What are Metrc RFID tags in Oregon and what information do they contain?

Metrc RFID tags are single use tags that assign a unique 24 digit identifier to cannabis plants and packages so each item can be tracked through its full lifecycle. They include RFID tech for remote reading plus details like facility name, license number, order date, and a barcode. Oregon rules require Metrc provided RFID tags on both plants and packages.

How much do Metrc plant tags and package tags cost in Oregon?

In Oregon, operators buy their own tags and pricing is set at 0.45 per plant tag and 0.25 per package tag. Tags are single use and can only be associated with one facility at a time. Reuse is generally not allowed except special cases such as when a tag was discontinued first and then allowed to be reused.

When do I need to tag plants individually in Oregon Metrc?

Plants start as immature plant batches, and Oregon rules allow up to 100 plants per batch as long as they are the same strain and have a unique name. Once plants reach the flowering phase, each plant must be tagged individually with a plant tag. That is the point where individual tracking becomes required rather than batch level tracking.

How can Distru help me stay organized with Metrc plant and package tagging in Oregon?

Distru ERP supports seed to sale inventory management and compliance automation so you can keep plant and package records aligned with Metrc workflows. It helps teams track status changes like moving from immature batches to individually tagged flowering plants and keep inventory events consistent. That reduces manual errors when you later reconcile activity in Metrc.

How do package tags work in Metrc, and where do I attach them?

Package tags are used when you create packages from immature plants, harvest batches, lab samples, or when you split an existing package. The tag has adhesive and should be attached to the container that holds the package at the time the package is created or split. These tags support chain of custody tracking as packages move through transfers.

Can Distru make Metrc labeling easier once I have my Oregon tags?

Yes, DistruLabels is a free Metrc labeling tool that helps you generate labels tied to Metrc package information so you can label inventory more consistently. This is useful after you tag and create packages because you can produce compliant labels without rebuilding data by hand. If you also use Distru ERP, your inventory details stay connected to production and wholesale workflows.

Understanding Metrc Tags and Requirements in Oregon

RFID, or Radio-Frequency Identification Tags are single-use tags which attach a unique identifier to plants and packages, giving operators the ability for each item to be tracked individually throughout its lifecycle. RFID tags possess a 24-digit UID (unique identifier)along with the RFID transponders that allow for remote reading of the tags, along with information identifying the facility name, business license number, the date the tag was ordered, and a barcode.

There are 2 types of tagged inventory in cannabis operations: plants and packages. Metrc-provided RFID Tags are required to be on both plants and packages as per the regulations in Oregon. A complete list of CTS tracking requirements for OLCC and Medical Marijuana Registrants in the OLCC system can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

How Much Do Tags Cost?

Each state that uses Metrc varies in how it charges for tags. In Oregon, the OLCC requires operators to purchase their own tags at a cost of $0.45 per plant tag and $0.25 per package tag. Each tag can be used once and can sit at only one facility at a time, and thus cannot be reused (except in special cases such as if it was discontinued first and then able to be reused).

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What Are Plant Tags?

Plants can be either immature, vegetative, or flowering, and start out entering the system as immature plant batches. According to OLCC rules, each immature plant batch may consist of no more than 100 plants of the same strain and must be identified by a unique name. Once they achieve the flowering phase, OLCC rules require that plants be individually tagged with plant tags.

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What Are Package Tags?

Packages can be created from immature plants, harvest batches, testing lab samples, as well as split off from existing packages. These tags have an adhesive and must be attached to the container with the package in it as the packages are created / split off. These tags are used for transferring packages as they progress through the chain of custody from seed to sale.

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How to Order Tags?

Tags can be ordered from the Admin > Tag Orders tab at the top right of the Metrc login as shown above. Once there, users can click on ‘New Tag Order’ to place a new order by selecting the number of tags, shipping details, and making a payment.

Users can then track the shipment using the tracking number and then come back into this section to click ‘Receive’ once they have received the shipment of the tags.

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