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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives more money to the IMMEGP fund. The Act also changes what the phrase “debilitating medical condition” means. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Digest: The Act says what the term “industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product” means. The Act tells the OLCC and the ODA to inspect some premises and to have law enforcement join the OLCC and the ODA for the inspections. The Act also makes changes to other laws that regulate cannabis. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Defines “container” and “industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product.” Changes the definition of “adult use cannabis item.” Imposes a retail sales tax on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid pro- ducts. Directs the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to immediately suspend a license to produce marijuana for specified reasons. Directs the commission to inspect a premises licensed by the commission without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accom- pany the commission to the premises. Requires the State Department of Agriculture to complete a criminal records check on an applicant for an industrial hemp handler license. Requires an applicant for an industrial hemp grower license to provide a land use compatibility statement and information related to land ownership to the depart- ment. Directs the department to inspect a premises licensed by the department without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accompany the department to the premises. Increases quarterly distributions to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for deposit into the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund from $750,000 to $3 million. Expands the definition of “debilitating medical condition” to include medical conditions that an attending provider determines might be mitigated by the medical use of marijuana. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill significantly alters Oregon's cannabis laws by increasing funding for the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund (IMMEGP) from $750,000 to $3 million quarterly, aiming to combat illicit marijuana activities. It also broadens the definition of a "debilitating medical condition" to include any condition an attending provider believes might be alleviated by medical marijuana, moving beyond previously listed conditions. The bill introduces new definitions for "container" and "industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product," and imposes a retail sales tax on these products. Furthermore, it grants the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and the State Department of Agriculture (ODA) enhanced inspection powers, allowing them to conduct unannounced site inspections and request law enforcement assistance. The OLCC can now immediately suspend marijuana production licenses for specific violations, and the ODA will conduct criminal background checks for industrial hemp handler licenses and require land use compatibility statements for grower license applicants. The bill also repeals a previous section related to the medical use of marijuana and specifies an effective date 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Pam Marsh (D)*,
Lisa Reynolds (D)*,
Kim Wallan (R)*,
Bobby Levy (R),
Rick Lewis (R),
Emily McIntire (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 02/16/2026)
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