Disposal of marijuana item left at retail drug outlet; rules; exemption from criminal liability. (1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall establish by rule instructions for the disposal of a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 left behind by individuals visiting retail drug outlets

ORS 689.557 — under Chapter 689.

ORS 689.557

(2) At a minimum, the instructions established under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Require an employee or supervisor of the retail drug outlet to notify law enforcement upon discovering the marijuana item at the site; and

(b) Include procedures for destroying the marijuana item so that it can no longer be used for human consumption.

(3) A person acting under and in accordance with this section is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for any criminal offense in which possession of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 is an element. [2015 c.614 §131; 2017 c.21 §121]