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Today the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) directed the operators of Oregon’s independently owned liquor stores to stop selling all Russian manufactured distilled spirits. The OLCC has sequestered the remaining supply of Russian spirits in its Portland warehouse.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - In light of rising COVID-19 case counts over the month of June, including a record-high 375 cases yesterday, Governor Kate Brown today announced stepped up enforcement statewide on face covering, physical distancing, and occupancy standards in place for businesses. The effort, OSHA and the OLCC, will ensure restaurants, bars, and other businesses comply with COVID-related rules over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Read MoreSalem, Ore. — Today, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson released an audit examining how Oregon regulates marijuana, a responsibility shared by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). Auditors found gaps in the state’s developing regulatory framework that increase the risk of legal marijuana being diverted to the black market and out-of-state. Auditors also found the state must do more to protect public health and improve laboratory testing by considering more robust testing requirements, enhancing oversight, and ensuring labs meet accreditation standards.
Read MoreThe Oregon Liquor Control Commission has received thirty‐eight applications for proposed retail liquor locations in Southern Oregon and Washington County. Including one in Klamath Falls.
Read MoreOregon's Recreational Marijuana Program was legalized by the voters in 2015. Responsibility for issuing permits, inspecting "grows," ensuring compliance, and all other aspects of the administration of the marijuana industry from "seed to sale" was placed on the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. The size and complexity of regulating the Oregon marijuana industry was grossly underestimated.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore. – At its monthly meeting October 26, 2017, the Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved additional clarification for the container types to be included in the 2018 Bottle Bill Expansion. Effective January 1, 2018, all beverage containers between 4 ounces and 1.5 liters have a refund value of 10¢, except distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milk, meal replacement beverages and infant formula. Water, beer, and carbonated soft drinks in containers of 3 liters or less will continue to have a refund value and most other beverages, including but not limited to tea, coffee, hard cider, fruit juice, kombucha, coconut water, as well as sports and energy drinks will be added.
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