Breaking News: Delta-8-THC Banned in Oregon – The OLCC Releases New Rules – Latest cannabis news today

On December 28, 2021, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission released a compliance training bulletin. In it, they announced major changes to certain cannabis regulations that will come into effect by July 2022. Products containing man-made cannabinoids are now strictly regulated and some are completely banned. In addition, the OLCC has made changes to packaging and labeling, THC concentration limits, and cannabis extraction methods. Here’s what you need to know.

Man-made cannabinoids

Man-made cannabinoids are defined in the bulletin; they are known as “semi-synthetic cannabinoids”, which are created through chemical reactions with substances extracted from cannabis. Common examples are Delta-8-THC or CBN from CBD. This does not include the decarboxylation of cannabinoids with heat. ”From July 1, 2022, products containing artificially produced cannabinoids may only be manufactured and sold under these new, specific requirements:

• The products comply with the OLCC rules
• Both the dealer and the manufacturer have valid licenses
• The product is not intended for human inhalation
• The product is non-intoxicating and does not cause any harm
• The product is labeled according to the new labeling regulations
• The man-made cannabinoid was made in a facility with an ODA food safety license by an OLCC processor or ODA hemp handler
• The artificially obtained cannabinoid has been described as a naturally occurring component of the cannabis plant Cannabaceae in at least three peer-reviewed publications.

Until then, the product manufacturers have time to outsource all inventory. After July 1, 2022, intoxicating man-made cannabinoids, including Delta-8-THC, will be banned both inside and outside the OLCC market.

Delta 8 THC

Products containing Delta-8-THC have recently gained popularity because of their therapeutic potential. Delta 8 THC is a powerful anti-nausea agent and only occurs naturally in small amounts in the cannabis plant. Since there is not enough naturally to harvest, it is usually made by chemically converting Delta-9-THC or CBD. While some report psychoactive effects, most experience no poisoning. For this reason, Delta-8-THC is said to have immense potential in pediatrics.

A study in pediatric cancer patients was conducted in 1995 and the published name speaks for itself; According to An Efficient New Cannabinoid Antiemetic in Pediatric Oncology, “Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (18 mg / m2 in cooking oil, po) was administered to eight children aged 3–13 years with various hematological cancers. Vomiting was completely prevented. The side effects observed were negligible. ”After July 1, 2022, Delta-8-THC will be banned from the recreational market, making it much more difficult to find.

CBN

Products containing man-made CBN will continue to have their place in the Oregon market. However, they will only be sold if they meet all new requirements. From July 1, 2022, all products that contain artificially extracted CBN must be labeled as such.

Delta 9 THC

From July 1, 2022, artificially obtained Delta-9-THC will be banned by the OLCC. The bulletins specifically mention delta-9-THC made from CBD as an example. One thing is clear in the state of Oregon, they don’t want anyone to smoke anything other than naturally-derived Delta-9. What they really do is prevent the potential spice-like products from showing up.

Spice is synthetic cannabis, usually made by spraying hemp fiber with delta-9-THC. It’s important to know that Delta-9-THC is made chemically because it allowed it to bypass the law. Since it is manufactured and not naturally obtained, it could not be regulated in the same way. Spice, K2, and other similar products were federally banned in the US back in 2010. On October 15, 2010, the Oregon Board of Pharmacy went one step further; they made it illegal to use or own these products.

Concentration limits

The OLCC is now responsible for setting the portion size and concentration limits for cannabis products. Formally it was the Oregon Health Authority. Regarding the limits for recreational cannabis, the OLCC made some changes and essentially doubled the limits:

• On or after April 1, 2022, marijuana edibles can now contain up to 100 mg of THC in the package and up to 10 mg of THC per serving
• On or after January 1, 2022, marijuana transdermal patches can now contain up to 100 mg of THC in the pack and up to 10 mg of THC per serving
• On or after January 1, 2022, marijuana concentrates and extracts can now contain up to 2,000 mg of THC in the package (there is no serving size limit).

Packaging and labeling

There are some new and notable changes to the packaging and labeling regulations. These include:

• Man-made cannabinoids – If a product is made with it, it must be labeled with the words “artificially obtained cannabinoids”. This also applies to edibles, tinctures, and extracts. Special labels must be created for these products and submitted to the OLCC before the product can be sold.
• Roll forward – Child-resistant packaging is no longer required for pre-rolled joints and other ready-to-use products.
• Name change – The OLCC approval allows cannabis retailers to change the manufacturer’s company name without resubmitting the product. Basically, this means that a retailer has the option to rename a product before selling it to consumers.

CRC stands for Color Remediation Column. Some cannabis concentrate manufacturers use it as a filtration system during the extraction process. If you’ve ever seen shatter with almost no color, chances are it was passed through a CRC filter. Usually this is frowned upon because it is not always used honestly. Sometimes a manufacturer takes a lower quality concentrate and runs it through a CRC filter; this would give the appearance of a higher quality product. According to the Bulletin, any concentrates used or possessed with a CRC column or a material such as fuller’s earth can be manufactured by January 1, 2022. Leftover inventory or leftover products may be sold until July 1, 2022 for any place in the Oregon market.

These new rules were announced on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Questions about the content of the bulletin can be sent to [email protected]. A copy of the bulletin can be read here.

Footnote (s)

https://www.upbeacon.com/article/2010/10/oregon-bans-spice
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=278875
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZlMhf-z9QdpRsD2KIt6Be0CVBU45OVc/view
https://www.druglibrary.net/olsen/HEMP/IHA/iha02210.html