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Cannabis Laws in Oregon

Fully Legalized for Adult Use?

Fully Legalized for Medical Use?

CBD only?

Decriminalized?

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Oregon. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.

Does Oregon have a recreational use program?

Yes, recreational use is legal in Oregon. In 2014, the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act stated that people aged 21 and up could use marijuana for recreation.

 

Does Oregon have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Oregon. Cannabis use for some serious medical conditions became allowed in Oregon in 1998.

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act makes it legal to grow, make, sell, and use marijuana for medical reasons. The Act set up the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP), which is part of the Oregon Health Authority and is in charge of the state’s medical marijuana program.

 

What are the rules for medical use?

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act lets people who need medical marijuana and their caretakers buy it from dispensaries. Registered users of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program are medical marijuana patients who are officially allowed to get medical marijuana treatments. To use medical marijuana, they had to be diagnosed with certain conditions and given certification by their doctors.

Medical marijuana patients in Oregon can use the program’s online application method to get medical marijuana cards. Telemedicine is another way for patients to get authorization documents from their doctors that allow them to use medical marijuana. Only people who legally live in Oregon can apply for the Oregon medical marijuana card program.

When buying medical marijuana in Oregon, patients or caregivers must bring their medical marijuana cards along with a valid photo ID.

A minor can also get a recommendation for medical marijuana, as long as the child’s legal guardian or parent agrees in writing to the medical use of marijuana.

 

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

  • Cancer
  • HIV/AIDS
  • A degenerative neurological condition
  • Glaucoma
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Cachexia
  • Severe pain
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Persistent muscle spasm

 

What are the medical program limits?

Possession allowances for individuals holding an Oregon medical marijuana card encompass:

  • 24 ounces of usable marijuana
  • 16 ounces of medical marijuana in solid form
  • 72 ounces of medical marijuana in liquid form
  • 16 ounces of a concentrate, sold alone or contained in an inhalant delivery system
  • 5 grams of a cannabinoid extract sold alone or contained in an inhalant delivery system
  • 5 immature marijuana plants
  • 50 marijuana seeds

 

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There are no clear medical rules available.

 

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

People who use marijuana in Oregon can get marijuana goods delivered by licensed dispensaries. You can only get it delivered to residential places, though.

It is against the law in Oregon for licensed stores to hire outside companies to transport their marijuana. A licensed store must register a person as an employee in the state’s Cannabis Tracking System if they need to use that person to send cannabis products.

Local governments can ban cannabis delivery within their borders, according to state law.

 

Is CBD legal in Oregon?

Yes, CBD is legal in Oregon. The state of Oregon allows the use of CBD derived from both industrial hemp and cannabis.

Following the passage of Measure 67 in 1998, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act legalized medical cannabis, making medical cannabis products, including CBD, legal in the state.

Oregon further permits the use of hemp-derived CBD, and there are no legal restrictions on selling CBD products to individuals under the age of 21. However, individuals under 21 can use various forms of CBD except for inhalable forms like CBD flower and vape.

 

Is cannabis decriminalized in Oregon?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Oregon. Back in 1973, Oregon was the first state in the US to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Possessing more than an ounce of cannabis or selling it is illegal.

If you are caught with between 2 and 4 ounces of marijuana in public, you could face a fine of up to $2,500 or 6 months in jail. Also, having more than 4 ounces is a crime that can get you up to a $6,250 fine and a year in jail.

Oregon’s marijuana possession laws say that you can’t bring between 1 and 2 pounds of cannabis onto private property. People who break this law will be charged with a misdemeanor, which is punished by up to a $2,500 fine and 6 months in jail. If you are caught with more than 2 pounds of marijuana, you could face a fine of up to $6,250 and a year in jail.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Oregon. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.