ORS § 475c.919 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.919
475C.919 Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) .

(2) The authority may adopt rules as the authority considers necessary to protect the public health and safety. [Formerly 475B.949]

Source: Section 475C.919 — Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.037 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.037
471.037 Homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice exemption from liquor laws
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 471.268 (Homemade malt beverages and wines at licensed premises) :

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Financial consideration,” except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, means value that is given or received directly or indirectly through sales, barter, trade, fees, charges, dues, contributions or donations.

(B) “Financial consideration” does not mean any of the following:

(i) A tax deduction or credit for donating beer, wine or fermented fruit juice to a nonprofit organization.

(ii) An event admission charge or club or organization dues, if the amount of the admission charge or dues is independent of the amount of alcoholic beverages to be provided or consumed at the event or through club or organization activities.

(iii) A prize awarded at a state or county fair or other organized judging, tasting, exhibition, contest or competition at which consumption of a submitted beer, wine or fermented fruit juice is without charge and only by the entrants, submitters, judges, exhibitors, contestants or competitors.

(iv) Homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices made by other persons.

(v) Beer, wine or fermented fruit juice ingredients.

(vi) Wages and salaries paid by an educational organization for teaching brewing, winemaking, fermentation science or fermentation processes.

(vii) The receipt of donated homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices by a nonprofit or charitable organization registered in this state for sale at an auction under ORS 471.162 (Exemptions from license requirement) (6), or the proceeds received by the organization from selling those donated homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices at an auction under ORS 471.162 (Exemptions from license requirement) (6).

(b) “Homemade” means made for noncommercial purposes.

(c) “Noncommercial” means not dependent or conditioned upon the provision or receipt of financial consideration.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the Liquor Control Act does not apply to the following:

(a) The making of homemade beer, wine or fermented fruit juice, if the total of beer, wine and fermented fruit juice produced during a calendar year does not exceed:

(A) One hundred gallons in a household having one person who is 21 years of age or older; or

(B) Two hundred gallons in a household having two or more persons who are 21 years of age or older.

(b) The keeping, storage or transportation of homemade beer, wine or fermented fruit juice.

(c) The possession of mash, wort or wash, for the purpose of making homemade beer, wine or fermented fruit juice.

(d) Except as provided in ORS 471.268 (Homemade malt beverages and wines at licensed premises) , the noncommercial consumption at any location of homemade beer, wine or fermented fruit juice.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not exempt any person from ORS 471.410 (Providing liquor to person under 21 or to intoxicated person) , 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) or 471.432 (Examination for problem condition involving alcohol upon conviction) . [2011 c.12 §2; 2017 c.533 §4]

Source: Section 471.037 — Homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice exemption from liquor laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.386 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.386
475.386 State preemption
Status: in_force

Except as expressly authorized by law, the authority to regulate the sale, delivery, purchase, receipt or possession of a product containing dextromethorphan in this state is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. [2017 c.345 §4]

Note: See note under 475.380 (Prohibition on retail sale of dextromethorphan to individual 17 years of age or younger) .

Source: Section 475.386 — State preemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.425 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.425
471.425 Misrepresentations by licensee and others
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall make false representations or statements to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in order to induce or prevent action by the commission.

(2) No licensee of the commission shall maintain a noisy, lewd, disorderly or insanitary establishment or supply impure or otherwise deleterious alcoholic beverages.

(3) No licensee of the commission shall misrepresent to a customer or to the public any alcoholic liquor sold by such licensee. [Amended by 2021 c.351 §102]

Source: Section 471.425 — Misrepresentations by licensee and others; maintenance of disorderly establishment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.752 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.752
475.752 Prohibited acts generally
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance. Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(a) A controlled substance in Schedule I, is guilty of a Class A felony, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.886 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine) and 475.890 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine) .

(b) A controlled substance in Schedule II, is guilty of a Class B felony, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.878 (Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.880 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine) , 475.882 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) and 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) .

(c) A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class C felony, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) and 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) .

(d) A controlled substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(e) A controlled substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) Except as authorized in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to create or deliver a counterfeit substance. Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(a) A counterfeit substance in Schedule I, is guilty of a Class A felony.

(b) A counterfeit substance in Schedule II, is guilty of a Class B felony.

(c) A counterfeit substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class C felony.

(d) A counterfeit substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(e) A counterfeit substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(3) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) . Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(a) A controlled substance in Schedule I, is guilty of a Class E violation, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.854 (Unlawful possession of heroin) , 475.874 (Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and 475.894 (Unlawful possession of methamphetamine) and subsection (7) of this section.

(b) A controlled substance in Schedule II, is guilty of a Class E violation, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.814 (Unlawful possession of hydrocodone) , 475.824 (Unlawful possession of methadone) , 475.834 (Unlawful possession of oxycodone) or 475.884 (Unlawful possession of cocaine) or subsection (8) of this section.

(c) A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class E violation.

(d) A controlled substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class E violation.

(e) A controlled substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a violation.

(4) It is an affirmative defense in any prosecution under this section for manufacture, possession or delivery of the plant of the genus Lophophora commonly known as peyote that the peyote is being used or is intended for use:

(a) In connection with the good faith practice of a religious belief;

(b) As directly associated with a religious practice; and

(c) In a manner that is not dangerous to the health of the user or others who are in the proximity of the user.

(5) The affirmative defense created in subsection (4) of this section is not available to any person who has possessed or delivered the peyote while incarcerated in a correctional facility in this state.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person who unlawfully manufactures or delivers a controlled substance in Schedule IV and who thereby causes death to another person is guilty of a Class C felony.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, causation is established when the controlled substance plays a substantial role in the death of the other person.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (3)(a) of this section:

(a) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Schedule I is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses:

(A) Forty or more user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of lysergic acid diethylamide; or

(B) Twelve grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of psilocybin or psilocin.

(b) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Schedule I is a Class B felony if:

(A) The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (1)(b); or

(B) The person possesses a substantial quantity under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (2)(b).

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (3)(b) of this section:

(a) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Schedule II is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more or five or more user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy.

(b) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Schedule II is a Class C felony if:

(A) The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (1)(b); or

(B) The person possesses a substantial quantity under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (2)(b). [Formerly 475.840; 2013 c.591 §3; 2015 c.1 §76; 2015 c.614 §124; 2016 c.24 §59; 2017 c.21 §26; 2017 c.706 §9; 2021 c.2 §11; 2021 c.591 §32; 2023 c.413 §1]

Source: Section 475.752 — Prohibited acts generally; penalties; exceptions; affirmative defense for certain peyote uses; causing death by Schedule IV substance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.081 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.081
475C.081 Permissible delivery and receipt by marijuana producer and marijuana processor
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “commonly owned” means, as further defined by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule, that a person included on an application for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) has an interest in or authority over the management of another entity for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) .

(2) A marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) may deliver to or receive from a marijuana processor that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) :

(a) Cannabinoid products, cannabinoid extracts and cannabinoid concentrates processed by the marijuana processor from marijuana produced by the marijuana producer and that do not contain marijuana produced by any other marijuana producer; and

(b) Marijuana produced by the marijuana producer that the marijuana processor received from the marijuana producer but that the marijuana processor did not process.

(3) Two or more marijuana producers that hold licenses issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) and are commonly owned by the same person may deliver to and receive from one another marijuana and usable marijuana. [2021 c.397 §9]

Source: Section 475C.081 — Permissible delivery and receipt by marijuana producer and marijuana processor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.754 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.754
475C.754 Required disclosure by Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any law relating to the exemption of information from public disclosure under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) , or relating to the confidentiality of tax return information, upon the request of a financial institution, the Department of Revenue shall provide to the financial institution the following information:

(a) Whether the person is currently compliant with the provisions of ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) and rules adopted under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) ;

(b) Any past or pending violation by the person of a provision of ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) ; and

(c) Any penalty imposed upon the person for violating a provision of ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) .

(2) Upon receiving a request under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall provide the requesting financial institution with the requested information.

(3) The department may charge a financial institution a reasonable fee to cover the administrative costs of providing information under this section. [Formerly 475B.775]

Source: Section 475C.754 — Required disclosure by Department of Revenue; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.753 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.753
471.753 Agent compensation
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Nonurban county” has the meaning given that term in ORS 653.026 (“Nonurban county” defined for ORS 653.025) .

(b) “Portland metropolitan area county” means a county within the urban growth boundary of a metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268.

(c) “Standard county” means a county that is not a Portland metropolitan area county or a nonurban county.

(2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall compensate an agent appointed under ORS 471.750 (Liquor stores and warehouses) in an amount equal to the sum of the following according to the store class, as determined under subsection (3) of this section, operated by the agent:

(a) The monthly base compensation established in subsection (4) of this section;

(b) The wage escalator amount described in subsection (5) of this section;

(c) The retail escalator amount described in subsection (6) of this section; and

(d) The sales commission according to the rates provided in subsection (7) of this section.

(3) A store shall be classed based on the store’s amount of annual sales of alcoholic beverages rounded to the nearest whole dollar, adjusted annually by a percentage equal to any percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, as follows:

(a) Class 1: up to $120,000;

(b) Class 2: at least $120,001 and not more than $450,000;

(c) Class 3: at least $450,001 and not more than $750,000;

(d) Class 4: at least $750,001 and not more than $1,650,000;

(e) Class 5: at least $1,650,001 and not more than $2,500,000;

(f) Class 6: at least $2,500,001 and not more than $3,700,000;

(g) Class 7: at least $3,700,001 and not more than $5,500,000;

(h) Class 8: at least $5,500,001 and not more than $8,300,000;

(i) Class 9: at least $8,300,001 and not more than $12,500,000; and

(j) Class 10: at least $12,500,001 and not more than $18,750,000.

(4) The monthly base compensation for an agent, adjusted annually by a percentage equal to any percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, is determined as follows according to the class of store operated by the agent:

(a) Class 1 store: 14.5 percent of the first $10,000 in monthly sales of alcoholic beverages;

(b) Class 2 store: $1,660;

(c) Class 3 store: $1,920;

(d) Class 4 store: $2,440;

(e) Class 5 store: $2,700;

(f) Class 6 store: $3,100;

(g) Class 7 store: $3,600;

(h) Class 8 store: $4,150;

(i) Class 9 store: $4,800; and

(j) Class 10 store: $5,500.

(5) The wage escalator amount is as follows:

(a) For an agent in a standard county, eight percent of the monthly base compensation; or

(b) For an agent in a Portland metropolitan area county, 18 percent of the monthly base compensation.

(6) The monthly retail escalator amount is as follows:

(a) For a store located in a standard county, 50 percent of the monthly base compensation; or

(b) For a store located in a Portland metropolitan area county, 75 percent of the monthly base compensation.

(7) The sales commission rates are as follows:

(a) For sales of alcoholic beverages to licensees, 6.54 percent of the amount of sales.

(b) For sales of alcoholic beverages to persons other than licensees, 8.38 percent of the amount of sales. [2021 c.620 §2]

Source: Section 471.753 — Agent compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.401 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.401
475C.401 Authority to issue subpoenas
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , the provisions of ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) apply to subpoenas issued by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission and to subpoenas issued by an authorized agent of the commission. [Formerly 475B.409]

Source: Section 475C.401 — Authority to issue subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.425 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.425
475A.425 Authority to investigate, discipline permit holder
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the lapse, suspension or revocation of a permit issued under ORS 475A.483 (Issuing, renewing permits) , the Oregon Health Authority may:

(a) Proceed with any investigation of, or any action or disciplinary proceeding against, the person who held the permit; or

(b) Revise or render void an order suspending or revoking the permit.

(2) In cases involving the proposed denial of a permit issued under ORS 475A.483 (Issuing, renewing permits) , the applicant may not withdraw the applicant’s application. [2021 c.1 §50]

Source: Section 475A.425 — Authority to investigate, discipline permit holder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.882 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.882
475.882 Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to deliver cocaine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors.

(2) Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony. [2005 c.708 §22]

Source: Section 475.882 — Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.394 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.394
475.394 Definitions for ORS 475.394 to 475.404
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 475.394 (Definitions for ORS 475.394 to 475.404) to 475.404 (Department of Revenue rules) :

(1) “Kratom product” means a food, food product, food ingredient, dietary ingredient, dietary supplement or beverage for human consumption containing any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa.

(2) “Processor” means a person that sells, distributes or exposes for sale kratom products on a wholesale basis to a retailer.

(3) “Retailer” means a person that sells, distributes or exposes for sale kratom products to individuals for personal consumption. [2022 c.41 §2]

Note: See note under 475.392 (Short title) .

Source: Section 475.394 — Definitions for ORS 475.394 to 475.404 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.101 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.101
475C.101 Proximity of marijuana retailer to prekindergarten, kindergarten or school
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) (2)(d), a marijuana retailer may be located within 1,000 feet of a building described in ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) (2)(d) if:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The marijuana retailer is not located within 500 feet of:

(A) A building where a public prekindergarten or kindergarten program is provided by a school district or an education service district;

(B) A public elementary or secondary school for which attendance is compulsory under ORS 339.020 (Duty to send children to school) ; or

(C) A private or parochial elementary or secondary school, teaching children as described in ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (1)(a); and

(b) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission determines that there is a physical or geographic barrier capable of preventing children from traversing to the premises of the marijuana retailer; or

(2) The marijuana retailer was established before August 1, 2017, in accordance with a city or county ordinance adopted under section 29b, chapter 83, Oregon Laws 2016. [Formerly 475B.109; 2022 c.81 §23]

Source: Section 475C.101 — Proximity of marijuana retailer to prekindergarten, kindergarten or school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 474.075 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 474 / Section 474.075
474.075 Supplier’s duty to show it acted reasonably
Status: in_force

For each dispute arising out of an allegation of bad faith termination or for termination for other than good cause, the supplier shall have the burden of proving that it acted reasonably and in good faith, that good cause existed for any termination, cancellation, discontinuance or nonrenewal and that the supplier complied with the applicable requirements of the law. [1989 c.529 §10]

Source: Section 474.075 — Supplier’s duty to show it acted reasonably , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors474.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.241 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.241
475C.241 Prohibition against certain licensees possessing mature marijuana plants
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) or licensee representative of a marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , a licensee or licensee representative may not possess a mature marijuana plant.

(2) A licensee or licensee representative may not sell a mature marijuana plant. [Formerly 475B.241]

Source: Section 475C.241 — Prohibition against certain licensees possessing mature marijuana plants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.524 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.524
475A.524 Preemption of municipal charter amendments and local ordinances
Status: repealed

The provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) are designed to operate uniformly throughout the state and are paramount and superior to and fully replace and supersede any municipal charter amendment or local ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . Amendments and ordinances that are inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) are repealed. [2021 c.1 §79]

Source: Section 475A.524 — Preemption of municipal charter amendments and local ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.093 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.093
475C.093 Wholesale license
Status: in_force

(1) The wholesale sale of marijuana items is subject to regulation by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

(2) A marijuana wholesaler must have a wholesale license issued by the commission for the premises at which marijuana items are received, stored or delivered. To hold a wholesale license under this section, a marijuana wholesaler:

(a) Must apply for a license in the manner described in ORS 475C.033 (Application process for all licensees) ;

(b) Must provide proof that the applicant is 21 years of age or older;

(c) May not be located in an area that is zoned exclusively for residential use; and

(d) Must meet the requirements of any rule adopted by the commission under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules that:

(a) Require a marijuana wholesaler to annually renew a license issued under this section;

(b) Establish application, licensure and renewal of licensure fees for marijuana wholesalers;

(c) Require marijuana items received, stored or delivered by a marijuana wholesaler to be tested in accordance with ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) ;

(d) Allow a marijuana wholesaler registered under ORS 475C.145 (Wholesale selling for medical purposes) to sell medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts at wholesale in the same manner that rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) allow a marijuana wholesaler to sell general use cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts at wholesale, excepting those circumstances where differentiating between the sale of medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts and the sale of general use cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts is necessary to protect the public health and safety; and

(e) Require a marijuana wholesaler to meet any public health and safety standards and industry best practices established by the commission by rule.

(4) Fees adopted under subsection (3)(b) of this section:

(a) May not exceed, together with other fees collected under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , the cost of administering ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ; and

(b) Shall be deposited in the Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund established under ORS 475C.297 (Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund) . [Formerly 475B.100]

Source: Section 475C.093 — Wholesale license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.130 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.130
471.130 Requiring statement of age or identification from certain purchasers
Status: in_force

(1) Before selling or serving an alcoholic beverage to any person about whom there is any reasonable doubt of the person’s having reached 21 years of age, a licensee or permittee shall require the person to produce one of the following pieces of identification:

(a) The person’s passport issued by the United States or a foreign government.

(b) The person’s motor vehicle operator’s license issued by this state or another state of the United States or a province or territory of Canada.

(c) An identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) .

(d) A United States military identification card.

(e) An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(f) Any other identification card issued by a state or territory of the United States or province or territory of Canada that bears a picture of the person, the name of the person, the person’s date of birth and a physical description of the person.

(g) Proof of the person’s participation in the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection program operated by United States Customs and Border Protection, the NEXUS program jointly operated by that agency and the Canada Border Services Agency, or a successor to either of those programs that is recognized by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

(h) Any other form of identification as defined by the commission by rule.

(2) If a person does not have identification as described in subsection (1) of this section, the permittee or licensee shall require the person to make a written statement of age and furnish evidence of the person’s true age and identity. The written statement of age shall be on a form furnished or approved by the commission, including but not limited to the following information:

Date ______

I am 21 years of age or over. ______

Signature

Description of evidence in support of age and identity:

___Identification No. (if any) ___

___Identification No. (if any) ___

(Fill in information pertaining to any two or more pieces of evidence submitted by the person.)

I hereby certify that I have accurately recorded identification of the evidence submitted to complete this form.

___________________

Signature of permittee or licensee

A person under 21 years of age who knowingly misrepresents the person’s true age with the intent of obtaining alcohol in violation of ORS chapter 471 may be subject to criminal penalties under ORS 165.805 (Misrepresentation of age by a minor) .

[Amended by 1955 c.525 §1; 1961 c.687 §4; 1967 c.171 §1; 1967 c.577 §7; 1979 c.313 §1; 1983 c.338 §939; 1995 c.44 §1; 1999 c.526 §1; 2001 c.785 §6; 2003 c.225 §1; 2017 c.533 §5; 2019 c.658 §1; 2021 c.180 §5; 2021 c.351 §44a]

Source: Section 471.130 — Requiring statement of age or identification from certain purchasers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.425 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.425
475C.425 Penalty for violating ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of a rule adopted under ORS 475C.017 (General powers and duties) (2)(c) is a Class C violation. [Formerly 475B.448]

Source: Section 475C.425 — Penalty for violating ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.393 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.393
475C.393 Affirmative defense
Status: in_force

It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating ORS 475C.337 (Unlawful possession by person 21 years of age or older) , 475C.345 (Unlawful delivery of marijuana item) or 475C.349 (Unlawful manufacture of marijuana item) that:

(1) The defendant had held a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , or was performing work for or on behalf of a person that had held a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ;

(2) The violation concerned an activity for which the license exempts the person from ORS 475C.337 (Unlawful possession by person 21 years of age or older) , 475C.345 (Unlawful delivery of marijuana item) or 475C.349 (Unlawful manufacture of marijuana item) ;

(3) The license had lapsed or had been suspended or revoked; and

(4) The defendant reasonably believed that the license had not lapsed or had not been suspended or revoked. [Formerly 475B.398]

Source: Section 475C.393 — Affirmative defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 474.045 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 474 / Section 474.045
474.045 Supplier prohibited from interfering with transfer by wholesaler
Status: in_force

No supplier shall interfere with, prevent or unreasonably delay the transfer of the wholesaler’s business or any interest therein if the wholesaler has provided the supplier with written notice of the intent to transfer and the transferee meets reasonable standards and qualifications required by the supplier which are nondiscriminatory and are applied uniformly to all wholesalers similarly situated. [1989 c.529 §7]

Source: Section 474.045 — Supplier prohibited from interfering with transfer by wholesaler , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors474.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.145 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.145
475C.145 Wholesale selling for medical purposes
Status: in_force

(1) To sell marijuana items at wholesale for medical purposes, a marijuana wholesaler that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) must register with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this section.

(2) The commission shall register a marijuana wholesaler for the purpose of selling marijuana items at wholesale for medical purposes if the marijuana wholesaler:

(a) Holds a license under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) ;

(b) Meets any qualifications adopted by the commission by rule;

(c) Applies to the commission in a form and manner prescribed by the commission; and

(d) Pays any fee adopted by the commission by rule.

(3) A marijuana wholesaler registered under this section may sell medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts at wholesale.

(4) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer this section. The rules must provide that any fee adopted by the commission under subsection (2)(d) of this section be in an amount reasonably calculated to not exceed, together with other fees collected under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , the cost of administering ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [Formerly 475B.144]

Source: Section 475C.145 — Wholesale selling for medical purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.285 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.285
475A.285 Authority to hold multiple licenses
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 475A.280 (Restriction on financial interests in multiple licensees) :

(1) A person may hold multiple service center operator licenses under ORS 475A.305 (Psilocybin service center operator license) ; and

(2) A person may hold both a manufacturer license under ORS 475A.290 (Manufacturer license) and a service center operator license under ORS 475A.305 (Psilocybin service center operator license) at the same or different premises. [2021 c.1 §22]

Source: Section 475A.285 — Authority to hold multiple licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.866 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.866
475.866 Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.

(2) Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-meth- ylenedioxymethamphetamine is a Class A felony. [2005 c.708 §34]

Source: Section 475.866 — Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.280 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.280
475A.280 Restriction on financial interests in multiple licensees
Status: in_force

An individual may not have a financial interest in:

(1) More than one psilocybin product manufacturer; or

(2) More than five psilocybin service center operators. [2021 c.1 §21]

Source: Section 475A.280 — Restriction on financial interests in multiple licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.434 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.434
471.434 Immunity for violation of ORS 471.430 when reporting sexual assault crime
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who contacts emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to report a sexual assault crime, or to obtain medical or law enforcement assistance for a victim of a sexual assault crime, is immune from arrest or prosecution for a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) if the evidence of the violation was obtained because the person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency.

(b) A person who is the victim of a sexual assault crime is immune from arrest or prosecution for a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) if the evidence of the violation was obtained because any person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to report the crime or to obtain medical or law enforcement assistance for the victim.

(2) The immunity from arrest or prosecution described in this section is not grounds for the suppression of evidence relating to a criminal offense other than a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) .

(3) As used in this section, “sexual assault crime” means an offense described in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) . [2017 c.347 §1]

Note: 471.434 (Immunity for violation of ORS 471.430 when reporting sexual assault crime) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 471 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 471.434 — Immunity for violation of ORS 471.430 when reporting sexual assault crime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.900 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.900
475C.900 Immunity for state agencies, officers, employees and agents in performance of duties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, and the officers, employees and agents of the authority, department and commission, are immune from any cause of action for the performance of, or the failure to perform, duties required by ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) . [Formerly 475B.934]

Source: Section 475C.900 — Immunity for state agencies, officers, employees and agents in performance of duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.361 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.361
475C.361 Arson incident to manufacture of cannabinoid extract in second degree
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Property” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.005 (Definitions) .

(b) “Property of another” and “protected property” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 164.305 (Definitions for ORS 164.305 to 164.377) .

(2) A person commits the crime of arson incident to manufacture of a cannabinoid extract in the second degree if, by knowingly engaging in the manufacture of a cannabinoid extract, the person causes a fire or causes an explosion that damages:

(a) Any building of another person that is not protected property; or

(b) The property of another, if the damages to the property exceed $750.

(3) Arson incident to manufacture of a cannabinoid extract in the second degree is a Class C felony.

(4) This section does not apply to a licensee that is authorized under the laws of this state to engage in the manufacture of cannabinoid extracts. [Formerly 475B.363]

Source: Section 475C.361 — Arson incident to manufacture of cannabinoid extract in second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.935 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.935
475.935 Presumptive sentences for certain methamphetamine offenses
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) or 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) , when the court sentences a person convicted of delivery of methamphetamine under ORS 475.890 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine) or 475.892 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , the presumptive sentence is 19 months of incarceration, unless the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission prescribe a longer presumptive sentence, if the person has two or more previous convictions for any combination of the following crimes:

(a) Delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) , 475.886 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine) or 475.890 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine) ;

(b) Delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school under ORS 475.888 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.892 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) or 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) ; or

(c) Possession of a precursor substance with intent to manufacture a controlled substance under ORS 475.967 (Possession of precursor substance with intent to manufacture controlled substance) .

(2) The court may impose a sentence other than the sentence provided by subsection (1) of this section if the court imposes:

(a) A longer term of incarceration that is otherwise required or authorized by law; or

(b) An upward durational departure sentence that is authorized by law or the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission based upon findings of substantial and compelling reasons. Unless otherwise authorized by law or rule of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the maximum departure allowed for a person sentenced under this subsection is double the presumptive sentence provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) As used in this section, “previous conviction” means:

(a) Convictions occurring before, on or after August 16, 2005; and

(b) Convictions entered in any other state or federal court for comparable offenses.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For a crime committed on or after November 1, 1989, a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the pronouncement of sentence in open court. However, when sentences are imposed for two or more convictions arising out of the same conduct or criminal episode, none of the convictions is considered to have occurred prior to any of the other convictions arising out of the same conduct or criminal episode.

(b) For a crime committed prior to November 1, 1989, a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the pronouncement in open court of a sentence or upon the pronouncement in open court of the suspended imposition of a sentence.

(5) For purposes of this section, previous convictions must be proven pursuant to ORS 137.079 (Presentence report) . [Formerly 137.721]

Note: 475.935 (Presumptive sentences for certain methamphetamine offenses) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 475 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 475.935 — Presumptive sentences for certain methamphetamine offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.249 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.249
475C.249 Purpose of license issued under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or 475C.548
Status: in_force

A license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 457C.548:

(1) Is issued for both adult use purposes and medical use purposes; and

(2) Serves the purpose of exempting the person that holds the license from the criminal laws of this state for possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana items, provided that the person complies with all state laws and rules applicable to licensees. [Formerly 475B.251; 2023 c.519 §15]

Source: Section 475C.249 — Purpose of license issued under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or 475C.548 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.185 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.185
475.185 When prescriptions required
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner to an ultimate user, a controlled substance in Schedule II may not be dispensed without a written or electronically transmitted prescription of a practitioner.

(b) In emergency situations, as defined by rule of the State Board of Pharmacy, Schedule II drugs may be dispensed with an oral prescription of a practitioner, reduced promptly to writing and filed by the pharmacy. Such prescriptions shall be retained in conformity with the requirements of ORS 475.165 (Records of registrants) .

(c) A prescription for a Schedule II substance may not be refilled.

(2) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner to an ultimate user, a controlled substance included in Schedule III or IV may not be dispensed without a written, oral or electronically transmitted prescription of a practitioner. The prescription may not be filled or refilled more than six months after the date on which it was issued and a prescription authorized to be refilled may not be refilled more than five times. Additional quantities of the controlled substances listed in Schedule III or IV may be authorized by a practitioner only through issuance of a new prescription.

(3) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner to an ultimate user, a controlled substance included in Schedule V that is a prescription drug may not be dispensed without a written, oral or electronically transmitted prescription of a practitioner. The prescription may not be filled or refilled more than six months after the date on which it was issued and a prescription authorized to be refilled may not be refilled more than five times. Additional quantities of the controlled substances listed in Schedule V may be authorized by a practitioner only through issuance of a new prescription.

(4) A controlled substance may not be delivered or dispensed other than for a medical purpose.

(5) Except in good faith and in the course of professional practice only, a practitioner or a pharmacist may not dispense controlled substances.

(6) Any oral or electronically transmitted prescription authorized by statute or rule must be stored by electronic means or reduced promptly to writing and filed by the pharmacy.

(7) Issuance, preparation, labeling, dispensing, recordkeeping and filing of prescriptions or medication orders must be in conformance with the requirements of the federal law and rules of the board. [1977 c.745 §14; 1979 c.777 §54; 1981 c.666 §7; 2001 c.623 §4; 2011 c.524 §3; 2014 c.55 §1]

Source: Section 475.185 — When prescriptions required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.333 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.333
475C.333 Prohibition against giving marijuana item as prize
Status: in_force

(1) A marijuana item may not be given as a prize, premium or consideration for a lottery, contest, game of chance, game of skill or competition of any kind.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 475B.333]

Source: Section 475C.333 — Prohibition against giving marijuana item as prize; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.400 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.400
471.400 Exceptions to prohibition of financial assistance
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 471.394 (Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail) and 471.398 (Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer) , a manufacturer or wholesaler may lease or furnish picnic pumps, cold plates, tubs, refrigerated trailers, refrigerated vans and refrigerated draft systems to a retail licensee if:

(A) The equipment is leased or furnished for a special event;

(B) A reasonable rental or service fee is charged for the equipment; and

(C) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the period that the equipment is leased or furnished does not exceed 14 days.

(b) The maximum period for which equipment may be leased or furnished under this subsection may be extended by periods that are reasonable for the equipment to be set up at or removed from the site of the special event.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 471.394 (Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail) and 471.398 (Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer) , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may specify by rule the manner and circumstances under which a manufacturer or wholesaler may provide products and services to a nonprofit special licensee.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 471.394 (Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail) and 471.398 (Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer) , the commission shall allow the sale of nonalcoholic products in the manner in which the nonalcoholic product is sold by a manufacturer or wholesaler not licensed by the commission. The commission may limit merchandising practices involving nonalcoholic products if the commission finds that the limitations are necessary to prevent abuses of ORS 471.394 (Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail) and 471.398 (Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer) by the industry as a whole.

(b) Any fixtures, equipment or furnishings provided by a manufacturer or wholesaler in furtherance of the sale of nonalcoholic products may not be used by the retail licensee to store, service, display, advertise, furnish or sell, or aid in the sale of, alcoholic products regulated by the commission. All fixtures, equipment or furnishings described in this subsection must be identified by the retail licensee as being furnished by a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler. [1995 c.301 §80; 2021 c.180 §13; 2021 c.351 §96]

Source: Section 471.400 — Exceptions to prohibition of financial assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.636 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.636
475C.636 Authority of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to discipline licensees of commission
Status: in_force

Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, if the applicant or licensee violates a provision of ORS 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , 475C.085 (Processor license) , 475C.093 (Wholesale license) or 475C.097 (Retail license) . [Formerly 475B.645]

Source: Section 475C.636 — Authority of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to discipline licensees of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.335 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.335
475A.335 Requirement to verify person’s age
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules establishing the circumstances under which the authority may require a psilocybin service facilitator that holds a license issued under ORS 475A.325 (Psilocybin service facilitator license) to use an age verification scanner or any other equipment used to verify a person’s age for the purpose of ensuring that the psilocybin service facilitator does not provide psilocybin services to a person under 21 years of age. Information obtained under this section may not be retained after verifying a person’s age and may not be used for any purpose other than verifying a person’s age. [2021 c.1 §32]

Source: Section 475A.335 — Requirement to verify person’s age; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.255 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.255
475.255 Status of penalties
Status: in_force

Any penalty imposed for violation of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any civil or administrative penalty or sanction otherwise authorized by law. [1977 c.745 §18; 1995 c.440 §31]

Source: Section 475.255 — Status of penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.205 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.205
475C.205 Restrictions on delivery or receipt
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 475C.137 (Production for medical purposes) and 475C.850 (Receipt of marijuana by nonprofit dispensary) and rules adopted pursuant to ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , a marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , marijuana processor that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) or marijuana wholesaler that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) may deliver marijuana items only to or on a premises for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , 475C.085 (Processor license) , 475C.093 (Wholesale license) or 475C.097 (Retail license) , or to a registry identification cardholder or designated primary caregiver as allowed under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(2) A licensee to which marijuana items may be delivered under subsection (1) of this section may receive marijuana items only from:

(a) A marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , marijuana processor that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) , marijuana wholesaler that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) , marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) or a laboratory licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) ;

(b) A researcher of cannabis that holds a certificate issued under ORS 475C.289 (Certification of cannabis researchers) and that transfers limited amounts of marijuana, usable marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts in accordance with procedures adopted under ORS 475C.289 (Certification of cannabis researchers) (3)(d) and (e);

(c) A marijuana grow site registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) , marijuana processing site registered under ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) , or a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) , acting in accordance with procedures adopted by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under ORS 475C.169 (Duty to develop procedures to transfer from registration to license) ; or

(d) A marijuana grow site registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) , acting in accordance with ORS 475C.800 (Transfer of usable marijuana) and any procedures adopted by rule by the commission.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 475C.117 (Delivery of marijuana items to consumer) , the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) must be restricted to the premises for which the license has been issued.

(4) The commission may by order waive the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section to ensure compliance with ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . An order issued under this subsection does not constitute a waiver of any other requirement of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or any other rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [Formerly 475B.206]

Source: Section 475C.205 — Restrictions on delivery or receipt; waiver by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.924 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.924
475.924 Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.924 (Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) :

(1) “Controlled substance” means:

(a) Cocaine;

(b) Methamphetamine;

(c) Heroin; or

(d) Ecstasy.

(2) “Ecstasy” means:

(a) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine;

(b) 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; or

(c) 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylampheta-

mine.

(3) “Mixture or substance” means any mixture or substance, whether or not the mixture or substance is in an ingestible or marketable form at the time of the offense. [2008 c.14 §5]

Note: See note under 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) .

Source: Section 475.924 — Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.789 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.789
475C.789 Designated primary caregivers
Status: in_force

(1) If a person who is applying for a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) , or who is a registry identification cardholder, chooses to designate, or to change the designation of, a primary caregiver, the person must include the primary caregiver’s name and address:

(a) On the person’s application for a registry identification card;

(b) On the person’s application to renew a registry identification card; or

(c) In a form and manner prescribed by the authority, in a signed statement notifying the Oregon Health Authority of the designation.

(2) A registry identification cardholder may have only one designated primary caregiver at any given time.

(3) If a registry identification cardholder who previously designated a primary caregiver chooses to designate a different primary caregiver, the authority shall notify the previous designee of the new designation and issue an identification card to the newly designated primary caregiver. [Formerly 475B.804]

Source: Section 475C.789 — Designated primary caregivers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.874 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.874
475C.874 Authority to designate responsibility for site or dispensary to another person
Status: in_force

(1) A person responsible for a marijuana processing site, or a person responsible for a medical marijuana dispensary, may designate that responsibility to another person.

(2) If a designation is made under this section, the designee must submit to the Oregon Health Authority proof that the designee meets the requirements and restrictions set forth in:

(a) For marijuana processing sites, ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) (2)(d) and (4); or

(b) For medical marijuana dispensaries, ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) (2)(d) and (4).

(3) The authority may prescribe the form and manner of submitting proof under subsection (2) of this section. [Formerly 475B.898]

Source: Section 475C.874 — Authority to designate responsibility for site or dispensary to another person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.925 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.925
475.925 Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses
Status: in_force

When a person is convicted of the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, the court shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration ranging from:

(1) 58 months to 130 months, depending on the person’s criminal history, if the delivery or manufacture involves:

(a) 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine;

(b) 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers or salts of its isomers;

(c) 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin;

(d) 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy; or

(e) 100 grams or more or 500 or more pills, tablets or capsules of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of ecstasy.

(2) 34 months to 72 months, depending on the person’s criminal history, if the delivery or manufacture involves:

(a) 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine;

(b) 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers or salts of its isomers;

(c) 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin;

(d) 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy; or

(e) 50 grams or more or 250 or more pills, tablets or capsules of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of ecstasy. [2008 c.14 §2; 2021 c.591 §41; 2023 c.9 §42]

Note: See note under 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) .

Source: Section 475.925 — Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.495 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.495
475.495 Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund in the State Treasury.

(2) The following moneys shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund:

(a) Moneys recovered or otherwise received from responsible parties for cleanup costs;

(b) Moneys received from a state agency, local government unit or any agency of a local government unit for cleanup of illegal drug manufacturing sites, including moneys received from forfeiture proceeds under the provisions of ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) and 131A.365 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state) ;

(c) Moneys received from the federal government for cleanup of illegal drug manufacturing sites; and

(d) Any penalty or punitive damages recovered under ORS 475.435 (Authority of director) , 475.455 (Liability of certain persons for cleanup costs) or 475.485 (Costs and penalties as lien) .

(3) The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund in the manner provided by law. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(4) The moneys in the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund are appropriated continuously to the Department of Environmental Quality to be used as provided for in subsection (5) of this section.

(5) Moneys in the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund may be used for the following purposes:

(a) Payment of the state’s cleanup costs;

(b) Funding any action or activity authorized by ORS 475.415 (Request for cleanup) to 475.455 (Liability of certain persons for cleanup costs) , 475.475 (Department record of costs) and 475.485 (Costs and penalties as lien) ; and

(c) Funding safety certification training and personal protective equipment for law enforcement personnel assigned to respond to illegal drug manufacturing sites.

(6) In addition to the purposes provided for in subsection (5) of this section, moneys in the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund received from forfeiture proceeds under the provisions of ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) and 131A.365 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state) may be transferred to the Oregon Health Authority to support the administration of the illegal drug manufacturing cleanup program provided for in ORS 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(7) The department may not expend more than $250,000 in each biennium of the forfeiture proceeds that are paid into the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund by political subdivisions under the provisions of ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) . If at the end of a biennium more than $250,000 has been paid into the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund under the provisions of ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) , the department shall refund to each political subdivision that made payments into the fund a pro rata share of the excess amount, based on the amount of forfeiture proceeds paid into the fund by the political subdivision. [1987 c.699 §9; 1989 c.966 §56; 1993 c.699 §5; 2001 c.780 §§19,19a; 2009 c.78 §52; 2011 c.524 §1; 2011 c.597 §217; 2011 c.720 §205a]

Source: Section 475.495 — Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.293 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.293
475C.293 Authority to require fingerprints of applicants and other individuals
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require the fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 475C.289 (Certification of cannabis researchers) . The powers conferred on the commission under this section include the power to require the fingerprints of:

(1) If the applicant is a limited partnership, each partner of the limited partnership;

(2) If the applicant is a limited liability company, each member of the limited liability company;

(3) If the applicant is a corporation, each director and officer of the corporation;

(4) Any individual who holds a financial interest of 10 percent or more in the person applying for the certificate; and

(5) Any individual who is a partner, member, director or officer of a legal entity with a financial interest in the person applying for the certificate. [Formerly 475B.291]

Source: Section 475C.293 — Authority to require fingerprints of applicants and other individuals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.504 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.504
475A.504 Prohibition regarding person who is visibly intoxicated
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not sell, give or otherwise make available a psilocybin product to a person who is visibly intoxicated.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [2021 c.1 §72]

Source: Section 475A.504 — Prohibition regarding person who is visibly intoxicated; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.313 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.313
471.313 Grounds for refusing to issue license, certificate or permit, or for issuing restricted license, certificate or permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may refuse to issue a license, or may issue a restricted license, to any applicant under the provisions of this chapter if the commission has reasonable ground to believe any of the following to be true:

(a) That there are sufficient licensed premises in the locality set out in the application, or that the granting of a license in the locality set out in the application is not demanded by public interest or convenience. In determining whether there are sufficient licensed premises in the locality, the commission shall consider seasonal fluctuations in the population of the locality and shall ensure that there are adequate licensed premises to serve the needs of the locality during the peak seasons.

(b) That the applicant has not furnished an acceptable bond as required by ORS 471.311 (Application for license) or is not maintaining the insurance or bond required by ORS 471.168 (Certain licensees required to maintain liquor liability insurance or bond) .

(c) That, except as allowed by ORS 471.392 (Definitions for ORS 471.392 to 471.400) to 471.400 (Exceptions to prohibition of financial assistance) , any applicant to sell at retail for consumption on the premises has been financed or furnished with money or property by, or has any connection with, or is a manufacturer of, or wholesale dealer in, alcoholic liquor.

(d) That the applicant:

(A) Is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs or controlled substances to excess.

(B) Has made false statements to the commission.

(C) Is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment proposed to be licensed.

(D) Has been convicted of violating a general or local law of this state or another state, or of violating a federal law, if the conviction is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to lawfully carry out activities under the license.

(E) Has maintained an insanitary establishment.

(F) Is not of good repute and moral character.

(G) Has failed to comply with ORS 459A.700 (Definitions for ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744) to 459A.744 (Bottle Bill Fund) , 474.005 (Definitions) to 474.095 (Prohibited conduct of supplier) , 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale) , 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or this chapter or ORS chapter 473 or rules adopted by the commission pursuant to ORS 459A.700 (Definitions for ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744) to 459A.744 (Bottle Bill Fund) , 474.005 (Definitions) to 474.095 (Prohibited conduct of supplier) , 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale) , 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or this chapter or ORS chapter 473.

(H) Is not the legitimate owner of the business proposed to be licensed, or other persons have ownership interests in the business which have not been disclosed.

(I) Is not possessed of or has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the business proposed to be licensed.

(J) Is unable to read or write the English language or to understand the laws of Oregon relating to alcoholic liquor or the rules of the commission.

(e) That there is a history of serious and persistent problems involving disturbances, lewd or unlawful activities or noise either in the premises proposed to be licensed or involving patrons of the establishment in the immediate vicinity of the premises if the activities in the immediate vicinity of the premises are related to the sale or service of alcohol under the exercise of the license privilege. Behavior that is grounds for refusal of a license under this section, where so related to the sale or service of alcohol, includes, but is not limited to obtrusive or excessive noise, music or sound vibrations; public drunkenness; fights; altercations; harassment; unlawful drug sales; alcohol or related litter; trespassing on private property; and public urination. Histories from premises currently or previously operated by the applicant may be considered when reasonable inference may be made that similar activities will occur as to the premises proposed to be licensed. The applicant may overcome the history by showing that the problems are not serious or persistent or that the applicant demonstrates a willingness and ability to control adequately the premises proposed to be licensed and patrons’ behavior in the immediate vicinity of the premises that is related to the licensee’s sale or service of alcohol under the licensee’s exercise of the license privilege.

(2) The commission may refuse to issue a certificate under ORS 471.244 (Certificates of approval for malt beverages, cider or wine) or permit under ORS 471.274 (Direct to retailer permit) or 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) , or may issue a restricted certificate or permit, if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant:

(a) Is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs or controlled substances to excess.

(b) Has made false statements to the commission.

(c) Has been convicted of violating a general or local law of this state or another state, or of violating a federal law, if the conviction is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to lawfully carry out activities related to the certificate or permit.

(d) Has failed to comply with ORS 459A.700 (Definitions for ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744) to 459A.744 (Bottle Bill Fund) , 474.005 (Definitions) to 474.095 (Prohibited conduct of supplier) , 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale) , 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or this chapter or ORS chapter 473 or rules adopted by the commission pursuant to ORS 459A.700 (Definitions for ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744) to 459A.744 (Bottle Bill Fund) , 474.005 (Definitions) to 474.095 (Prohibited conduct of supplier) , 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale) , 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or this chapter or ORS chapter 473.

(e) Does not have a good record of compliance with the alcoholic liquor laws and rules of any other jurisdiction. [Formerly 471.295; 2001 c.785 §1; 2011 c.165 §1; 2013 c.149 §1; 2017 c.533 §11; 2021 c.351 §75; 2023 c.391 §13]

(Cancellation, Suspension, Restriction or Lapse of License, Certificate or Permit; Mandatory Training; Civil Penalties)

Source: Section 471.313 — Grounds for refusing to issue license, certificate or permit, or for issuing restricted license, certificate or permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 474.025 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 474 / Section 474.025
474.025 Successor bound by agreement
Status: in_force

A successor to a supplier or wholesaler, whether by way of merger, purchase of corporate shares, purchase of assets or otherwise, shall be bound by each distribution agreement the predecessor was a party to at the time of transfer with respect to each brand the successor continues to make available for sale in this state. [1989 c.529 §5]

Source: Section 474.025 — Successor bound by agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors474.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.780 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.780
475C.780 Construction of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) requires:

(1) A government medical assistance program or private health insurer to reimburse a person for costs associated with the medical use of marijuana; or

(2) An employer to accommodate the medical use of marijuana in the workplace. [Formerly 475B.794]

Source: Section 475C.780 — Construction of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.023 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.023
471.023 “Cider” defined
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, “cider” means an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of the juice of apples or pears that contains not more than 8.5 percent of alcohol by volume, including, but not limited to, flavored, sparkling, carbonated or fortified cider. [1999 c.351 §66; 2007 c.45 §1; 2017 c.202 §1; 2021 c.596 §1]

Source: Section 471.023 — “Cider” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.722 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.722
475C.722 Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) or where the context requires otherwise, the provisions of ORS chapters 305 and 314 as to the audit and examination of returns, periods of limitation, determination of and notices of deficiencies, assessments, collections, liens, delinquencies, claims for refund and refunds, conferences, appeals to the Oregon Tax Court, stays of collection pending appeal, confidentiality of returns and the penalties relative thereto, and the procedures relating thereto, apply to the determinations of taxes, penalties and interest under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) . [Formerly 475B.755]

Source: Section 475C.722 — Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.814 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.814
475.814 Unlawful possession of hydrocodone
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess hydrocodone unless the hydrocodone was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unlawful possession of hydrocodone is a Class E violation.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of hydrocodone is a Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (1)(b); or

(B) The person possesses 40 or more pills, tablets, capsules or user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of hydrocodone. [2011 c.524 §15; 2021 c.591 §33]

Source: Section 475.814 — Unlawful possession of hydrocodone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.380 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.380
475A.380 Minimum standards of education and training for psilocybin service facilitators
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule minimum standards of education and training requirements for psilocybin service facilitators.

(2) The authority shall approve courses for psilocybin service facilitators. To obtain approval of a course, the provider of a course must submit an outline of instruction to the authority. The outline must include the approved courses, total hours of instruction, hours of lectures in theory and the hours of instruction in application of practical skills. [2021 c.1 §41; 2023 c.199 §9]

Source: Section 475A.380 — Minimum standards of education and training for psilocybin service facilitators; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.510 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.510
475A.510 Authority to issue subpoenas
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , the provisions of ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) apply to subpoenas issued by the Oregon Health Authority and to subpoenas issued by an authorized agent of the authority. [2021 c.1 §74]

Source: Section 475A.510 — Authority to issue subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.394 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.394
471.394 Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 471.396 (Exceptions to prohibition on financial connection between wholesaler and retailer) , a person licensed under the provisions of this chapter may not sell alcoholic liquor at both retail and wholesale.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 471.396 (Exceptions to prohibition on financial connection between wholesaler and retailer) , a manufacturer or wholesaler may not acquire or hold any right, title, lien, claim or other interest, financial or otherwise, in, upon or to the premises, equipment, business or merchandise of a retail licensee.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 471.396 (Exceptions to prohibition on financial connection between wholesaler and retailer) , a retail licensee may not acquire or hold any right, title, lien, claim or other interest, financial or otherwise, in, upon or to the premises, equipment, business or merchandise of any manufacturer or wholesaler. [1995 c.301 §77; 1999 c.351 §56]

Source: Section 471.394 — Prohibition on sales at both wholesale and retail; prohibition on financial connection between retailer and wholesaler , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.655 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.655
471.655 Owner may defend
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of any property closed or restrained, or to be closed or restrained, may appear at any time between the filing of the complaint and the trial and show cause why the court should cancel or refrain from issuing any judgment orders as against the owner. In order to obtain such relief, the owner must prove to the satisfaction of the court that the owner is the lawful owner of the property and, further, that with reasonable care and diligence the owner could not have known of the illegal use of the owner’s property.

(2) Evidence of the general reputation of the premises upon which a nuisance is alleged to exist is admissible in evidence for the purpose of proving the existence of the nuisance, and of knowledge of, and of acquiescence and participation therein, on the part of persons charged with maintaining or assisting in the maintenance of a nuisance. [Amended by 2003 c.576 §463]

Source: Section 471.655 — Owner may defend; evidence concerning nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.445 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.445
471.445 Use of misleading mark or label on container
Status: in_force

(1) No licensee shall use or allow the use of any mark or label on the container of alcoholic liquor which is kept for sale, if the container does not precisely and clearly indicate the nature of its contents or in any way might deceive any customer as to the nature, composition, quantity, age or quality of such liquor.

(2) No licensee other than a winery licensee may mix or permit the mixing of any alcoholic liquor which the licensee is authorized to sell with any other alcoholic liquor which the licensee is not authorized by license to sell.

Source: Section 471.445 — Use of misleading mark or label on container; mixing liquors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.832 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.832
475.832 Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to deliver oxycodone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors.

(2) Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony. [2011 c.524 §9]

Source: Section 475.832 — Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.135 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.135
471.135 False statement of age
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall make a written statement of age under ORS 471.130 (Requiring statement of age or identification from certain purchasers) that is false in whole or in part, or produce any evidence that would falsely indicate the person’s age.

(2) If a written statement of age and the information pertaining to the evidence which was exhibited to the permittee or licensee at the time the statement was made that is entered in writing on the statement, are offered as evidence in any administrative or criminal prosecution for sale or service of alcoholic liquor to a person not having reached 21 years of age, the permittee or licensee shall be found to have committed no crime or other wrong unless it is demonstrated that a reasonable person would have determined that the identification exhibited was altered or did not accurately describe the person to whom the alcoholic liquor was sold or served. [Amended by 1955 c.525 §2; 1967 c.53 §1; 1979 c.313 §2]

Source: Section 471.135 — False statement of age; statement of age as defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.698 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.698
475C.698 Disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions of ORS 475C.722 (Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) , the Department of Revenue may disclose information received under ORS 317.363 (Expenses of marijuana-related trade or business) and 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) to:

(a) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to carry out the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) ; and

(b) The Oregon Health Authority to carry out the provisions of ORS 475C.678 (Exemption from tax on retail sale of marijuana items) .

(2) The commission may disclose information obtained pursuant to ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) .

(3) The authority may disclose information obtained pursuant to ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) or 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 475C.678 (Exemption from tax on retail sale of marijuana items) , provided that the authority does not disclose personally identifiable information. [Formerly 475B.730]

Source: Section 475C.698 — Disclosure of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.680 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.680
471.680 Allegation and proof in prosecutions
Status: in_force

In any prosecution for the sale of alcoholic liquor it is not necessary to prove the exact variety, or to mention the quantity of alcoholic liquor sold, except in the case where the variety or quantity is essential to establish the offense. As regards quantity it is sufficient to allege the sale of a quantity, the sale of which quantity is unlawful. The description of any offense, alleged to be a violation of the Liquor Control Act, in the words of that statute or in any words of like effect, is sufficient in law. Any exceptions, exemptions, provisions, excuse or qualification may be proved by the defendant, but need not be specified or negatived in the complaint, information or indictment. If it is so specified or negatived, no proof in relation to the matter so specified or negatived is required on the part of the plaintiff, informant or complainant.

Source: Section 471.680 — Allegation and proof in prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.365 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.365
475C.365 Causing another person to ingest marijuana
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Crime of violence” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.908 (Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance) .

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Ingest” means to consume or otherwise deliver a cannabinoid into the body of a person.

(B) “Ingest” does not include the inhalation of smoke, aerosols or vapors created by smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing a marijuana item.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person commits the offense of causing another person to ingest marijuana if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a marijuana item without the consent of the other person.

(b) Causing another person to ingest marijuana is a Class B felony.

(c) A violation of this subsection shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, causing another person to ingest marijuana is a Class A felony if the person, with the intent of committing or facilitating a crime of violence against the other person, knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a marijuana item without the consent of the other person.

(b) A violation of this subsection shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [Formerly 475B.367]

Source: Section 475C.365 — Causing another person to ingest marijuana , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.955 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.955
475.955 Failure to report missing precursor substances
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to report missing precursor substances if the person:

(a) Is a licensee or other person regulated by the provisions of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) ;

(b) Discovers any theft or loss of any precursor substance or any difference between the quantity received and the quantity shipped; and

(c) Within three days after discovery of the theft or loss or actual knowledge of the discrepancy, does not report the theft, loss or discrepancy to the Department of State Police in the manner provided by rule adopted under ORS 475.945 (Authority and duties of Department of State Police) .

(2) Penalties for providing false information on any report required under this section are provided under ORS 465.965.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to report missing precursor substances, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1987 c.657 §4; 1995 c.440 §34; 2001 c.615 §13]

Source: Section 475.955 — Failure to report missing precursor substances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.548 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.548
475C.548 Laboratory licensure
Status: in_force

(1) A laboratory that conducts testing of marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items as required by ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) must have a license to operate at the premises at which the marijuana items or industrial hemp-derived vapor items are tested.

(2) For purposes of this section, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall adopt rules establishing:

(a) Qualifications to be licensed under this section, including that an applicant for licensure under this section must be accredited by the Oregon Health Authority as described in ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) ;

(b) Processes for applying for and renewing a license under this section, which may be the same as the application process established under ORS 475C.033 (Application process for all licensees) ;

(c) Fees for applying for, receiving and renewing a license under this section; and

(d) Procedures for:

(A) Tracking usable marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates or extracts or industrial hemp-derived vapor items to be tested;

(B) Documenting and reporting test results; and

(C) Disposing of samples of usable marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates or extracts or industrial hemp-derived vapor items that have been tested.

(3) A license issued under this section:

(a) Must be renewed annually.

(b) Is subject to the conditions provided in ORS 475C.049 (Duties of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with respect to issuing licenses) for licenses issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(4) The commission may inspect premises licensed under this section to ensure compliance with ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and rules adopted under ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) .

(5) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the commission may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under this section for violation of:

(a) A provision of ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) ; or

(b) A provision of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(6) Fees adopted under subsection (2)(c) of this section must be reasonably calculated to pay the expenses incurred by the commission under ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) .

(7) Fee moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund established under ORS 475C.297 (Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund) and are continuously appropriated to the commission for the purpose of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the commission under ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . [Formerly 475B.560; 2023 c.519 §26]

Source: Section 475C.548 — Laboratory licensure; qualifications; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.403 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.403
471.403 License required to produce alcoholic liquor
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, a person may not brew, ferment, distill, blend or rectify any alcoholic liquor unless licensed so to do by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

(2) The holder of a brewery-public house license or a brewery license may allow patrons to brew malt beverages not to exceed 14 percent alcoholic content by volume if the brewing is conducted under the direct supervision of the licensee or employees of the licensee. Malt beverages produced under this subsection may not be sold by the patron.

(3) The holder of a winery license may allow patrons to make wine if the winemaking is conducted under the direct supervision of the licensee or employees of the licensee. Wine produced under this subsection may not be sold by the patron.

(4) A person may make homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice as authorized under ORS 471.037 (Homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice exemption from liquor laws) . A person may provide assistance to another in making the homemade beer, wine or fermented fruit juice, if the person does not receive financial consideration as defined in ORS 471.037 (Homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice exemption from liquor laws) for providing the assistance. [Formerly 471.205; 2007 c.414 §1; 2011 c.12 §4; 2021 c.351 §97]

Source: Section 471.403 — License required to produce alcoholic liquor; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.415 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.415
475.415 Request for cleanup
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a law enforcement agency, the Department of Environmental Quality may identify, clean up, store and dispose of chemicals located at an alleged illegal drug manufacturing site. [1987 c.699 §2]

Source: Section 475.415 — Request for cleanup , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.525 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.525
475C.525 Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or word of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) is held to be unconstitutional, void or illegal, either on its face or as applied, that holding does not affect the applicability, constitutionality or legality of any other section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or word of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . To that end, the sections, subsections, paragraphs, phrases and words of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) are intended to be severable. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the people of this state in adopting ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) that ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, void or illegal sections, subsections, paragraphs, phrases or words, if any, not been included in ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [Formerly 475B.545]

Source: Section 475C.525 — Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.005 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.005
475C.005 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) shall be known and may be cited as the Adult and Medical Use of Cannabis Act. [Formerly 475B.010]

Source: Section 475C.005 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.382 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.382
475.382 Limitation on compliance requirements
Status: in_force

ORS 475.380 (Prohibition on retail sale of dextromethorphan to individual 17 years of age or younger) may not be construed to impose on a business that makes retail sales of a finished drug product containing dextromethorphan any compliance requirement other than manually obtaining and verifying proof of age as a condition of sale. For purposes of this section, compliance requirements include any requirement to place a finished drug product in a specific location within the business, any restriction on an individual’s direct access to the finished drug product and any requirement to keep and maintain records of transactions involving the finished drug product. [2017 c.345 §2]

Note: See note under 475.380 (Prohibition on retail sale of dextromethorphan to individual 17 years of age or younger) .

Source: Section 475.382 — Limitation on compliance requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.554 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.554
475A.554 Prohibition against refusing to perform duties on basis that certain conduct is prohibited by federal law
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not refuse to perform any duty under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using psilocybin products is prohibited by federal law.

(2) The authority may not revoke or refuse to issue or renew a license or permit under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using psilocybin products is prohibited by federal law. [2021 c.1 §87]

Source: Section 475A.554 — Prohibition against refusing to perform duties on basis that certain conduct is prohibited by federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.047 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.047
473.047 Marketing activity tax credit
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “qualified marketing activity” means marketing activity:

(a) That promotes the sale of wine or wine products;

(b) That does not promote specific brands of wine or wine products or exclusively promote the products of any particular winery; and

(c) That has been approved by the Oregon Wine Board.

(2) A credit against the privilege tax otherwise due under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) (2) is allowed to a manufacturer or importing distributor of wine, the holder of a direct to retailer permit issued under ORS 471.274 (Direct to retailer permit) for wines sold and transported to a holder of a license issued under ORS 471.175 (Full on-premises sales license) , 471.178 (Limited on-premises sales license) , 471.186 (Off-premises sales license) , 471.190 (Temporary sales license) or 471.200 (Brewery-public house license) or the holder of a direct to shipper permit issued under ORS 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) for wines sold and delivered directly to an Oregon resident, for the qualified marketing activity expenditures made by the manufacturer, importing distributor or permit holder in the calendar year prior to the year for which the credit is claimed.

(3) The credit allowed under this section shall be 28 percent of the sum of the following:

(a) One hundred percent of the cost of qualified marketing activity to the extent that the cost of the activity does not exceed the amount of taxes the manufacturer or importing distributor of wine or permit holder described in subsection (2) of this section owed under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) (2) on the first 40,000 gallons, or 151,000 liters, of wine sold annually in Oregon; and

(b) Twenty-five percent of the tax owed under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) (2) for qualified marketing activity on wine sales above 40,000 gallons, or 151,000 liters, of wine sold annually in Oregon.

(4) The credit allowed under this section may not exceed the tax liability of the manufacturer or importing distributor of wine or the permit holder described in subsection (2) of this section under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) (2) for the calendar year following the year in which qualified marketing activity occurred.

(5) A manufacturer or importing distributor of wine or permit holder described in subsection (2) of this section that wishes to claim the credit allowed under this section shall submit with the manufacturer’s, importing distributor’s or permit holder’s tax return form a certificate issued by the board verifying that the marketing activity was a qualified marketing activity. The credit shall be claimed on the form and include the information required by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule.

(6) The credit shall be claimed against the taxes reported on the return filed under ORS 473.060 (Payment of taxes) for each month in the calendar year following the year in which the qualified marketing activity occurred, until the credit is completely used or the year ends, whichever occurs first.

(7) The board shall by rule further define, consistent with the definition in subsection (1) of this section, the marketing activities that constitute qualified marketing activity. [2001 c.971 §2; 2003 c.797 §24; 2021 c.351 §165; 2023 c.391 §25]

Source: Section 473.047 — Marketing activity tax credit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.311 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.311
471.311 Application for license
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license or renewal of a license under this chapter shall submit an application to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission on a form provided by the commission that includes the name and address of the applicant, location of the place of business that is to be operated under the license, and any other pertinent information the commission may require. The commission may not grant or renew a license until the applicant has complied with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the commission.

(2) The commission may reject any application that is not submitted in the form required by rule. The commission shall give applicants an opportunity to be heard if an application is rejected. A hearing under this subsection is not subject to the requirements for contested case proceedings under ORS chapter 183.

(3) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the commission shall assess a nonrefundable fee for processing a renewal application for any license authorized by this chapter only if the renewal application is received by the commission less than 20 days before expiration of the license. If the renewal application is received prior to expiration of the license but less than 20 days prior to expiration, the fee shall be 25 percent of the annual license fee. If a renewal application is received by the commission after expiration of the license but no more than 30 days after expiration, the fee shall be 40 percent of the annual license fee. This subsection does not apply to a certificate of approval, a brewery-public house license or any license that is issued for a period of less than 30 days.

(4) The commission may waive the fee imposed under subsection (3) of this section if the commission finds that failure to submit a timely application was due to unforeseen circumstances or to a delay in processing the application by the local governing authority that is no fault of the licensee.

(5) The license fee is nonrefundable and, except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, must be paid by each applicant upon the granting or committing of a license. Subject to ORS 471.155 (Commission’s licensing duties) and 473.065 (Deposit in lieu of bond) , the annual or daily license fee and the minimum bond required of each class of license under this chapter are as follows:

Minimum

License Fee Bond

Brewery, including Certificate

of Approval $ 1,000 $ 1,000

Winery $ 500 $ 1,000

Distillery $ 200 None

Wholesale Malt Beverage

and Wine $ 550 $ 1,000

Warehouse $ 200 $ 1,000

Brewery-Public House,

including Certificate

of Approval $ 500 $ 1,000

Limited On-Premises Sales $ 400 None

Off-Premises Sales $ 200 None

Temporary Sales $ 50 per day

Grower sales privilege

License $ 500 $ 1,000

Special events brewery

license $ 10 per day

Special events winery

license $ 10 per day

Special events grower

sales privilege

license $ 10 per day

Special events

brewery-public house

license $ 10 per day

Special events

distillery

license $ 10 per day

(6) The commission may allow an applicant to defer payment, or may waive payment, of an annual license fee imposed under subsection (5) of this section, if the Governor declares a state of emergency under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or a state of public health emergency under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) . The commission may by rule establish requirements for an applicant to qualify for deferral or waiver of an annual license fee.

(7) The fee for a certificate of approval or special certificate of approval granted under ORS 471.244 (Certificates of approval for malt beverages, cider or wine) is nonrefundable and must be paid by each applicant upon the granting or committing of a certificate of approval or special certificate of approval. A bond is not required for the granting of a certificate of approval or special certificate of approval. Certificates of approval are valid for a period commencing on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the fifth calendar year following the calendar year of issuance. The fee for a certificate of approval is $350. Special certificates of approval are valid for a period of 30 days. The fee for a special certificate of approval is $10.

(8) Except as provided in subsection (9) of this section, the annual license fee for a full on-premises sales license is $800. A bond is not required for any full on-premises sales license.

(9) The annual license fee for a full on-premises sales license held by a nonprofit private club as described in ORS 471.175 (Full on-premises sales license) (11), or held by a nonprofit or charitable organization that is registered with the state, is $400.

(10) The fee for temporary use of an annual license is $10 per day.

(11) The annual fee for a direct to retailer permit is $200, and the minimum bond is $1,000. [Formerly 471.290; 2001 c.785 §2; 2005 c.22 §345; 2005 c.632 §3; 2007 c.443 §1; 2007 c.651 §3; 2009 c.140 §3; 2009 c.237 §3; 2010 c.33 §4; 2015 c.60 §1; 2016 c.3 §4; 2019 c.420 §2; 2021 c.180 §12; 2021 c.351 §74; 2021 c.596 §5; 2023 c.391 §12]

Source: Section 471.311 — Application for license; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.305 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.305
475A.305 Psilocybin service center operator license
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The operation of a psilocybin service center is subject to regulation by the Oregon Health Authority.

(b) A psilocybin service center is not a health care facility subject to ORS chapter 441.

(2) A psilocybin service center operator must have a service center operator license issued by the authority for the premises at which psilocybin services are provided. To hold a service center operator license under this section, a psilocybin service center operator:

(a) Must apply for a license in the manner described in ORS 475A.245 (Application process for all licensees) ;

(b) Must provide proof that the applicant is 21 years of age or older;

(c) Must, until January 1, 2025:

(A) If the direct owner of the business operating or to be operated under the license is a legal entity, provide proof that more than 50 percent of the shares, membership interests, partnership interests, or other ownership interests of the legal entity are held, directly or indirectly, by one or more individuals who have been residents of this state for two or more years;

(B) If the direct owner of the business operating or to be operated under the license is a partnership that is not a legal entity, provide proof that more than 50 percent of the partnership interests of the partnership are held, directly or indirectly, by one or more individuals who have been residents of this state for two or more years; and

(C) If the direct owner of the business operating or to be operated under the license is an individual, provide proof that the individual has been a resident of this state for two or more years;

(d) Must ensure that the psilocybin service center is located in an area that is not:

(A) Within the limits of an incorporated city or town; and

(B) Zoned exclusively for residential use;

(e) Except as provided in ORS 475A.310 (Proximity of psilocybin service center to school) , must ensure that the psilocybin service center is not located within 1,000 feet of:

(A) A public elementary or secondary school for which attendance is compulsory under ORS 339.020 (Duty to send children to school) ; or

(B) A private or parochial elementary or secondary school, teaching children as described in ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) (1)(a); and

(f) Must meet the requirements of any rule adopted by the authority under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The authority shall adopt rules that:

(a) Require a psilocybin service center operator to annually renew a license issued under this section;

(b) Establish application, licensure and renewal of licensure fees for psilocybin service center operators;

(c) Require psilocybin products sold by a psilocybin service center operator to be tested in accordance with ORS 475A.590 (Testing standards and processes) ; and

(d) Require a psilocybin service center operator to meet any public health and safety standards and industry best practices established by the authority by rule.

(4) Fees adopted under subsection (3)(b) of this section:

(a) May not exceed, together with other fees collected under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , the cost of administering ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) ; and

(b) Shall be deposited in the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund established under ORS 475A.492 (Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund) . [2021 c.1 §26]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.305 (Psilocybin service center operator license) read “Service center operator license; fees; rules.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.305 — Psilocybin service center operator license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.859 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.859
475C.859 Database of information related to cardholders
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish and maintain a list of:

(A) The names of persons to whom a registry identification card has been issued under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) ;

(B) The names of persons designated as primary caregivers under ORS 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) ; and

(C) The addresses of marijuana grow sites registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) .

(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the list is confidential and not subject to public disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(c) The authority shall develop a system by which authorized employees of state and local law enforcement agencies may verify that:

(A) A person lawfully possesses a registry identification card;

(B) A person is the designated primary caregiver of a lawful possessor of a registry identification card; or

(C) A location is a registered marijuana grow site.

(2) Names, addresses and other identifying information from the list established and maintained pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be released to:

(a) Authorized employees of the authority as necessary to perform official duties of the authority.

(b) Authorized employees of state or local law enforcement agencies who provide to the authority adequate identification, but only as necessary to verify that:

(A) A person lawfully possesses a registry identification card;

(B) A person is the designated primary caregiver of a lawful possessor of a registry identification card; or

(C) A location is a registered marijuana grow site.

(3) Authorized employees of state or local law enforcement agencies who obtain identifying information as authorized by this section may not release or use the information for any purpose other than to verify that:

(a) A person lawfully possesses a registry identification card;

(b) A person is the designated primary caregiver of a lawful possessor of a registry identification card; or

(c) A location is a registered marijuana grow site.

(4) In addition to releasing information to authorized employees of state or local law enforcement agencies for purposes of verifying information under subsection (2)(b) of this section, the authority may release to authorized employees of state or local law enforcement agencies the minimum amount of information necessary to enable an employee to determine whether an individual or location is in compliance with a provision of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) .

(5) If the authority determines, after conducting an investigation or receiving a complaint of an alleged violation of a provision of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , that a violation of a provision of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or a rule adopted under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) has occurred, the authority may provide information obtained by the authority, except for information related to a registry identification cardholder’s debilitating condition, to authorized employees of state or local law enforcement agencies, or to another state or local government agency with jurisdiction over the matter. [Formerly 475B.882]

Source: Section 475C.859 — Database of information related to cardholders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.402 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.402
471.402 Sample tastings authorized
Status: in_force

The holder of a brewery license issued under ORS 471.221 (Brewery license) , a winery license issued under ORS 471.223 (Winery license) , a grower sales privilege license issued under ORS 471.227 (Grower sales privilege license) , a brewery-public house license issued under ORS 471.200 (Brewery-public house license) , a warehouse license issued under ORS 471.242 (Warehouse license) or a manufacturer certificate of approval issued under ORS 471.244 (Certificates of approval for malt beverages, cider or wine) may provide or pay for sample tastings of wine, cider or malt beverages for the public on premises licensed under a full or limited on-premises sales license or under an off-premises sales license. [1995 c.58 §4; 1999 c.351 §33; 2016 c.3 §6]

Note: 471.402 (Sample tastings authorized) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 471 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 471.402 — Sample tastings authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.175 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.175
471.175 Full on-premises sales license
Status: in_force

(1) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may sell by the drink at retail wine, malt beverages, cider and distilled liquor. Except as provided in this section and ORS 471.176 (Sale of mixed drinks and single servings of wine by holder of full on-premises sales license) , all alcoholic beverages sold under a full on-premises sales license must be consumed on the licensed premises.

(2) A full on-premises sales license may be issued only to a:

(a) Nonprofit private club, as described in subsection (11) of this section.

(b) Public passenger carrier as provided in ORS 471.182 (Issuance of full or limited on-premises sales license to public passenger carrier) .

(c) Commercial establishment, as defined in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) (2).

(d) Public location that does not qualify for licensing under paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection if:

(A) Food is cooked and served at the location;

(B) The predominant business activity at the location is other than the preparation or serving of food or the serving of alcohol; and

(C) The location meets any minimum food service requirements established by Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission rule.

(e) Caterer, subject to the requirements of ORS 471.184 (Catering and other temporary off-premises service under full or limited on-premises sales license) .

(3) The holder of a full on-premises sales license shall allow a patron to remove a partially consumed bottle of wine from the licensed premises if the wine is served in conjunction with the patron’s meal, the patron is not a minor and the patron is not visibly intoxicated.

(4) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may purchase any distilled liquor from an agent of the commission appointed pursuant to ORS 471.750 (Liquor stores and warehouses) at a discount of not more than five percent off the regular listed price fixed by the commission, together with all taxes, in a manner prescribed by commission rule. For purposes of compensation by the commission, the appointed agent shall be credited with such sales at full retail cost. The commission may not require the licensee to purchase more than one container of distilled liquor at a time if the distilled liquor:

(a) Except as provided in subsection (12) of this section, has a retail sales price of $30 or more per container;

(b) Is available through a distributor in the United States that does not require the commission to acquire more than one case of the distilled liquor in a single transaction;

(c) Is not regularly stocked by the commission; and

(d) Is ordered in a 750 milliliter container size if available in that size.

(5) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may purchase distilled liquor only from a retail sales agent of the commission or from another person licensed under this section who has purchased the distilled liquor from a retail sales agent of the commission.

(6) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may purchase for sale at retail malt beverages, wine and cider only from a holder of a license or permit issued by the commission that authorizes sales of malt beverages, wine or cider at wholesale to licensees of the commission.

(7) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may sell for consumption off the licensed premises malt beverages, wine and cider in securely covered containers provided by the consumer that have capacities of not more than two gallons each.

(8) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may sell for consumption off the licensed premises malt beverages, wine and cider in factory-sealed containers.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The holder of a full on-premises sales license may deliver malt beverages, wine and cider that are sold for off-premises consumption under the privileges of the license to retail customers in this state without a direct shipper permit issued under ORS 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) . Any deliveries by the licensee are subject to any rules adopted by the commission relating to deliveries made under this subsection.

(b) The holder of a full on-premises sales license that uses a third-party delivery facilitator to make deliveries under this subsection is not responsible for ensuring that the deliveries made by the third-party delivery facilitator meet any requirements applicable to the deliveries.

(10) On or before the 20th day of each month, the holder of a full on-premises sales license shall submit to the commission a report showing the quantity of malt beverages, wine or cider received from the holder of a direct to retailer permit issued under ORS 471.274 (Direct to retailer permit) during the immediately preceding calendar month, and any other information required by the commission by rule.

(11) A nonprofit private club, including but not limited to a fraternal or veterans organization, may qualify for a full on-premises sales license under this section only if the club meets any minimum membership, nonprofit status and food service requirements established by commission rule.

(12) Beginning January 1, 2017, the commission may annually adjust the price threshold established in subsection (4)(a) of this section by a percentage equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. However, the commission may not adjust the price threshold to be less than $30.

(13) The commission may adopt rules to carry out this section. [1999 c.351 §2; 2001 c.104 §213; 2001 c.154 §1; 2010 c.33 §2; 2011 c.180 §1; 2013 c.32 §1; 2019 c.57 §27; 2021 c.180 §7; 2021 c.275 §3; 2021 c.351 §51; 2023 c.391 §2; 2023 c.539 §8]

Source: Section 471.175 — Full on-premises sales license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.604 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.604
475C.604 Labeling requirements
Status: in_force

(1) As is necessary to protect the public health and safety, and in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall adopt rules establishing standards for the labeling of marijuana items and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived vapor items, including but not limited to:

(a) Ensuring that usable marijuana, cannabinoid concentrates and extracts, cannabinoid edibles, other cannabinoid products and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived vapor items have labeling that communicates:

(A) Health and safety warnings;

(B) If applicable, activation time;

(C) Potency;

(D) For cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts, serving size and the number of servings included in a cannabinoid product or cannabinoid concentrate or extract package; and

(E) Content of the marijuana item or inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item; and

(b) Labeling that is in accordance with applicable state food labeling requirements for the same type of food product or potable liquid when the food product or potable liquid does not contain marijuana or cannabinoids.

(2) In adopting rules under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , the authority shall require all usable marijuana, cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts transferred by a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) to be labeled in accordance with subsection (1) of this section and rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In adopting rules under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , the commission shall require all usable marijuana, cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts sold or transferred by a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) to be labeled in accordance with subsection (1) of this section and rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) In adopting rules under subsection (1) of this section, the commission:

(a) May establish different labeling standards for different varieties of usable marijuana, for different types of cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates and extracts and for inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived vapor items;

(b) May establish different minimum labeling standards for persons registered under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) and persons licensed under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ;

(c) Shall consider the cost of a potential requirement and how that cost will affect the cost to the ultimate consumer of the marijuana item or inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item; and

(d) May not adopt rules that are more restrictive than is reasonably necessary to protect the public health and safety. [Formerly 475B.605]

Source: Section 475C.604 — Labeling requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.155 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.155
471.155 Commission’s licensing duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall provide for the licensing of persons and cities within the state to manufacture, distribute, take orders for and sell spirits, wines, beer and other alcoholic liquors. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the holder of a brewery, winery, wholesale, warehouse, grower sales privilege or brewery-public house license or the holder of a direct to retailer permit shall give, and at all times maintain on file with the commission, a bond with a corporate surety authorized to transact business in this state. The bond shall be in form and amount acceptable to the commission, shall be payable to the commission and conditioned that the licensee or permittee will pay any fine imposed for any violation of any provision of the Liquor Control Act and that the licensee or permittee will pay all license fees, privilege taxes, taxes imposed under ORS 473.045 (Tax on sale or use of agricultural products used by wineries) and other taxes on alcoholic liquors, together with penalties and interest thereon, levied or assessed against the licensee or permittee under statutes relating to the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale or taxation of alcoholic liquors in the State of Oregon.

(2) Under such conditions as the commission may prescribe, the holder of a brewery, winery, wholesale, warehouse, grower sales privilege or brewery-public house license or the holder of a direct to retailer permit may deposit, in lieu of the bond required by subsection (1) of this section, the equivalent value in cash, bank letters of credit recognized by the State Treasurer or negotiable securities of a character approved by the State Treasurer. The deposit is to be made in a bank or trust company for the benefit of the commission. Interest on deposited funds or securities shall accrue to the depositor. [Formerly 471.210; 2007 c.637 §1; 2007 c.651 §5a; 2021 c.351 §45; 2023 c.391 §1]

Source: Section 471.155 — Commission’s licensing duties; bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.505 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.505
475C.505 Enforceability of contracts
Status: in_force

A contract is not unenforceable on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using marijuana is prohibited by federal law. [Formerly 475B.535]

Source: Section 475C.505 — Enforceability of contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.170 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.170
473.170 Failure to pay tax or to maintain records
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer or a holder of a direct to retailer permit issued under ORS 471.274 (Direct to retailer permit) or a direct shipper permit issued under ORS 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) may not:

(a) Fail to pay the privilege tax prescribed in ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) and 473.035 (Tax on cider) when it is due; or

(b) Falsify the statement required by ORS 473.070 (Statements by manufacturers or permit holders as to quantities produced, transported or delivered) .

(2) A person may not:

(a) Refuse to permit the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or any of its representatives to make an inspection of the books and records authorized by ORS 473.140 (Records to be kept by manufacturers, permit holders and purchasers) to 473.160 (Records to be kept by persons transporting wine, cider or malt beverage) ;

(b) Fail to keep books of account prescribed by the commission or required by this chapter;

(c) Fail to preserve the books for three years for inspection of the commission; or

(d) Alter, cancel or obliterate entries in the books of account for the purpose of falsifying any record required by this chapter to be made, maintained or preserved. [Amended by 1967 c.52 §3; 1997 c.348 §13; 2007 c.854 §9; 2021 c.180 §19; 2021 c.351 §178; 2023 c.391 §36]

Source: Section 473.170 — Failure to pay tax or to maintain records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.898 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.898
475.898 Immunity from drug-related offenses for emergency medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) A person who contacts emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for another person who needs medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose is immune from arrest or prosecution for an offense listed in subsection (3) of this section if the evidence of the offense was obtained because the person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency.

(2) A person who is in need of medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose is immune from arrest or prosecution for an offense listed in subsection (3) of this section if the evidence of the offense was obtained because any person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for the person.

(3) The immunity conferred under subsections (1) and (2) of this section applies to arrest and prosecution for:

(a) Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used as described in ORS 167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used) ;

(b) Possession of a controlled substance as described in ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) ;

(c) Unlawful possession of hydrocodone as described in ORS 475.814 (Unlawful possession of hydrocodone) ;

(d) Unlawful possession of methadone as described in ORS 475.824 (Unlawful possession of methadone) ;

(e) Unlawful possession of oxycodone as described in ORS 475.834 (Unlawful possession of oxycodone) ;

(f) Unlawful possession of heroin as described in ORS 475.854 (Unlawful possession of heroin) ;

(g) Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine as described in ORS 475.874 (Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) ;

(h) Unlawful possession of cocaine as described in ORS 475.884 (Unlawful possession of cocaine) ;

(i) Unlawful possession of methamphetamine as described in ORS 475.894 (Unlawful possession of methamphetamine) ;

(j) Unlawfully possessing a prescription drug as described in ORS 689.527 (Prohibited practices) (6); and

(k) Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to sell or deliver as described in ORS 475.525 (Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not be arrested for violating, or found to be in violation of, the conditions of the person’s pretrial release, probation, post-prison supervision or parole if the violation involves:

(A) The possession or use of a controlled substance or frequenting a place where controlled substances are used; and

(B) The evidence of the violation was obtained because the person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for another person who needed medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose.

(b) A person may not be arrested for violating, or found to be in violation of, the conditions of the person’s pretrial release, probation, post-prison supervision or parole if the violation involves:

(A) The possession or use of a controlled substance or frequenting a place where controlled substances are used; and

(B) The evidence of the violation was obtained because the person was in need of medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose and any person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for the person.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not be arrested on an outstanding warrant for any of the offenses listed in subsection (3) of this section, or on an outstanding warrant for a violation, other than commission of a new crime, of the conditions of the person’s probation, post-prison supervision or parole for conduct that would constitute an offense listed in subsection (3) of this section, if the location of the person was obtained because the person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for another person who needed medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose.

(b) A person may not be arrested on an outstanding warrant for any of the offenses listed in subsection (3) of this section, or on an outstanding warrant for a violation, other than commission of a new crime, of the conditions of the person’s probation, post-prison supervision or parole for conduct that would constitute an offense listed in subsection (3) of this section, if the location of the person was obtained because the person was in need of medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose and any person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for the person.

(c) This subsection does not apply to outstanding federal warrants or outstanding warrants issued from other states.

(6) The immunity from arrest and prosecution described in this section is not grounds for the suppression of evidence relating to a criminal offense other than the offenses listed in subsection (3) of this section.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(b) “Drug-related overdose” means an acute condition, including mania, hysteria, extreme physical illness, coma or death, resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, or another substance with which a controlled substance was combined, that a person would reasonably believe to be a condition that requires medical attention. [2015 c.274 §1; 2016 c.24 §60; 2017 c.21 §27]

Note: 475.898 (Immunity from drug-related offenses for emergency medical assistance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 475 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 475.898 — Immunity from drug-related offenses for emergency medical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.795 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.795
471.795 Purchase and use of liquor by member or employee of commission
Status: in_force

No provision of the Liquor Control Act prevents any member or employee of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission from purchasing and keeping in possession, for the personal use of self or members of the family of the member or employee, any alcoholic liquor in the same manner as it may be purchased or kept by any other person under that statute. [Amended by 2021 c.351 §155]

Source: Section 471.795 — Purchase and use of liquor by member or employee of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.578 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.578
475A.578 Enforceability of contracts
Status: in_force

A contract is not unenforceable on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using psilocybin products is prohibited by federal law. [2021 c.1 §93]

Source: Section 475A.578 — Enforceability of contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.295 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.295
475A.295 Psilocybin product manufacturers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules that designate different types of manufacturing activities. A psilocybin product manufacturer may only engage in a type of manufacturing activity if the psilocybin product manufacturer has received an endorsement from the authority for that type of manufacturing activity.

(2) An applicant must request an endorsement upon submission of an initial application but may also request an endorsement at any time following licensure.

(3) Only one application and license fee is required regardless of how many endorsements an applicant or licensee requests or at what time the request is made.

(4) A psilocybin product manufacturer licensee may hold multiple endorsements.

(5) The authority may deny a psilocybin product manufacturer’s request for an endorsement or revoke an existing endorsement if the psilocybin product manufacturer cannot or does not meet the requirements for the endorsement that is requested. If the authority denies or revokes approval the psilocybin product manufacturer has a right to a hearing under the procedures of ORS chapter 183. [2021 c.1 §24]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.295 (Psilocybin product manufacturers) read “Psilocybin product manufacturers; endorsements.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.295 — Psilocybin product manufacturers; endorsements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.910 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.910
475C.910 Applicability of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 to criminal causes of action
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) do not protect a person from a criminal cause of action based on possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana that is not described in ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) . [Formerly 475B.943]

Source: Section 475C.910 — Applicability of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 to criminal causes of action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.880 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.880
475.880 Unlawful delivery of cocaine
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to deliver cocaine.

(2) Unlawful delivery of cocaine is a Class B felony.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of cocaine is a Class A felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age. [2005 c.708 §21]

Source: Section 475.880 — Unlawful delivery of cocaine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.281 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.281
475C.281 Right of employees to organize
Status: in_force

(1) An employee of a licensee has the right to form, join and participate in the activities of a labor organization of the employee’s own choosing for the purpose of securing representation and collective bargaining for matters concerning employment relations with the licensee.

(2) For purposes of this section, the provisions of ORS chapters 661 to 663 apply to relations between employees of licensees and employers that are licensees in the same manner that those provisions apply to other employment relations. [Formerly 475B.276]

Source: Section 475C.281 — Right of employees to organize , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.908 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.908
475.908 Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest, other than by administering or dispensing, a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog without consent of the other person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a Class B felony.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, causing another person to ingest a controlled substance is a Class A felony if the person, with the intent of committing or facilitating a crime of violence against the other person, knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog without consent of the other person.

(3) For the purposes of this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, “controlled substance analog” means a substance that:

(i) Has a chemical structure that is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in Schedule I or II.

(ii) Has a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance in Schedule I or II.

(B) “Controlled substance analog” does not include:

(i) A controlled substance;

(ii) Any substance that has an approved drug application;

(iii) Any substance exempted under 21 U.S.C. 355 if the ingestion is within the scope of investigation authorized under 21 U.S.C. 355; or

(iv) Distilled spirits, wine or malt beverages.

(b) “Crime of violence” means:

(A) Rape in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) ;

(B) Sodomy in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.405 (Sodomy in the first degree) ;

(C) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree) ;

(D) Sexual abuse in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) ;

(E) Kidnapping in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree) ;

(F) Kidnapping in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.225 (Kidnapping in the second degree) ;

(G) Assault in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ; or

(H) Assault in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) .

(c) “Ingest” means to consume or otherwise deliver a controlled substance into the body of a person. [Formerly 475.984; 2017 c.21 §29]

Source: Section 475.908 — Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.159 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.159
471.159 Enclosure of licensed premises
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not license a location that does not have defined boundaries.

(2) A licensed premises need not be enclosed by a wall, fence or other structure, but the commission may require that any licensed premises be enclosed as a condition of issuing or renewing a license.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 471.182 (Issuance of full or limited on-premises sales license to public passenger carrier) , the commission may not license premises that are mobile. [1999 c.351 §14 (enacted in lieu of 471.017); 2021 c.351 §47]

Source: Section 471.159 — Enclosure of licensed premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.350 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.350
475A.350 Client information form
Status: in_force

(1) Before a client participates in an administration session:

(a) The client must complete and sign a client information form, in a form and manner prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority; and

(b) A copy of the completed and signed client information form must be delivered to:

(A) The psilocybin service center operator that operates the psilocybin service center at which the administration session is to be held; and

(B) The psilocybin service facilitator that will supervise the administration session.

(2) The client information form:

(a) Will solicit from the client such information as may be necessary:

(A) To enable a psilocybin service center operator and a psilocybin service facilitator to determine whether the client should participate in an administration session, including information that may identify risk factors and contraindications; and

(B) If so, to assist the psilocybin service center operator and the psilocybin service facilitator in meeting any public health and safety standards and industry best practices during the administration session; and

(b) Will contain such health and safety warnings and other disclosures to the client as the authority may prescribe. [2021 c.1 §35]

Source: Section 475A.350 — Client information form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.630 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.630
475A.630 Authority to require preapproval of labels
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may by rule require a licensee to submit a label intended for use on a psilocybin product for preapproval by the authority before the licensee may sell or transfer a psilocybin product bearing the label. The authority shall determine whether a label submitted under this section complies with ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) and any rule adopted under ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) .

(2) The authority may impose a fee for submitting a label for preapproval under this section that is reasonably calculated to not exceed the cost of administering this section. [2021 c.1 §106]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.630 (Authority to require preapproval of labels) read “Authority to require preapproval of labels.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.630 — Authority to require preapproval of labels; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.930 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.930
475.930 Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925
Status: in_force

(1) When a court sentences a person under ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.924 (Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) :

(a) The court shall use the criminal history scale of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to determine the sentence to impose. The sentence described in:

(A) ORS 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) (1) shall be determined utilizing crime category 10 of the sentencing guidelines grid.

(B) ORS 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) (1) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) (2) shall be determined utilizing crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid.

(C) ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) shall be determined utilizing crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Notwithstanding ORS 161.605 (Maximum terms of imprisonment for felonies) , the court shall impose the sentence described in ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.924 (Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) and may not impose a sentence of optional probation or grant a downward dispositional departure or a downward durational departure under the rules of the commission.

(B) The court may impose a sentence other than the sentence described in ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.924 (Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) if the court imposes a longer term of incarceration that is otherwise required or authorized by law.

(2) A person sentenced under ORS 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.924 (Definitions for ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) and 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) may not receive a reduction in the term of incarceration for appropriate institutional behavior that exceeds 20 percent of the sentence imposed. [2008 c.14 §11]

Note: 475.930 (Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) was enacted into law but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 475 or any series therein by law. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 475.930 — Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.069 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.069
475C.069 Exemption from requirement to obtain land use compatibility statement
Status: in_force

(1) The requirement under ORS 475C.053 (Duty to request land use compatibility statement) to obtain a land use compatibility statement as a condition of receiving a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) does not apply to an applicant if:

(a) The applicant is applying for a license at an address where a marijuana grow site registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) is located;

(b) The address is outside of city limits;

(c) At least one person responsible for a marijuana grow site located at the address first registered with the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) before January 1, 2015, and is registered with the authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) on the date on which the applicant submitted the application for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) ;

(d) Each person responsible for a marijuana grow site located at the address first registered with the authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) before February 1, 2016, and is registered with the authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) on the date on which the applicant submitted the application for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) ; and

(e) The applicant is applying for a mature marijuana plant grow canopy of:

(A) 5,000 square feet or less, if the marijuana is produced outdoors; or

(B) 1,250 square feet or less, if the marijuana is produced indoors.

(2) For purposes of this section, an applicant for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) is not required to demonstrate that:

(a) At least one person responsible for a marijuana grow site located at the address for which the applicant is applying for a license has been continuously registered with the authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) between January 1, 2015, and the date on which the applicant applies for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) ; or

(b) Each person responsible for a marijuana grow site located at the address for which the applicant is applying for a license has been continuously registered with the authority under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) between February 1, 2016, and the date on which the applicant applies for a license under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) . [Formerly 475B.074]

Source: Section 475C.069 — Exemption from requirement to obtain land use compatibility statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.185 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.185
475C.185 Authority to discipline for unregulated commerce
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the unregulated commerce of marijuana items constitutes a serious danger to public health and safety.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not produce, process, transport, deliver or sell a marijuana item unless the person holds a valid license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or a registration issued under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or is exempted under ORS 475C.305 (Applicability of provisions to homegrown plants, homemade cannabinoid products and concentrates, specified possession and delivery) .

(b) A licensee is engaged in the unregulated commerce of marijuana items if the licensee allows a person who does not hold a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) to engage in an activity that requires a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) .

(3) In addition to any other disciplinary action available to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) , the commission may immediately:

(a) Restrict, suspend or refuse to renew a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if circumstances create probable cause for the commission to conclude that a licensee has:

(A) Purchased or received a marijuana item from an unlicensed source; or

(B) Sold, stored or transferred a marijuana item in a manner that is not permitted by the licensee’s license;

(b) Restrict, suspend or refuse to renew a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if circumstances create probable cause for the commission to believe that a person who does not hold a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) for the licensed premises engaged, or is engaging, in an activity that requires a license under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) ; or

(c) Seize marijuana items from a licensee if circumstances create probable cause for the commission to conclude that the licensee has:

(A) Engaged, or is engaging, in the unlawful diversion of marijuana items; or

(B) Allowed, or is allowing, a person who does not hold a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) to engage in an activity that requires a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) at the premises for which a license is issued. [Formerly 475B.186]

Source: Section 475C.185 — Authority to discipline for unregulated commerce; licensing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.160 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.160
473.160 Records to be kept by persons transporting wine, cider or malt beverage
Status: in_force

Every person transporting wine, cider or malt beverages within this state, whether such transportation originates within or without this state, shall keep a true and accurate record of wine, cider or malt beverages transported. The record shall include ingredients which may be used in the manufacture, production, brewing or fermentation of the wine, cider or malt beverages, showing such facts with relation to those beverages, their ingredients and their transportation, as the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require. The records shall be open to inspection by the representative of the commission at any time. The commission may require from any such person sworn returns of all or any part of the information shown by the records. [Amended by 1995 c.301 §30; 1997 c.348 §12; 2021 c.351 §177]

Source: Section 473.160 — Records to be kept by persons transporting wine, cider or malt beverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.700 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.700
471.700 Revocation of license on gambling conviction
Status: in_force

In carrying out its duties under ORS 471.315 (Grounds for cancellation, suspension or restriction of license, certificate or permit, requiring training or imposing civil penalty) , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall not suspend or cancel a license on grounds of any violation of ORS 167.108 (Definitions for ORS 167.109 and 167.112) to 167.164 (Possession of a gray machine) until:

(1) The licensee has been convicted thereof in a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(2) An employee of the licensee has been convicted thereof in a court of competent jurisdiction and the violation occurred on the licensed premises. [1979 c.171 §2; 1995 c.301 §72; 2021 c.351 §132]

Source: Section 471.700 — Revocation of license on gambling conviction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.486 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.486
475A.486 Authority to require fingerprints of individuals listed on application
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Oregon Health Authority may require the fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 475A.483 (Issuing, renewing permits) . [2021 c.1 §67]

Source: Section 475A.486 — Authority to require fingerprints of individuals listed on application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.834 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.834
475.834 Unlawful possession of oxycodone
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess oxycodone unless the oxycodone was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class E violation.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses 40 or more pills, tablets, capsules or user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of oxycodone.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class C felony if the possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (1)(b). [2011 c.524 §10; 2017 c.706 §11; 2021 c.2 §13; 2021 c.591 §35]

Source: Section 475.834 — Unlawful possession of oxycodone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.910 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.910
475.910 Application of controlled substance to the body of another person
Status: in_force

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) or 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , it is unlawful for any person to intentionally apply a controlled substance to the body of another person by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means if the other person is under 18 years of age. A person who violates this section with respect to:

(1) A controlled substance in Schedule I or II, is guilty of a Class A felony classified as crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(2) A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class B felony classified as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(3) A controlled substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class C felony.

(4) A controlled substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 475.986; 2017 c.21 §30]

Source: Section 475.910 — Application of controlled substance to the body of another person; prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.021 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.021
475C.021 Authority to purchase, possess, seize, transfer to licensee or dispose of marijuana items
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may purchase, possess, seize, transfer to a licensee or dispose of marijuana items as is necessary for the commission to ensure compliance with and enforce the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and any rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . [Formerly 475B.030; 2023 c.519 §6]

Source: Section 475C.021 — Authority to purchase, possess, seize, transfer to licensee or dispose of marijuana items , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.235 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.235
475.235 Burden of proof
Status: in_force

(1) It is not necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) in any complaint, information, indictment or other pleading or in any trial, hearing or other proceeding under ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) . The burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it.

(2) In the absence of proof that a person is the duly authorized holder of an appropriate registration or order form issued under ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , the person is presumed not to be the holder of the registration or form. The burden of proof is upon the person to rebut the presumption.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a controlled substance is at issue in a criminal proceeding before a grand jury, at a preliminary hearing, in a proceeding on a district attorney’s information, during a proceeding on a Class E violation or for purposes of an early disposition program, it is prima facie evidence of the identity of the controlled substance if:

(A) A sample of the controlled substance is tested using a presumptive test for controlled substances;

(B) The test is conducted by a law enforcement officer trained to use the test or by a forensic scientist; and

(C) The test is positive for the particular controlled substance.

(b) When the identity of a controlled substance is established using a presumptive test for purposes of a criminal proceeding before a grand jury, a preliminary hearing, a proceeding on a district attorney’s information or an early disposition program, the defendant, upon notice to the district attorney, may request that the controlled substance be sent to a state police forensic laboratory for analysis. The defendant may not make a request under this paragraph concerning a controlled substance at issue in a proceeding on a Class E violation.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in all prosecutions in which an analysis of a controlled substance or sample was conducted, a certified copy of the analytical report signed by the director of a state police forensic laboratory or the analyst or forensic scientist conducting the analysis shall be admitted as prima facie evidence of the results of the analytical findings unless the defendant has provided notice of an objection in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.

(5) If the defendant intends to object at trial to the admission of a certified copy of an analytical report as provided in subsection (4) of this section, not less than 15 days prior to trial the defendant shall file written notice of the objection with the court and serve a copy on the district attorney.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Analyst” means a person employed by the Department of State Police to conduct analysis in forensic laboratories established by the department under ORS 181A.150 (Forensic laboratories) .

(b) “Presumptive test” includes, but is not limited to, chemical tests using Marquis reagent, Duquenois-Levine reagent, Scott reagent system or modified Chen’s reagent. [1977 c.745 §23; 1989 c.194 §1; 1995 c.440 §6; 1997 c.346 §1; 2001 c.870 §14; 2003 c.538 §1; 2007 c.636 §§1,2; 2009 c.610 §8; 2021 c.591 §42]

Source: Section 475.235 — Burden of proof; status of analysis of controlled substance; notice of objection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.194 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.194
471.194 Purchases by airline
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 471.175 (Full on-premises sales license) , an airline described in ORS 471.182 (Issuance of full or limited on-premises sales license to public passenger carrier) that holds a full on-premises sales license may purchase distilled liquor for sale to ticketed passengers aboard a commercial aircraft directly from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission at a price negotiated by the airline and the commission. [2021 c.180 §3]

(Brewery-Public House License)

Source: Section 471.194 — Purchases by airline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.305 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.305
471.305 Delivery of alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

A brewery or a wholesale malt beverage and wine licensee shall deliver malt beverages only to or on a licensed premises. The sale of alcoholic liquors under any license issued by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission authorizing retail sales by a licensee shall be restricted to the premises described in the license, but deliveries may be made by the licensee to customers pursuant to bona fide orders received on the licensed premises prior to delivery. [Amended by 1981 c.199 §2; 2021 c.351 §73]

Source: Section 471.305 — Delivery of alcoholic beverages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.345 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.345
475C.345 Unlawful delivery of marijuana item
Status: in_force

(1) Except for licensees and licensee representatives acting in accordance with ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and any rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , and except for a person acting within the scope of and in compliance with ORS 475C.305 (Applicability of provisions to homegrown plants, homemade cannabinoid products and concentrates, specified possession and delivery) , it is unlawful for any person to deliver a marijuana item.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, unlawful delivery of a marijuana item is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Unlawful delivery of a marijuana item is:

(a) A Class B misdemeanor, if a person 21 years of age or older unlawfully delivers usable marijuana, for no consideration, to a person 21 years of age or older, and the total amount of usable marijuana delivered is not more than twice the amount described in ORS 475C.305 (Applicability of provisions to homegrown plants, homemade cannabinoid products and concentrates, specified possession and delivery) (7).

(b) A Class C felony, if:

(A) The delivery involves:

(i) More than 16 times the applicable maximum amount specified in ORS 475C.337 (Unlawful possession by person 21 years of age or older) (1)(a), (c), (d), (e) or (f);

(ii) More than eight pounds of usable marijuana in a public place; or

(iii) More than one-quarter ounce of cannabinoid extract that was not purchased from a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) .

(B) The marijuana item is delivered to a person under 21 years of age, unless the person delivering the marijuana item is under 24 years of age at the time of the delivery and delivers not more than one ounce of usable marijuana, for no consideration, to a person who is 16 years of age or older. [Formerly 475B.346]

Source: Section 475C.345 — Unlawful delivery of marijuana item , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.149 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.149
475C.149 Retail selling for medical purposes
Status: in_force

(1) To sell marijuana items at retail for medical purposes, a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) must register with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this section.

(2) The commission shall register a marijuana retailer for the purpose of selling marijuana items at retail for medical purposes if the marijuana retailer:

(a) Holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) ;

(b) Meets any qualifications adopted by the commission by rule;

(c) Applies to the commission in a form and manner prescribed by the commission; and

(d) Pays any fee adopted by the commission by rule.

(3) A marijuana retailer registered under this section:

(a) May sell medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers;

(b) May not sell medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts to individuals other than registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers;

(c) May sell usable marijuana and medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers at a discounted price; and

(d) May provide, for no consideration, usable marijuana and medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts to a registry identification cardholder and the designated primary caregiver of the registry identification cardholder.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer this section.

(b) The rules must provide that any fee adopted by the commission under subsection (2)(d) of this section be in an amount reasonably calculated to not exceed, together with other fees collected under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , the cost of administering ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [Formerly 475B.146]

Source: Section 475C.149 — Retail selling for medical purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.662 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.662
475A.662 Imposition of tax on retail sale of psilocybin products
Status: in_force

(1) A tax is hereby imposed upon the retail sale of psilocybin products in this state. The tax imposed by this section is a direct tax on the client, for which payment upon retail sale is required. The tax shall be collected at the point of sale of a psilocybin product by a psilocybin service center operator at the time at which the retail sale occurs.

(2) The tax imposed under this section shall be imposed at the rate of 15 percent of the retail sales price of psilocybin products.

(3) If the tax imposed under this section does not equal an amount calculable to a whole cent, the tax shall be equal to the next higher whole cent.

(4) Except as otherwise provided by the Department of Revenue by rule, the amount of the tax shall be separately stated on an invoice, receipt or other similar document that the psilocybin service center operator provides to the client at the time at which the retail sale occurs.

(5) A person may not knowingly sell, purchase, install, transfer or possess electronic devices or software programs for the purposes of:

(a) Hiding or removing records of retail sales of psilocybin products; or

(b) Falsifying records of retail sales of psilocybin products.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A psilocybin service center operator may not discount a psilocybin product or offer a psilocybin product for free if the retail sale of the psilocybin product is made in conjunction with the retail sale of any other item or service.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not affect any provision of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or any rule adopted by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) that is related to the retail sale of psilocybin products.

(7) The authority shall regularly review the rate of tax under subsection (2) of this section and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly regarding appropriate adjustments to the rate that will further the purposes of:

(a) Providing the authority with moneys sufficient to administer and enforce ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) ; and

(b) Not providing the authority with moneys that exceed, together with fees collected under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , the cost of administering and enforcing ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . [2021 c.1 §114]

Source: Section 475A.662 — Imposition of tax on retail sale of psilocybin products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.519 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.519
475A.519 Duty to notify Oregon Health Authority of conviction of licensee
Status: in_force

The county courts, district attorneys and municipal authorities, immediately upon the conviction of a licensee of a violation of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , or of a violation of any other law of this state or ordinance of a city or county located in this state an element of which is the possession, delivery or manufacture of a psilocybin product, shall notify the Oregon Health Authority of the conviction. [2021 c.1 §77]

Source: Section 475A.519 — Duty to notify Oregon Health Authority of conviction of licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.445 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.445
475A.445 Identification requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, a licensee or licensee representative, before selling or providing a psilocybin product to another person, must require the person to produce one of the following pieces of identification:

(a) The person’s passport.

(b) The person’s driver license, issued by the State of Oregon or another state of the United States.

(c) An identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) .

(d) A United States military identification card.

(e) An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(f) Any other identification card issued by a state or territory of the United States that bears a picture of the person, the name of the person, the person’s date of birth and a physical description of the person.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules exempting a licensee or licensee representative from this section.

(3) A client may not be required to procure for the purpose of acquiring or purchasing a psilocybin product a piece of identification other than a piece of identification described in subsection (1) of this section. [2021 c.1 §55]

Source: Section 475A.445 — Identification requirement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.706 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.706
475A.706 Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) or where the context requires otherwise, the provisions of ORS chapters 305 and 314 as to the audit and examination of returns, periods of limitation, determination of and notices of deficiencies, assessments, collections, liens, delinquencies, claims for refund and refunds, conferences, appeals to the Oregon Tax Court, stays of collection pending appeal, confidentiality of returns and the penalties relative thereto, and the procedures relating thereto, apply to the determinations of taxes, penalties and interest under ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) . [2021 c.1 §125]

Source: Section 475A.706 — Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.824 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.824
475C.824 Public health and safety standards for medical cannabinoid products, concentrates and extracts
Status: in_force

(1) A marijuana processing site must meet any public health and safety standards established by the Oregon Health Authority by rule related to:

(a) Cannabinoid edibles, if the marijuana processing site processes marijuana into cannabinoid edibles;

(b) Cannabinoid concentrates, if the marijuana processing site processes marijuana into cannabinoid concentrates;

(c) Cannabinoid extracts, if the marijuana processing site processes marijuana into cannabinoid extracts; or

(d) Any other type of medical cannabinoid product identified by the authority by rule, if the marijuana processing site processes marijuana into that type of medical cannabinoid product.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules to implement this section. [Formerly 475B.849]

Source: Section 475C.824 — Public health and safety standards for medical cannabinoid products, concentrates and extracts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.501 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.501
475A.501 Prohibition against producing identification that falsely indicates age
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not produce any piece of identification that falsely indicates the person’s age.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) If a piece of identification is offered as evidence in any administrative or criminal prosecution of a licensee or licensee representative for sale or service of a psilocybin product to a person under 21 years of age, the licensee or licensee representative is not guilty of any offense prohibiting a person from selling or serving a psilocybin product to a person under 21 years of age unless it is demonstrated that a reasonable person would have determined that the identification exhibited by the person under 21 years of age was altered, or that the identification exhibited by the person under 21 years of age did not accurately describe the person to whom the psilocybin product was sold or served. [2021 c.1 §71]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.501 (Prohibition against producing identification that falsely indicates age) read “Prohibition against producing identification that falsely indicates age; protections on reliance on identification.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.501 — Prohibition against producing identification that falsely indicates age; protections for reliance on identification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.533 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.533
475C.533 Oregon Criminal Justice Commission reports
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than January 1 of each year, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall submit a report in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) on the status and effectiveness of the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program established under ORS 475C.531 (Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary.

(2) Not later than January 1 of each year, the commission shall submit a report in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) on recommendations for changes to the funding of the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary. In making the recommendations described in this subsection, the commission shall consider the best available information and projections regarding unlawful marijuana cultivation and distribution operations in this state and any human trafficking related to those operations. [2018 c.103 §14; 2022 c.117 §9]

Source: Section 475C.533 — Oregon Criminal Justice Commission reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.037 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.037
475C.037 Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not license an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if the applicant is under 21 years of age.

(2) The commission may refuse to issue a license or may issue a restricted license to an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) if the commission makes a finding that the applicant:

(a) Is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs, marijuana or controlled substances to excess.

(b) Has made false statements to the commission.

(c) Is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment proposed to be licensed.

(d) Has been convicted of violating a federal law, state law or local ordinance if the conviction is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to lawfully carry out activities under the license.

(e) Is not of good repute and moral character.

(f) Does not have a good record of compliance with ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or any rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) .

(g) Is not the legitimate owner of the premises proposed to be licensed, or has not disclosed that other persons have ownership interests in the premises proposed to be licensed.

(h) Has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the premises proposed to be licensed.

(i) Is unable to understand the laws of this state relating to marijuana items or the rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(d) of this section, in determining whether to issue a license or a restricted license to an applicant, the commission may not consider the prior conviction of the applicant or any owner, director, officer, manager, employee, agent or other representative of the applicant for:

(a) The manufacture of marijuana, if:

(A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and

(B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana;

(b) The delivery of marijuana to a person 21 years of age or older, if:

(A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; and

(B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the manufacture or delivery of marijuana; or

(c) The possession of marijuana. [Formerly 475B.045; 2023 c.519 §8]

Source: Section 475C.037 — Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.686 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.686
475A.686 Disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions of ORS 475A.706 (Applicability of tax laws to ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) , the Department of Revenue may disclose information received under ORS 317.363 (Expenses of marijuana-related trade or business) and 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) to the Oregon Health Authority to carry out the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

(2) The authority may disclose information obtained pursuant to ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . [2021 c.1 §120]

Source: Section 475A.686 — Disclosure of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.891 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.891
475C.891 Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against attending provider
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Oregon Medical Board and Oregon State Board of Nursing may not impose a civil penalty or take other disciplinary action against an attending provider for:

(1) Advising a person diagnosed as having a debilitating medical condition by the attending provider or another physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) , clinical nurse specialist licensed under ORS 678.370 (Clinical nurse specialists) and 678.372 (Rules for clinical nurse specialists) , certified registered nurse anesthetist as defined in ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) or naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 about the risks and benefits associated with the medical use of marijuana or that the medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person’s debilitating medical condition, provided that the advice is based on the attending provider’s personal assessment of the person’s medical history and current medical condition; or

(2) Providing the written documentation necessary for issuance or renewal of a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) , provided that the written documentation is based on the attending provider’s personal assessment of the person’s medical history and current medical condition and the attending provider has discussed with the person the potential risks and benefits associated with the medical use of marijuana. [Formerly 475B.916; 2023 c.346 §11]

Source: Section 475C.891 — Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against attending provider , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).