ORS § 475a.654 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.654
475A.654 Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Oregon Health Authority may impose for each violation of a provision of ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) to 475A.654 (Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654) , or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) to 475A.654 (Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654) , a civil penalty that does not exceed $500 for each day that the violation occurs.

(2) The authority shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) Moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund established under ORS 475A.492 (Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund) and are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purpose of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the authority under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . [2021 c.1 §112]

Source: Section 475A.654 — Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.945 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.945
475C.945 City, county ordinances regarding medical marijuana
Status: in_force

If a city or county enacts or has enacted an ordinance prohibiting or allowing marijuana processing sites registered under ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) or medical marijuana dispensaries registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) , the governing body of the city or the county may amend the ordinance, without referring the amendment to the electors of the city or county under ORS 475C.950 (Adoption of ordinances) , to prohibit or allow the premises of a licensee, as those terms are defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , that has been designated an exclusively medical licensee under ORS 475C.121 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana producer) , 475C.125 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana processor) , 475C.129 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana wholesaler) or 475C.133 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana retailer) . [Formerly 475B.965]

AUTHORITY OF CITIES, COUNTIES TO PROHIBIT ESTABLISHMENT OF CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES

Source: Section 475C.945 — City, county ordinances regarding medical marijuana , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.273 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.273
475C.273 Issuing, renewing permits
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall issue permits to qualified applicants to perform work described in ORS 475C.269 (Permit required to perform work for or on behalf of marijuana retailer or laboratory) . The commission shall adopt rules establishing:

(a) The qualifications for performing work described in ORS 475C.269 (Permit required to perform work for or on behalf of marijuana retailer or laboratory) ;

(b) The term of a permit issued under this section;

(c) Procedures for applying for and renewing a permit issued under this section; and

(d) Reasonable application, issuance and renewal fees for a permit issued under this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may require an individual applying for a permit under this section to successfully complete a course, made available by or through the commission, through which the individual receives training on:

(A) Checking identification;

(B) Detecting intoxication;

(C) Handling marijuana items;

(D) If applicable, producing and propagating marijuana;

(E) If applicable, processing marijuana;

(F) The content of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) and rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ;

(G) If applicable, the content of 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) ; or

(H) Any matter deemed necessary by the commission to protect the public health and safety.

(b) The commission or other provider of a course may charge a reasonable fee for the course.

(c) The commission may not require an individual to successfully complete a course more than once, except that:

(A) As part of a final order suspending a permit issued under this section, the commission may require a permit holder to successfully complete the course as a condition of lifting the suspension; and

(B) As part of a final order revoking a permit issued under this section, the commission shall require an individual to successfully complete the course prior to applying for a new permit.

(3) The commission shall conduct a criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) on an individual applying for a permit under this section.

(4) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the commission may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a permit if the individual who is applying for or who holds the permit:

(a) Is convicted of a felony or is convicted of an offense under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , except that the commission may not consider a conviction for an offense under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) if the date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application or renewal;

(b) Violates any provision of 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) ; or

(c) Makes a false statement to the commission.

(5) A permit issued under this section is a personal privilege and permits work described under ORS 475C.269 (Permit required to perform work for or on behalf of marijuana retailer or laboratory) only for the individual who holds the permit. [Formerly 475B.266; 2023 c.519 §18]

Source: Section 475C.273 — Issuing, renewing permits; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.457 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.457
475C.457 Repeal of city, county ordinance that prohibits certain establishments
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a city or county may repeal an ordinance that prohibits the establishment of any one or more of the following in the area subject to the jurisdiction of the city or in the unincorporated area subject to the jurisdiction of the county:

(a) Marijuana processing sites registered under ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) ;

(b) Medical marijuana dispensaries registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) ;

(c) Marijuana producers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) ;

(d) Marijuana processors that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) ;

(e) Marijuana wholesalers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) ;

(f) Marijuana retailers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) ;

(g) Marijuana producers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) and that the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has designated as an exclusively medical licensee under ORS 475C.121 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana producer) ;

(h) Marijuana processors that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) and that the commission has designated as an exclusively medical licensee under ORS 475C.125 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana processor) ;

(i) Marijuana wholesalers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) and that the commission has designated as an exclusively medical licensee under ORS 475C.129 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana wholesaler) ;

(j) Marijuana retailers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) and that the commission has designated as an exclusively medical licensee under ORS 475C.133 (Exclusively medical licensee designation for marijuana retailer) ; or

(k) Any combination of the entities described in this subsection.

(2) If the governing body of a city or county repeals an ordinance under this section, the governing body must provide the text of the ordinance:

(a) To the Oregon Health Authority, in a form and manner prescribed by the authority, if the ordinance concerns a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) or a marijuana processing site registered under ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) ; or

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) To the commission, in a form and manner prescribed by the commission, if the ordinance concerns a premises for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ; and

(B) To the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, within 30 days of enactment of the repeal of the ordinance, if the ordinance concerns a premises for which issuance of a license is required under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , 475C.085 (Processor license) , 475C.093 (Wholesale license) or 475C.097 (Retail license) . [Formerly 475B.496]

Note: 475C.457 (Repeal of city, county ordinance that prohibits certain establishments) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 475C or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 475C.457 — Repeal of city, county ordinance that prohibits certain establishments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.977 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.977
475.977 Possessing or disposing of methamphetamine manufacturing waste
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dispose of” means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak or place methamphetamine manufacturing waste into or onto land or water.

(b) “Methamphetamine manufacturing waste” means chemical waste or debris, used in or resulting from the manufacture of methamphetamine or the grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down of a precursor substance for the manufacture of methamphetamine.

(2) A person commits the crime of possessing or disposing of methamphetamine manufacturing waste if the person:

(a) Knowingly possesses methamphetamine manufacturing waste; or

(b) Knowingly disposes of methamphetamine manufacturing waste.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the possession or disposal of methamphetamine manufacturing waste if:

(a) The person was storing, treating or disposing of the waste pursuant to state or federal laws regulating the cleanup or disposal of waste products from unlawful methamphetamine manufacturing;

(b) The person has notified a law enforcement agency of the existence of the waste; or

(c) The person possesses or disposes of waste that had previously been disposed of by another person on the person’s property in violation of subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Possessing or disposing of methamphetamine manufacturing waste is a Class C felony. [2005 c.706 §6]

Source: Section 475.977 — Possessing or disposing of methamphetamine manufacturing waste , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.461 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.461
475C.461 Duty of Oregon Health Authority to assist
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall assist and cooperate with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission and the State Department of Agriculture to the extent necessary for the commission and the department to carry out the duties of the commission and the department under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [Formerly 475B.501]

Source: Section 475C.461 — Duty of Oregon Health Authority to assist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.720 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.720
471.720 Administrator
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall appoint an administrator who shall serve at its discretion. The administrator shall be subject to policy direction by the commissioners, and shall be the secretary of the commission and custodian of commission records. The administrator shall manage the commission, administer the laws, and appoint, assign and coordinate personnel of the commission within budget limitations and the State Personnel Relations Law. [Amended by 1967 c.630 §4; 1975 c.605 §24; 1985 c.592 §1; 2021 c.351 §137]

Source: Section 471.720 — Administrator; other personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.110 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.110
473.110 Sale of property
Status: in_force

At the sale, the property shall be sold by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or by its duly authorized agent in accordance with law and the notice. The commission shall deliver to the purchaser a bill of sale for the personal property, and a deed for any real property so sold. The bill of sale or deed vests title in the purchaser. The unsold portion of any property seized under ORS 473.100 (Seizure of property) may be left at the place of sale at the risk of the manufacturer or 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) . If upon any such sale, the money received exceeds the amount of all privilege taxes, penalties and costs due the state from the manufacturer or permit holder, the excess shall be returned to the manufacturer, and a receipt therefor obtained. However, if any person having an interest in or lien upon the property has filed with the commission, prior to the sale, notice of interest or lien, the commission shall withhold any such excess pending a determination of the rights of the respective parties thereto by a court of competent jurisdiction. If the receipt of the manufacturer or permit holder is not available, the commission shall deposit such excess money with the State Treasurer, as trustee for the owner, subject to the order of the manufacturer or permit holder or, the heirs, successors or assigns of the manufacturer or permit holder. [Amended by 2021 c.351 §172; 2023 c.391 §31]

Source: Section 473.110 — Sale of property; disposal of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.265 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.265
475A.265 Duties of Oregon Health Authority with respect to issuing licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall approve or deny an application to be licensed under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . Upon receiving an application under ORS 475A.245 (Application process for all licensees) , the authority may not unreasonably delay processing, approving or denying the application or, if the application is approved, issuing the license.

(2) The licenses described in ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) must be issued by the authority, subject to the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) and rules adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

(3) The authority may not license a premises that does not have defined boundaries. A premises does not need to be enclosed by a wall, fence or other structure, but the authority may require a premises to be enclosed as a condition of issuing or renewing a license. The authority may not license a mobile premises. [2021 c.1 §18]

Source: Section 475A.265 — Duties of Oregon Health Authority with respect to issuing licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.164 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.164
471.164 Authority of cities and counties over establishments that offer entertainment or serve alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

(1) Cities and counties may adopt reasonable time, place and manner regulations of the nuisance aspects of establishments that offer entertainment or serve alcoholic beverages if the city or county makes specific findings that the establishment would cause adverse effects to occur.

(2) The authority granted to cities and counties by this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the authority granted to a city or county under its charter and the statutes and Constitution of this state. [Formerly 471.213]

Source: Section 471.164 — Authority of cities and counties over establishments that offer entertainment or serve alcoholic beverages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.329 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.329
475C.329 Prohibition regarding person who is visibly intoxicated
Status: in_force

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

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who exercises control over private real property may not knowingly allow a person under 21 years of age to consume a marijuana item on the property, or allow another person under 21 years of age to remain on the property if the person under 21 years of age consumes a marijuana item on the property.

(b) This subsection:

(A) Applies only to a person who is present and in control of the location at the time the consumption occurs; and

(B) Does not apply to the owner of rental property, or the agent of an owner of rental property, unless the consumption occurs in the individual housing unit in which the owner or agent resides.

(3) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 475B.329]

Source: Section 475C.329 — Prohibition regarding person who is visibly intoxicated; prohibition against allowing consumption of marijuana by person under 21 years of age on private property; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.907 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.907
475C.907 Cannabis seeds as propagant of nursery stock
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , seeds of the plant Cannabis family Cannabaceae are a propagant of nursery stock as defined in ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the production and processing of seeds under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) is not subject to the labeling or other requirements of ORS 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) to 576.744 (Rules) or 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) . [Formerly 475B.940]

Source: Section 475C.907 — Cannabis seeds as propagant of nursery stock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.220 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.220
475A.220 Definitions for ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) :

(1) “Administration session” means a session held at a psilocybin service center at which a client purchases, consumes, and experiences the effects of a psilocybin product under the supervision of a psilocybin service facilitator.

(2) “Client” means an individual that is provided psilocybin services in this state.

(3) “Integration session” means a meeting between a client and a psilocybin service facilitator that may occur after the client completes an administration session.

(4) “Legal entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or other legal entity that is registered with the office of the Secretary of State or with a comparable office of another jurisdiction.

(5) “Licensee” means a person that holds a license issued under ORS 475A.290 (Manufacturer license) , 475A.305 (Psilocybin service center operator license) , 475A.325 (Psilocybin service facilitator license) or 475A.594 (Laboratory licensure) .

(6) “Licensee representative” means an owner, director, officer, manager, employee, agent or other representative of a licensee, to the extent that the person acts in a representative capacity.

(7) “Manufacture” means the manufacture, planting, cultivation, growing, harvesting, production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of a psilocybin product, either directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the psilocybin product or labeling or relabeling of its container.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Premises” includes the following areas of a location licensed under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) :

(A) All public and private enclosed areas at the location that are used in the business operated at the location, including offices, kitchens, rest rooms and storerooms;

(B) All areas outside a building that the Oregon Health Authority has specifically licensed for the manufacturing of psilocybin products or the operation of a psilocybin service center; and

(C) For a location that the authority has specifically licensed for the operation of a psilocybin service center outside a building, that portion of the location used to operate the psilocybin service center and provide psilocybin services to clients.

(b) “Premises” does not include a primary residence.

(9) “Preparation session” means a meeting between a client and a psilocybin service facilitator that must occur before the client participates in an administration session.

(10) “Psilocybin” means psilocybin or psilocin.

(11) “Psilocybin product manufacturer” means a person that manufactures psilocybin products in this state.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Psilocybin products” means:

(A) Psilocybin-producing fungi; and

(B) Mixtures or substances containing a detectable amount of psilocybin.

(b) “Psilocybin products” does not include psilocybin services.

(13) “Psilocybin service center” means an establishment:

(a) At which administration sessions are held; and

(b) At which other psilocybin services may be provided.

(14) “Psilocybin service center operator” means a person that operates a psilocybin service center in this state.

(15) “Psilocybin service facilitator” means an individual that facilitates the provision of psilocybin services in this state.

(16) “Psilocybin services” means services provided to a client before, during, and after the client’s consumption of a psilocybin product, including:

(a) A preparation session;

(b) An administration session; and

(c) An integration session.

(17) “Two-year program development period” means the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending no later than December 31, 2022. [2021 c.1 §5]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.220 (Definitions for ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722) read “Definitions.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.220 — Definitions for ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.481 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.481
475C.481 Authority to purchase, possess, seize or dispose of marijuana items
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provision of ORS chapter 131A or 183, any state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department or other state body, and any local officer, board, commission, institution, department or other local government body, that is authorized by the statutory laws of this state to perform a duty, function or power with respect to a marijuana item, may purchase, possess, seize or dispose of the marijuana item as the state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department or other state body, or the local officer, board, commission, institution, department or other local government body, considers necessary to ensure compliance with and enforce the applicable statutory law or any rule adopted under the applicable statutory law. [Formerly 475B.521]

Source: Section 475C.481 — Authority to purchase, possess, seize or dispose of marijuana items , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.450 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.450
475A.450 Confidentiality of client communications, information
Status: in_force

A psilocybin service center operator, a psilocybin service facilitator, or any employee of a psilocybin service center operator or psilocybin service facilitator may not disclose any information that may be used to identify a client, or any communication made by a client during the course of providing psilocybin services or selling psilocybin products to the client, except:

(1) When the client or a person authorized to act on behalf of the client gives consent to the disclosure;

(2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the psilocybin service center operator, the psilocybin service facilitator, or the employee;

(3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime harmful to the client or others;

(4) When the communication reveals that a minor may have been a victim of a crime or physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect; or

(5) When responding to an inquiry by the Oregon Health Authority made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the psilocybin service center operator, the psilocybin service facilitator, or the employee under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . [2021 c.1 §56]

Note: The amendments to 475A.450 (Confidentiality of client communications, information) by section 4, chapter 150, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 6, chapter 150, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

475A.450 (Confidentiality of client communications, information) . A psilocybin service center operator, a psilocybin service facilitator or any employee of a psilocybin service center operator or psilocybin service facilitator may not disclose any information that may be used to identify a client, or any communication made by a client during the course of providing psilocybin services or selling psilocybin products to the client, except when:

(1) The client or a person authorized to act on behalf of the client gives consent to the disclosure;

(2) The client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the psilocybin service center operator, the psilocybin service facilitator or the employee;

(3) The communication reveals the intent to commit a crime harmful to the client or others;

(4) The communication reveals that a minor may have been a victim of a crime or physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect;

(5) Responding to an inquiry by the Oregon Health Authority made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the psilocybin service center operator, the psilocybin service facilitator or the employee under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) ; or

(6) Reporting to the authority the data described in ORS 475A.372 (Requirement of psilocybin service center operator to collect, maintain, aggregate and submit to Oregon Health Authority specified information) .

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.450 (Confidentiality of client communications, information) read “Confidentiality of information and communications by clients; exceptions.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.450 — Confidentiality of client communications, information; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.030 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.030
471.030 Purpose of Liquor Control Act
Status: in_force

(1) The Liquor Control Act shall be liberally construed so as:

(a) To prevent the recurrence of abuses associated with saloons or resorts for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(b) To eliminate the evils of unlicensed and unlawful manufacture, selling and disposing of such beverages and to promote temperance in the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(c) To protect the safety, welfare, health, peace and morals of the people of the state.

(2) Consistent with subsection (1) of this section, it is the policy of this state to encourage the development of all Oregon industry.

Source: Section 471.030 — Purpose of Liquor Control Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.914 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.914
475.914 Prohibited acts for registrants
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person:

(a) Who is subject to ORS 475.095 (Rules) and 475.125 (Registration requirements) to 475.185 (When prescriptions required) to deliver or dispense a controlled substance in violation of ORS 475.185 (When prescriptions required) ;

(b) Who is a registrant, to manufacture a controlled substance not authorized by this registration, or to deliver or dispense a controlled substance not authorized by the registration to another registrant or other authorized person;

(c) To refuse or fail to make, keep or furnish any record, notification, order form, statement, invoice or information required 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)) ;

(d) To refuse an entry into any premises for any inspection 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)) ; or

(e) To keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, vehicle, boat, aircraft or other structure or place, while knowingly permitting persons to use controlled substances in such places in 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)) , or which is used for keeping or selling them in 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)) .

(2) Any person who violates this section with respect to:

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

(b) A controlled substance in Schedule II, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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

(d) A controlled substance in Schedule IV or V, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. [Formerly 475.993; 2011 c.524 §25]

Source: Section 475.914 — Prohibited acts for registrants; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.939 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.939
475C.939 Duties of commission
Status: in_force

In addition to any other duty prescribed by law, the Oregon Cannabis Commission shall:

(1) Provide advice to the Oregon Health Authority with respect to the administration of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(2) Provide advice to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with respect to the administration of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , insofar as those statutes pertain to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers, as those terms are defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(3) Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain a therapeutic option for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(4) Develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that cannabis will remain affordable for persons with debilitating medical conditions as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ; and

(5) Monitor and study federal laws, regulations and policies regarding marijuana. [Formerly 475B.961]

Source: Section 475C.939 — Duties of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.015 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.015
473.015 Definition of “cider.”
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 less than one-half of one percent and not more than 8.5 percent of alcohol by volume, including, but not limited to, flavored, sparkling, carbonated or fortified cider. [1995 c.301 §10; 1997 c.348 §1; 1999 c.351 §78; 2017 c.202 §3; 2021 c.596 §6]

Source: Section 473.015 — Definition of “cider.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.757 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.757
475.757 Syringe service program as affirmative defense to unlawful possession of controlled substance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “syringe service program” means a program that provides services including free sterile needles and syringes and safe disposal for needles and syringes.

(2) It is an affirmative defense to unlawful possession of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) that the person was acting in the capacity of an employee or volunteer of a syringe service program.

(3) Sterile needles and syringes and other items provided by a syringe service program may not be considered “drug paraphernalia,” as that term is defined in ORS 475.525 (Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited) . [2019 c.583 §13]

Note: 475.757 (Syringe service program as affirmative defense to unlawful possession of controlled substance) was added to and made a part of 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 475.757 — Syringe service program as affirmative defense to unlawful possession of controlled substance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.586 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.586
475C.586 Exemption from criminal liability
Status: in_force

A person who holds a license under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) , and an employee of or other person who performs work for a person who holds a license under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) , are exempt from the criminal laws of this state for possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, aiding and abetting another in the possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana is an element, while performing activities related to testing as described in ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . [Formerly 475B.590]

Source: Section 475C.586 — Exemption from criminal liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.477 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.477
475C.477 Immunity for state agencies, officers and employees in performance of duties
Status: in_force

A person may not sue the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or a member of the commission, the State Department of Agriculture or the Oregon Health Authority, or any employee of the commission, department or authority, for performing or omitting to perform any duty, function or power of the commission, department or authority set forth in 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 in any other law of this state requiring the commission, department or authority to perform a duty, function or power related to marijuana items. [Formerly 475B.518; 2023 c.519 §21]

Source: Section 475C.477 — Immunity for state agencies, officers and employees in performance of duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.137 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.137
475C.137 Production for medical purposes
Status: in_force

(1) To produce marijuana for medical purposes, a marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) must register with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this section.

(2) The commission shall register a marijuana producer for the purpose of producing marijuana for medical purposes if the marijuana producer:

(a) Holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production 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) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a marijuana producer registered under this section may produce marijuana plants on a medically designated grow canopy in addition to producing marijuana plants on the grow canopy allowed under rules adopted under ORS 475C.077 (Marijuana plant grow canopies) . The commission shall specify the size of medically designated grow canopies by rule, provided that the size of any medically designated grow canopy does not exceed 10 percent of the total size of both the medically designated grow canopy and the grow canopy allowed under rules adopted under ORS 475C.077 (Marijuana plant grow canopies) at the time that the marijuana producer applies for registration under this section.

(4) A marijuana producer registered under this section must provide, for no consideration, at least 75 percent of the annual yield of usable marijuana harvested from the marijuana producer’s medically designated grow canopy to registry identification cardholders and designated primary caregivers.

(5) A marijuana producer registered under this section may not, during a single transaction, provide a registry identification cardholder or the designated primary caregiver of a registry identification cardholder an amount of usable marijuana that exceeds the amount of usable marijuana that a registry identification cardholder and a designated primary caregiver may jointly possess under ORS 475C.809 (Possession limits for usable marijuana) .

(6) A marijuana producer registered under this section may provide immature marijuana plants to a person responsible for a marijuana grow site registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) , a registry identification cardholder or a designated primary caregiver of a registry identification cardholder.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

(b) The rules must establish sanctions for failure to meet the requirements of this section or a rule adopted under this section, including revocation of permission for the marijuana producer’s medically designated grow canopy.

(c) 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.136]

Source: Section 475C.137 — Production for medical purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.223 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.223
471.223 Winery license
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “control” means that the licensee:

(a) Owns the brand under which the wine or cider is labeled; or

(b) Performs or has the legal right to perform all of the acts common to a brand owner under the terms of a trademark license or similar agreement that for the brand under which the wine or cider is labeled has a term of at least three years.

(2) The holder of a winery license may:

(a) Import wine or cider in containers that have a capacity of more than four liters.

(b) Import wine or cider in containers that have a capacity of four liters or less if the brand of wine or cider is under the control of the licensee.

(c) Bottle, produce, blend, store, transport or export wines or cider.

(d) Sell wines or cider at wholesale to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or to licensees of the commission.

(e) Sell wines or cider at retail directly to the consumer for consumption on or off the licensed premises.

(f) Sell malt beverages at retail for consumption on or off the licensed premises.

(g) Sell for consumption off the premises malt beverages, wines and cider in securely covered containers that are supplied by the consumer and have capacities of not more than two gallons each.

(h) Conduct under the winery license any activities described in paragraphs (a) to (g) of this subsection at five or fewer premises designated by the commission.

(i) Purchase from or through the commission brandy or other distilled liquors for fortifying wines or cider.

(j) Obtain a special events winery license that entitles the holder to conduct the activities allowed under paragraphs (e) to (g) of this subsection at a designated location other than the one set forth in the winery license for a period not to exceed five days.

(3) A winery licensee shall allow a patron to remove a partially consumed bottle of wine from the licensed premises if the patron is not a minor and the patron is not visibly intoxicated.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, in order to hold a winery license the licensee shall:

(a) Possess at a bonded premises within Oregon a valid producer and blender basic permit issued by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; or

(b) Possess a valid wine blender or valid wholesaler basic permit issued by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and have a written contract with a winery licensed under paragraph (a) of this subsection that authorizes the winery to produce for the licensee a brand of wine or cider that is under the control of the licensee.

(5) Subsection (4) of this section does not apply if a licensee produces only cider under the winery license.

(6) A winery licensee may sell and ship malt beverages, wine or cider directly to a resident of this state only if the licensee has a direct shipper permit issued under ORS 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) .

(7) A winery licensee, or any person having an interest in the licensee, may also hold a full on-premises sales license. If a winery licensee, or a person having an interest in the licensee, also holds a full on-premises sales license, the provisions of this chapter do not prevent the licensee or person from both selling wine or cider bottled and produced under the winery license and selling alcoholic liquor as authorized under the full on-premises sales license.

(8) More than one winery licensee may exercise the privileges of a winery license at a single location. The commission may not refuse to issue a winery license to a person for the production of wine or cider on specified premises based on the fact that other winery licensees also produce wine or cider on those premises.

(9) If a winery licensee does not possess at a bonded premises within Oregon a valid producer and blender basic permit issued by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the licensee may exercise the privileges described in this section only for wine and cider brands that are under the control of the licensee.

(10) The holder of a winery license that uses a third-party delivery facilitator to make deliveries on behalf of the winery licensee is not responsible for ensuring that deliveries made by the third-party delivery facilitator meet any requirements applicable to the deliveries. [1979 c.264 §2; 1981 c.201 §1; 1989 c.511 §5; 1993 c.202 §1; 1993 c.663 §3; 1995 c.34 §1; 1995 c.188 §1; 1995 c.301 §15; 1999 c.431 §§1,3; 2003 c.44 §1; 2007 c.25 §1; 2007 c.854 §2; 2009 c.38 §2; 2011 c.364 §1; 2013 c.32 §§5,6; 2013 c.537 §§4,5; 2015 c.358 §1; 2015 c.673 §3; 2017 c.202 §2; 2017 c.533 §8; 2019 c.167 §1; 2021 c.351 §59; 2021 c.596 §2; 2023 c.539 §14]

Source: Section 471.223 — Winery license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.473 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.473
475C.473 Prohibition against refusing to perform duties on basis that certain conduct is prohibited by federal law
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Health Authority may not refuse to perform any duty 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) on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using marijuana is prohibited by federal law.

(2) The commission may not revoke or refuse to issue or renew a license, certificate or permit under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using marijuana is prohibited by federal law. [Formerly 475B.514; 2023 c.519 §20]

Source: Section 475C.473 — Prohibition against refusing to perform duties on basis that certain conduct is prohibited by federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.608 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.608
475C.608 Authority to require preapproval of labels
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Licensee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(b) “Registrant” means a person registered under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) .

(2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may by rule require a licensee or person responsible for the labeling of an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item, and the Oregon Health Authority may by rule require a registrant, to submit a label intended for use on a marijuana item or an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item for preapproval by the commission before the licensee, person or registrant may sell or transfer a marijuana item or an inhalant delivery system that contains an industrial hemp-derived vapor item bearing the label. The commission shall determine whether a label submitted under this section complies with ORS 475C.604 (Labeling requirements) and any rule adopted under ORS 475C.604 (Labeling requirements) .

(3) The commission 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. [Formerly 475B.610; 2022 c.108 §8; 2022 c.117 §5]

Source: Section 475C.608 — Authority to require preapproval of labels , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.549 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.549
471.549 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

In addition to such other sanctions as may be authorized by law, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 against any alcohol server education course instructor or provider who violates a rule promulgated by the commission pursuant to ORS 471.542 (Alcohol server education course and examination) . The civil penalty may be in addition to or in lieu of any suspension, revocation or cancellation of the certification of an alcohol server education course instructor or provider. [1991 c.61 §4; 2001 c.785 §18; 2021 c.351 §117]

Source: Section 471.549 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.978 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.978
475.978 Methyl sulfonyl methane
Status: in_force

(1) A person who sells or otherwise transfers more than the amount permitted by administrative rule adopted by the Department of State Police of methyl sulfonyl methane to a person other than a physician, 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) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, pharmacist, veterinarian, retail distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, warehouseman or common carrier or an agent of any of these persons shall make a record of each such sale or transfer. The record must be made on a form provided by the department, completed pursuant to instructions provided by the department and retained by the person for at least three years. Failure to make and retain a record required under this subsection is a Class A violation.

(2) The department shall adopt a rule establishing the minimum amount of methyl sulfonyl methane the sale or transfer of which requires a report under subsection (1) of this section. In establishing the minimum amount, the department shall determine an amount that is reasonably designed not to infringe upon legitimate uses of methyl sulfonyl methane but that discourages the use of methyl sulfonyl methane in the illicit production and distribution of methamphetamine.

(3) This section applies to the sale or transfer of bulk methyl sulfonyl methane in its powder form only, and does not apply to the sale or transfer of products containing methyl sulfonyl methane in other forms including, but not limited to, liquids, tablets, capsules not containing methyl sulfonyl methane in pure powder form, ointments, creams, cosmetics, foods and beverages. [2001 c.615 §9; 2003 c.448 §4; 2005 c.706 §16; 2014 c.45 §69; 2017 c.356 §79]

Note: Section 11, chapter 615, Oregon Laws 2001, provides:

Sec. 11. Until the Department of State Police adopts a rule under section 9 of this 2001 Act [ 475.978 (Methyl sulfonyl methane) ], a person who sells or otherwise transfers two pounds or more of methyl sulfonyl methane shall make the reports required by section 9 of this 2001 Act. [2001 c.615 §11]

Source: Section 475.978 — Methyl sulfonyl methane; transfers; records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.498 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.498
475A.498 Use of psilocybin product allowed only at service center and only under facilitator supervision
Status: in_force

A client may purchase, possess, and consume a psilocybin product:

(1) Only at a psilocybin service center; and

(2) Only under the supervision of a psilocybin service facilitator. [2021 c.1 §57]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.498 (Use of psilocybin product allowed only at service center and only under facilitator supervision) read “Prohibition against purchasing, possessing, and consuming a psilocybin product outside a psilocybin service center.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.498 — Use of psilocybin product allowed only at service center and only under facilitator supervision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.545 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.545
475.545 Order of forfeiture of paraphernalia
Status: in_force

If, at the trial or upon a hearing, the trier of fact finds any item received into evidence at the trial or hearing to be drug paraphernalia, the court may order the item forfeited upon motion of the district attorney. The drug paraphernalia may then be destroyed or, if the paraphernalia is of substantial value and is not contraband, may be sold, the proceeds to be deposited in the Common School Fund. [1989 c.1077 §3]

Source: Section 475.545 — Order of forfeiture of paraphernalia; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.345 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.345
475A.345 Preparation session
Status: in_force

(1) Before a client participates in an administration session, the client must attend a preparation session with a psilocybin service facilitator.

(2) A preparation session may be, but need not be, held at a psilocybin service center.

(3) If a preparation session is completed in accordance with all applicable requirements, specifications and guidelines, as determined by the Oregon Health Authority, the psilocybin service facilitator must certify, in a form and manner prescribed by the authority, that the client completed the preparation session. [2021 c.1 §34]

Source: Section 475A.345 — Preparation session , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.744 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.744
475.744 Providing hypodermic device or pipe to minor prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not sell or give a:

(a) Hypodermic device to a minor unless the minor demonstrates a lawful need for the hypodermic device by authorization of a physician, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, 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) , parent or legal guardian or by other means acceptable to the seller or donor.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Pipe to a minor unless the minor demonstrates a lawful need for the pipe by authorization of a physician, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or 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) , or the minor’s parent or legal guardian; and

(B) The minor obtains the consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian to possess the pipe.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Hypodermic device” means a hypodermic needle or syringe or medication packaged in a hypodermic syringe or any instrument adapted for the subcutaneous injection of a controlled substance as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(b) “Pipe” means:

(A) Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic or ceramic pipes with or without screens;

(B) Water pipes;

(C) Carburetion tubes and devices;

(D) Chamber pipes;

(E) Carburetor pipes;

(F) Electric pipes;

(G) Air-driven pipes; and

(H) Ice pipes or chillers. [Formerly 475.805; 2014 c.45 §65; 2017 c.356 §75; 2023 c.593 §18]

Source: Section 475.744 — Providing hypodermic device or pipe to minor prohibited; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.140 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.140
473.140 Records to be kept by manufacturers, permit holders and purchasers
Status: in_force

Every manufacturer and 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) shall keep a complete and accurate record of all sales of wine, cider and malt beverages, a complete and accurate record of the number of gallons imported, produced, purchased, manufactured, brewed, fermented or delivered, and the date of importation, production, purchase, manufacturing, brewing, fermentation or delivery. The records must be in the form and contain other information as the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may prescribe. The commission, by rule or regulation, may require the delivery of statements by distributors to purchasers, with wine, cider and malt beverages, and prescribe the matters to be contained in the statements. The records and statements must be preserved by the distributor and the purchaser respectively, for a period of three years, and must be offered for inspection at any time upon oral or written demand by the commission or its duly authorized agents. [Amended by 1995 c.301 §28; 1997 c.348 §11; 2021 c.180 §17; 2021 c.351 §175; 2023 c.391 §34]

Source: Section 473.140 — Records to be kept by manufacturers, permit holders and purchasers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.100 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.100
473.100 Seizure of property
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any manufacturer or 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) is delinquent in the payment of the privilege tax provided for in ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) and 473.035 (Tax on cider) , the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or its duly authorized representative shall seize any property subject to the tax and sell, at public auction, property so seized, or a sufficient portion thereof to pay the privilege tax due, together with any penalties imposed under ORS 473.060 (Payment of taxes) for such delinquency and all costs incurred on account of the seizure and sale.

(2) Written notice of the intended sale and the time and place thereof, shall be given to such delinquent manufacturer or holder of a permit described in subsection (1) of this section and to all persons appearing of record to have an interest in the property, at least 10 days before the date set for the sale. The notice shall be enclosed in an envelope addressed to the manufacturer or permit holder at the last-known residence or place of business of the manufacturer or permit holder in this state, if any, and in the case of any person appearing of record to have an interest in such property, addressed to such person at the last-known place of residence of the person, if any. The envelope shall be deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In addition, notice shall be published for at least 10 days before the date set for such sale, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the property seized is to be sold. If there is no newspaper of general circulation in such county, the notice shall be posted in three public places in such county for the 10-day period. The notice shall contain a description of the property to be sold, a statement of the amount of the privilege taxes, penalties and costs, the name of the manufacturer or permit holder and the further statement that, unless the privilege taxes, penalties and costs are paid on or before the time fixed in the notice for the sale, the property, or so much thereof as may be necessary, will be sold in accordance with law and the notice. [Amended by 1997 c.348 §10; 2007 c.854 §8; 2021 c.351 §171; 2023 c.391 §30]

Source: Section 473.100 — Seizure of property; notice of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.868 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.868
475.868 Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors.

(2) Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-meth-

ylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony. [2005 c.708 §35]

Source: Section 475.868 — Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.828 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.828
475.828 Unlawful manufacture 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 manufacture 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 manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony. [2011 c.524 §7]

Source: Section 475.828 — Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.166 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.166
471.166 Local government recommendations on license issuance and renewal
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require that every applicant for issuance or renewal of a license under this chapter acquire a written recommendation from the governing body of the county if the place of business of the applicant is outside an incorporated city, and from the city council if the place of business of the applicant is within an incorporated city. The commission may take such written recommendation into consideration before granting or refusing the license.

(2) If the commission requires that an applicant for issuance of a new license acquire the written recommendation of a local government, the applicant must give notice to the local government when an application is made for issuance of the license. If the local government files a favorable recommendation with the commission within 45 days after the notice is given, the commission shall proceed with consideration of the application. The commission shall proceed with consideration of the application as though the local government had made a favorable recommendation unless, within 45 days after notice is given to the local government:

(a) The local government files an unfavorable recommendation with the commission with a statement of the grounds for the unfavorable recommendation; or

(b) The local government files a request for additional time with the commission that sets forth the reason additional time is needed by the local government, a statement that the local government is considering making an unfavorable recommendation on the application, and the specific grounds on which the local government is considering making an unfavorable recommendation.

(3) If the commission requires that an applicant for renewal of a license acquire the written recommendation of a local government under this section, the commission shall give notice to the local government when an application is due for renewal of the license. If the local government files a favorable recommendation with the commission within 60 days after the notice is given, the commission shall proceed with consideration of the application. The commission shall proceed with consideration of the application as though the local government had made a favorable recommendation unless within 60 days after notice is given to the local government:

(a) The local government files an unfavorable recommendation with the commission with a statement of the grounds for the unfavorable recommendation; or

(b) The local government files a request for additional time with the commission that sets forth the reason additional time is needed by the local government, a statement that the local government is considering making an unfavorable recommendation on the application, and the specific grounds on which the local government is considering making an unfavorable recommendation.

(4) The commission shall suspend consideration of an application subject to this section for a reasonable period of time if a local government requests additional time under subsection (2)(b) or (3)(b) of this section and the grounds given by the local government are valid grounds for an unfavorable determination under this chapter or rules adopted by the commission. The commission shall by rule establish the period of time that shall be granted to a local government pursuant to a request under subsections (2)(b) and (3)(b) of this section.

(5) The commission shall by rule establish valid grounds for unfavorable recommendations by local governments under this section. Valid grounds established by the commission under this section for an unfavorable recommendation by a local government must be limited to those grounds considered by the commission in making an unfavorable determination on a license application.

(6) A person filing an application for issuance or renewal of a license that is subject to this section must remit to the local government the fees established under subsections (7) and (8) of this section. The commission shall give notice to the applicant for license renewal of the amount of the fees and the name of the local government collecting the fees. The commission is not responsible for collecting the fees charged by the local government or for ensuring that the fees have been paid. An applicant for a license renewal shall certify in the application form filed with the commission that the applicant has paid any fees required under this section.

(7) An applicant required to seek a written recommendation from a local government must pay an application fee to the local government, in an amount determined by the governing body of the city or county, for each application for a license. The application fee established by a local government under this subsection may not exceed $25.

(8) After public notice and hearing, the governing body of a city or county may adopt an ordinance, rule or resolution prescribing licensing guidelines to be followed in making recommendations on license applications under this chapter and in allowing opportunity for public comment on applications. If the guidelines are approved by the commission as consistent with commission rules, after public notice and hearing the governing body may adopt an ordinance, rule or regulation establishing a system of fees that is reasonable and necessary to pay expenses of processing the written recommendation. Processing fees under this subsection are in lieu of fees under subsection (7) of this section. In no case shall the processing fee under this subsection be greater than $100 for an original application, $75 for a change in ownership, change in location or change in privilege application, and $35 for a renewal or temporary application. [1999 c.351 §20; 2003 c.337 §1; 2021 c.351 §49]

Source: Section 471.166 — Local government recommendations on license issuance and renewal; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.060 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.060
473.060 Payment of taxes
Status: in_force

(1) The privilege taxes imposed by ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) and 473.035 (Tax on cider) shall be paid to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The taxes covering the periods for which statements are required to be rendered by ORS 473.070 (Statements by manufacturers or permit holders as to quantities produced, transported or delivered) shall be paid before the time for filing such statements expires or, as concerns wines, on or before the 20th day of the month after such wines have been withdrawn from federal bond. If not so paid, a penalty of 10 percent and interest at the rate of one percent a month or fraction of a month shall be added and collected. The commission may refund any tax payment imposed upon or paid in error by any licensee or 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) , and may waive the collection or refund the payment of any tax imposed and collected on wine, cider or malt beverages subsequently exported from this state, sold to a federal instrumentality or to the commission, or determined by the commission to be unfit for human consumption or unsalable.

(2) The commission may waive any interest or penalty assessed to a manufacturer or holder of a permit described in subsection (1) of this section subject to the tax imposed under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) or 473.035 (Tax on cider) if the commission, in its discretion, determines that the manufacturer or permit holder has made a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(3) Except in the case of fraud, the commission may not assess any interest or penalty on any tax due under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) or 473.035 (Tax on cider) following the expiration of 36 months from the date on which was filed the statement required under ORS 473.070 (Statements by manufacturers or permit holders as to quantities produced, transported or delivered) reporting the quantity of wine, cider or malt beverages upon which the tax is due.

(4) A manufacturer or holder of a permit described in subsection (1) of this section may appeal a tax imposed under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) or 473.035 (Tax on cider) in the manner of a contested case under ORS chapter 183. [Amended by 1955 c.241 §1; 1971 c.158 §2; 1981 c.199 §5; 1995 c.301 §25; 1997 c.348 §6; 1999 c.145 §1; 2007 c.854 §6; 2021 c.351 §167; 2023 c.391 §26]

Source: Section 473.060 — Payment of taxes; refunds; interest or penalty; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.523 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.523
475C.523 Cannabis reference laboratory
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, shall establish a cannabis reference laboratory to provide regulatory and technical support in the enforcement of ORS 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) , 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) , 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) and 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The cannabis reference laboratory established under subsection (1) of this section must be able to verify current analytical methods, and develop new analytical methods, for testing marijuana items, industrial hemp and industrial hemp commodities or products as described in ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) , 571.281 (Grower and handler license) , 571.330 (Laboratory testing) or 571.333 (Industrial hemp crop concentration standards) and confirm test results from laboratories licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) or accredited under ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) at the request of the authority, commission or department.

(b) At the request of the authority, commission or department, the cannabis reference laboratory must be able to provide ongoing laboratory quality control samples to laboratories licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) or accredited under ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) .

(c) The cannabis reference laboratory is not required to be licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) or accredited under ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) .

(3) The authority, commission and department may independently require a marijuana item, industrial hemp or an industrial hemp commodity or product to be tested by the cannabis reference laboratory if the authority, commission or department has reason to believe that the marijuana item, industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodity or product is not in compliance with ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) , 571.281 (Grower and handler license) , 571.330 (Laboratory testing) or 571.333 (Industrial hemp crop concentration standards) , regardless of whether the marijuana item, industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodity or product has undergone testing described in ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) , 571.281 (Grower and handler license) , 571.330 (Laboratory testing) or 571.333 (Industrial hemp crop concentration standards) at a laboratory licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) or accredited under ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) .

(4) If a test conducted by the cannabis reference laboratory of a marijuana item, industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodity or product yields results different than the results of a test conducted by a laboratory licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) on the marijuana item, industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodity or product, the authority, commission or department may invalidate the results of the test conducted at the laboratory licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) .

(5) A law enforcement agency may request that the cannabis reference laboratory conduct testing to assist the law enforcement agency in investigations related to cannabis.

(6) The department may charge a fee to the authority, the commission or a law enforcement agency in an amount reasonable to reimburse the department for the costs incurred in conducting testing at the cannabis reference laboratory at the request of the authority, commission or law enforcement agency.

(7) The authority, the commission and the department, in consultation with one another, may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2023 c.519 §2]

Source: Section 475C.523 — Cannabis reference laboratory; requirements; use of laboratory by State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, law enforcement agencies; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.976 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.976
475.976 Unlawful possession of iodine matrix
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of an iodine matrix if the person knowingly possesses an iodine matrix.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A person who possesses an iodine matrix as a prescription drug, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed veterinarian, physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or 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) ;

(b) A person who is actively engaged in the practice of animal husbandry of livestock as defined in ORS 609.125 (Definition of “livestock.”) ;

(c) A person who possesses an iodine matrix in conjunction with experiments conducted in a chemistry or chemistry related laboratory maintained by a:

(A) Regularly established public or private secondary school;

(B) Public or private institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or

(C) Manufacturing, government agency or research facility in the course of lawful business activities;

(d) A veterinarian, physician, 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) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, pharmacist, retail distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, warehouseman or common carrier or an agent of any of these persons who possesses an iodine matrix in the regular course of lawful business activities; or

(e) A person working in a general hospital who possesses an iodine matrix in the regular course of employment at the hospital.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, a person who sells or otherwise transfers an iodine matrix to another person shall make a record of each sale or transfer. The record must be made on a form provided by the Department of State Police, completed pursuant to instructions provided by the department and retained by the person for at least three years or sent to the department if directed to do so by the department. Failure to make and retain or send a record required under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.

(4) A licensed veterinarian is not required to make a record of a sale or transfer of an iodine matrix under subsection (3) of this section if the veterinarian makes a record of the sale or transfer under other applicable laws or rules regarding the prescribing and dispensing of regulated or controlled substances by veterinarians.

(5) A person commits the crime of unlawful distribution of an iodine matrix if the person knowingly sells or otherwise transfers an iodine matrix to a person not listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(6) Unlawful possession of an iodine matrix is a Class A misdemeanor.

(7) Unlawful distribution of an iodine matrix is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.615 §8; 2005 c.706 §15; 2014 c.45 §68; 2017 c.356 §78]

Source: Section 475.976 — Unlawful possession of iodine matrix; recording transfers; unlawful distribution of iodine matrix , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.105 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.105
471.105 Purchaser’s qualifications
Status: in_force

Before being qualified to purchase alcoholic liquor from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, a person must be at least 21 years of age. [Amended by 1961 c.687 §5; 1967 c.577 §1; 1971 c.159 §1; 2005 c.22 §343; 2021 c.351 §42]

Source: Section 471.105 — Purchaser’s qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.706 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.706
475C.706 Duty to return excess tax collected
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an amount represented by a marijuana retailer at retail to a consumer as constituting the tax imposed under ORS 475C.670 (Definitions for ORS 475C.670 to 475C.734) to 475C.734 (Suspense account) is computed upon an amount that is not taxable or is in excess of the taxable amount and is actually paid by the consumer to the marijuana retailer, the excess tax paid shall be returned by the marijuana retailer to the consumer upon written notification by the Department of Revenue or the consumer.

(b) The written notification must contain information necessary to determine the validity of the consumer’s claim.

(2) If the marijuana retailer does not return the excess tax within 60 days after mailing of the written notification required under subsection (1) of this section, the consumer may appeal to the department for a refund of the amount of the excess tax, in the manner and within the time allowed under rules adopted by the department.

(3) If excess tax is returned to the consumer by the department, the department may issue a notice of deficiency for the excess tax to the marijuana retailer in the manner provided under ORS 305.265 (Deficiency notice) . [Formerly 475B.740]

Source: Section 475C.706 — Duty to return excess tax collected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.433 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.433
475C.433 Prohibition against operation of premises for which license issued
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a city or a county, when a petition is filed as provided in this section, shall order an election on the question as to whether the operation of premises for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) should be prohibited in the city or county.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section:

(a) In the case of a city, must be as provided for an initiative petition under ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) .

(b) In the case of a county, must be as provided for an initiative petition under ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) A petition under this section:

(a) Must be filed not less than 60 days before the day of the election; and

(b) Must be signed by not less than 10 percent of the electors registered in the city or county.

(4) If ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a county or if ORS 250.255 (Application of ORS 250.265 to 250.346) makes ORS 250.265 (Prospective petition) to 250.346 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a city, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section must be as provided for an initiative petition under the county or city charter or an ordinance adopted under the county or city charter.

(5) A signature is not valid unless signed within 180 days before the petition is filed.

(6) An election under this section must be held at the time of the next statewide general election.

(7) An election under this section must be conducted under ORS chapters 246 to 260. [Formerly 475B.461]

Source: Section 475C.433 — Prohibition against operation of premises for which license issued; petition; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.290 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.290
475A.290 Manufacturer license
Status: in_force

(1) The manufacture of psilocybin products is subject to regulation by the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) A psilocybin product manufacturer must have a manufacturer license issued by the authority for the premises at which the psilocybin products are manufactured. To hold a manufacturer license issued under this section, a psilocybin product manufacturer:

(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; and

(d) Must meet the requirements of any rule adopted by the authority under subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the applicant is not the owner of the premises at which the psilocybin is to be manufactured, the applicant shall submit to the authority signed informed consent from the owner of the premises to manufacture psilocybin at the premises.

(b) The authority may adopt rules regarding the informed consent described in this subsection.

(4) The authority shall adopt rules that:

(a) Require a psilocybin product manufacturer to annually renew a license issued under this section;

(b) Establish application, licensure and renewal of licensure fees for psilocybin product manufacturers; and

(c) Require psilocybin products manufactured by psilocybin product manufacturers to be tested in accordance with ORS 475A.590 (Testing standards and processes) .

(5) Fees adopted under subsection (4)(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 §23]

Source: Section 475A.290 — Manufacturer license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.992 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.992
473.992 Penalty upon failure to pay agricultural products tax
Status: in_force

Failure to pay a tax under ORS 473.045 (Tax on sale or use of agricultural products used by wineries) (5) is a Class C misdemeanor. [2003 c.797 §9; 2011 c.597 §216]

Note: 473.992 (Penalty upon failure to pay agricultural products tax) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 473 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 473.992 — Penalty upon failure to pay agricultural products tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.564 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.564
475C.564 Applicability of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586
Status: in_force

ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) do not apply to:

(1) A person responsible for a marijuana grow site under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) if the person is transferring usable marijuana or an immature marijuana plant, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , to:

(a) A person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) and who designated the person responsible for the marijuana grow site to grow marijuana for the person who holds a registry identification card; or

(b) A person who has been designated as the primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) of a person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) and who designated the person responsible for the marijuana grow site to grow marijuana for the person who holds a registry identification card; or

(2) A person who has been designated as the primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) of a person who holds a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) if the person is transferring a marijuana item to the person who holds a registry identification card. [Formerly 475B.570]

Source: Section 475C.564 — Applicability of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.117 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.117
475C.117 Delivery of marijuana items to consumer
Status: in_force

(1) A marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) may make deliveries to a consumer pursuant to the consumer’s bona fide order received by the marijuana retailer. The delivery of marijuana items under this section may be made to a consumer:

(a) Within the same city or unincorporated area of the county in which the marijuana retailer is located; or

(b) In a city or the unincorporated area of a county that is adjacent to the city or unincorporated area of the county in which the marijuana retailer is located, provided the adjacent city or county has adopted an ordinance allowing for the delivery of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer located in an adjacent city or unincorporated area of a county.

(2) A marijuana retailer that makes deliveries under this section shall:

(a) Ensure that deliveries are made in an efficient and timely manner.

(b) Upon request, provide to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission information on each vehicle used to make deliveries of marijuana items under this section, including the make, model, year, color, vehicle identification number and registration plate number.

(c) Maintain an electronic or physical record of each bona fide order for the delivery of marijuana items that the marijuana retailer fulfills.

(d) Report to the commission, and as necessary to the appropriate law enforcement agency, any accidents or losses involving a delivery vehicle.

(3) An individual who makes deliveries on behalf of a marijuana retailer under this section:

(a) Shall:

(A) Hold a permit issued under ORS 475C.273 (Issuing, renewing permits) and carry the permit while making deliveries under this section.

(B) Have a method of secure electronic communication in order to communicate with the marijuana retailer for which the individual is making deliveries.

(C) Maintain an electronic or physical record of a bona fide order for a delivery of a marijuana item.

(D) Present to the consumer a printed or electronic delivery manifest and obtain on the manifest the consumer’s written or electronic signature verifying completion of the delivery of marijuana items.

(E) Except in the case of an emergency or unsafe road conditions or as necessary for fuel, rest or vehicle repair, travel only between the premises of the marijuana retailer and the locations at which the deliveries of marijuana items are made.

(b) May not:

(A) Leave a delivery vehicle that contains marijuana items unattended unless the delivery vehicle is locked and equipped with an active vehicle alarm system.

(B) Carry more than $10,000 worth of marijuana items in a delivery vehicle at any one time.

(C) Consume, or be under the influence of, marijuana while making deliveries under this section.

(4) A delivery vehicle must:

(a) While being used for making deliveries, be equipped with an active global positioning system device that tracks the location of the delivery vehicle and enables the marijuana retailer for which the deliveries are being made to identify the location of the delivery vehicle.

(b) Be equipped with a lockable container in a secured cargo area of the delivery vehicle that is of a size appropriate to contain the marijuana items being delivered.

(c) Be free of any markings that may indicate that the delivery vehicle is used for the purpose of delivering marijuana items.

(5) A delivery of marijuana items may not be made to a consumer who is located on land owned or leased by the federal government.

(6) The commission may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. [2021 c.155 §3]

Source: Section 475C.117 — Delivery of marijuana items to consumer; requirements; limitations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.045 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.045
471.045 Liquor laws supersede and repeal inconsistent charters and ordinances
Status: repealed

The Liquor Control Act, designed to operate uniformly throughout the state, shall be paramount and superior to and shall fully replace and supersede any and all municipal charter enactments or local ordinances inconsistent with it. Such charters and ordinances hereby are repealed.

PURCHASER’S QUALIFICATIONS AND IDENTIFICATION

Source: Section 471.045 — Liquor laws supersede and repeal inconsistent charters and ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.694 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.694
475A.694 Duty to return excess tax collected
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an amount represented by a psilocybin service center operator at retail to a client as constituting the tax imposed under ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) is computed upon an amount that is not taxable or is in excess of the taxable amount and is actually paid by the client to the psilocybin service center operator, the excess tax paid shall be returned by the psilocybin service center operator to the client upon written notification by the Department of Revenue or the client.

(b) The written notification must contain information necessary to determine the validity of the client’s claim.

(2) If the psilocybin service center operator does not return the excess tax within 60 days after mailing of the written notification required under subsection (1) of this section, the client may appeal to the department for a refund of the amount of the excess tax, in the manner and within the time allowed under rules adopted by the department.

(3) If excess tax is returned to the client by the department, the department may issue a notice of deficiency for the excess tax to the psilocybin service center operator in the manner provided under ORS 305.265 (Deficiency notice) . [2021 c.1 §122]

Source: Section 475A.694 — Duty to return excess tax collected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.253 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.253
475C.253 Labeling of industrial hemp commodity or product
Status: in_force

(1) An industrial hemp product or commodity offered for sale by a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) must carry a label that clearly identifies whether the product or commodity is derived from hemp or marijuana.

(2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may inspect the premises of a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) to ensure compliance with this section. [Formerly 475B.253]

Source: Section 475C.253 — Labeling of industrial hemp commodity or product , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.930 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.930
475C.930 Oregon Cannabis Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Cannabis Commission is established within the Oregon Health Authority. The commission consists of:

(a) The Public Health Officer or the Public Health Officer’s designee; and

(b) Eight members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(A) A registry identification cardholder, as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(B) A person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(C) An attending provider, as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(D) A person representing the Oregon Health Authority;

(E) A person representing the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission;

(F) A local health officer, as described in ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) ;

(G) A law enforcement officer; and

(H) A person knowledgeable about research proposal grant protocols.

(2) The term of office of each member of the commission is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 of the following year. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) The appointment of each member of the commission is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) Members of the commission are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 475B.952]

Source: Section 475C.930 — Oregon Cannabis Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.020 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.020
473.020 Administration of chapter by commission
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall administer this chapter, and shall prescribe forms and make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to enforce its provisions. [Amended by 2021 c.351 §161]

Source: Section 473.020 — Administration of chapter by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.795 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.795
475C.795 Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) A person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder must submit to the Oregon Health Authority, in a form and manner established by the authority by rule, the following information related to the production of marijuana:

(a) The number of mature marijuana plants and immature marijuana plants, the amount of marijuana leaves and flowers being dried, and the amount of usable marijuana, in the person’s possession;

(b) The number of mature marijuana plants and immature marijuana plants, and the amount of usable marijuana, that the person transfers to each registry identification cardholder for whom the person produces marijuana;

(c) The amount of usable marijuana that the person transfers to each marijuana processing site; and

(d) The number of immature marijuana plants, and the amount of usable marijuana, that the person transfers to each medical marijuana dispensary.

(2) The authority shall by rule require a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder to submit the information described in subsection (1) of this section once each month. The authority may not employ any method other than that described in this section to obtain information related to the production of marijuana from a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder.

(3) In addition to submitting the information as required by subsection (1) of this section, a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder must keep a record of the information described in subsection (1) of this section for two years after the date on which the person submits the information to the authority. [Formerly 475B.816]

Source: Section 475C.795 — Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.797 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.797
475C.797 Delegation of duty to submit production data
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 475C.795 (Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority) (2), a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder may delegate the person’s duty to submit to the Oregon Health Authority the information described in ORS 475C.795 (Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority) to another person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder if the marijuana grow sites for which the persons are required to submit the information are located at the same address.

(2) A person to whom the duty described in subsection (1) of this section is delegated must inform the authority of the delegation in a form and manner prescribed by the authority.

(3) In adopting rules prescribing the form and manner in which information is submitted to the authority under ORS 475C.795 (Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority) , the authority shall adopt rules that lessen the administrative burden on persons to whom the duty described in subsection (1) of this section is delegated. [Formerly 475B.819]

Source: Section 475C.797 — Delegation of duty to submit production data; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.477 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.477
475A.477 Grounds for revocation, suspension or restriction of license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may revoke, suspend or restrict a license issued under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or require a licensee or licensee representative to undergo training if the authority finds or has reasonable ground to believe any of the following to be true:

(1) That the licensee or licensee representative:

(a) Has violated a provision of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or a rule adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , including any code of professional conduct or code of ethics.

(b) Has made any false representation or statement to the authority in order to induce or prevent action by the authority.

(c) Is insolvent or incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment of the licensee.

(d) Is in the habit of using alcoholic liquor, habit-forming drugs, marijuana, psilocybin products or controlled substances to excess.

(e) Has misrepresented to a person or the public any psilocybin products sold by the licensee or licensee representative.

(f) Since the issuance of the license, has been convicted of a felony, of violating any of the psilocybin products laws of this state, general or local, or of any misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance committed on the premises for which the license has been issued.

(2) That there is any other reason that, in the opinion of the authority, based on public convenience or necessity, warrants revoking, suspending or restricting the license. [2021 c.1 §64]

Source: Section 475A.477 — Grounds for revocation, suspension or restriction of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.824 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.824
475.824 Unlawful possession of methadone
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess methadone unless the methadone 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 methadone is a Class E violation.

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

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of methadone 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 §20; 2017 c.706 §10; 2021 c.2 §12; 2021 c.591 §34]

Source: Section 475.824 — Unlawful possession of methadone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.722 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.722
475A.722 Severability
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or word of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) 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 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . To that end, the sections, subsections, paragraphs, phrases and words of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) are intended to be severable. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the people of this state in adopting ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) that ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, void or illegal sections, subsections, paragraphs, phrases or words, if any, not been included in ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) . [2021 c.1 §129]

Source: Section 475A.722 — Severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.317 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.317
475C.317 Prohibition against person under 21 years of age possessing, attempting to purchase or purchasing marijuana item
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person under 21 years of age may not possess, attempt to purchase or purchase a marijuana item.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, purchasing a marijuana item includes accepting a marijuana item, and possessing a marijuana item includes consuming a marijuana item, provided that the consumption of the marijuana item occurred no more than 24 hours before the determination that the person consumed the marijuana item.

(2) Except as authorized by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule, or as necessary in an emergency, a person under 21 years of age may not enter or attempt to enter any portion of a premises that is posted or otherwise identified as being prohibited to the use of persons under 21 years of age.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who violates subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits a Class B violation.

(b) A person commits a Class A violation if the person violates subsection (1) of this section by reason of possessing a marijuana item while the person is operating a motor vehicle as defined in ORS 801.360 (“Motor vehicle.”) .

(4) In addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty established by law:

(a) The court may require a person who violates subsection (1) of this section through misrepresentation of age to perform community service; and

(b) The court shall order that, when a person violates subsection (1) of this section, the person’s driving privileges and right to apply for driving privileges be suspended pursuant to ORS 809.260 (Court-ordered suspension of driving privileges of juvenile) and 809.280 (Department procedures following court order of suspension or revocation) . The court notification made to the Department of Transportation under this paragraph may include a recommendation that the person be granted a hardship permit under ORS 807.240 (Hardship permit) if the person is otherwise eligible for the permit.

(5) If a person cited under this section is at least 13 years of age but less than 21 years of age at the time the person is found in default under ORS 153.102 (Entry) or 419C.472 (Suspension of driving privileges) for failure to appear, in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty established by law, the court shall issue notice under ORS 809.220 (Failure to appear) to the department for the department to suspend the person’s driving privileges under ORS 809.280 (Department procedures following court order of suspension or revocation) (4).

(6) In addition to and not in lieu of any penalty established by law, the court may order a person who violates this section to undergo assessment and treatment. The court shall order a person to undergo assessment and treatment if the person has previously been found to have violated this section.

(7) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to a person under 21 years of age who is acting under the direction of the commission or under the direction of state or local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of investigating possible violations of laws prohibiting sales of marijuana items to persons who are under 21 years of age.

(8) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to a person under 21 years of age who is acting under the direction of a licensee for the purpose of investigating possible violations by employees of the licensee of laws prohibiting sales of marijuana items to persons who are under 21 years of age.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person under 21 years of age is not in violation of, and is immune from prosecution under, this section if:

(A) The person contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency in order to obtain medical assistance for another person who was in need of medical assistance because that person consumed a marijuana item and the evidence of the violation was obtained as a result of the person’s having contacted emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency; or

(B) The person was in need of medical assistance because the person consumed a marijuana item and the evidence of the violation was obtained as a result of the person’s having sought or obtained the medical assistance.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not exclude the use of evidence obtained as a result of a person’s having sought medical assistance in proceedings for crimes or offenses other than a violation of this section. [Formerly 475B.316]

Source: Section 475C.317 — Prohibition against person under 21 years of age possessing, attempting to purchase or purchasing marijuana item; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.578 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.578
475C.578 Civil penalty for violating ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Oregon Health Authority may impose for each violation of 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) , a civil penalty that does not exceed $500 for each day that the violation occurs.

(2) The authority shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) Moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) and are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purpose of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the authority under ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) . [Formerly 475B.585]

Source: Section 475C.578 — Civil penalty for violating ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.095 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.095
475.095 Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules relating to fees and charge reasonable fees in addition to any other fees required by statute or rule, relating to the registration and control of the manufacture, delivery and dispensing of controlled substances within this state. [1977 c.745 §7; 1981 c.666 §4]

Source: Section 475.095 — Rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.960 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.960
475.960 Illegally selling drug equipment
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of illegally selling drug equipment if the person sells any substance, article, apparatus or device with knowledge that the substance, article, apparatus or device will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, process or prepare a controlled substance for unlawful sale or distribution.

(2) The offense described in this section, illegally selling drug equipment, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1987 c.657 §5]

Source: Section 475.960 — Illegally selling drug equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 474.095 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 474 / Section 474.095
474.095 Prohibited conduct of supplier
Status: in_force

No supplier shall:

(1) Coerce or induce, or attempt to coerce or induce, any distributor to engage in any illegal act or course of conduct;

(2) Require a wholesaler to assent to any unreasonable requirement, condition, understanding or term of an agreement which prohibits a wholesaler from selling the product of any other supplier or suppliers;

(3) Require a wholesale distributor to accept delivery of any product or any other item or commodity that was not ordered by the wholesale distributor;

(4) Fail or refuse to enter into a wholesale distribution agreement with a wholesale distributor that handles the supplier’s products; or

(5) Take any action that is intended to circumvent the provisions of ORS 474.005 (Definitions) to 474.095 (Prohibited conduct of supplier) . [1989 c.529 §12]

Source: Section 474.095 — Prohibited conduct of supplier , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors474.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.465 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.465
475A.465 Prohibition against obfuscating mark or label or using mark or label to deceive
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee may not use or allow the use of a mark or label on the container of a psilocybin product that is kept for sale if the mark or label does not precisely and clearly indicate the nature of the container’s contents or if the mark or label in any way might deceive a person about the nature, composition, quantity, age or quality of the container’s contents.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may prohibit a licensee from selling any psilocybin product that in the authority’s judgment is deceptively labeled or contains injurious or adulterated ingredients. [2021 c.1 §60]

Source: Section 475A.465 — Prohibition against obfuscating mark or label or using mark or label to deceive , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.754 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.754
471.754 Commission to develop recycling education materials
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall develop recycling education materials for distribution through stores established by the commission under ORS 471.750 (Liquor stores and warehouses) that encourage the patrons of the store to recycle bottles sold through the stores. [1997 c.552 §34; 2021 c.351 §148]

Source: Section 471.754 — Commission to develop recycling education materials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.854 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.854
475.854 Unlawful possession of heroin
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess heroin.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin 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). [2005 c.708 §28; 2017 c.706 §12; 2021 c.2 §14; 2021 c.591 §36]

Source: Section 475.854 — Unlawful possession of heroin , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.089 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.089
475C.089 Cannabinoid concentrate
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) , a marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) and has a mature marijuana plant grow canopy described in subsection (2) of this section may process marijuana into a cannabinoid concentrate if the process involves separating cannabinoids from marijuana by:

(a) A mechanical process; or

(b) An extraction process using water as the solvent.

(2) To be eligible to process marijuana into a cannabinoid concentrate under this section, a marijuana producer must have a mature marijuana plant grow canopy, as restricted by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under ORS 475C.077 (Marijuana plant grow canopies) , that does not exceed:

(a) For marijuana grown outdoors, 5,000 square feet; or

(b) For marijuana grown indoors, 1,250 square feet.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A marijuana producer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) and that has a plant grow canopy determined by rule by the commission, may produce and transfer kief.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, “kief” means the resinous trichomes of marijuana that accumulate or fall off when marijuana flowers are sifted through a mesh screen or sieve.

(4) The processing of marijuana under this section must comport with any reasonable condition adopted under ORS 475C.449 (Local time, place and manner regulations) that is imposed on the manner in which a marijuana processor licensed under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) may process marijuana. [Formerly 475B.096]

Source: Section 475C.089 — Cannabinoid concentrate; kief , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.025 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.025
475C.025 Powers related to decedents and insolvent or bankrupt persons
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may, by rule or order, provide for the manner and conditions under which:

(1) Marijuana items left by a deceased, insolvent or bankrupt person or licensee, or subject to a security interest, may be foreclosed, sold under execution or otherwise disposed.

(2) The business of a deceased, insolvent or bankrupt licensee may be operated for a reasonable period following the death, insolvency or bankruptcy.

(3) A secured party, as defined in ORS 79.0102 (UCC 9-102. Definitions and index of definitions) , may continue to operate at a premises for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) for a reasonable period after default on the indebtedness by the debtor. [Formerly 475B.033; 2023 c.519 §7]

Source: Section 475C.025 — Powers related to decedents and insolvent or bankrupt persons; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.856 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.856
475C.856 Database of information related to production, processing and dispensing
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and maintain a database of information related to the production of marijuana by persons designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, the processing of marijuana by a marijuana processing site under ORS 475C.815 (Marijuana processing site registration system) and the transfer of usable marijuana, medical cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts by medical marijuana dispensaries under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) . At a minimum, the database must include the information submitted to the authority under ORS 475C.795 (Duty to submit production data to Oregon Health Authority) , 475C.821 (Duty to submit processing data to Oregon Health Authority) and 475C.843 (Duty to submit dispensing data to Oregon Health Authority) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, the authority may provide information that is stored in the database developed and maintained under this section to a law enforcement agency.

(b) Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, the authority may provide information that is stored in the database developed and maintained under this section to the regulatory agencies of a city or county.

(c) The authority may not disclose:

(A) Any personally identifiable information related to a registry identification cardholder or a designated primary caregiver that is stored in the database developed and maintained under this section.

(B) Any information related to the amount and type of usable marijuana, medical cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts transferred to or by persons designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, marijuana processing sites or medical marijuana dispensaries.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a law enforcement agency from lawfully obtaining information that is stored in the database developed and maintained under this section by subpoena. [Formerly 475B.879]

Source: Section 475C.856 — Database of information related to production, processing and dispensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.213 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.213
475C.213 Prohibition against selling or delivering marijuana items to persons under 21 years of age
Status: in_force

Except for a marijuana retailer registered under ORS 475C.149 (Retail selling for medical purposes) to sell or deliver marijuana items to a registry identification cardholder who is 18 years of age or older or as allowed pursuant to ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , a person may not sell or deliver an adult use cannabis item to a person under 21 years of age. [Formerly 475B.211]

Source: Section 475C.213 — Prohibition against selling or delivering marijuana items to persons under 21 years of age; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.894 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.894
475C.894 Authority to investigate
Status: in_force

(1) Registration under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or possession of proof of registration under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) does not constitute probable cause to search the person or property of the registrant or otherwise subject the person or property of the registrant to inspection by a government agency. However, the Oregon Health Authority may inspect the marijuana grow site of a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, a 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) , at any reasonable time to determine whether the person responsible for the marijuana grow site, the person responsible for the marijuana processing site, or the person responsible for the medical marijuana dispensary, is in compliance with ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) and rules adopted under ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) .

(2) Any property interest possessed, owned or used in connection with the medical use of marijuana or acts incidental to the medical use of marijuana that has been seized by state or local law enforcement officers may not be harmed, neglected, injured or destroyed while in the possession of a law enforcement agency, except that a law enforcement agency has no responsibility to maintain live marijuana plants lawfully seized. Such property interest may not be forfeited under any provision of law providing for the forfeiture of property, except pursuant to a sentence imposed after conviction of a criminal offense. Marijuana and equipment or paraphernalia used to produce, process or administer marijuana that was seized by a law enforcement officer shall be returned immediately if the district attorney in whose county the property was seized, or the district attorney’s designee, determines that the person from whom the marijuana, equipment or paraphernalia was seized is entitled to the protections provided by ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) . The determination may be evidenced by a decision not to prosecute, the dismissal of charges or acquittal. [Formerly 475B.922]

Source: Section 475C.894 — Authority to investigate; rights related to seized property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.650 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.650
475A.650 Authority of Oregon Health Authority to discipline licensees of authority
Status: in_force

Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, if the applicant or licensee violates a provision of ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) to 475A.654 (Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475A.626 (Labeling requirements) to 475A.654 (Civil penalty for violating ORS 475A.626 to 475A.654) , the Oregon Health Authority may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under ORS 475A.290 (Manufacturer license) , 475A.305 (Psilocybin service center operator license) or 475A.325 (Psilocybin service facilitator license) . [2021 c.1 §111]

Source: Section 475A.650 — Authority of Oregon Health Authority to discipline licensees of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.039 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.039
471.039 Certain cruise ships exempt from liquor laws
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not require the owners, operators and employees of a cruise ship to have a license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of possessing, transporting, storing, selling or serving alcoholic beverages that are described in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) The provisions of ORS 471.740 (Exclusive right of commission to handle certain liquors) do not apply to alcoholic beverages that are described in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The provisions of this section apply only to alcoholic beverages that are served aboard a cruise ship and that are served solely for the purpose of onboard consumption by a cruise ship’s passengers, guests, officers and employees.

(4) For the purposes of this section, “cruise ship” means a marine vessel used primarily for nonfishing purposes that is licensed to carry at least 500 passengers, provides overnight accommodations for those passengers and operates on the rivers or waterways within the boundaries of the State of Oregon, including docking and dry docking, fewer than 45 days during a calendar year. [1997 c.256 §2; 1999 c.351 §44; 2021 c.351 §40]

Source: Section 471.039 — Certain cruise ships exempt from liquor laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.947 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.947
475.947 Warning notice for precursor substance violation
Status: in_force

(1) In lieu of making an arrest or issuing a citation, a law enforcement officer may deliver a warning notice to a person or business that the officer has probable cause to believe has sold or otherwise delivered a precursor substance in violation of ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) whenever the officer reasonably believes that the public interest will be adequately served under the circumstances by issuance of a written warning notice. The notice must be in substantially the following form:

Please Read this Notice Carefully!!!

TO: ________(name of person or business)

DATE: ________(date of notice)

FROM: ________(name of law enforcement agency)

RE: ________(name of precursor substance or product)

The undersigned law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that on ___________ (date of violation), you sold or otherwise delivered a quantity of the precursor substance identified above in violation of the laws of the State of Oregon.

This warning notice has been given to you in lieu of formal action concerning that violation. Please be aware that any further violation may result in formal action being taken against you, which may include, but is not limited to, the filing of an action in circuit court seeking a court order prohibiting you from selling or delivering any quantity of one or more precursor substances to any person.

__________________

Law Enforcement Officer

(2) A warning notice issued by a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) of this section shall be personally delivered to the person named in the notice, or personally delivered to the person in charge of the business named in the notice. [2003 c.448 §6]

Source: Section 475.947 — Warning notice for precursor substance violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.529 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.529
475C.529 Duty to report to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “marijuana” and “marijuana item” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(2) On or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner required by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the approximate amount of marijuana produced by marijuana producers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) and the approximate amount of marijuana items sold by marijuana retailers that hold a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) , and whether the supply of marijuana in this state is commensurate with the demand for marijuana items in this state. [Formerly 475B.548]

Source: Section 475C.529 — Duty to report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.453 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.453
475C.453 Local tax or fee
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as expressly authorized by this section, the authority to impose a tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana items in this state is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Except as expressly authorized by this section, a county, city or other municipal corporation or district may not adopt or enact ordinances imposing a tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana items in this state.

(2) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the governing body of a city or county may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the electors of the city or county as described in subsection (3) of this section that imposes a tax or a fee on the sale of marijuana items that are sold in the area subject to the jurisdiction of the city or the unincorporated area subject to the jurisdiction of a county by a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) .

(3) If the governing body of a city or county adopts an ordinance under this section, the governing body shall refer the measure of the ordinance to the electors of the city or county for approval at the next statewide general election.

(4) An ordinance adopted under this section may not impose a tax or fee:

(a) In excess of three percent; or

(b) On a registry identification cardholder or on a designated primary caregiver who is purchasing a marijuana item for a registry identification cardholder. [Formerly 475B.491]

Source: Section 475C.453 — Local tax or fee; referral to electors for approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.180 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.180
473.180 Applicability to interstate and foreign commerce
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this chapter apply to commerce with foreign nations or commerce with the several states, except in so far as the same may be permitted under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Source: Section 473.180 — Applicability to interstate and foreign commerce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.650 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.650
471.650 Nature of permanent injunction
Status: in_force

If a judgment against the defendants is granted, the court shall order that the place constituting the nuisance be closed for a period not exceeding two years, or closed for a part of said time, and until the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant thereof gives a bond or letter of credit identical to the bond or letter of credit required under ORS 471.645 (Temporary injunction) . If any condition of the bond or letter of credit is violated, the whole amount may be recovered as a penalty for the use of the county wherein the premises are situated. In any such suit process to nonresident defendants may be served by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county having jurisdiction of the injunction proceedings. Notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks or for such time as the court, by order, may prescribe. [Amended by 1991 c.331 §70; 2003 c.576 §462]

Source: Section 471.650 — Nature of permanent injunction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.535 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.535
475C.535 Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund
Status: in_force

The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund is established in the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 475C.531 (Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program) . Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. [2018 c.103 §15]

Source: Section 475C.535 — Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.407 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.407
471.407 Offer of alcoholic beverages as inducement to make purchases
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided in this chapter, a person who owns, operates or controls a business establishment that sells food or beverages for consumption at the establishment or that offers entertainment to the public for consideration may not provide alcoholic beverages to members of the public for consumption at the establishment, without regard to whether the beverages are offered on a purely gratuitous basis, if:

(1) The alcoholic beverages are offered for the purpose of inducing members of the public to purchase food or beverages or to pay for entertainment; and

(2) The person providing the alcoholic beverages does not hold a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. [1999 c.646 §8; 2001 c.104 §214]

Source: Section 471.407 — Offer of alcoholic beverages as inducement to make purchases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.465 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.465
475.465 Liability of state for cleanup
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Oregon, the Environmental Quality Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality and their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable to a person possessing or owning chemicals located at an alleged illegal drug manufacturing site for any claims or actions arising from the identification, cleanup, storage or disposal of such chemicals by the Department of Environmental Quality. [1987 c.699 §10]

Source: Section 475.465 — Liability of state for cleanup , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.244 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.244
471.244 Certificates of approval for malt beverages, cider or wine
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not manufacture, import into, or purchase in this state for resale in this state any malt beverages, cider or wine unless the manufacturer of the malt beverages, cider or wine has first obtained from the commission a certificate of approval, except that with respect to malt beverages, cider or wine manufactured outside the United States, the certificate of approval may be obtained by the person importing same into the United States.

(2) A certificate of approval may be granted only to manufacturers or importers that enter into an agreement with the commission to furnish a report to the commission, on or before the 20th day of each month, showing the quantity of malt beverages, cider or wine delivered to each licensee of the commission during the preceding calendar month, and to faithfully comply with all laws of the State of Oregon pertaining to traffic in malt beverages, cider or wine.

(3) The commission may grant special certificates of approval to manufacturers and importers of malt beverages, cider or wine. A special certificate of approval has the effect of a certificate of approval granted under this section, but is valid only for a period of 30 days. [Formerly 471.289; 2021 c.351 §64; 2023 c.391 §8]

Source: Section 471.244 — Certificates of approval for malt beverages, cider or wine; special certificates of approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.892 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.892
475C.892 Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against professional licensee
Status: in_force

(1) A professional licensing board may not impose a civil penalty or take other disciplinary action against a licensee based on the licensee’s medical use of marijuana under the provisions of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) or actions taken by the licensee pursuant to the licensee’s designation as a primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A licensed health care professional may administer medical marijuana to a person who possesses a registry identification card and resides in a licensed health care facility if the administration of pharmaceuticals is within the scope of practice of the licensed health care professional. Administration of medical marijuana under this subsection may not take place in a public place as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) or in the presence of a person under 18 years of age. If the medical marijuana administered under this subsection is smoked, adequate ventilation must be provided.

(b) Nothing in this subsection requires:

(A) A licensed health care professional to administer medical marijuana; or

(B) A licensed health care facility to make accommodations for the administration of medical marijuana. [Formerly 475B.919]

(Civil Enforcement of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) )

Source: Section 475C.892 — Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against professional licensee; right to administer marijuana for medical purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.945 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.945
475.945 Authority and duties of Department of State Police
Status: in_force

This section grants authority to and establishes duties of the Department of State Police in relation to the requirements concerning precursor substances under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) . The following are applicable as described:

(1) The department may adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 that add substances to those specifically enumerated in ORS 475.940 (Precursor substances described) (3) if the substance is a precursor to a controlled substance. Similarly, the department may delete such substances as it has added by administrative rule.

(2) Notwithstanding the time period established for reporting under ORS 475.950 (Failure to report precursor substances transaction) , the department may authorize the submission of such reports on a monthly basis with respect to repeated, regular transactions between the furnisher and recipient involving the same substance if the department determines that all of the following exist:

(a) A pattern of regular supply of such substance exists as between the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or other person who sells, transfers or otherwise furnishes such substance and the recipient of the substance.

(b) The recipient has established a record of use of the substance for lawful purposes.

(3) The department shall establish a common form for reporting or recording for purposes of ORS 475.950 (Failure to report precursor substances transaction) , 475.975 (Unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form) (3), 475.976 (Unlawful possession of iodine matrix) (3) and 475.978 (Methyl sulfonyl methane) (1). The department may include as information required to be reported or recorded on the form any information the department determines will be convenient or useful to police agencies in finding potentially illegal uses of precursor substances. The reporting or recording form shall require at least the following information:

(a) The name of the substance.

(b) The quantity of the substance sold, transferred or furnished.

(c) The date the substance was sold, transferred or furnished.

(d) The name and address of the person buying or receiving the substance accompanied by a verification of the person’s identification by means the department requires by rule.

(e) The name and address of the person selling, transferring or furnishing the substance accompanied by a verification of the person’s identification by means the department requires by rule.

(f) The name of any agent acting on behalf of any party to the transaction accompanied by a verification of the person’s identification by means the department requires by rule.

(4) The department shall establish a common reporting form for purposes of ORS 475.955 (Failure to report missing precursor substances) . The department may include as information required to be reported on the form any information the department determines will be convenient or useful to police agencies in finding potentially illegal uses of precursor substances. The reporting form shall require at least the following information:

(a) The name of the person making the report.

(b) The name of the common carrier or person who transports the substance and date of shipment of the substance.

(c) The date and circumstances of discovering the loss, theft or discrepancy.

(5) The department shall furnish a copy of the report to the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the transaction occurred. [1987 c.657 §6; 2001 c.615 §12]

Source: Section 475.945 — Authority and duties of Department of State Police; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.268 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.268
471.268 Homemade malt beverages and wines at licensed premises
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other privilege granted to a licensee under this chapter, a licensee may conduct an organized judging, tasting, exhibition, contest or competition of malt beverages and wines produced under ORS 471.403 (License required to produce alcoholic liquor) (2) and (3) or homemade beers, wines and fermented fruit juices, or related events, at the premises described in a full or limited on-premises sales license, off-premises sales license, brewery-public house license, brewery license, winery license or warehouse license of the licensee. However, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may restrict the portion of the licensed premises that may be used for the judging, tasting, exhibition, contest, competition or related events and may restrict or prohibit sales of alcoholic beverages on the portion of the premises that is being used for conducting the judging, tasting, exhibition, contest, competition or related events.

(2) In addition to any other privilege granted to a licensee under this chapter, a licensee may allow malt beverages and wines produced under ORS 471.403 (License required to produce alcoholic liquor) (2) and (3) or homemade beers, wines and fermented fruit juices to be stored at the premises described in a full or limited on-premises sales license, off-premises sales license, brewery-public house license, brewery license, winery license or warehouse license of the licensee. The malt beverages or wines and the homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices must be clearly identified by owner and kept separate from the alcoholic beverage stock of the licensee.

(3) A licensee may not acquire any ownership interest in malt beverages and wines produced under ORS 471.403 (License required to produce alcoholic liquor) (2) and (3) or homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices stored under this section. However, this subsection does not prohibit a licensee from using malt beverages and wines produced under ORS 471.403 (License required to produce alcoholic liquor) (2) and (3) or homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices in conducting an organized judging, tasting, exhibition, contest or competition of the malt beverages and wines or homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices, or related events, if the malt beverages and wines or the homemade beers, wines or fermented fruit juices are stored with the licensee for that purpose. [2011 c.12 §3; 2021 c.351 §66]

Note: Definitions for 471.268 (Homemade malt beverages and wines at licensed premises) are found in 471.037 (Homemade beer, wine and fermented fruit juice exemption from liquor laws) .

Source: Section 471.268 — Homemade malt beverages and wines at licensed premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.325 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.325
475C.325 Requirements for assessment and treatment under ORS 475C.317
Status: in_force

When a person is ordered to undergo assessment and treatment as provided in ORS 475C.317 (Prohibition against person under 21 years of age possessing, attempting to purchase or purchasing marijuana item) , the court shall require the person to do all of the following:

(1) Pay to the court the fee described under ORS 813.030 (Amount of fee) in addition to any fine imposed under ORS 475C.850 (Receipt of marijuana by nonprofit dispensary) .

(2) Complete an examination by an agency or organization designated by the court to determine whether the person has a problem condition involving marijuana as described in ORS 813.040 (Standards for determination of problem condition involving intoxicants) . The designated agencies or organizations must meet minimum standards established under ORS 430.357 (Minimum standards) to perform the diagnostic assessment and treatment of problem marijuana use and must be certified by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) Complete a treatment program, paid at the expense of the person convicted, as follows:

(a) If the examination required under this section shows that the person has a problem condition involving marijuana, a program for rehabilitation for problem marijuana use approved by the director.

(b) If the examination required by this section shows that the person does not have a problem condition involving marijuana, a marijuana information program approved by the director. [Formerly 475B.326]

Source: Section 475C.325 — Requirements for assessment and treatment under ORS 475C.317 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.189 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.189
475C.189 Authority to require financial disclosure from licensee
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may require a licensee or applicant for a license under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) to submit, in a form and manner prescribed by the commission, to the commission a sworn statement showing:

(a) The name and address of each person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license; and

(b) The nature and extent of the financial interest of each person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license.

(2) The commission may refuse to issue, or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew, a license issued under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) if the commission determines that a person that has a financial interest in the business operating or to be operated under the license committed or failed to commit an act that would constitute grounds for the commission to refuse to issue, or to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew, the license if the person were the licensee or applicant for the license. [Formerly 475B.191]

Source: Section 475C.189 — Authority to require financial disclosure from licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.474 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.474
475A.474 Purpose of license issued under ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722
Status: in_force

A license issued under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) serves the purpose of exempting the person that holds the license from the criminal laws of this state for possession, delivery or manufacture of psilocybin products, provided that the person complies with all state laws and rules applicable to licensees. [2021 c.1 §63]

Source: Section 475A.474 — Purpose of license issued under ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.690 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.690
475A.690 Right to appeal determination of tax liability
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , a person aggrieved by an act or determination of the Department of Revenue or its authorized agent 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) may appeal, within 90 days after the act or determination, to the Oregon Tax Court in the manner provided in ORS 305.404 (Oregon Tax Court) to 305.560 (Appeals procedure generally) . These appeal rights are the exclusive remedy available to determine the person’s liability for the tax imposed under ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) . [2021 c.1 §121]

Source: Section 475A.690 — Right to appeal determination of tax liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.979 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.979
475.979 Unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal if the person knowingly possesses lithium metal or sodium metal.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A person who is conducting a lawful manufacturing operation that involves the use of lithium metal or sodium metal;

(b) A person who possesses lithium metal or sodium metal in conjunction with experiments conducted in a chemistry or chemistry related laboratory maintained by a:

(A) Regularly established public or private secondary school; or

(B) Public or private institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;

(c) A retail distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, warehouseman or common carrier, or an agent of any of these persons, who possesses lithium metal or sodium metal in the regular course of lawful business activities; or

(d) A person who possesses lithium metal or sodium metal as a component of a commercially produced product including, but not limited to, rechargeable batteries.

(3) Unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal is a Class A misdemeanor. [2005 c.706 §9]

Note: 475.979 (Unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal) 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 475.979 — Unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.412 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.412
471.412 Allowing visibly intoxicated person to consume alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee or permittee may not allow a person to consume or to continue to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises after observing that the person is visibly intoxicated.

(2) A licensee or permittee is not in violation of subsection (1) of this section if the licensee or permittee makes a good faith effort to remove any unconsumed alcoholic beverages from the person’s possession when the licensee or permittee observes that the person is visibly intoxicated.

(3) Nothing in this section applies to determining liability under ORS 471.565 (Liability for providing or serving alcoholic beverages to intoxicated person) .

(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall only impose letters of reprimand for the first three violations of this section within a two-year period. For license renewal purposes, the first three violations of this section in a two-year period do not apply in determining the past record of compliance under ORS 471.313 (Grounds for refusing to issue license, certificate or permit, or for issuing restricted license, certificate or permit) (1)(d)(G). [1989 c.785 §2; 1995 c.301 §69; 2011 c.107 §2; 2021 c.351 §101; 2023 c.391 §20]

Source: Section 471.412 — Allowing visibly intoxicated person to consume alcoholic beverages; good faith effort; effect on other liability; letters of reprimand , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.967 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.967
475.967 Possession of precursor substance with intent to manufacture controlled substance
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a precursor substance with intent to manufacture a controlled substance if the person possesses one or more precursor substances with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance in violation of ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) (1), 475.806 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone) , 475.808 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.816 (Unlawful manufacture of methadone) , 475.818 (Unlawful manufacture of methadone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.826 (Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone) , 475.828 (Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.846 (Unlawful manufacture of heroin) , 475.848 (Unlawful manufacture of heroin within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.866 (Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) , 475.868 (Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.876 (Unlawful manufacture of cocaine) , 475.878 (Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.886 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine) or 475.888 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school) .

(2) Possession of a precursor substance with intent to manufacture a controlled substance is a Class B felony. [2001 c.615 §10; 2005 c.708 §58; 2011 c.524 §22]

Source: Section 475.967 — Possession of precursor substance with intent to manufacture controlled substance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.250 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.250
475A.250 Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may not license an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) if the applicant is under 21 years of age.

(2) The authority may refuse to issue a license or may issue a restricted license to an applicant under the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) if the authority makes a finding that the applicant:

(a) Has not completed any education or training required by the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or rules adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

(b) Has not passed any examination required by the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or rules adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

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

(d) Has made false statements to the authority.

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

(f) 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.

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

(h) Does not have a good record of compliance with ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) or any rule adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

(i) 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.

(j) Has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the premises proposed to be licensed.

(k) Is unable to understand the laws of this state relating to psilocybin products, psilocybin services, or the rules adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(f) of this section, in determining whether to issue a license or a restricted license to an applicant, the authority 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 psilocybin or the manufacture of a marijuana item, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 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 of psilocybin or a marijuana item; or

(b) The possession of a controlled substance, as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , or a marijuana item, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , if:

(A) The date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application; or

(B) The person has not been convicted more than once for the possession of a controlled substance or a marijuana item. [2021 c.1 §15]

Source: Section 475A.250 — Grounds for refusing to issue license or issuing restricted license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.237 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.237
475C.237 Requirement that marijuana items comply with minimum standards
Status: in_force

(1) A marijuana item may not be sold or offered for sale within this state unless the marijuana item complies with the minimum standards prescribed by the statutory laws of this state.

(2) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may prohibit the sale of a marijuana item by a marijuana retailer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of determining whether the marijuana item complies with the minimum standards prescribed by the statutory laws of this state. [Formerly 475B.236]

Source: Section 475C.237 — Requirement that marijuana items comply with minimum standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.765 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.765
471.765 Procedure when person refuses to testify or produce books
Status: in_force

If a person in attendance before the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or a commissioner refuses, without reasonable cause, to be examined or to answer a legal and pertinent question, or to produce a book or paper when ordered so to do by the commission, the commission may apply to the judge of the circuit court of any county where such person is in attendance, upon proof by affidavit of the fact, for a rule or order returnable in not less than two nor more than five days, directing such person to show cause before the judge who made the order, or any other judge of such county, why the person should not be punished for contempt. Upon the return of such order, the judge shall examine such person under oath and the person shall be given an opportunity to be heard. If the judge determines that such person has refused, without reasonable cause or legal excuse, to be examined or to answer a legal or pertinent question, or to produce a book or paper which the person was ordered to bring or produce, the judge may forthwith punish the offender for contempt of court. [Amended by 2021 c.351 §151]

Source: Section 471.765 — Procedure when person refuses to testify or produce books , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.097 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.097
475C.097 Retail license
Status: in_force

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

(2) A marijuana retailer must have a retail license issued by the commission for the premises at which marijuana items are sold. To hold a retail license under this section, a marijuana retailer:

(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;

(d) Except as provided in ORS 475C.101 (Proximity of marijuana retailer to prekindergarten, kindergarten or school) , may not be located within 1,000 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

(e) 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 retailer to annually renew a license issued under this section;

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

(c) Require marijuana items sold by a marijuana retailer to be tested in accordance with ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) ;

(d) Notwithstanding ORS 475C.205 (Restrictions on delivery or receipt) , allow a marijuana retailer to deliver marijuana items to another marijuana retailer that has on the marijuana retailer’s license application a person that has an interest in or authority over the management of the other marijuana retailer;

(e) Subject to the limitations and privileges described in ORS 475C.149 (Retail selling for medical purposes) (3), allow a marijuana retailer registered under ORS 475C.149 (Retail selling for medical purposes) to sell medical grade cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts at retail 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 retailer to sell general use cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts at retail, 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

(f) Require a marijuana retailer 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.105; 2022 c.81 §22]

Source: Section 475C.097 — Retail license; sale of medical grade items; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.798 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.798
475C.798 Personal agreements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) (7), a person responsible for a marijuana grow site may enter into an agreement with a registry identification cardholder under which the registry identification cardholder assigns, to the person responsible for the marijuana grow site, a portion of the right to possess the seeds, immature marijuana plants and usable marijuana that are the property of the registry identification cardholder. [Formerly 475B.822]

Source: Section 475C.798 — Personal agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.531 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.531
471.531 Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission rules regarding delivery of alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may adopt rules to regulate the delivery of alcoholic beverages by parties including, but not limited to, eligible businesses, delivery persons and third-party delivery facilitators. [2023 c.539 §5]

Source: Section 471.531 — Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission rules regarding delivery of alcoholic beverages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.534 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.534
475A.534 No local tax or fee
Status: in_force

(1) The authority to impose a tax or fee on the manufacturing or sale of psilocybin products in this state, or on the provision of psilocybin services in this state, is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly.

(2) A county, city or other municipal corporation or district may not adopt or enact ordinances imposing a tax or fee on the manufacturing or sale of psilocybin products in this state or on the provision of psilocybin services in this state. [2021 c.1 §82]

Note: As originally enacted by the people, the leadline to ORS 475A.534 (No local tax or fee) read “Local tax or fee; referral to electors for approval.” The leadline was changed by editorial action.

Source: Section 475A.534 — No local tax or fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.912 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.912
475.912 Unlawful delivery of imitation controlled substance
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful delivery of an imitation controlled substance if the person knowingly:

(a) Delivers, other than by administering or dispensing, a substance that is not a controlled substance upon the express or implied representation that the substance is a controlled substance; or

(b) Delivers a substance that is not a controlled substance upon the express or implied representation that the substance is of such nature or appearance that the recipient of the delivery will be able to distribute the substance as a controlled substance.

(2) As used in this section, “deliver” or “delivery” means the actual or constructive transfer, or offer or agreement to transfer, from one person to another of a substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship.

(3) Unlawful delivery of an imitation controlled substance is a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 475.991]

Source: Section 475.912 — Unlawful delivery of imitation controlled substance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.883 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.883
475C.883 Exemptions from criminal liability
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 475C.886 (Exceptions to exemption from criminal liability) , a person engaged in or assisting in the medical use of marijuana is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, aiding and abetting another in the possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana is an element if:

(1) The person holds a registry identification card.

(2) The person has applied for a registry identification card under ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) and the person has proof of written documentation described in ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) (2)(a) and proof of the date on which the person submitted the application to the Oregon Health Authority. An exemption under this subsection applies only until the authority approves or denies the application.

(3) The person is designated as a primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 (Designated primary caregivers) .

(4) The person is responsible for or is employed by a marijuana grow site registered under ORS 475C.792 (Marijuana grow site registration system) .

(5) The person owns, is responsible for, or is employed by, a marijuana processing site.

(6) The person owns, is responsible for, or is employed by, a medical marijuana dispensary. [Formerly 475B.907]

Source: Section 475C.883 — Exemptions from criminal liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.889 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.889
475C.889 Affirmative defense
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 475C.886 (Exceptions to exemption from criminal liability) , a person has an affirmative defense to a criminal charge of possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana is an element, if the person charged with the offense:

(a) Was diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition within 12 months of the date on which the person was arrested and was advised by the person’s attending provider that the medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of that debilitating medical condition;

(b) Is engaged in the medical use of marijuana; and

(c) Possesses, delivers or manufactures marijuana only in quantities permitted under ORS 475C.806 (Possession limits for plants) .

(2) A person does not need to lawfully possess a registry identification card to assert the affirmative defense established in this section.

(3) A person engaged in the medical use of marijuana who claims that marijuana provides medically necessary benefits and who is charged with a crime pertaining to the use of marijuana is not precluded from presenting a defense of choice of evils, as set forth in ORS 161.200 (Choice of evils) , or from presenting evidence supporting the necessity of marijuana for treatment of a specific disease or medical condition, provided that:

(a) The person possesses, delivers or manufactures marijuana only as permitted under ORS 475C.806 (Possession limits for plants) (1); and

(b) The person has taken a substantial step toward complying with the provisions of ORS 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) .

(4) A defendant proposing to use the affirmative defense established in this section in a criminal action shall, not less than five days before the trial of the cause, file and serve upon the district attorney a written notice of the intention to assert the affirmative defense. The notice must specifically state the reasons why the defendant is entitled to assert the affirmative defense and the factual basis for the affirmative defense. If the defendant fails to file and serve the notice, the defendant is not permitted to assert the affirmative defense at the trial of the cause unless the court orders, for good cause, otherwise. [Formerly 475B.913]

Source: Section 475C.889 — Affirmative defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 473.150 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 473 / Section 473.150
473.150 Inspection of records
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may, at any time, examine the books and records of a holder of a direct to retailer permit issued under ORS 471.274 (Direct to retailer permit) or direct shipper permit issued under ORS 471.282 (Direct shipper permit) or of any manufacturer of wine, cider or malt beverages, and may appoint auditors, investigators and other employees that the commission considers necessary to enforce its powers and perform its duties under this section.

(2) Every holder of a direct to retailer permit or direct shipper permit and every manufacturer shall maintain and keep for three years all records, books and accounts required by this chapter and shall provide copies of those records, books and accounts to the commission when requested by the commission. [Amended by 1995 c.301 §29; 1997 c.348 §14; 2007 c.651 §4; 2021 c.180 §18; 2021 c.351 §176; 2023 c.391 §35]

Source: Section 473.150 — Inspection of records; records to be kept for prescribed period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors473.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.516 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.516
475A.516 Authority of law enforcement to enforce ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722
Status: in_force

The law enforcement officers of this state may enforce ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) and assist the Oregon Health Authority in detecting violations of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) and apprehending offenders. A law enforcement officer who has notice, knowledge or reasonable ground of suspicion of a violation of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) shall immediately notify the district attorney who has jurisdiction over the violation and furnish the district attorney who has jurisdiction over the violation with names and addresses of any witnesses to the violation or other information related to the violation. [2021 c.1 §76]

Source: Section 475A.516 — Authority of law enforcement to enforce ORS 475A.210 to 475A.722 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.805 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.805
471.805 Disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section and ORS 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) (2), all moneys collected by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this chapter and ORS chapter 473 and as privilege taxes shall be remitted to the State Treasurer who shall credit the moneys to a suspense account of the commission. Whenever the commission determines that the commission has received moneys in excess of the amount legally due and payable to the commission, that the commission has received moneys to which the commission has no legal interest or that any license fee or deposit is properly refundable, the commission is authorized and directed to refund such moneys by check drawn upon the State Treasurer and charged to the suspense account of the commission.

(b) After withholding refundable license fees and a sum, not to exceed $250,000, as the commission considers necessary as a revolving fund for a working cash balance for the purpose of paying travel expenses, advances, other miscellaneous bills and extraordinary items which are payable in cash immediately upon presentation, the commission shall direct the State Treasurer to transfer the moneys remaining in the suspense account to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account in the General Fund. Moneys in the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account are continuously appropriated to the commission to be distributed and used as required or allowed by law.

(2) All necessary expenditures of the commission incurred in carrying out the purposes required of the commission by law, including the salaries of the commission’s employees, purchases made by the commission and such sums necessary to reimburse the $250,000 revolving fund, shall be audited and paid from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account in the General Fund, upon warrants drawn by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, pursuant to claims duly approved by the commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Moneys from the retail sale of distilled liquor that are being held by an agent appointed under ORS 471.750 (Liquor stores and warehouses) or by a distillery retail outlet agent appointed under ORS 471.230 (Distillery license) are not subject to ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) if the agent has on deposit with the commission an amount equaling or exceeding an amount the commission, in the commission’s discretion, deems to be reasonable and sufficient and that is not less than the average daily gross cash and check receipts from retail sales of distilled liquor by the agent.

(b) The commission shall remit moneys deposited with the commission under this subsection to the State Treasurer for deposit to a separate reserve account of the commission. Moneys in the reserve account are not revenue of the commission for purposes of ORS 221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) . The commission shall return the deposit, and any interest earned on the deposit, if the appointment of the agent terminates and the agent has forwarded to the commission all moneys owed the commission from retail sales of distilled liquor by the agent.

(c) An agent described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall make the deposits and report the receipts described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to the commission on a monthly basis. The commission may adopt rules to carry out this paragraph. [Amended by 1955 c.26 §1; 1967 c.577 §4; 1975 c.424 §2; 1979 c.367 §3; 1995 c.301 §46; 1999 c.351 §64; 2005 c.755 §45; 2017 c.533 §17; 2021 c.180 §15; 2021 c.186 §1; 2021 c.351 §158]

Source: Section 471.805 — Disposition of moneys; revolving fund; agent deposits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.398 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.398
471.398 Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a person holding a retail license may not accept directly or indirectly from a manufacturer or wholesaler, and a manufacturer or wholesaler may not provide directly or indirectly to the retail licensee, any of the following:

(1) Any substantial gratuities;

(2) Any finances, money, credit, discounts or rebates;

(3) Any fixtures, furniture or furnishings;

(4) Any equipment other than advertising and point of sale material and other items of nominal value supplied to all retail licensees without discrimination; or

(5) Any services other than the inspection of equipment, the inspection and rotation of stock, the building of displays and other services of nominal value incidental to merchandising in the usual course of business furnished to all retail licensees without discrimination. [1995 c.301 §79; 1997 c.79 §4]

Source: Section 471.398 — Prohibition of financial assistance from wholesaler to retailer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.565 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.565
475.565 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 475.525
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law:

(a) A person who violates ORS 475.525 (Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited) shall incur a civil penalty in an amount of at least $2,000 and not more than $10,000; and

(b) The court may order other equitable remedies including but not limited to injunctive relief.

(2) Any amounts collected under this section shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund to the credit of the Oregon Health Authority. The moneys shall be used for the development and implementation of drug abuse prevention activities and adolescent treatment. [1989 c.1077 §4; 2003 c.14 §307; 2009 c.595 §975; 2011 c.597 §218]

Source: Section 475.565 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 475.525 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.035 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.035
475.035 Authority to control schedule
Status: in_force

(1) In arriving at any decision on changes in or addition to classification when changes or additions are proposed by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration or by any other reliable source, the State Board of Pharmacy shall review the scientific knowledge available regarding the substance, its pharmacological effects, patterns of use and misuse, and potential consequences of abuse, and consider the judgment of individuals with training and experience with the substance.

(2) Whenever the board determines that a change in or an addition to the schedule of a controlled substance is justified, the board by rule may order the change and fix the effective date thereof.

(3) If a substance is an ingredient of a controlled substance, the ingredient shall be considered to be in the same schedule as that controlled substance. Substances which are precursors of the ingredient shall not be subject to control solely because they are precursors of the ingredient. The use of the term “precursor” in this subsection does not control and is not controlled by the use of the term “precursor” in ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(4) The board shall administer 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 accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(5) Authority to control under this section does not extend to tobacco or to alcoholic beverages as defined in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) . [1977 c.745 §5; 1981 c.666 §2; 1987 c.657 §9; 1995 c.301 §31; 1995 c.440 §23; 2001 c.615 §16]

Source: Section 475.035 — Authority to control schedule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.732 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.732
471.732 Policy relating to sanitation in licensed premises
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the regulation of health and sanitation matters in premises licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this chapter can best be performed by the Oregon Health Authority and the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly and the intent of ORS 471.333 (Effect of sanitation violations) and 624.010 (Definitions for ORS 624.010 to 624.121) and this section that premises licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under this chapter shall be subject to the laws governing health and sanitation matters, including any applicable licensing requirements, and to the rules adopted thereunder by the authority and the department. [1979 c.236 §2; 1995 c.301 §20; 1999 c.351 §62; 2009 c.595 §962; 2021 c.351 §140]

Source: Section 471.732 — Policy relating to sanitation in licensed premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.500 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.500
471.500 Application of ORS 471.485 to 471.495
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 471.485 (Payment required on or before delivery of liquor) , 471.490 (Delivery or acceptance of instrument drawn upon insufficient funds or not payable according to terms) and 471.495 (Report by wholesaler of instruments not paid on presentment required) shall not apply to any common carrier licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. [1971 c.694 §5; 1995 c.301 §41; 2021 c.351 §112]

Source: Section 471.500 — Application of ORS 471.485 to 471.495 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.666 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.666
475A.666 Collection of tax
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) , the tax imposed upon the client under ORS 475A.662 (Imposition of tax on retail sale of psilocybin products) shall be collected at the point of sale and remitted by each psilocybin service center operator that engages in the retail sale of psilocybin products. The tax is considered a tax upon the psilocybin service center operator that is required to collect the tax, and the psilocybin service center operator is considered a taxpayer.

(2) The psilocybin service center operator shall file a return to the Department of Revenue on or before the last day of January, April, July and October of each year for the previous calendar quarter.

(3) The psilocybin service center operator shall pay the tax to the department in the form and manner prescribed by the department, but not later than with each quarterly return, without regard to an extension granted under subsection (5) of this section.

(4) Psilocybin service center operators shall file the returns required under this section regardless of whether any tax is owed.

(5) For good cause, the department may extend the time for filing a return under this section. The extension may be granted at any time if a written request is filed with the department during or prior to the period for which the extension may be granted. The department may not grant an extension of more than 30 days.

(6) Interest shall be added at the rate established under ORS 305.220 (Interest on deficiency, delinquency or refunds) from the time the return was originally required to be filed to the time of payment.

(7) If a psilocybin service center operator fails to file a return or pay the tax as required by this section, the department shall impose a penalty in the manner provided in ORS 314.400 (Penalty for failure to file report or return or to pay tax when due) .

(8) Except as provided in subsections (9) and (10) of this section, the period prescribed for the department to allow or make a refund of any overpayment of tax paid under ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) is as provided in ORS 314.415 (Refunds) .

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall first apply any overpayment of tax by a psilocybin service center operator to any psilocybin tax that is owed by the psilocybin service center operator.

(b) If after any offset against any delinquent amount the overpayment of tax remains greater than $1,000, the remaining refund shall be applied as a credit against the next subsequent calendar quarter as an estimated payment.

(10) The department may not make a refund of, or credit, any overpayment of tax under ORS 475A.658 (Definitions for ORS 475A.658 to 475A.714) to 475A.714 (Suspense account) that was credited to the account of a psilocybin service center operator under subsection (9)(b) of this section if the return for that tax period is not filed within three years after the due date of that return. [2021 c.1 §115]

Source: Section 475A.666 — Collection of tax; refund; credit; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 471.192 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 471 / Section 471.192
471.192 Purchases by Indian tribe
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 471.175 (Full on-premises sales license) , an Indian tribe that holds a full on-premises sales license may purchase distilled liquor for sale by the drink within Indian country directly from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission at a price negotiated by the Indian tribe and the commission. As used in this section, “Indian country” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. 1151. [2021 c.180 §2]

Source: Section 471.192 — Purchases by Indian tribe , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475c.803 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475c / Section 475c.803
475C.803 Marijuana grow site security systems
Status: in_force

ORS 475C.871 (Use of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission tracking system) does not authorize the Oregon Health Authority or the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to require a marijuana grow site to use a security system or any component of a security system, such as video surveillance, an alarm system, sensors or physical barriers. [Formerly 475B.828]

(Possession Limits for Registry Identification Cardholders, Designated Primary Caregivers and Marijuana Grow Sites)

Source: Section 475C.803 — Marijuana grow site security systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475a.590 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475a / Section 475a.590
475A.590 Testing standards and processes
Status: in_force

(1) As is necessary to protect the public health and safety, and in consultation with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission and the State Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing standards for testing psilocybin products.

(b) Identifying appropriate tests for psilocybin products, depending on the type of psilocybin product and the manner in which the psilocybin product was manufactured, that are necessary to protect the public health and safety, which may include, but not be limited to, tests for:

(A) Microbiological contaminants;

(B) Pesticides;

(C) Other contaminants;

(D) Solvents or residual solvents; and

(E) Psilocybin concentration.

(c) Establishing procedures for determining batch sizes and for sampling psilocybin products.

(d) Establishing different minimum standards for different varieties of psilocybin products.

(2) In addition to the testing requirements established under subsection (1) of this section, the authority may require psilocybin products to be tested in accordance with any applicable law of this state, or any applicable rule adopted under a law of this state, related to the production and processing of food products or commodities.

(3) In adopting rules under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) , the authority may require a psilocybin product manufacturer that holds a license under ORS 475A.290 (Manufacturer license) to test psilocybin products before selling or transferring the psilocybin products.

(4) The authority may conduct random testing of psilocybin products for the purpose of determining whether a licensee subject to testing under subsection (3) of this section is in compliance with this section.

(5) In adopting rules to implement this section, the authority may not require a psilocybin product to undergo the same test more than once unless the psilocybin product is processed into a different type of psilocybin product or the condition of the psilocybin product has fundamentally changed.

(6) The testing of psilocybin products as required by this section must be conducted by a laboratory licensed by the authority under ORS 475A.594 (Laboratory licensure) and accredited by the authority under ORS 475A.606 (Laboratory accreditation) .

(7) In adopting rules under subsection (1) of this section, the authority:

(a) Shall consider the cost of a potential testing procedure and how that cost will affect the cost to the ultimate client; and

(b) May not adopt rules that are more restrictive than is reasonably necessary to protect the public health and safety. [2021 c.1 §96]

Source: Section 475A.590 — Testing standards and processes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 475.850 — OR Code / Title 37 / Chapter 475 / Section 475.850
475.850 Unlawful delivery of heroin
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to deliver heroin.

(2) Unlawful delivery of heroin is a Class A felony. [2005 c.708 §26]

Source: Section 475.850 — Unlawful delivery of heroin , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).