, or sell industrial hemp or hemp items for resale to another person must get a hemp vendor license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), as per OAR 603-048-0175. The vendor license costs $100 per year and is valid from July 1 – June 30. This schedule aligns with ODA’s Food Safety and Weights and Measures licensing cycle, making it easier for customers who need multiple licenses to do business with ODA.
Questions? hemp@oda.oregon.gov
The OLCC has created a separate section on its Recreational Marijuana website about the Hemp program where information about this new process can be found.
ODA producers and handlers, who want to sell hemp and hemp products into the OLCC market, will need to obtain an Industrial Hemp Certificate. Step-by-step instructions on how to obtain the certificate can be found here.
OLCC processors, who want to process hemp or hemp products, are required to obtain an Industrial Hemp Endorsement. Step-by-step instructions on how to obtain the endorsement can be found here.
The required forms can be found on the Hemp page and the Forms & Publications page of the OLCC website.