Major regulatory changes are coming to Oregon’s cannabis industry—and they’re designed to encourage collaboration, product education, and innovation. In early June 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 558 (SB 558) into law. This bill gives licensed cannabis producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers more flexibility to legally share product samples at industry events and among themselves. The law takes effect in two stages: the majority of provisions go live on September 28, 2025, while allowances for trade samples begin January 1, 2026. Here’s a closer look at what this means for Oregon’s cannabis professionals—and why it...