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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Except for licensees and licensee representatives acting in accordance with ORS 475B.010 to 475B.395, and any rule adopted under ORS 475B.010 to 475B.395, it is unlawful for any person 21 years of age or older knowingly or intentionally to possess:
(a) An amount of marijuana plants in excess of the amount of marijuana plants allowed under ORS 475B.245 (1).
(b) More than one ounce of usable marijuana in a public place.
(c) More than eight ounces of usable marijuana.
(d) More than 16 ounces of cannabinoid products in solid form or cannabinoid concentrates.
(e) More than 72 ounces of cannabinoid products in liquid form.
(f) More than one ounce of cannabinoid extracts.
(g) A cannabinoid extract that was not purchased from a marijuana retailer that holds a license under ORS 475B.110.
(2) A violation of subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section is a:
(a) Class A misdemeanor, if the amount possessed is more than four times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section;
(b) Class B misdemeanor, if the amount possessed is more than two times, but not more than four times, the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section; or
(c) Class B violation, if the amount possessed is not more than two times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section.
(3) A violation of subsection (1)(g) of this section is a:
(a) Class C felony, if the amount possessed is more than one-quarter ounce of cannabinoid extract; or
(b) Class B misdemeanor, if the amount possessed is not more than one-quarter ounce of cannabinoid extract.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs § 475.864 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-37-alcoholic-liquors-controlled-substances-drugs/or-rev-st-sect-475-864/
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