Oregon
Status: In Oregon, individuals age 21+ may be in possession of Marijuana, and state licensed businesses may cultivate, manufacture, distribution and sell Marijuana.
| CBD Program | Medical Program | Recreational Program | Are Applications Open? |
| Legal | Legal | Legal | open |
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Number of Oregon Licenses Available
| Dispensaries | Cultivation | Manufacturing/Processing | Transportation |
| 1000+ | 1000+ | 1000+ | 1000+ |
Every state has different marijuana laws- they are regulated by state, not federal law. Some states allow marijuana for recreational and medical use, some states only allow medical use, and some only allow certain low THC products for medical use. Most states limit the number of licenses they will grant and the window to apply for them. Getting licenced is never simple- there are very specific requirements and guidelines that differ by state and its usually highly competitive, which is why most successful applicants work with consultants like Dispensary Permits to help guide them. We highly advise you read the guidelines below thoroughly and then consider working with a consultant or using our templates and guides.
You can read the full text of the Oregon law at: Oregon Liquor Control Commission
You can read the full text of the Oregon law at: Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Oregon Marijuana Producer Guidelines
- Producers are allowed to plant, cultivate, grow, harvest and dry marijuana.
- Must submit an application to the State to become a licensed producer.
- Must determine if your city/county allows for marijuana producers within local jurisdiction.
- Producer Facility may not be at the same physical location as a medical marijuana processing site, dispensary or liquor store.
- Applicant must submit a $250 nonrefundable application fee.
REQUIRED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR PRODUCER APPLICATION:
- Cultivation Plan Template
- Environmental Plan Template
- Financial Plan Template
- Fire Safety Plan Template
- Inventory Control Plan Template
- Product Safety Plan Template
- Security Plan Template
- Staffing Plan Template
- Suitability of Proposed Plan Template
- Transportation Plan Template
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Oregon Marijuana Processor Guidelines
- Processors are allowed to process, compound, or convert marijuana or hemp into cannabinoid products, concentrates, and/or extracts.
- Must submit an application to the State to become a licensed producer.
- Must determine if your city/county allows for marijuana producers within local jurisdiction.
- Processor Facility may not be at the same physical location as a medical marijuana processing site, dispensary or liquor store.
- Applicant must submit a $250 nonrefundable application fee.
REQUIRED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR PROCESSOR APPLICATION:
- Manufacturing/Processing Plan Template
- Environmental Plan Template
- Financial Plan Template
- Fire Safety Plan Template
- Inventory Control Plan Template
- Product Safety Plan Template
- Security Plan Template
- Staffing Plan Template
- Suitability of Proposed Plan Template
- Transportation Plan Template
RECOMMENDED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR PROCESSOR APPLICATION:
Oregon Marijuana Retailer Guidelines
- Retailers are allowed to sell marijuana items directly to consumers over 21 years or registered medical marijuana patients 18 years and older.
- Must submit an application to the State to become a licensed producer.
- Must determine if your city/county allows for marijuana producers within local jurisdiction.
- Retail Facility may not be at the same physical location as a medical marijuana processing site, dispensary or liquor store. Also must be at least 1,000 feet away from any public elementary or secondary school as well as any private or parochial elementary or secondary school.
- Applicant must submit a $250 nonrefundable application fee.
REQUIRED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR RETAILER APPLICATION:
- Business & Operations Plan Template
- Financial Plan Template
- Inventory Control Plan Template
- Patient Education Plan Template
- Patient Recordkeeping Plan Template
- Security Plan Template
- Staffing Plan Template
RECOMMENDED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR RETAILER APPLICATION:
Oregon Marijuana Wholesaler Guidelines
- Wholesalers can purchase quantities of marijuana from other licensed facilities and sell the products to licensed retailers, processors, producers, other wholesalers, or research certificate holders. Can purchase hemp from licensed processors and sell hemp items to licensed retailers, processors, and other wholesalers.
- Must submit an application to the State to become a licensed producer.
- Must determine if your city/county allows for marijuana producers within local jurisdiction.
- Wholesaler facilities may not be at the same physical location as a medical marijuana processing site, dispensary or liquor store.
- Applicant must submit a $250 nonrefundable application fee.
REQUIRED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR WHOSESALER APPLICATION:
- Business & Operations Plan Template
- Financial Plan Template
- Inventory Control Plan Template
- Security Plan Template
- Staffing Plan Template
- Transportation Plan Template
RECOMMENDED OREGON MARIJUANA BUSINESS PLANS FOR WHOSESALER APPLICATION:
The History of Oregon Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Program Overview: In 1998, Oregon legalized the use of medical marijuana for qualified patients. In Nov of 2014, Oregon legalized recreational marijuana allowing the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program’s 345 registered medical marijuana dispensaries to sell a restricted and limited amount of recreational marijuana to non-patients. A list of dispensaries can be found here. There are no limits set for the amount of dispensaries allowed in the state.
Recreational Marijuana Program Overview: Measure 91 legalized in November 2014, legalizing recreational marijuana. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission was assigned to regulate the state’s recreational marijuana program and began accepting applications for the production and sale of recreational marijuana in January of 2016.
On December 20, 2018, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) adopted changes in the rules regulating recreational marijuana with a focus on tightening licensing and compliance requirements, providing licensees flexibility to conduct business, and improving access to medical marijuana for patients. The newly adopted rules can be accessed on OLCC website.