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