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Oregon Revised Statutes Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs § 475B.485

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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 475B.400 to 475B.525 or actions taken by the licensee pursuant to the licensee's designation as a primary caregiver under ORS 475B.418.

(2)(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 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.

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