Please visit our Rules page and use the guide below as a reference:. How do I find out about rulemaking, rule changes and other updates regarding the medical marijuana program?

Individuals can subscribe to receive email updates related to medical marijuana. If you have questions about compliance with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act you should consult a private attorney.

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We do not provide any on-site services. Yes, we are closed on some holidays. View state office holiday closure dates. Is OHA implementing seed-to-sale tracking like the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is developing for the adult-use market? Consistent with the requirements in House Bill , OHA's rules require growers, processors and dispensaries to report the total amount of marijuana transferred to each patient, processor and dispensary on a monthly basis.

OHA will only be collecting data on total monthly transfers and WILL NOT be tracking individual products as they are transferred through the supply chain. By rule, OHA has excluded patients growing only for themselves at their own residence from any tracking or reporting requirements. If I am a medical marijuana grower, do I have to track my marijuana plants at harvest and send information to OHA?

House Bill , passed in the Legislative session, requires OHA to register grow sites in order to track and regulate the production of marijuana, and requires growers to submit monthly reports to OHA. These reports must include: Some growers will be required to report the number of mature plants and usable marijuana at the grow site at the time of reporting.

A registered processor or dispensary is required to have an inventory tracking system that can document transfers to and from the facility, per OAR and See the Reporting Requirements page for details. No, special software is not required to be purchased or downloaded to report information to OHA.

Registered individuals create an online account where they can input the information that is required to be submitted to OHA on a monthly basis. Tracking of marijuana and marijuana products started in June Please visit the Reporting Requirements page for more information. Currently, there are two sets of rules that may be followed.

Labeling rules found in OAR may be used until your labels have been approved through the OLCC pre-approval process. By October 1, , any marijuana item transferred to a dispensary or by a dispensary must meet the new labeling requirements outlined in OAR through What if I have products that do not meet the new labeling requirements on October 1, ?

A dispensary that has marijuana products that do not meet the labeling requirements must return the products to the person who transferred the item to the dispensary.

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Dispensaries must document to whom the item was returned, what was returned and the date of return. I only plan on providing medical marijuana products. Do my labels need to go through the OLCC pre-approval process?

Per OAR all products, including medical marijuana products, must go through the OLCC pre-approval process. Visit OLCC's Packaging and Labeling Pre-Approval web page for more information. The universal symbol is available at: The universal symbol must be used as is. The universal symbol is a Registered Trademark of OHA and can only be used by licensees or registrants on marijuana product labels.

The font size can be no smaller than 8 point Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial font. Variations of these fonts, such as narrow, bold, etc. The portion of the package that is most likely to be seen by the consumer at the point of purchase. The following information must be included:. If only a single panel is used for labeling, the principle display panel must also include place of address and ingredient list, if applicable.

Can I include additional information on my labels other than what is required by rules? Other information may be included on labels as long as it is not attractive to minors and information does not contain any untruthful or misleading statements, including but not limited to a health claim that is not supported by the totality of publicly available scientific evidence, and for which there is significant scientific agreement, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate such claims.

Packaging rules found in OAR may be used until you have your packaging approved by the OLCC pre-approval process. Any person listed on the application for a proposed medical marijuana dispensary or processing site must go through a background check.

This includes all owners and PRDs or PRPs who are named in the application. State law requires a criminal background check. A person cannot be a listed on an application if they have been convicted for the manufacture or delivery of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance in any state.

Instructions for having your fingerprints taken can be found on the Background Check page. Payment may be made by check or money order, payable to the Oregon Health Authority. Please visit the Background Check page for more information. Individuals with a qualifying medical condition and a recommendation for medical marijuana from an attending physician may apply for a medical marijuana card.

Visit our New Patients page to learn how to apply for a medical marijuana card. If, upon an initial review, it appears that a complete application has been received, the patient will be issued a receipt letter. This receipt has the same legal effect as a registry identification card for 30 days following the date printed on the letter. Once your application is finished being processed, a card will be mailed to you. If your application is NOT complete, OMMP staff will send you an "Incomplete Letter" to let you know what needs to be submitted to complete your application.

You will have 14 days from the date of the letter to get the missing application materials to OMMP. If the missing application materials are not submitted within the 14 days, your application may be rejected. Please do not call to check your status prior to 30 days from the date we receive your application.

The processing of applications takes time, and the same staff who review your application also answer the phones. The more calls we receive, the slower we process applications. All applications are treated equally and the OMMP processes them as quickly as possible. The day receipt has the same legal effect as a card and will allow a patient to access dispensaries for 30 days from the date on the receipt.

Only if you are growing your own medical marijuana or are designating another person to grow medical marijuana for you. Do I need to keep a copy of my application and any other information I send to OMMP? If your application has not yet been approved, denied, or rejected you may provide law enforcement with a copy of your written documentation submitted to OMMP along with proof of the date of mailing or other transmission of the documentation.

This documentation gives you the same legal protection as a registry identification card, until you get your card or get notification that your application has been denied. In addition, a receipt from the OMMP will be mailed to you if you submit what appears to be a complete application.

The receipt will be valid for 30 days from the date on the receipt and will allow you entry into a dispensary. To pay this fee the grower will need to follow the instructions on our Grower page to create an online account and pay.

Do I have to tell the OMMP if I change my mailing address, add or remove a caregiver, grower, or change my grow site address? You are required to submit a Change Form with the updated information within 10 calendar days.

It is important for your registry file to be up to date so if law enforcement requests verification of information from the OMMP your current caregiver, grower, and grow site are all protected. An Oregon medical marijuana patient and their caregiver, if applicable may possess up to 6 mature plants , which must be grown at a registered grow site address, and up to 24 ounces of usable marijuana.

This is different from the possession limits for recreational marijuana. Limits for recreational marijuana can be found at WhatsLegalOregon. Is there a limit on how much marijuana an OMMP patient or caregiver can possess or purchase from a dispensary? A physician must state in writing that the patient has a qualifying medical condition and that medical marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of that condition annually.

Upon renewal of your medical marijuana card, if you are a veteran and meet either of the qualifications below, you do not need to submit an Attending Physician Statement:. View the list of medical marijuana dispensaries. You will need to show your current and valid Oregon Medical Marijuana Program card and photo identification. Minors under 18 are not allowed inside any part of a dispensary where marijuana is present, even if they are patients or employees.

As a result of House Bill in the legislative session, current growers who are under 21 years of age on March 1, may no longer grow marijuana. Your patients will need a new grower. Read the cardholder notice for details. The patient is responsible for getting the cards to the caregiver and grower. You can ask the patient to sign an approved Release of Information request that will enable you to contact the OMMP and verify whether you are an authorized grower or caregiver for that patient.

A grower can have 6 plants per patient. However, how your grow site is zoned residential or outside city limits determines the plant limits at the address of the grow site.

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OHA does not have the interest or capacity to inspect the grow sites of patients growing only for themselves. Inspections will be focused on grow sites with 12 or more plants. OHA will only routinely inspect these types of grow sites because these sites are most likely to impact public health e. OHA reserves the right to inspect any grow site if it has a reasonable belief that the grower is violating the law. To be consistent with Measure 91, marijuana plants need to be grown out of public view and growers need to ensure public access to grow sites is restricted.

OHA does not have any laws or rules regarding water rights; however, under current Oregon law, as administered by the Oregon Water Resources Department OWRD , marijuana-related water use is subject to the same water-use regulations as any other water use in the state. With a few exceptions, water users generally must obtain a water right from OWRD to use water from any source. Other options may include obtaining water from a water provider that has a legal water use authorization, or using water in a manner that is exempt from the need to obtain a water right.

Read this document for more information. Note that growing marijuana for commercial purposes, whether medical or recreational, is not eligible for any exemptions from water right permitting for use of groundwater. Patients growing marijuana only for themselves at their residence DO NOT have to pay a fee. If I am a patient growing for myself, will I have to pay new fees or participate in product tracking?

Patients growing only for themselves at their own residence, and not selling anything to an OHA-registered processor or dispensary, are NOT required to do any tracking of marijuana. You can apply online. Visit the Processor How to Apply page for details. A processor wishing to continue transferring products to a dispensary on and after October 1, , must be registered by that date. If you have a pending application with OHA on or after October 1, , but are not yet registered, you will not be able to transfer products to a dispensary.

A list of the different endorsements that processors may apply for can be found under OAR While there are a set of general requirements that all processors must meet, the rules are different for applicants making extracts, concentrates and other products.

Rules specific for edible processors are found under OAR , for concentrate and extract processors under OAR and for topical, tincture, capsule, suppository or transdermal patch processors under OAR After your online application, fee payment, and all required application documents have been received, program staff will review your application to determine whether all program rules have been satisfied.

Once you submit a complete application, it will be processed in the order it is received, based on the timestamp of the approved payment. The timeline for approving your application will depend on several factors, including the volume of applications received and completeness of your application. An extract processor may not be in an area zoned residential.

It is recommended that a processor check with their local government to ensure there are no prohibited uses at the location they intend to process marijuana.

Is there a Land Use Compatibility Statement LUCS requirement for medical marijuana processors? However, it is recommended that a processor check with their local government to ensure there are no prohibited uses at the location where they intend to process marijuana. Do I need to have an OMMP card to apply to become a medical marijuana processor?

An OMMP patient, caregiver or grower card is not required to become a registered medical marijuana processor. What is the fee for applying and registering a medical marijuana processing site? Payment can only be made with a credit card, debit card or a pre-paid debit card. An OMMP patient, caregiver or a PRMG Person Responsible for a Medical Marijuana Grow Site may transfer usable marijuana to a registered processing site if they are provided with an Authorization to Transfer form or a Personal Agreement signed by the patient.

Also, a registered medical marijuana processing site may transfer to another registered medical marijuana processing site. A registered processing site may transfer to another registered medical marijuana processor or a registered medical marijuana dispensary.

Rules regarding transferring from a registered processing site are found in OAR to I am an unregistered processing site. Can I accept transfers of useable marijuana to process? As of April 1, , you must be a fully registered processor in order to accept transfers of useable marijuana; this includes extract processors.

Fully registered means you have received a certificate of registration from OMMP. I am an unregistered processor. Can I transfer my cannabinoid edible or concentrate product to a dispensary? Can I still process extracts as an unregistered processor or as an OMMP patient, caregiver or grower?

Under HB , passed in the Legislative session, the unlicensed processing of extracts is illegal. However, a medical marijuana processing site that has submitted a complete application for registration with OHA is exempt from criminal liability pursuant to ORS B. As of April 1, , you must be a registered processor in order to sell products to a dispensary. If you have a pending application or were previously listed on the OMMP website as having submitted a complete application, you will not be able to transfer products to a dispensary on and after April 1, unless you are fully registered with OMMP.

In addition to meeting the general requirements OAR to , extraction processors do have a set of specific requirements that must be met. Is a commercial kitchen license from Department of Agriculture ODA required for processing edibles? Any ingredient used in food production must come from an ODA licensed facility. As a medical marijuana processor, do I need to have my labels approved by OLCC as part of their labeling pre-approval process?

For more information visit the OLCC website. Labeling rules found in OAR may be used until your labels are approved, but starting October 1, , all labels must be pre-approved and follow requirements found under to Packaging rules found in OAR may be used, but starting October 1, , all packaging must be compliant with OLCC packaging rules found in OAR to As of October 1, , all products must meet requirements found under OAR to On and after October 1, , all marijuana items must be tested according to OAR to A dispensary may transfer a marijuana item to a patient or caregiver that was transferred to the dispensary before October 1, , and that was not tested in accordance with the rules found in Division 7.

All registered processors must report the amount and type of products transferred into the processing site and out of the processing site. Rules regarding reporting requirements are found under OAR See our Reporting Requirements page for details. Please visit our Dispensary How To Apply page for details. Are there any location restrictions for a medical marijuana dispensary? Dispensaries may not be in an area zoned residential. It is recommended that you check with your local government to ensure there are no prohibited uses at the location where you intend to open a dispensary.

Dispensaries may also not be located within feet of a school or another registered dispensary. Please contact the city or county planning office of where the dispensary is located. Written documentation should be obtained that indicates the proposed dispensary is not located in an area that is zoned for residential use.

Is there a Land Use Compatibility Statement LUCS requirement for medical marijuana dispensaries? However, it is recommended that you check with the local government to ensure there are no prohibited uses at the location where you intend to open a medical marijuana dispensary. How will I know if the location I have chosen for my dispensary is more than 1, feet from a school or 1, feet from a registered dispensary?

The OMMP offers an online School Locator Map that applicants can use to see if a site is too close to a school.

However, as some school locations are confidential, results from the mapping tool should not be considered official or binding. The final decision on whether a proposed location complies with OMMP rules will be made by program staff. Applicants are also expected to canvas the area surrounding their proposed location and sign an affirmation that they have done so when applying. What kinds of schools do dispensaries need to be 1, feet away from? May I operate a mobile dispensary, a medicine delivery service or have a drive-thru at my dispensary?

Mobile services, including but not limited to farmers markets, drive-thrus, delivery services and mobile dispensaries are not allowed. Any transfer of marijuana to or from a dispensary must take place at the registered address of the dispensary.

Also, if you have any knowledge that a patient has designated your dispensary as a grow site, please ask the person to change the grow site address with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. Otherwise, this could delay the approval of your application. Can a dispensary sublet or share any portion of the dispensary premises with any other business?

Rules regarding security requirements may be found in OAR to Your application will be processed in the order it is received, based on the timestamp of the approved payment. The timeline for approving your application will depend on several factors, including the volume of applications received.

Once my application is approved, when may I begin to operate my dispensary? Is there a limit on the number of dispensaries that will be registered by the Oregon Health Authority? There is no limit on the number of dispensaries that may be registered by OHA. However, dispensaries cannot be within 1, feet of each other or a school.

There is no limit on the number of dispensaries an individual may be responsible for. However, any person who wishes to register more than one location must submit a separate application and all required documentation for each location. Multiple PRDs may be named on an application.

Anyone named as a PRD must pass a background check and must be involved in the day to day operations of the dispensary. One PRD must be named as the primary PRD.

Only one person may act as a Primary PRD, and a dispensary must have a registered Primary PRD in order to operate. Payment can only be made with a credit card, debit card, or pre-paid debit card. If you do not have or are unable to acquire a credit card, prepaid credit cards can be purchased at many stores. The fee must be paid online at the time of application. A list of dispensaries can be found on the OMMP website.

Dispensaries in Oregon may not be located in an area zoned residential. A dispensary may not be located within 1, feet of a school or another registered dispensary, and may not be at an address registered with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program as a grow site. Local government agencies may have additional restrictions, and applicants should communicate with those local agencies when deciding where to locate a dispensary.

The OMMP is required to inspect dispensaries annually to ensure compliance with the law. Program staff may also visit dispensaries at any time and assess compliance. Inspections are always unannounced. Can medical dispensaries provide, sell, or dispense marijuana at an off-site event or to an off-site event?

All transfers of marijuana must be done on-site at the dispensary in accordance with dispensary rules. For more information, visit our Local Government Option page. Are dispensaries allowed to advertise, market or promote the prices of their products?

Rules regarding advertising can be found in OAR There is nothing in the rules that relates to pricing. OAR outlines a set of restrictions registrants must comply with for advertising. In addition, dispensaries may not promote products in a manner of shape or design that is likely to appeal to children and adolescents such as products modeled after an animal, vehicle, person or character. OAR indicates that a registrant must include the following statements on all advertising:.

Minors under 18 are not allowed inside any part of a dispensary where marijuana is present, even if they are patients. A dispensary may employ an individual between the ages of 18 and 20 if the individual is an OMMP patient. Otherwise, employees must be 21 years of age or older. Onsite consumption of marijuana is prohibited by program rules.

The only exception is for an employee who is a current and valid Oregon Medical Marijuana Program patient who must medicate during working hours.

However, it is important to note that as of March 1, , an employee may not smoke or use a system that includes combusting, inhaling, vaporizing, or aerosolizing. Otherwise, consumption is only permitted if the employee is not visible to any individual while medicating and alone in a closed room where no dispensary marijuana items are present.

Please refer to OAR 7 for more information. How are transfers of usable marijuana or immature plants made to a dispensary? Transfers of usable marijuana or immature plants may only be authorized by a registered OMMP patient using the Medical Marijuana Transfer Authorization form. The patient may authorize their caregiver or their grower to transfer usable marijuana or immature plants to the dispensary. Also, a personal agreement may be used which includes at least:.

Who gets the original Transfer Authorization form and who should keep a copy? The original form should be sent to the registered dispensary and the dispensary must keep that original. The patient should keep a copy of the Transfer Authorization form for their records; if the caregiver or grower is authorized to transfer, the caregiver or grower should also keep a copy.

Once the authorization expires, the patient may renew it by submitting a new transfer form to the registered dispensary. It should be noted that once usable marijuana or immature plants are transferred to a registered dispensary, they are no longer the property of the patient unless the usable marijuana or immature plants are returned by the registered dispensary for any reason.

What must a PRD do when accepting usable marijuana or immature plants? A PRD must ensure he or she has a valid Transfer Authorization form on file that authorizes the transferor of usable marijuana or immature plants to make the transfer, and must verify the identity of the transferor by viewing and copying the transferor's OMMP card and photo identification.

A dispensary is permitted to reimburse a grower for the normal and customary costs of doing business, including costs related to transferring, handling, securing, insuring, testing, packaging, and processing usable marijuana and immature marijuana plants, and the cost of supplies, utilities, and rent or mortgage.

If I have a registered dispensary, can I continue to receive transfers of cannabinoid products and concentrates from an unregistered processor? As of April 1, , these types of marijuana items must come from an OHA-registered medical marijuana processor. If I have a registered dispensary, can I still accept the transfer of extracts from an unregistered processor or from an OMMP patient, caregiver or grower?

As of April 1, , a dispensary may only accept transfers of marijuana products from a registered medical marijuana processor. Processors with a pending application or having been previously listed on the OMMP website as having submitted a complete application may not transfer products to a dispensary on and after April 1, unless they are fully registered with OMMP.

A dispensary is permitted to seek reimbursement for immature plants and medical marijuana products based on its normal and customary costs of doing business. A dispensary is required to document its costs of doing business and provide that information to the OMMP on request.

Please refer to OAR for specifics. Dispensaries are required to report their medical marijuana sales monthly. Visit the Reporting Requirements page for more information. Is there a limit on how much a dispensary can sell to an OMMP patient or caregiver? A dispensary may not transfer at any one time to a patient or caregiver, within one day, more than:.

The new testing rules found in division 7 were adopted on June 28, , but compliance was not required until October 1, All marijuana and marijuana products that come into an OHA dispensary or OLCC retail shop must be tested to the division 7 testing rules starting October 1, The division 7 testing rules can be found on our Rules page.

Please reference the testing requirements table. Also, please review the division 7 testing rules. It is the responsibility of the grower or processor to understand the requirements for testing their products.

Rules regarding laboratory licensing can be found at the OLCC rules page. Please visit the Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation ORELAP website.

On and after October 1, , all marijuana and marijuana products must be sampled and tested by a laboratory accredited by OHA and licensed by OLCC. Please visit our Laboratories page for more information. Only individuals employed by a laboratory that is accredited by ORELAP for sampling and licensed by OLCC may take samples.

Sampling may be conducted at a grow site or processing site, or the registrant may transport the batch to a laboratory that is accredited with ORELAP for sampling. You should contact the laboratory before delivering a batch to a laboratory because the laboratory may not be able to serve you if you show up unannounced. A laboratory could be accredited to do only sampling. Sampling is the same as any other technical scope item for an ORELAP-accredited lab.

An ORELAP-accredited laboratory can choose to subcontract sampling or any test scope item to another ORELAP-accredited lab. What information should a sampling laboratory obtain from the medical grower or processor? The sampling laboratory must follow OHA's rules for sample recordkeeping OAR and must follow ORELAP protocols for sampling.

The rules and protocols outline certain information which is required to be captured upon sampling. Required information includes, but is not limited to, the registration number and the harvest or process lot number. The protocols may be reviewed at the ORELAP Cannabis Sampling Protocols webpage. Are there any requirements for how a harvest or process lot batch from a medical grower or processing site must be labeled?

OAR outlines that a grower or processor must include the following information on a label waiting for test results:.

The batch must also be stored and secured in a manner that prevents the product from being tampered with or transferred prior to test results being reported.

If the samples pass testing, the product may be sold or transferred in accordance with the applicable transfer rules. If the samples do not pass testing, the grower or processing site must comply with OAR Please refer to the Failed Test Guidance on the Testing Requirements webpage. Marijuana or marijuana products that fail testing may not be transferred to a dispensary. Some products may be remediated and tested again, depending on what the failed test was for.

Marijuana items that fail an initial and follow up pesticide test must be destroyed. Review OAR to get a compete understanding of what happens if there is a failed test. When a medical marijuana item must be destroyed, the registrant must contact the OMMP and arrange for witness of the destruction of the batch. The OMMP may be contacted at: The primary laboratory that performed the testing must report failed test results to the OMMP directly.

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Full Width Column 1. Medical Marijuana Program FAQs General Information. Program rules and legal advice Contacting the OMMP Tracking and data reporting Labeling Packaging Background check process for dispensaries and processors PROGRAM RULES AND LEGAL ADVICE How can I find the rules that apply to me?

Please visit our Rules page and use the guide below as a reference: Most of the definitions are in OAR Rules that apply to patients and caregivers can be found mainly in OAR to Rules that apply to dispensaries are OAR to and to Rules that apply to processors are OAR to Labeling rules can be found in OAR to Concentration and serving size limits can be found in OAR to Cannabis testing requirements can be found in OAR to Accreditation of laboratories can be found in OAR to Can the OMMP give me legal advice?

Are there any days the OMMP office is closed? TRACKING AND DATA REPORTING Is OHA implementing seed-to-sale tracking like the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is developing for the adult-use market? The reporting requirements for all growers can be found in OAR When am I required to start reporting? Where can I find more information regarding monthly reporting?

LABELING Which labeling rules do I follow? Where can I find the marijuana universal symbol? The universal symbol must measure at least 0. Can I change the colors used in the universal symbol? Is there a font type and size requirement for labeling? What is a principle display panel? The following information must be included: The product identity The net weight Universal symbol If only a single panel is used for labeling, the principle display panel must also include place of address and ingredient list, if applicable.

The mailing address of the business may be used. PACKAGING What are the packaging requirements and which packaging rules do I follow? Packaging used for marijuana products must be child resistant. By October 1, , all packaging used must comply with OLCC packaging rules. Why do you need fingerprints? Where can I get my fingerprints processed? Is there a fee associated with having a background check done? OMMP — Dispensary and Processor Unit P.

Box Portland, OR Please visit the Background Check page for more information. Patient application process Patient fees Changing or updating information Possession limits Physician requirements Finding and using a dispensary Withdrawing from OMMP. How can I verify that I am a grower or caregiver for a particular patient? How many plants am I allowed to grow? Plant limits are as follows: How to apply Processor application fees Transfers Extracts Edibles Labeling and packaging Testing requirements Reporting requirements HOW TO APPLY How do I apply to be a medical marijuana processor?

What medical marijuana products can I process? Cannabinoid edible processor; Cannabinoid topical processor; Cannabinoid concentrate processor; Cannabinoid extract processor; and Cannabinoid tincture, capsule, suppository, or transdermal patch processor. Does the registration process differ based on the type of endorsement?

A set of general requirements may be found in OAR through What is the process for approval? How long should it take? Are there any location restrictions for a medical marijuana processing site? PROCESSOR FEES What is the fee for applying and registering a medical marijuana processing site?

Is there an additional fee for each endorsement? TRANSFERS Who can perform transfers to a registered processing site? Rules regarding transferring to a registered processing site are found in OAR Who can a registered processing site transfer to?

EXTRACTS Can I still process extracts as an unregistered processor or as an OMMP patient, caregiver or grower? What are the requirements for getting registered as an extraction processor? Extraction processors must use commercially manufactured professional grade closed loop extraction systems designed to recover the solvents and built to recognized and generally accepted good engineering standards.

The equipment and facility must be approved for use by the local fire code official, meet any fire, safety and building code requirements, have an emergency eye wash station in any room in which extraction is being processed and have all applicable material safety data sheets available. Rules specific to extract processors may be found in OAR EDIBLES Is a commercial kitchen license from Department of Agriculture ODA required for processing edibles?

LABELING AND PACKAGING As a medical marijuana processor, do I need to have my labels approved by OLCC as part of their labeling pre-approval process? What labeling requirements can I follow before my labels are approved?

What packaging requirements do I need to follow? When do I have to comply with concentration limits? What zoning documentation is acceptable? Private or public schools, primary or secondary schools.

Primary — institutions containing any combination of grades kindergarten through 8th or age level equivalent. Secondary — institutions containing any combination of grades 9th through 12th or age level equivalent, including junior high schools which include 9th grade. Please refer to OAR 4 c A for details. Can a dispensary be located at the same address as a grow site?

What are the security requirements for a dispensary? You may open for business as soon as you receive your physical registration certificate.

How many dispensaries may an individual own or be responsible for? What is a PRD? Can I have more than one PRD? What is a Primary PRD? A Primary PRD is an individual who: Each person listed in the initial application, including all owners and PRDs; A request to add an owner; or Change a PRD or primary PRD.

How can I pay the fee? Where may dispensaries be located? How often does a medical marijuana dispensary get inspected? May local governments ban dispensaries? Are there any advertising restrictions? Are there any advertising requirements? OAR indicates that a registrant must include the following statements on all advertising: Are there any age restrictions for employees of a dispensary? Is onsite consumption of marijuana allowed at a dispensary? Also, a personal agreement may be used which includes at least: Does the Transfer Authorization form ever expire?

Are dispensaries allowed to pay growers for medical marijuana? How much may a dispensary charge for medical marijuana? Are there any reporting requirements for a dispensary? A dispensary may not transfer at any one time to a patient or caregiver, within one day, more than: General Sampling Medical grower and processing sites Failed test results GENERAL Are the Oregon Health Authority's OHA division 7 testing rules in effect?

Who do the testing rules apply to? The division 7 testing rules apply to: The testing rules do not apply to: A grower transferring directly to his or her patient, or the patient's designated primary caregiver. A designated primary caregiver transferring marijuana directly to his or her patient. What do the testing rules change? Full Width Column 2.

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