If you are in Oregon this is a must read update from the CIAO
Dear CIAO Members and Supporters,
We hope all is goin well with you and yours this holiday season. Unfortunately, not everything is great news these days.
The good news – The OLCC sent out a Compliance Bulletin yesterday about the rule package that was passed in November. Unless otherwise noted in the bulletin the rule changes go into effect January 2nd 2024. These changes include the increase in sales and concentration limits for concentrates, extracts, and Cannabinoid products intended for inhalation! Please be sure to review these rule changes – Dec 13th Compliance Bulletin!
The bad news – Today, the OLCC commissioners passed temporary rules that changed the start date for batch tagging of adult plants to April 22 2024. To be clear, being able to tag up to 100 adult cannabis plants under a single tag will NOT start January 1, the new start date is 4/22/24.
The OLCC team acknowledges that this delay unfortunately extends beyond the original timeline. The new timeline allows the OLCC to finalize the contract changes with Metrc and allows for additional rule making that may be needed to clarify the allowances and requirements associated with batch tagging.
Enabling licensees to batch tag adult plants has been a top priority for the CIAO team for years and so this news was frustrating and disappointing. That being said we will continue working with the OLCC to make sure it is implemented as quickly as possible and as simply as possible.
Please note: If you are concerned about not having enough plant tags in late December or early January because of the changing batch tagging deadline the OLCC advises you to contact them directly at [email protected].
By doing so, they can review your individual circumstances and offer allowances, or exceptions that would allow for standard tag orders rather than expedited ones when appropriate. Don’t wait though reach out asap to ensure you don’t have to pay for expedited tags.
They have assured us that they will provide written confirmation of any allowances granted to ensure compliance even if there are slight deviations from the typical tagging requirements.
The CIAO understands the importance of staying informed and prepared, and we will continue to communicate any new information provided by the OLCC as it becomes available.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to the OLCC for guidance, and rest assured that we are dedicated to keeping you updated on these matters.
Sincerely,
Jesse Bontecou
E.D. | Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon (CIAO)
[email protected]
