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Adult-Use & Medical — LegalNorth America

Oregon

Oregon legalized medical cannabis in 1998 via Measure 67 (Oregon Medical Marijuana Act) and adult-use cannabis in 2014 through Measure 91, with retail sales beginning October 1, 2015. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) regulates all commercial cannabis activity through its Cannabis Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). Oregon has over 600 active retail licensees and hundreds of producers, processors, and wholesalers. The state has experienced significant market oversupply, leading to an ongoing moratorium on new production license issuances. Oregon imposes a 17% retail excise tax on adult-use cannabis. In 2020, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of all drugs via Measure 110, though enforcement changes followed in subsequent years. The OLCC modernized its all-digital licensing platform (CAMP) in 2025.

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Regulator
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Key Legislation
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 475C — Cannabis Regulation
Year Legalized
1998
Program Size
600+ active retail licenses; mature o...

Key Facts

  • Adult-use legalized via Measure 91 in 2014; retail sales began October 2015
  • Significant market oversupply has led to an ongoing moratorium on new production licenses
  • 17% state retail excise tax on adult-use cannabis; no state sales tax applies
  • First U.S. state to decriminalize all drug possession (Measure 110, 2020), later modified
  • OLCC launched modernized all-digital licensing platform (CAMP) serving 230,000+ industry workers

Key Legislation

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 475C — Cannabis Regulation

Regulatory Body

Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)

Country Info
ISO Code
US
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 1 — Active Program
Status
Adult-Use & Medical — Legal
Sources
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 475C — Cannabis RegulationOregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.