 New Year, New Registry Requirements for Hemp
Retailers encouraged to work with suppliers to ensure compliance
Portland, OR -- The new year begins a new registration requirement for the sale of Hemp products in the state. Starting January 1, all cannabinoid hemp products sold to consumers in Oregon - whether sold online or in brick-and-mortar locations - are to be registered with the OLCC. While legislatively required under House Bill 4121, the registry additionally benefits consumers by making available clear information about the hemp products they buy.
The requirement to list within the Hemp Registry applies to all cannabinoid hemp items intended for human or animal consumption or use, such as:
- Gummies
- Beverages
- Tinctures
- Capsules
- Vapes and smokable flower
Topical products like lotions and soaps, as well as hemp grain and fiber products that do not contain cannabinoids (i.e. CBD, THC) are excluded from the registration requirements. There is a fee to register, but with some exceptions, similar products can be registered with one fee.
Enforcement actions related to the Hemp Registry will be delayed until June 1, 2026, giving manufacturers, distributors and retailers to adapt. This limited grace period is designed to help businesses understand the new requirements, complete product registrations, and ensure proper labeling before enforcement begins. While the OLCC will not penalize businesses solely for failing to register products before June 1, 2026, it will continue enforcing existing state laws. See Hemp Education Bulletin HE2025-01 for more information.
Retailers who want to continue carrying hemp products should work with their suppliers to make sure the products will be registered, labeled according to OLCC rules, and eligible for sale. Additionally, any products that manufacturers and retailers still intend to sell in June should be registered and labeled in accordance with OLCC rules. Retailers and distributors can access the search feature to see which products have been registered. Noncompliant products will need to be removed from store shelves.
Product registration applications opened January 1, 2026. OLCC is offering pre-review of registration materials before formal submission, these can be sent to marijuana.packaging@olcc.oregon.gov.
For more information or assistance with compliance questions, businesses and stakeholders can visit OLCC’s Hemp Registry & Labeling Resource page.
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News media needing additional information, contact:
Matthew Van Sickle, APR
Public Information Officer
503-928-0273 (mobile)
matt.vansickle@olcc.oregon.gov
John Brady
Communications Director
971-235-7561
john.brady@olcc.oregon.gov
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