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OR HB3790

OR HB3790
Relating to cannabis health care technicians; prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells the OLCC to certify a person as a cannabis health care technician. The Act also tells the OLCC to give money to a marijuana retailer that hires a cannabis health care technician. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). Directs the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to issue a cannabis health care technician certification to a qualified individual. Directs the commission to establish a program to provide fi- nancial incentives to marijuana retailers that employ certified cannabis health care technicians. Becomes operative on January 1, 2026. Directs the commission to provide information and assistance related to the interstate commerce of marijuana items to marijuana retailers that employ certified cannabis health care technicians. Becomes operative on the earlier of the date on which the interstate commerce of marijuana items is allowed by federal law, or allowed or tolerated pursuant to a memorandum issued by the United States Department of Justice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new certification program for cannabis health care technicians through the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). The bill requires the OLCC to issue certifications to individuals who complete a registered apprenticeship program with at least 2,000 hours of supervised work experience and 145 hours of technical instruction in areas like cannabis science, pharmacology, health care ethics, and patient care. The OLCC will be responsible for setting certification requirements, potentially charging fees for certification, and creating a financial incentive program for marijuana retailers who employ these certified technicians. Additionally, the bill requires the OLCC to provide support to qualified marijuana retailers regarding potential future interstate commerce of marijuana items, including notification of opportunities, technical assistance, and expedited licensing reviews. The certification program and financial incentive program will become operative on January 1, 2026, and the interstate commerce provisions will become active when federal law changes or the U.S. Department of Justice issues a memorandum allowing such commerce. The bill takes effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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