ORS 475C.155: Limitations on Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s authority to accept application for new license; exceptions; rules.

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not accept an application for a new license under ORS 475C.065, 475C.085, 475C.093 or 475C.097 unless:

      (a) For a production license under ORS 475C.065, there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in this state who are 21 years of age or older.

      (b) For a processor license under ORS 475C.085, there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in this state who are 21 years of age or older.

      (c) For a wholesale license under ORS 475C.093, there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in this state who are 21 years of age or older.

      (d) For a retail license under ORS 475C.097, there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in this state who are 21 years of age or older.

      (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

      (a) An application for renewal of a license described in subsection (1) of this section;

      (b) An application for reissuance of a license described in subsection (1) of this section necessitated by a change in the location or ownership of a production, processing, wholesale or retail facility or premises;

      (c) An application for a change in size of a mature marijuana plant grow canopy; or

      (d) The sale or purchase of a license described in subsection (1) of this section issued prior to January 1, 2025.

      (3) The commission may adopt rules to carry out this section.