- (1) Only a handler licensed with the Department may process industrial hemp or further process a hemp item, except as otherwise permitted under these rules.
(2) A handler may only process industrial hemp, commodities, or products as identified on an approved LUCS and as approved by the Department. This requirement becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
(3) Industrial hemp may only be processed at the sites indicated on the handler’s license. A handler must obtain a separate license for each handling site. Handling sites may not be moved or relocated.
(4) Beginning on January 1, 2026 a handler must adhere to Hemp Registry requirements in OAR Chapter 845, Division 26.
(5) Handler Licensure by Reciprocity. A marijuana processor licensed under ORS 475C.085 with a hemp endorsement as described in OAR 845-025-3210 from the OLCC may be licensed by reciprocity with the Department as a handler in accordance with OAR 603-048-0225(5). A marijuana processor licensed by reciprocity:
(a) Is deemed to be in compliance with the recordkeeping requirements in OAR 603-048-0500 if the marijuana processor tracks all industrial hemp and industrial hemp products and commodities in the Cannabis Tracking System as required by OAR Chapter 845, Division 25.
(b) Is deemed to be in compliance with testing requirements for hemp items if the marijuana processor tests all hemp items as required in OAR Chapter 845, Division 25.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 561.190 & ORS 571.260-571.348
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 571.260-571.348
History
DOA 5-2026, amend filed 01/26/2026, effective 01/26/2026
DOA 27-2023, minor correction filed 08/30/2023, effective 08/30/2023
DOA 26-2022, amend filed 10/31/2022, effective 10/31/2022
DOA 26-2021, amend filed 11/09/2021, effective 11/09/2021
DOA 20-2020, amend filed 12/15/2020, effective 01/01/2021
DOA 12-2019, amend filed 05/15/2019, effective 05/15/2019
DOA 27-2018, adopt filed 11/29/2018, effective 12/03/2018