Title 37, Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a registry identification cardholder and the designated primary caregiver of the registry identification cardholder may jointly possess no more than 24 ounces of usable marijuana. (2) Subject to subsection (3) of this sect…

A person to whom a registry identification card has been issued under ORS 475C.783 (5)(a), an identification card has been issued under ORS 475C.783 (5)(b), or a marijuana grow site registration card has been issued under ORS 475C.792, may not possess marijuana, usable marijuana,…

(1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule a marijuana processing site registration system to track and regulate the processing of marijuana by a person responsible for a marijuana processing site. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a pers…

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Health Authority may require the fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 475C.815. The powers conferred on the authority under this sectio…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall require by rule a marijuana processing site to submit to the authority for inclusion in the database developed and maintained pursuant to ORS 475C.856 the following information: (a) The amount of usable marijuana transferred to the marijuana …

(1) A marijuana processing site must meet any public health and safety standards established by the Oregon Health Authority by rule related to: (a) Cannabinoid edibles, if the marijuana processing site processes marijuana into cannabinoid edibles; (b) Cannabinoid concentrates, if…

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a marijuana processing site may not transfer medical cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates or cannabinoid extracts to a person other than another marijuana processing site or a medical marijuana dispensary. (…

ORS 475C.815 does not apply to a registry identification cardholder or a person who has been designated as a primary caregiver under ORS 475C.789 who processes a medical cannabinoid product or a cannabinoid concentrate for a registry identification cardholder. [Formerly 475B.855]…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may not issue a marijuana grow site registration under ORS 475C.792 or a marijuana processing site registration under ORS 475C.815 unless the applicant submits with the application a statement accurately identifying the legal address and owner of t…

(1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule a medical marijuana dispensary registration system for the purpose of tracking and regulating the transfer of: (A) Usable marijuana, immature marijuana plants and seeds from registry identification cardholders, designated…

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Health Authority may require the fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 475C.833. The powers conferred on the authority under this sectio…

Notwithstanding ORS 475C.833 (3)(d), a medical marijuana dispensary may be located within 1,000 feet of a building described in ORS 475C.833 (3)(d) if: (1)(a) The medical marijuana dispensary is not located within 500 feet of: (A) A building where a public prekindergarten or kind…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall require by rule a medical marijuana dispensary to submit to the authority for inclusion in the database developed and maintained pursuant to ORS 475C.856 the following information: (a) The amount of usable marijuana transferred to and by the …

If a building described in ORS 475C.833 (3)(d) that has not previously been attended by children is established within 1,000 feet of a medical marijuana dispensary, the medical marijuana dispensary may remain at its current location unless the Oregon Health Authority revokes the …

(1) In addition to the powers granted nonprofit corporations under ORS 65.077 and 65.081, a medical marijuana dispensary that is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized under ORS chapter 65 may receive by gift, devise or bequest: (a) Usable marijuana, immature marijuana plants…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall maintain a telephone hotline for the following persons to inquire if an address is the location of a marijuana grow site, marijuana processing site or medical marijuana dispensary or is the proposed location of a marijuana grow site, marijuan…

(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 475…

(1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish and maintain a list of: (A) The names of persons to whom a registry identification card has been issued under ORS 475C.783; (B) The names of persons designated as primary caregivers under ORS 475C.789; and (C) The addresses of ma…

(1) Any personally identifiable information, as defined in ORS 432.005, other than a name of an individual or an address submitted with an application under ORS 475C.815 or 475C.833, that the Oregon Health Authority collects and maintains for purposes of registering a marijuana g…

Notwithstanding ORS 475C.862, if the Oregon Health Authority suspends or revokes the registration of the marijuana grow site of a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, a marijuana processing site or a medical marijuana dispensary, or othe…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the Oregon Health Authority shall establish, maintain and operate an electronic system for the keeping of information received by the authority under ORS 475C.783 and 475C.792 or information included on a registry identifi…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall enter into an agreement with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under which the commission shall use the system developed and maintained under ORS 475C.177 to track: (a) The propagation of immature marijuana plants and the production o…

(1) A person responsible for a marijuana processing site, or a person responsible for a medical marijuana dispensary, may designate that responsibility to another person. (2) If a designation is made under this section, the designee must submit to the Oregon Health Authority proo…

(1) A person responsible for a marijuana processing site, or a person responsible for a medical marijuana dispensary, may assign that responsibility to another person. (2) If an assignment is made under this section, the assignee must submit to the Oregon Health Authority proof t…

(1) In the event that a marijuana processing site or a medical marijuana dispensary is foreclosed or otherwise ceases operations as described in ORS chapter 79A, a secured party, as defined in ORS 79A.1020, may continue operations at the marijuana processing site or medical marij…

Except as provided in ORS 475C.886, 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 mari…

A person is not 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 mar…

(1) Except as provided in ORS 475C.886, 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 Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Oregon Medical Board and Oregon State Board of Nursing may not impose a civil penalty or take other disciplinary action against an attending provider for: (1) Advising a person diagnosed as having a debilitating medical condition by the …

(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 to 475C.919 or actions taken by the licensee pursuant to the licensee’s des…

(1) Registration under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 or possession of proof of registration under 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 …

(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.770 to 475C.919, or for each violation of a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919, a civil penalty that doe…

(1) For purposes of this section, “reasonable regulations” includes: (a) Reasonable limitations on the hours during which the marijuana grow site of a person designated to produce marijuana by a registry identification cardholder, a marijuana processing site or a medical marijuan…

Upon request the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, pursuant to an agreement or otherwise, shall assist the Oregon Health Authority in implementing and enforcing the provisions of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 and rules adopted under the pro…

The Oregon Health Authority, the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, and the officers, employees and agents of the authority, department and commission, are immune from any cause of action for the performance of, or the failure to perfor…

Subject to any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Health Authority, the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may possess, seize or dispose of marijuana, usable marijuana, medical cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentra…

(1) For purposes of 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. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the production and processing of seeds under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 is no…

The provisions of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919 do not protect a person from a criminal cause of action based on possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana that is not described in ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. [Formerly 475B.943]

Any person may petition the Oregon Health Authority to request that a disease or condition be included among the diseases and conditions that qualify as debilitating medical conditions under ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. The authority shall adopt rules establishing the procedure for …

A nurse licensed under ORS 678.040 to 678.101 may discuss the medical use of marijuana with a person with whom the nurse has a patient-provider relationship. [2021 c.130 §2] (Rulemaking)

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919. (2) The authority may adopt rules as the authority considers necessary to protect the public health and safety. [Formerly 475B.949] OREG…

(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 cardh…

(1) The Oregon Cannabis Commission shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the commission determines. (2) A majority of the members of the…

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide staff support to the Oregon Cannabis Commission and shall perform other services as necessary for the effective operation of the commission. [Formerly 475B.958]

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 to 475C.919; (2) Provide advice to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with respect to…

If a city or county enacts or has enacted an ordinance prohibiting or allowing marijuana processing sites registered under ORS 475C.815 or medical marijuana dispensaries registered under ORS 475C.833, the governing body of the city or the county may amend the ordinance, without r…

(1) The governing body of a city or county may adopt ordinances to be referred to the electors of the city or county as described in subsection (2) of this section that prohibit or allow the establishment of any one or more of the following in the area subject to the jurisdiction…