Oregon Rules Raising THC Limits in Cannabis Edibles Take Effect
Fri / Apr 1st
Oregon will now allow THC-infused edibles to contain up to 10 milligrams of THC per serving with increased package limits of up to 100 milligrams.
Oregon helped pioneer medical cannabis in the U.S. and was among the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis. Scroll down for news about the state’s latest cannabis policy and business happenings and to browse our Q&A and podcast interviews featuring Oregon-based cannabis business owners.
Fri / Apr 1st
Oregon will now allow THC-infused edibles to contain up to 10 milligrams of THC per serving with increased package limits of up to 100 milligrams.
Fri / Mar 11th
Oregon’s Jackson and Josephine counties will temporarily stop licensing new hemp growers after declaring a local state of emergency regarding cannabis.
Thu / Feb 24th
Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to let certain counties that border states where cannabis remains outlawed increase the local cannabis tax rate from 3% to no more than 10%. Only Malheur County, next to Idaho, would qualify.
Wed / Feb 23rd
The Oregon Senate Human Services, Mental Health, and Recovery Committee unanimously approved a measure to regulate the state’s emerging psilocybin program.
Thu / Jan 27th
Actor and comedian Jim Belushi appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” last night for an interview about cannabis farming, business, and advocacy.
Wed / Jan 5th SPOTLIGHT
LOWD is a Portland, Oregon-based cultivator of premium cannabis products. Established in 2019, the company was founded with a mission… Read More
Thu / Dec 30th
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission approved new industry rules that include updated delta-8 THC testing rules and expanded purchasing limits in dispensaries.
Tue / Dec 28th
Oregon recently allocated $25 million under a new enforcement program to combat illegal cannabis grows in the state.
Tue / Dec 14th
The tenth lawsuit against Curaleaf for a CBD/THC label mix-up involves an alleged wrongful death claim.
Fri / Dec 3rd
Portland, Oregon will distribute $1.33 million to local cannabis operators impacted by the pandemic, property crime, and wildfires over the past few years.
Thu / Dec 2nd
Typically stocked with large quantities of both cash and cannabis, dispensaries have become a prime target amid a growing trend of smash-and-grab retail robberies.
Mon / Nov 29th
Researchers noted significant increases in the clearance rate for violent crimes following the legalization of cannabis in Oregon, relative to non-legalized states.
Fri / Nov 12th
Oregon regulators have started to process cannabis industry licenses again after a three-year pause.
Mon / Oct 25th
An Oregon cannabis company must pay a $100,000 fine over a labeling error following a two-year battle with the state Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Thu / Oct 7th
An Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission report found that 54% of registered hemp farms inspected in southern Oregon were growing THC-rich strains of cannabis.
Fri / Oct 1st
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission last week recalled Cura’s Select brand tincture products after the company reportedly mixed up a line of THC and CBD products.
Tue / Sep 14th SPOTLIGHT
When Colorado voted to legalize adult-use cannabis, they became a guiding light for the states that came online next. This… Read More
Thu / Jul 22nd
Oregon’s new hemp regulations give police more authority against illicit cannabis grows, limit THC in hemp products (including Delta-8 THC), and increase product testing.
Wed / Jun 30th
The Oregon legislature has passed a bill that more tightly regulates both Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC and more closely regulates total THC in hemp.
Thu / May 27th
Adult-use cannabis legalization in the U.S. has generated nearly $8 billion in tax revenue for the states that have passed the reforms.
Wed / Mar 24th
Oregon officials are working to bring Delta-8-THC — a largely unregulated analog of THC that can be derived from hemp — under the regulatory control of the state’s cannabis and alcohol commission.
Mon / Mar 22nd
Oregon State University has received nearly $300,000 in federal grants to investigate the safe use of using spent hemp biomass to feed cattle.
Wed / Mar 17th
Bend, Oregon-based cannabis technology company Dutchie announced it recently raised $200 million and has acquired Greenbits and Leaflogix for an undisclosed sum.
Thu / Mar 4th
A recent BDSA report found that global cannabis sales reached nearly $21.3 billion last year.
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