 OLCC Begins Enforcement of Hemp Registry Rules
Five-month Enforcement Moratorium Ends; Agency Taking Education-First Approach on Law That Took Effect January 1
Portland, OR -- The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) will begin enforcement of the Hemp Registry rules beginning June 1. These rules were established under 2024's House Bill 4121 (HB 4121) and took effect January 1, 2026. The rules require that all cannabinoid hemp products sold to consumers in Oregon be registered with the OLCC in a Hemp Registry, including products sold online and in brick-and-mortar locations.
In administering the Hemp Registry, the OLCC wants to ensure that Oregon consumers receive clear and accurate information about the products they purchase, including how much CBD and THC is in each serving. Ensuring such information is provided is part of the OLCC’s larger mission to protect public health and safety.
After the rule took effect at the start of the year, enforcement actions related to the Hemp Registry were delayed for five months, recognizing the time needed for businesses to get into compliance. The grace period was designed to help businesses understand the new requirements, complete product registrations and ensure proper labeling before enforcement began.
Since the rule took effect January 1, the OLCC has been receiving, processing and approving registrations from hemp businesses. While the OLCC is aware there are unregistered hemp products still available to consumers, there is no official estimate of the number of products in the marketplace that are unregistered.
Beginning June 1, the OLCC will begin enforcement on a complaint-driven basis. Inspectors will respond to complaints and conduct investigations on a case-by-case basis to ensure compliance. Unregistered hemp products may be considered non-compliant and the OLCC may pursue civil penalties for selling them. Additionally, the agency will continue to enforce other laws and rules as they relate to hemp products, such as violations of sales to minors and hemp products which exceed Oregon's legal THC limits.
There is an annual fee to register but, with some exceptions, similar products can be registered together with a single fee. For example, one registration could cover a hemp gummy that is sold in five different flavors.
The Hemp Registry brings consumers clarity on the hemp products that they purchase. It requires that test results be made accessible to consumers, and that edible products follow the same kinds of labeling requirements that consumers are familiar with from ordinary foods. For retailers, the Hemp Registry makes it easy to check whether products are registered for sale in Oregon at OLCC’s hemp product search.
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 are excluded from registration.
There is no additional product testing required as part of the Hemp Registry; testing of hemp products remains a requirement of the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Program. HB 4121, which established the registry, was passed in 2024. However, it did not become operative until January 1st of this year. For an overview of the Hemp Registry see Hemp Education Bulletin HE2025-01.
Product registration applications are open, and 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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