DELTA 8 THC IN OREGON: IS IT LEGAL & WHERE TO BUY IN 2022?

Delta 8 THC is regulated in Oregon. There are new laws that define any chemically altered cannabinoids with intoxicating effects as a regulated product. This means you can buy delta 8 THC, but only from registered vendors within the state.

Delta 8 THC is legal on a federal level, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Although delta 9 THC is still currently illegal under federal law, it’s legal for medical and recreational use in the state of Oregon.

Here’s everything you need to know about buying delta 7, delta 8, and delta 10 in Oregon.

IS DELTA 8 THC LEGAL IN OREGON?

Yes, delta 8 THC is legal in Oregon… for now. 

HB 3000 defines any “artificially derived cannabinoid” as a chemical compound created via a chemical reaction from any component of the cannabis family. The bill specifically names delta 7, delta 8, delta 9, and delta 10 THC.

While this bill is coming, there are at present no restrictions on the distribution, possession, and consumption of delta 8 THC in this state, but regulators are pushing a bill that seeks to prohibit this substance in the coming months.

Hemp-derived delta 8 THC is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill differentiates hemp products from marijuana products. This means cannabinoids extracted from hemp can be freely traded, produced, and consumed legally across the country.

IS DELTA 10 THC LEGAL IN OREGON?

Delta 10 THC is also legal in Oregon. The 2018 Farm Bill makes hemp-derived delta 10 THC legal federally. Oregon doesn’t defy this bill with any conflicting state laws, so delta 10 THC is unrestricted, as is delta 8 THC.

As with delta 8, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission seeks to regulate the sale of all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol the same way.

DELTA 8 VAPES & THE PACT ACT

Vaporizing delta 8 THC is one of the most popular ways to consume the cannabinoid due to the increased bioavailability when inhaled.

Although federally, no law restricts the sale of delta 8 THC to people under the age of 21, there is a law that restricts the sale of vape products to minors. This law is part of the PACT (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) act.

Under the PACT act, vendors that sell vape products — including pens, vaporizers, and vape liquids — must verify a customer’s age before a sale is made. This is federal legislation, and any company disobeying this act is committing a federal crime.

Any company that doesn’t ask for age verification in person or online is conducting business illegally and should not be trusted. If a company isn’t following federal and state laws, they’re likely cutting corners in other areas of their business.

A company that disobeys the PACT act is most likely in the business simply for the money rather than its consumers. A company conducting business in this way may be distributing products that lack quality, contain dangerous ingredients, or don’t contain delta 8 THC at all.

You should avoid any company that doesn’t abide by federal and state laws in this sense. 

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DELTA 8 THC & DELTA 9 THC?

Delta 8 and delta 9 THC are both in the same family — tetrahydrocannabinol. They’re extremely similar on a molecular level. However, they are differentiated by a double bond. This double bond is what separates the two cannabinoids in both effect and legality.

Delta 8 THC is often extracted from hemp and is legal under federal law because of the 2018 Farm Bill. Although delta 9 THC is legal in many states across the United States, it’s still illegal under federal law.

Both delta 8 and delta 9 THC have similar effects on the body and interact with the same receptors in the ECS (endocannabinoid system). However, delta 8 THC is less intense than delta 9 THC. Both compounds are psychoactive, but the impairing effects of delta 9 THC are much stronger.

Because delta 8 THC is less potent, people can experience the relaxing effects of THC without some of the negative effects associated with the cannabinoid. There’s less risk of experiencing paranoia, anxiety, and hyperstimulation when using delta 8 THC.

HOW TO USE DELTA 8 THC?

There are several ways to use delta 8 THC, but the most popular by far is vaping.

There are also

plenty of alternatives to vaping delta 8 THC. We’ll be covering the most effective consumption formats in this section.

You’ll find delta 8 THC in many of the same forms as CBD. Some of the most popular consumption formats are as follows:

• Edibles
• Tinctures
• Capsules
• Vape liquids
• Topicals

DELTA 8 THC VAPES

When delta 8 THC is combined with propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, it can be heated up and inhaled as vapor. When the cannabinoid is used this way, it becomes highly bioavailable. This makes for a quicker onset and more noticeable effects.

Vaping is an excellent choice if you’re looking for fast relief and want to experience the relaxing effects of the cannabinoid in a therapeutic way. However, if you suffer from a respiratory health condition such as asthma, it’s not advisable to vape delta 8 THC.

DELTA 8 THC EDIBLES

Delta 8 THC edibles are also extremely popular. The most common delta 8 THC edibles come in gummy candy form.

Edibles offer an accurate, easy, and tasty way to consume delta 8 THC. If you don’t enjoy using tinctures, can’t inhale the vapor, or simply want a tasty way to use delta 8 THC, edibles are the way forward for you.

WHERE TO BUY DELTA 8 THC?

Delta 8 THC is not a controlled substance in Oregon; therefore it can be purchased freely in certain stores, dispensaries, and online.

The best way to purchase delta 8 THC is via the internet.

Aside from saving money by purchasing delta 8 THC online, it’s also a lot safer. When you buy online, you can research the company fully, check out detailed product descriptions, and most importantly, look at third-party lab results.

Any reputable company will send their products off for third-party lab testing and make the results freely available to view by any potential customers.

Third-party lab results show you the percentage of delta 8 THC present as well as other present cannabinoids, terpenes, and residual chemicals. They provide you with a way to check whether the advertised strength of a delta 8 THC product is true to its word.

This is critically important when purchasing delta 8 THC because there are several companies active that are selling products that have cannabinoid levels either way below the stated potency or lack delta 8 entirely.

If you are looking to purchase delta 8 THC in Oregon, the best place to start is online.

WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF DELTA 8 THC IN OREGON?

Oregon seeks to regulate the sale of delta 8, delta 7, and delta 10 THC in the same way they’re regulating delta 9 regardless of the plant source.

Medical and recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon.

We can only expect that delta 8 THC and several other beneficial cannabinoids from hemp and marijuana will become more and more available as further states become more tolerable of the plant. However, as the law looks now, all forms of THC will only be available from registered vendors within the state.