Or. Admin. Code § 845-025-5500

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 845-025-5500 - [Effective 3/31/2025] Marijuana Worker Permit

(1) A marijuana worker permit is required for any individual who performs work for or on behalf of a marijuana retailer, producer, processor, wholesaler, or laboratory licensee if the individual participates in:

(a) The delivery, possession, handling, production, propagation, processing, sampling, securing, selling, or testing of marijuana items at the premises for which the license has been issued;

(b) The recording of the delivery, possession, handling, production, propagation, processing, sampling, securing, selling, or testing of marijuana items at the premises or laboratory for which the license has been issued;

(c) The verification of any document described in ORS 475C.217; or

(d) The direct supervision of a person described in subsections (a) to (c) of this section.

(2) An individual who is required by section (1) of this rule to hold a marijuana worker permit must carry that permit on their person at all times when performing work on behalf of a marijuana retailer.

(3) A person who holds a marijuana worker permit must notify the Commission in writing within 10 days of any conviction for a felony.

(4) A marijuana retailer, producer, processor, wholesaler, or laboratory licensee must verify that an individual has a valid marijuana worker permit issued in accordance with OAR 845-025-5500 to 845-025-5590 before allowing the individual to perform, or continue to perform, any work at the licensed premises or laboratory.

(5) Violations.

(a) A violation of section (2) of this rule is a Category IV violation.

(b) A violation of section (3) or (4) of this rule is a Category III violation.

Or. Admin. Code § 845-025-5500

OLCC 3-2015(Temp), f. 12-3-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16; OLCC 6-2016, f. 6-28-16, cert. ef. 6/29/2016; OLCC 9-2016(Temp), f. 6-28-16, cert. ef. 6-30-16 thru 12-26-16; OLCC 22-2016, f. 12-22-16, cert. ef. 12/27/2016; OLCC 15-2017, amend filed 12/22/2017, effective 12/28/2017; OLCC 14-2018, amend filed 12/27/2018, effective 12/28/2018; OLCC 21-2021, amend filed 12/30/2021, effective 1/1/2022; OLCC 131-2022, minor correction filed 03/25/2022, effective 3/25/2022; OLCC 202-2022, amend filed 11/21/2022, effective 1/1/2023; OLCC 14-2024, amend filed 12/20/2024, effective 3/31/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 475C.269 & 475C.273

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 475C.269, 475C.273 & 2022 OL Ch. 117 Sec. 4