Oregon: OHA temporarily changes marijuana testing standards
The Oregon Health Authority is temporarily relaxing its standards for testing marijuana products after reports that strict regulations were hurting the industry.
The new rules, which went into effect on December 2, will balance the cost of testing and public health protections, the OHA said.
Reports said the cost of testing under the rules that have been in effect since October 1 were putting strain on businesses because prices went up and supply went down.
The state has collected more than $40 million so far in taxes on marijuana products and 40% of that revenue goes to Oregon schools.
Governor Kate Brown recognized the importance of the marijuana industry to the state’s economy and requested the temporary change in the rules.
According to the OHA, 307 samples have failed tests for pesticides or solvents since October 1.
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