Oregon Psilocybin Services Section Holds Virtual Public Hearing

OREGON – (Information from the Oregon Health Authority) The Oregon Health Authority’s psilocybin Services Section will be holding several virtual public hearings November 15 through 17. These hearings will cover planed psilocybin regulations and management prior to the opening applications on January 2. For those unfamiliar with the Psilocybin Services Section, the Oregon Health Authority has provided the following information:

“Oregon Psilocybin Services is a new section housed within the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division’s Center for Health Protection. The Oregon Psilocybin Services Section will implement Ballot Measure 109, which was passed in November 2020 and directs the Oregon Health Authority to license and regulate the manufacturing, transportation, delivery, sale, and purchase of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services.

The Oregon Psilocybin Services Section will begin accepting applications for licensure on January 2, 2023. Until then, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Section is in a development period, working to build the nation’s first regulatory framework for psilocybin services. This includes: establishing rules by the end of the year; developing a psilocybin facilitator training program approval system, license tracking and compliance case management system; securing and customizing a product tracking system; working on online payments for licensees; GIS mapping for compliance work; an equity and justice centered approach to background checks; continuing to hire for our licensing and compliance teams; setting processes and procedures for each of our programs; supporting the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board and subcommittees; keeping our website updated for access to important information; building partnerships with diverse communities; and creating education and training for our regulatory community and the public.”

Additional information and links to all public hearings can be found at Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Psilocybin Services : Prevention and Wellness : State of Oregon

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