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Dec. 1, 2023

Take the next rulemaking public input survey

As part of the first phase of rulemaking engagement, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is gathering input on a variety of topics as it begins drafting rules. One way we are seeking your input is through a series of planned surveys.

Our second survey is available now! This survey covers testing, environmental controls, and pesticides and fertilizers. Deadline to provide input is Dec. 14.

Thanks for taking our initial survey!

We had more than 700 responses for our initial survey, which covered cannabis cultivation, processing, and manufacturing. Early response themes centered around these areas:

• The requirements for all stages of the cannabis market need to allow access for smaller businesses, and clarity is needed regarding the role of the home grower in the larger cannabis marketplace.
• There is a need for technical support for growers and processors – specifically to teach skills and methods to those new to the industry.
• There is a high degree of importance to establishing cultivation businesses to supply future processing, manufacturing, and retail market needs.
• Access to and reliability of laboratory testing and related testing records are important for a credible and safe market.
• Processing and manufacturing requirements should rely on systems-based control approaches similar to industries like food and pharmaceuticals.

Highlights from the surveys and future steps in the rulemaking process will be announced on the OCM website. 

More opportunities to provide input 

Watch for more opportunities to provide input through these surveys: 

• Available Dec. 15–28: Retail business operations; retail sanitary standards (facilities and handling); expedited complaint process for local governments
• Available Dec. 29–Jan. 12, 2024: Packaging and labeling; integrated cannabis tracking, inventory, and verification system
• Available Jan. 13–Jan. 26, 2024: Licensing; social equity considerations