Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Chapter 845
Division 25
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
845-025-3220
General Processor Requirements
(1) A processor must:
(a) Use equipment, counters, and surfaces for processing that are food-grade and do not react adversely with any solvent being used.
(b) Have counters and surface areas that are constructed in a manner that reduce the potential for development of microbials, molds, and fungi and that can be easily cleaned.
(c) Maintain the licensed premises in a manner that is free from conditions which may result in contamination and that is suitable to facilitate safe and sanitary operations for product preparation purposes.
(d) Store all marijuana items or hemp items not in use in a locked area, including products that require refrigeration, in accordance with OAR 845-025-1410.
(e) Assign every process lot a unique identification number or name and enter this information into CTS pursuant to 845-025-7575.
(2) A processor may not process, transfer or sell a marijuana item or hemp item:
(a) That by its shape, design, or flavor is likely to appeal to minors, including but not limited to:
(A) Products that are modeled after non-cannabis products primarily consumed by and marketed to children; or
(B) Products in the shape of an animal, vehicle, person, or character.
(b) That is made by applying cannabinoid concentrates or extracts to commercially available candy or snack food items.
(c) That contains Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
(d) If such an item is an inhalable cannabinoid product that does not meet the requirements in OAR 845-025-3265, except that a processor may transfer or sell an inhalable cannabinoid product that does not meet the requirements in OAR 845-025-3265 until July 1, 2021, if the non-compliant inhalable cannabinoid product was processed prior to April 1, 2021.
(e) If such an item is a cannabinoid edible that:
(A) Is in its final form ready for packaging for sale or transfer to a consumer;
(B) Does not meet the serving size identification requirements in OAR 845-026-0210(3); and
(C) Is not a “medical marijuana item” as defined in OAR 845-026-0200.
(3) A processor may not treat or otherwise adulterate a cannabinoid product, concentrate, or extract with any additive or substance that would increase potency, toxicity, or addictive potential, or that would create an unsafe combination with other psychoactive substances. Prohibited additives or substances include but are not limited to nicotine, caffeine, polyethylene glycol, or any chemicals that increase carcinogenicity or cardiac effects.
(4) A processor must maintain records of industrial hemp test results for two years.
(5) Violations.
(a) A violation of subsection (2)(e) of this rule is assessed as described in OAR 845-025-8590(3)(b)(B).
(b) All other violations of this rule are Category III violations.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 475C.017, ORS 475C.085, 475C.237, 571.336 & 571.337
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 475C.085, 475C.233, 571.336 & 571.337
History:
OLCC 202-2022, amend filed 11/21/2022, effective 01/01/2023
OLCC 106-2022, minor correction filed 03/25/2022, effective 03/25/2022
OLCC 24-2020, amend filed 12/21/2020, effective 12/22/2020
OLCC 15-2017, amend filed 12/22/2017, effective 12/28/2017
OLCC 6-2016, f. 6-28-16, cert. ef. 6-29-16
OLCC 3-2015(Temp), f. 12-3-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16