Oregon alcohol laws

What it would do: Amends compensation structure for retail sales agents under the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by removing annual Consumer Price Index adjustments to store class thresholds while maintaining CPI adjustments to base compensation, and applies changes to compensation paid on or after July 1, 2025.

What it would do: Creates a new category of low-proof spirit beverages (distilled liquor mixed with nonalcoholic liquor, maximum 14% alcohol, 375ml containers) with licensing for craft distillers and off-premises retailers, imposes taxes of $7-$11 per gallon depending on producer type, and establishes a grant program funded by $2,500 endorsement fees.

What it would do: Amends the definition of 'licensee' in Oregon liquor law to include agents appointed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under ORS 471.750, and declares an emergency.

What it would do: Amends compensation for liquor store operators when Oregon's distilled liquor sales system changes, increasing the compensation rate from 4 percent to 10 percent for stores operating less than five years and establishing funding mechanisms from surplus property sales.

What it would do: Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study taxation of beer and wine sales and submit a report with potential legislative recommendations to interim revenue committees by September 15, 2026. This requirement repeals on January 2, 2027.

What it would do: Creates a new category of low-proof spirit beverages (distilled liquor mixed with nonalcoholic liquid, not exceeding 14 percent alcohol by volume, in containers not exceeding 375 milliliters) and allows licensed manufacturers and retailers to produce, import, distribute, and sell them under similar rules as wine. Imposes a privilege tax on manufacturers and importing distributors of low-proof spirit beverages, effective January 1, 2026.