Advertisement
Advertise with us
sidenav

Oregon Bans "Artificially Derived" Cannabinoids

Advertisement
Advertise with us

Oregon will become the first state to prohibit sales of all lab-produced cannabinoids when a new state rule takes effect next month. The rule bans sales beginning July 1 of delta 8 THC, delta 10 THC, HHC. THC-O and THC-P, and will later include CBN. The law does not ban CBD, which can be naturally extracted from hemp without any chemical processing.

The new rule, created by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), covers what the agency calls “artificially derived cannabinoids”—compounds created by inducing chemical changes in natural CBD extracted from hemp. Most of these so-called synthetic (or semi-synthetic) cannabinoids do occur naturally in cannabis plants, but in such small quantities that extracting them isn’t practical.

The OLCC ban comes less than a month after the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that delta 8 THC is a federally legal hemp product. But that court decision, which also applies to other hemp-derived cannabinoids, only protects manufacturers from federal prosecution. States are free to restrict cannabinoids as they choose, and others may follow Oregon’s lead in essentially banning all lab-produced cannabis compounds.

The new rules will permanently ban inhalable hemp-derived cannabinoid products (including vapes, carts and flower), but may allow sales of edibles, tinctures, topicals and pills in licensed Oregon cannabis dispensaries beginning in July 2023.

Quote

Other states have banned or restricted specific cannabinoids (mainly delta 8 THC), but Oregon will become the first state to prohibit so-called synthetic cannabinoids across the board.

No "artificially derived" cannabinoid products will be allowed in dispensaries, however, unless they are first approved as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—an extreme long shot—and also undergo the same Oregon-mandated pesticide and heavy metal testing as other cannabis products. The FDA has not approved any hemp-derived products except theCBD-based prescription medicine Epidiolex, used by doctors to treat seizure disorders.

 

The ban exempts non-inhalable, hemp-derived CBN from the restrictions for now. But after July 1, 2023, it too will require FDA approval to be sold.

 

Other states have banned or restricted specific cannabinoids (mainly delta 8 THC), but Oregon will become the first state to prohibit so-called synthetic cannabinoids across the board. The OLCC says the rule is based on health concerns, specifically worries over consumers ingesting or inhaling the residue of chemicals used to process CBD into other cannabinoids.

 

“We have testing for pesticides,” OLCC hemp and processing compliance specialist Steven Crowley told The Oregonian. “We have testing for residual solvents from the extraction process. We don’t have any testing for any of the whole universe of chemical reagents that you could use to synthetically turn one cannabinoid into something else, or for any of the byproducts of that reaction.”

 

The OLCCs authority to regulate the growing hemp-derived cannabinoid market was granted when Oregon state legislators passed House Bill 3000 last year.

Advertisement
Advertise with us
Latest Reviews
Article preview image
Freemax REXA PRO & REXA SMART Review: Too Smart?

The Freemax REXA PRO and REXA SMART are highly advanced pod vapes, offering seemingly endless features, beautiful touchscreens, and new DUOMAX pods.

Wed Jul 30 2025
Article preview image
OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA Review: A Match Made in Heaven!

The OXVA XLIM Pro 2 DNA is powered by a custom-made Evolv DNA chipset, offering a Replay function and dry hit protection. Read our review to find out more.

Fri Jul 18 2025
Article preview image
SKE Bar Review: A Reusable Crystal Bar!

The SKE Bar is a 2 mL replaceable pod vape with a 500 mAh battery, a 1.2-ohm mesh coil, and 35 flavors to choose from in 2% nicotine.

Mon Jul 7 2025
Advertisement
Advertise with us
Latest Learn
vaping taxes
Vaping Taxes in the United States and Around the World

Because of declining cigarette sales, state governments in the U.S. and countries around the world are looking to vapor products as a new source of tax revenue.

Thu Jul 31 2025
How Old Do You Have to Be to Vape?
How Old Do You Have to Be to Vape?

The legal age to buy e-cigarettes and other vaping products varies around the world. The United States recently changed the legal minimum sales age to 21.

Tue Jul 1 2025
Where vaping is banned or restricted
Vape Bans: E-Cigarette Restrictions in the U.S. and Worldwide

A list of vaping product flavor bans and online sales bans in the United States, and sales and possession bans in other countries.

Fri Jul 4 2025
About Authors
Jim McDonald
844 posts

Smokers created vaping for themselves without help from the tobacco industry or anti-tobacco crusaders, and I believe vapers and the vaping industry have the right to continue innovating to give everyone who wants to use nicotine access to safe and attractive non-combustible options. My goal is to provide clear, honest information about vaping and the challenges nicotine consumers face from lawmakers, regulators, and brokers of disinformation. You can find me on Twitter @whycherrywhy

See author’s profile
Vaping360.com strives to be the world's most trusted resource for vapers and smokers. We take pride in our editorial integrity, accuracy, and the honesty of our writers.
Read more about us

Rely on Our Expertise

At Vaping360, we take pride in our deep expertise and years of experience in the vaping industry. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to leveraging their extensive knowledge to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Authenticity

Genuine insights backed by thorough and exhaustive research and testing.

Reliability

Consistent, accurate information from the vaping industry experts.

Empowerment

Transparent and reliable content for confident and informed decision-making.

About us

Our mission is clear: to help people who smoke transition to low-risk alternatives and contribute to a smoke-free world. With each article we publish and each review we conduct, we're working towards this goal.

about-us-banner
product preview