Buyer Resources

Looking to enter or expand it the Oregon cannabis Market?

We have a community of industry professionals that are trusted and respected in the Oregon Cannabis market.

Buyer FAQs

Q: What are the business types?

A: (1) Producers – grow cannabis (2) Processing – turning flower into other products like oil and edibles (3) Wholesaler – Has the ability to buy and sell to any licensed company (4) Retail – selling cannabis products to the public.

Q: What do I need to know about Land Use and Zoning?

A: Getting approved for your business all starts with zoning. Buying a property with the wrong zoning for your proposed/intended use will render your property useless for that use. Every county and every city has different rules on zoning and the use allowed, so it’s not a one size fits all sort of thing.

Q: Should I use a Broker?

A: IF the broker is versed in cannabis sales and the process that is involved. We have seen a lot of buyers get lead down the wrong path and not have the necessary protection.

Q: Do I need an Attorney?

A: We highly recommend using a cannabis-specific attorney to help navigate the state’s ever-changing rules.

Q: Who can qualify for a license?

A: Just about anyone. Oregon is pretty simple: Don’t be a felon, and make sure the funds being used are legitimate.

Q: Can I buy a license?

A: Yes, but You are actually buying the business and its assets and the OLCC gives you a chance to become licensed. You will have to fill out a brand new application and pay the $250 application fee to the state and a new license fee at approval. .

Q: What about insurance?

A: We have worked with a local insurance company that can supply all your property and crop insurance needs. Title insurance for buyers is still a little like the game of whack-a-mole, but we have found one company that will provide it for a handful of counties in the state, mainly the counties around the Portland area. Otherwise we are out of luck, but no fear, we have figured out the next best thing and pretty much the only way to do it without trying to sneak it through the federally insured title company.