Oregon Revised Statutes

Chapter 475 — Controlled Substances; Illegal Drug Cleanup; Miscellaneous Drugs; Paraphernalia; Precursors

247 sections

475.005 Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980

As used in ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, unless the context requires otherwise: “Abuse” means the repetitive excessive use of a drug short of dependence, without legal or medical supervision, which may have a detrimental effect on the individual or society. “Administer” means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by inj…

475.010 [Amended by 1953 c.342 §3; 1957 c.587 §6; 1965 c.545 §1; 1971 c.743 §378; 1973 c.697 §9; 1974 c.67 §5; repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.015 [1977 c.745 §3; 1979 c.777 §50; repealed by 1981 c.666 §11]repealed

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475.020 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.025 [1977 c.745 §4; repealed by 1981 c.666 §11]repealed

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475.030 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.035 Authority to control schedule; rules

In arriving at any decision on changes in or addition to classification when changes or additions are proposed by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration or by any other reliable source, the State Board of Pharmacy shall review the scientific knowledge available regarding the substance, its pharmacological effects, patterns of use and misuse, and potenti…

475.040 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.045 [1977 c.745 §7a; repealed by 2011 c.524 §4]repealed

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475.050 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.055 Publishing of schedules

The State Board of Pharmacy shall publish the classification of controlled substances within 30 days following revision of any classification or reclassification of a controlled substance.

475.059 [2009 c.898 §2; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

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475.060 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.065 Classification of methamphetamine; exceptions

The State Board of Pharmacy shall classify methamphetamine as a controlled substance in Schedule I. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, methamphetamine, its salts, isomers and salts of its isomers shall be classified as a controlled substance in Schedule II for purposes of currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States and curr…

475.070 [Amended by 1961 c.648 §12; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed

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475.075 [1977 c.745 §2; 1979 c.777 §51; repealed by 1981 c.666 §11]repealed

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475.080 [Repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

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475.085 [1977 c.745 §55; 1979 c.777 §52; repealed by 1981 c.666 §11]repealed

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475.090 [Amended by 1953 c.543 §3; 1957 c.587 §7; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed

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475.095 Rules; fees

The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules relating to fees and charge reasonable fees in addition to any other fees required by statute or rule, relating to the registration and control of the manufacture, delivery and dispensing of controlled substances within this state.

475.100 [Amended by 1953 c.396 §2; 1957 c.587 §8; 1963 c.229 §1; 1965 c.15 §1; 1965 c.545 §2; 1971 c.743 §379; repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.101 Immunity for reporting violation

A person who, in good faith, makes a report of a violation of ORS 475.752 to 475.980 and who has reasonable grounds for making the report is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to making the report or to the content of the report. The person has the same immunity with respect to participating i…

475.110 [Amended by 1953 c.396 §2; 1965 c.545 §3; 1971 c.743 §379a; repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.120 [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed

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475.125 Registration requirements

Every person who manufactures, delivers or dispenses any controlled substance within this state or who proposes to engage in the manufacture, delivery or dispensing of any controlled substance within this state, must obtain annually a registration issued by the State Board of Pharmacy in accordance with its rules. Persons registered by the board under ORS 4…

475.130 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.135 Grounds to grant or deny registration; scope of registration; effect of federal registration

The State Board of Pharmacy shall register or renew the registration of an applicant to manufacture or dispense controlled substances included in schedules under procedures defined in ORS 475.035, unless it determines that the issuance of that registration would be inconsistent with the public interest. In determining the public interest, the board shall con…

475.140 [Repealed by 1957 c.587 §12]repealed

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475.145 Revocation and suspension of registration

A registration under ORS 475.135 to manufacture, deliver or dispense a controlled substance may be suspended or revoked by the State Board of Pharmacy upon a finding that: The registrant has furnished false or fraudulent material information in any application filed under ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980; The registrant has been convicted of a…

475.150 [Amended by 1959 c.411 §1; 1971 c.418 §14; repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.155 Order to show cause

Before denying, suspending or revoking a registration, or refusing a renewal of registration, the State Board of Pharmacy shall serve upon the applicant or registrant an order to show cause why registration should not be denied, revoked or suspended, or why the renewal should not be refused. The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis ther…

475.160 [Repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.165 Records of registrants

Persons registered to manufacture, deliver or dispense controlled substances under ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 shall keep records and maintain inventories in conformance with the recordkeeping and inventory requirements of federal law and with any additional rules the State Board of Pharmacy issues. (Records)

475.175 When order forms required

Controlled substances in Schedules I and II shall be distributed by a registrant to another registrant only pursuant to an order form. Compliance with the provisions of federal law respecting order forms shall be deemed compliance with this section.

475.185 When prescriptions required

Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner to an ultimate user, a controlled substance in Schedule II may not be dispensed without a written or electronically transmitted prescription of a practitioner. In emergency situations, as defined by rule of the State Board of Pharmacy, Schedule II drugs may be dispensed with an oral prescription of a practiti…

475.188 Prescription drug orders; electronic transmission

Prescription drug orders may be transmitted by electronic means from a practitioner authorized to prescribe drugs directly to the dispensing pharmacist. A prescription drug order for medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder that is issued by a practitioner who is a pharmacist may be electronically transmitted to a dispensing pharmacist in accorda…

475.190 Exception to prescription requirement; rules

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 475.185, upon registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, a humane society or animal control agency may purchase, possess and, subject to subsection (4) of this section, administer sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications to euthanize injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other anima…

475.205 [1977 c.745 §24; repealed by 1981 c.666 §11]repealed

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475.215 Cooperative arrangements

The State Board of Pharmacy shall cooperate with federal and other state agencies in discharging its responsibilities concerning traffic in controlled substances and in suppressing the abuse of controlled substances. To this end, it may: Arrange for the exchange of information among governmental officials concerning the use and abuse of controlled substance…

475.225 Education and research

The Oregon Health Authority shall carry out educational programs designed to prevent and deter misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with these programs it may: Promote better recognition of the problems of misuse and abuse of controlled substances within the regulated industry and among interested groups and organizations; Assist the re…

475.230 Transfer of pseudoephedrine without prescription; limitations; rules; penalty

As used in this section, “intern,” “pharmacist,” “pharmacy” and “pharmacy technician” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 689.005. A pharmacist, intern or pharmacy technician may transfer a drug containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine or a salt, isomer or salt of an isomer of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine without a prescription from a practitioner to …

475.235 Burden of proof; status of analysis of controlled substance; notice of objection

It is not necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 in any complaint, information, indictment or other pleading or in any trial, hearing or other proceeding under ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. The burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it. …

475.237 [2021 c.591 §46; repealed by 2024 c.70 §72]repealed

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475.245 Conditional discharge

Whenever a person is charged with an offense listed in subsection (5) of this section, the court, with the consent of the district attorney and the person, may defer further proceedings and place the person on probation. The terms of the probation shall be defined by a probation agreement. A probation agreement carries the understanding that if the defendan…

475.255 Status of penalties

Any penalty imposed for violation of ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any civil or administrative penalty or sanction otherwise authorized by law.

475.265 When prosecution barred

If a violation of ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 is a violation of a federal law or the law of another state, a conviction or acquittal under federal law or the law of another state for the same act is a bar to prosecution in this state. (Interpretation; Title)

475.275 Uniformity of interpretation

ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 shall be so applied and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 among those states which enact similar laws.

475.285 Short title

ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980 may be cited as the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

475.290 [2015 c.1 §72; 2015 c.614 §68; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

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475.295 [1989 c.1075 §2; 1991 c.460 §3; 1993 c.33 §358; renumbered 430.400 in 1993]renumbered

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475.300 [1999 c.4 §2; 2015 c.614 §90; renumbered 475B.400 in 2015]renumbered

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475.302 [1999 c.4 §3; 2001 c.900 §205; 2003 c.14 §305; 2005 c.22 §346; 2005 c.822 §1; 2007 c.573 §1; 2009 c.595 §964; 2013 c.337 §1; 2013 c.726 §3; 2015 c.614 §80; 2015 c.844 §4; renumbered 475B.410 in 2015]renumbered

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475.303 [2005 c.822 §7; 2009 c.595 §965; 2015 c.614 §90a; renumbered 475B.520 in 2015]renumbered

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475.304 [2005 c.822 §8; 2007 c.573 §2; 2009 c.595 §966; 2011 c.630 §92; 2013 c.726 §4; 2015 c.614 §81; renumbered 475B.420 in 2015]renumbered

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475.305 [1977 c.636 §1; 1979 c.674 §1; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.306 [1999 c.4 §7; 2005 c.822 §2; 2009 c.595 §967; 2015 c.614 §84; renumbered 475B.433 in 2015]renumbered

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475.309 [1999 c.4 §4; 1999 c.825 §2; 2003 c.14 §306; 2005 c.822 §3; 2007 c.573 §3; 2009 c.595 §968; 2013 c.726 §5; 2015 c.736 §§103,116; renumbered 475B.415 in 2015]renumbered

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475.312 [1999 c.4 §13; 2009 c.595 §969; 2015 c.614 §80b; renumbered 475B.418 in 2015]renumbered

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475.314 [2013 c.726 §2; 2014 c.79 §5; 2015 c.614 §86; renumbered 475B.450 in 2015]renumbered

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475.315 [1977 c.636 §2; 1979 c.674 §2; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.316 [1999 c.4 §5; 1999 c.825 §3; 2005 c.822 §13; 2007 c.573 §4; 2009 c.595 §970; 2015 c.614 §87b; renumbered 475B.478 in 2015]renumbered

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475.319 [1999 c.4 §6; 1999 c.825 §4; 2005 c.22 §347; 2005 c.822 §12; 2015 c.614 §87a; renumbered 475B.480 in 2015]renumbered

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475.320 [2005 c.822 §9; 2007 c.573 §5; 2009 c.595 §971; 2013 c.726 §6; 2015 c.614 §82; renumbered 475B.428 in 2015]renumbered

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475.323 [1999 c.4 §8; 1999 c.825 §5; 2005 c.22 §348; 2013 c.726 §7; 2015 c.614 §90b; renumbered 475B.490 in 2015]renumbered

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475.324 [2005 c.822 §10; repealed by 2015 c.614 §175a]repealed

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475.325 [1977 c.636 §3; 1979 c.674 §3; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.326 [1999 c.4 §9; 2005 c.822 §11; 2015 c.614 §90c; renumbered 475B.483 in 2015]renumbered

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475.328 [1999 c.4 §10; 2005 c.822 §4; 2015 c.614 §90d; renumbered 475B.485 in 2015]renumbered

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475.331 [1999 c.4 §12; 2005 c.822 §5; 2009 c.595 §972; 2013 c.726 §8; 2015 c.614 §90e; renumbered 475B.460 in 2015]renumbered

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475.334 [1999 c.4 §14; 2009 c.595 §973; 2015 c.614 §90f; renumbered 475B.517 in 2015]renumbered

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475.335 [1977 c.636 §4; 1979 c.674 §4; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.338 [1999 c.4 §15; 2009 c.595 §974; 2015 c.614 §90g; renumbered 475B.525 in 2015]renumbered

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475.340 [1999 c.4 §16; 2015 c.614 §90h; renumbered 475B.413 in 2015]renumbered

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475.342 [1999 c.4 §11; 2015 c.614 §90i; renumbered 475B.515 in 2015]renumbered

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475.345 [1977 c.636 §5; 1979 c.674 §5; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.346 [1999 c.4 §1; renumbered 475B.405 in 2015]renumbered

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475.355 [1977 c.636 §6; 1979 c.674 §6; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.360 [1979 c.674 §10; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.365 [1977 c.636 §7; 1979 c.674 §7; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.375 [1977 c.636 §8; 1979 c.674 §8; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.376 Prohibition on retail sale of aerosol duster that contains 1,1-Difluoroethane to individual under 18 years of age; labeling requirement; exceptions; penalties

As used in this section: “Aerosol duster” means a product used to clean electronics and other items by means of an aerosol sprayed from a pressurized container. “1,1-Difluoroethane” or “DFE” means a colorless, odorless gas with the chemical formula C2H4F2, often used as a refrigerant or propellant and that has a Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number of…

475.380 Prohibition on retail sale of dextromethorphan to individual 17 years of age or younger; penalties; exceptions

For purposes of this section and ORS 475.382 and 475.384, “finished drug product” means a drug marketed in accordance with federal Food and Drug Administration requirements that is in a finished dosage form. A business that makes retail sales of a finished drug product containing dextromethorphan, or an employee of the business, may not sell or deliver the …

475.382 Limitation on compliance requirements

ORS 475.380 may not be construed to impose on a business that makes retail sales of a finished drug product containing dextromethorphan any compliance requirement other than manually obtaining and verifying proof of age as a condition of sale. For purposes of this section, compliance requirements include any requirement to place a finished drug product in a …

475.384 Trade association list of marketed products containing dextromethorphan; ability to request

Any trade association representing manufacturers of over-the-counter finished drug products containing dextromethorphan must provide to any requesting business that makes retail sales a list of the finished drug products containing dextromethorphan marketed by the trade association’s members. A business may make a request pursuant to this section only once p…

475.386 State preemption

Except as expressly authorized by law, the authority to regulate the sale, delivery, purchase, receipt or possession of a product containing dextromethorphan in this state is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. Note: See note under 475.380. (Nitrous Oxide)

475.390 Prohibition on retail sale of nitrous oxide to individual under 18 years of age; proof of age; online orders; penalties

A business, or an employee of a business, that makes retail sales of nitrous oxide canisters from which an individual may directly inhale nitrous oxide may not sell or deliver a nitrous oxide canister described in this subsection to an individual who is under 18 years of age. Prior to selling or delivering a nitrous oxide canister described in subsection (1…

475.392 Short title

ORS 475.394 to 475.404 shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Note: 475.392 to 475.404 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 475 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

475.394 Definitions for ORS 475.394 to 475.404

As used in ORS 475.394 to 475.404: “Kratom product” means a food, food product, food ingredient, dietary ingredient, dietary supplement or beverage for human consumption containing any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa. “Processor” means a person that sells, distributes or exposes for sale kratom products on a wholesale basis to a retailer. …

475.396 Prohibition on unregistered processing; civil penalty

A processor may not sell, distribute or expose for sale a kratom product prior to registering with the Department of Revenue under ORS 475.404. A processor that violates subsection (1) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for the first offense and not more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. Except as otherwise pr…

475.398 Prohibition on sale, distribution, exposure of kratom product to minor; penalty

A retailer may not sell, distribute or expose for sale a kratom product to an individual under 21 years of age. A retailer that violates subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor for each violation. Note: See note under 475.392.

475.400 Department of Revenue suspense account

The Department of Revenue shall deposit all moneys collected under ORS 475.396 and 475.404 in a suspense account established under ORS 293.445. The department may pay expenses for the administration and enforcement of ORS 475.394 to 475.404 with moneys from the suspense account. The department shall pay refunds, if any, with moneys in the suspense account. M…

475.402 Application of ORS chapters 305, 314 to civil penalties

Except as otherwise provided or where the context requires otherwise, the provisions of ORS chapters 305 and 314 as to the determination and notice of deficiencies, assessments, collections, liens, delinquencies, claims for refund and refunds, stays of collection pending appeal, confidentiality of registration and the related civil penalties, and the related…

475.404 Department of Revenue rules; fees

The Department of Revenue shall adopt rules necessary to carry out ORS 475.394 and 475.396, including rules establishing: Procedures for a processor to register annually with the department, including a requirement that a processor certify that all of the kratom products the processor will sell, distribute or expose for sale are third-party tested to satisf…

475.405 Definitions for ORS 475.405 to 475.495

As used in ORS 475.405 to 475.495: “Chemical” means: Any material defined as a controlled substance or precursor substance as defined by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.744 to 475.980. Any substance used in the manufacture of a controlled substance as defined by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.744 to 475.980. Any substance used in the manufacture of a cann…

475.415 Request for cleanup

Upon the request of a law enforcement agency, the Department of Environmental Quality may identify, clean up, store and dispose of chemicals located at an alleged illegal drug manufacturing site.

475.425 Environmental Quality Commission rules; designation of chemicals

The Environmental Quality Commission shall consult with the law enforcement agencies in adopting rules necessary for the Department of Environmental Quality to carry out its responsibilities under ORS 475.415. By rule, the commission may designate as chemical for the purposes of ORS 475.405 to 475.495 any element, compound, mixture or solution that may be a…

475.435 Authority of director

Upon request of a law enforcement agency, the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality: May undertake directly or by contract any cleanup action necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare and the environment; or May authorize any person to carry out any cleanup action in accordance with any requirements of or directions from the dir…

475.445 Site entry; purposes

Upon request of a law enforcement agency under ORS 475.415, the Department of Environmental Quality or its authorized representative may enter any alleged illegal drug manufacturing site at any reasonable time to: Sample, inspect, examine and investigate; Examine and copy records and other information; or Carry out cleanup action authorized by ORS 475.415…

475.455 Liability of certain persons for cleanup costs

The following persons shall be strictly liable for those cleanup costs incurred by the state or any other person that are attributable to or associated with an alleged illegal drug manufacturing site and for damages for injury to or destruction of any natural resources caused by chemicals at the site: Any owner or operator at or during the time of the acts …

475.465 Liability of state for cleanup

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Oregon, the Environmental Quality Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality and their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable to a person possessing or owning chemicals located at an alleged illegal drug manufacturing site for any claims or actions arising from the identificatio…

475.475 Department record of costs; collection of costs

The Department of Environmental Quality shall keep a record of the state’s cleanup costs. Based on the record compiled by the department under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall require any person liable under ORS 475.435 or 475.455 to pay the amount of the state’s cleanup costs and, if applicable, punitive damages. If the state’s cleanup…

475.485 Costs and penalties as lien; enforcement of lien

All of the state’s cleanup costs, penalties and punitive damages for which a person is liable to the state under ORS 475.435 or 475.455 shall constitute a lien upon any real and personal property owned by the person. At the discretion of the Department of Environmental Quality, the department may file a claim of lien on real property or a claim of lien on p…

475.495 Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund; sources; uses

The Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund in the State Treasury. The following moneys shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Illegal Drug Cleanup Fund: Moneys recovered or otherwise received from responsible parties for cleanup costs; Moneys received from a state agency, local governme…

475.505 [1979 c.253 §1; repealed by 1987 c.75 §1]repealed

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475.510 [1979 c.253 §2; repealed by 1987 c.75 §1]repealed

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475.515 [1979 c.253 §3; repealed by 1987 c.75 §1]repealed

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475.525 Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited; definition of drug paraphernalia; exceptions; immunity for distribution of certain items

It is unlawful for any person to sell or deliver, possess with intent to sell or deliver or manufacture with intent to sell or deliver drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to unlawfully plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, injec…

475.528 Provision of single-use drug test strips, drug testing tools to certain minors; exceptions

Notwithstanding ORS 475.525 (3), it is unlawful to provide single-use drug test strips or drug testing tools to a minor who is under 15 years of age unless the strips or tools are provided to the minor as part of the minor’s substance use disorder treatment provided by a mental health care provider and the strips or tools are provided by the mental health ca…

475.535 Action to enforce ORS 475.525 to 475.565

The State of Oregon, any political subdivision of the state, or any official or agency of the state or its political subdivisions may bring an action to enforce ORS 475.525 to 475.565. The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in any such action.

475.545 Order of forfeiture of paraphernalia; effect

If, at the trial or upon a hearing, the trier of fact finds any item received into evidence at the trial or hearing to be drug paraphernalia, the court may order the item forfeited upon motion of the district attorney. The drug paraphernalia may then be destroyed or, if the paraphernalia is of substantial value and is not contraband, may be sold, the proceed…

475.555 Seizure of drug paraphernalia

An official of the state, its political subdivisions or any agency thereof may seize drug paraphernalia when: The drug paraphernalia is the subject of an adverse judgment under ORS 475.525 to 475.565; The seizure is in the course of a constitutionally valid arrest or search; The owner or person in possession of the drug paraphernalia consents to the seizu…

475.565 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 475.525

In addition to any other penalty provided by law: A person who violates ORS 475.525 shall incur a civil penalty in an amount of at least $2,000 and not more than $10,000; and The court may order other equitable remedies including but not limited to injunctive relief. Any amounts collected under this section shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for de…

475.610 [1955 c.573 §2; 1957 c.587 §9; repealed by 1959 c.411 §2 (475.615 enacted in lieu of 475.610)]repealed

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475.615 [1959 c.411 §3 (enacted in lieu of 475.610); repealed by 1977 c.745 §54]repealed

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475.620 [1955 c.573 §3; 1957 c.587 §10; repealed by 1959 c.411 §4 (475.625 enacted in lieu of 475.620)]repealed

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475.625 [1959 c.411 §5 (enacted in lieu of 475.620); 1963 c.137 §2; 1969 c.310 §2; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed

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475.630 [1955 c.573 §4; repealed by 1959 c.411 §6 (475.655 enacted in lieu of 475.630)]repealed

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475.635 [1959 c.411 §11 (enacted in lieu of 475.650); 1969 c.310 §3; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed

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475.640 [1955 c.573 §5; repealed by 1959 c.411 §8 (475.665 enacted in lieu of 475.640)]repealed

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475.645 [1959 c.411 §21 (enacted in lieu of 475.700); 1969 c.391 §15; 1971 c.743 §380; 1973 c.697 §20; 1977 c.745 §41; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

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475.650 [1955 c.573 §6; repealed by 1959 c.411 §10 (475.635 enacted in lieu of 475.650)]repealed

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475.655 [1959 c.411 §7 (enacted in lieu of 475.630); 1963 c.137 §3; 1971 c.743 §381; repealed by 1973 c.697 §21]repealed

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475.660 [1955 c.573 §7; repealed by 1959 c.411 §12 (475.675 enacted in lieu of 475.660)]repealed

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475.665 [1959 c.411 §9 (enacted in lieu of 475.640); 1971 c.743 §382; 1973 c.697 §17; 1977 c.745 §42; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

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475.670 [1955 c.573 §8; repealed by 1959 c.411 §14 (475.705 enacted in lieu of 475.670)]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.675 [1959 c.411 §13 (enacted in lieu of 475.660); 1969 c.638 §2; 1973 c.697 §18; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.680 [1955 c.573 §§9,13; repealed by 1959 c.411 §16 (475.685 enacted in lieu of 475.680)]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.685 [1959 c.411 §17 (enacted in lieu of 475.680); 1973 c.697 §15; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.690 [1955 c.573 §9; repealed by 1959 c.411 §18 (475.695 enacted in lieu of 475.690)]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.695 [1959 c.411 §19 (enacted in lieu of 475.690); 1973 c.697 §16; 1977 c.745 §48; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.700 [1955 c.573 §10; repealed by 1959 c.411 §20 (475.645 enacted in lieu of 475.700)]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.705 [1959 c.411 §15 (enacted in lieu of 475.670); 1969 c.638 §3; 1973 c.697 §19; 1977 c.745 §49; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.710 [1955 c.573 §11; repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.715 [1969 c.442 §1; renumbered 430.560]renumbered

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.720 [1955 c.573 §12; repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.725 [1969 c.442 §2; renumbered 430.565]renumbered

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.730 [1955 c.573 §13; repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.732 [1973 c.697 §12; repealed by 1977 c.745 §54 and 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.740 [1955 c.573 §1; repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.742 [1973 c.697 §14; repealed by 1977 c.871 §29]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.744 Providing hypodermic device or pipe to minor prohibited; exception

A person may not sell or give a: Hypodermic device to a minor unless the minor demonstrates a lawful need for the hypodermic device by authorization of a physician, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, physician associate licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525, nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390, parent or legal guardi…

475.750 [1955 c.573 §3; repealed by 1959 c.411 §22]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.752 Prohibited acts generally; penalties; exceptions; affirmative defense for certain peyote uses; causing death by Schedule IV substance

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance. Any person who violates this subsection with respect to: A controlled substance in Schedule I, is guilty of a Class A felony, except as otherwise provided in ORS 475.886 and 475.890. A controlled substance i…

475.754 Affirmative defense to unlawfully possessing pseudoephedrine

It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating ORS 475.752 by unlawfully possessing pseudoephedrine that the person: Obtained the pseudoephedrine lawfully; Possessed no more than six grams of pseudoephedrine, the salts, isomers or salts of isomers of pseudoephedrine or a combination of any of these substances; and Possessed the pseudoephedrine unde…

475.757 Syringe service program as affirmative defense to unlawful possession of controlled substance

As used in this section, “syringe service program” means a program that provides services including free sterile needles and syringes and safe disposal for needles and syringes. It is an affirmative defense to unlawful possession of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 to 475.980 that the person was acting in the capacity of an employee or volunteer of …

475.786 Unlawful manufacture of fentanyl

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy. Unlawful manufacture of fentanyl is a Class B felony.

475.788 Unlawful manufacture of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy, within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minor…

475.790 Unlawful delivery of fentanyl

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy. Unlawful delivery of fentanyl is a Class B felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of fentanyl is a Clas…

475.792 Unlawful delivery of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy, within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. …

475.794 Unlawful possession of fentanyl

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of the State Board of Pharmacy, unless the fentanyl or derivative was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or ex…

475.805 [1983 c.738 §1; renumbered 475.744 in 2011]renumbered

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.806 Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture hydrocodone. Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone is a Class C felony.

475.808 Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class B felony.

475.810 Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver hydrocodone. Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone is a Class C felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of hydrocodone is a Class B felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age.

475.812 Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class B felony.

475.814 Unlawful possession of hydrocodone

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess hydrocodone unless the hydrocodone was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. Unlawful possession of hydr…

475.816 Unlawful manufacture of methadone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture methadone. Unlawful manufacture of methadone is a Class B felony.

475.818 Unlawful manufacture of methadone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture methadone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of methadone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.820 Unlawful delivery of methadone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver methadone. Unlawful delivery of methadone is a Class B felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of methadone is a Class A felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age.

475.822 Unlawful delivery of methadone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver methadone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of methadone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.824 Unlawful possession of methadone

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess methadone unless the methadone was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. Unlawful possession of methadon…

475.826 Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture oxycodone. Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone is a Class B felony.

475.828 Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture oxycodone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.830 Unlawful delivery of oxycodone

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver oxycodone. Unlawful delivery of oxycodone is a Class B felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of oxycodone is a Class A felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age.

475.832 Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver oxycodone within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.834 Unlawful possession of oxycodone

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess oxycodone unless the oxycodone was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. Unlawful possession of oxycodon…

475.840 [Formerly 475.992; 2009 c.898 §1; renumbered 475.752 in 2011]renumbered

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475.843 [2005 c.706 §13a; renumbered 475.754 in 2011]renumbered

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475.846 Unlawful manufacture of heroin

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture heroin. Unlawful manufacture of heroin is a Class A felony.

475.848 Unlawful manufacture of heroin within 1,000 feet of school

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture heroin within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of heroin within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.850 Unlawful delivery of heroin

It is unlawful for any person to deliver heroin. Unlawful delivery of heroin is a Class A felony.

475.852 Unlawful delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of school

It is unlawful for any person to deliver heroin within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.854 Unlawful possession of heroin

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess heroin. Unlawful possession of heroin is a drug enforcement misdemeanor punishable as described in ORS 475.896. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more of a mixture or substance contai…

475.856 [2005 c.708 §29; 2013 c.591 §1; 2015 c.1 §77; 2015 c.614 §121; 2016 c.24 §42; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.858 [2005 c.708 §30; 2015 c.614 §119; 2016 c.24 §43; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.860 [2005 c.708 §31; 2009 c.610 §1; 2011 c.597 §88; 2015 c.1 §78; 2015 c.614 §122; 2016 c.24 §44; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.862 [2005 c.708 §32; 2015 c.614 §120; 2016 c.24 §45; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.864 [2005 c.708 §33; 2011 c.597 §89; 2013 c.591 §2; 2015 c.1 §79; 2015 c.614 §123; 2016 c.24 §46; repealed by 2017 c.21 §126]repealed

No operative statutory text appears at this designation in the selected edition.

475.866 Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-meth-ylenedioxymethamphetamine is a Class A felony.

475.868 Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-meth-ylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.870 Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

It is unlawful for any person to deliver 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedi-oxymethamphetamine is a Class A felony.

475.872 Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school

It is unlawful for any person to deliver 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedi-oxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.874 Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a drug enforcement misdemeanor punishable as described in ORS 475.896. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a Class A misd…

475.876 Unlawful manufacture of cocaine

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture cocaine. Unlawful manufacture of cocaine is a Class B felony.

475.878 Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture cocaine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.880 Unlawful delivery of cocaine

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver cocaine. Unlawful delivery of cocaine is a Class B felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of cocaine is a Class A felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age.

475.882 Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver cocaine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony.

475.884 Unlawful possession of cocaine

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess cocaine unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. Unlawful possession of cocaine is…

475.886 Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture methamphetamine. Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine is a Class B felony. The minimum fine for unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine is $1,000.

475.888 Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felon…

475.890 Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver methamphetamine. Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine is a Class B felony. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful delivery of methamphetamine is a Class A felony if the delivery is to a person under 18 years of age. The minimum…

475.892 Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school is a Class A felony. The…

475.894 Unlawful possession of methamphetamine

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess methamphetamine unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980. Unlawful possession of me…

475.896 Drug enforcement misdemeanor sentencing

Unlawful possession of a controlled substance constituting a drug enforcement misdemeanor under ORS 475.752 (3)(a), (b), (c) or (d), 475.794 (2)(a), 475.814 (2)(a), 475.824 (2)(a), 475.834 (2)(a), 475.854 (2)(a), 475.874 (2)(a), 475.884 (2)(a) or 475.894 (2)(a) is punishable as described in this section. When imposing a sentence for the crime described in t…

475.897 Conditional discharge of drug enforcement misdemeanor

When a person is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 (3)(a), (b), (c) or (d), 475.794 (2)(a), 475.814 (2)(a), 475.824 (2)(a), 475.834 (2)(a), 475.854 (2)(a), 475.874 (2)(a), 475.884 (2)(a) or 475.894 (2)(a) constituting a drug enforcement misdemeanor as described in ORS 475.896, the person is eligible to enter, and su…

475.898 Immunity from drug-related offenses or civil penalty for emergency medical assistance

A person who contacts emergency medical services or a law enforcement agency to obtain medical assistance for another person who needs medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose is immune from arrest, prosecution or the imposition of a civil penalty for an offense listed in subsection (3) of this section if the evidence of the offense was obtained bec…

475.900 Crime category classification; proof of commercial drug offense

A violation of ORS 475.752, 475.786 to 475.894, 475.904 or 475.906 shall be classified as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission if: The violation constitutes delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance and involves substantial quantities of a controlled substance. For purposes of this paragraph, t…

475.902 Directives to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify causing another person to ingest a controlled substance as a person felony and crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify causing another person to ingest a controlled substance with the intent of committing or facilitating …

475.904 Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school; exceptions

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture or deliver a schedule I, II or III controlled substance within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors. Unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled…

475.906 Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to deliver a controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age. Any person who violates this section with respect to: A controlled substance in Schedule I or II, is guilty of a Class A felony. A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Clas…

475.907 Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl or ecstasy to minors

When a person is convicted of the unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl or ecstasy to a person under 18 years of age, the court shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration ranging from 34 months to 72 months, depending on the person’s criminal history. The sentence described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply…

475.908 Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance

A person commits the crime of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest, other than by administering or dispensing, a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog without consent of the other person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a Class B f…

475.910 Application of controlled substance to the body of another person; prohibition

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 or 475.752 to 475.980, it is unlawful for any person to intentionally apply a controlled substance to the body of another person by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means if the other person is under 18 years of age. A person who violates this section with respect to: A controlled substance in Sche…

475.912 Unlawful delivery of imitation controlled substance

A person commits the crime of unlawful delivery of an imitation controlled substance if the person knowingly: Delivers, other than by administering or dispensing, a substance that is not a controlled substance upon the express or implied representation that the substance is a controlled substance; or Delivers a substance that is not a controlled substance …

475.914 Prohibited acts for registrants; penalties

It is unlawful for any person: Who is subject to ORS 475.095 and 475.125 to 475.185 to deliver or dispense a controlled substance in violation of ORS 475.185; Who is a registrant, to manufacture a controlled substance not authorized by this registration, or to deliver or dispense a controlled substance not authorized by the registration to another registra…

475.916 Prohibited acts involving records and fraud; penalties

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally: To deliver as a registrant a controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II, except pursuant to an order form as required by ORS 475.175; To use in the course of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance a registration number which is fictitious, revoked, suspended or issued to another …

475.918 Falsifying drug test results

A person commits the crime of falsifying drug test results if the person intentionally uses, or possesses with intent to use, any substance or device designed to falsify the results of a drug test of the person. Falsifying drug test results is a Class B misdemeanor. As used in this section and ORS 475.920, “drug test” means a lawfully administered test des…

475.920 Providing drug test falsification equipment

A person commits the crime of providing drug test falsification equipment if the person intentionally delivers, possesses with intent to deliver or manufactures with intent to deliver a substance or device designed to enable a person to falsify the results of a drug test. Providing drug test falsification equipment is a Class A misdemeanor.

475.924 Definitions for ORS 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925

As used in ORS 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925: “Controlled substance” means: Cocaine; Methamphetamine; Heroin; Fentanyl; or Ecstasy. “Ecstasy” means: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylampheta- mine. “Mixture or substance” means any mixture or substance, whether or not the mixture or subst…

475.925 Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses

When a person is convicted of the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, the court shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration ranging from: 58 months to 130 months, depending on the person’s criminal history, if the delivery or manufacture involves: 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of…

475.930 Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925

When a court sentences a person under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925: The court shall use the criminal history scale of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to determine the sentence to impose. The sentence described in: ORS 475.925 (1) shall be determined utilizing crime category 10 of the sentencing guidelin…

475.933 [2009 c.660 §10; repealed by 2013 c.649 §9]repealed

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475.934 [2013 c.649 §11; 2017 c.21 §31; 2025 c.532 §11; repealed by 2025 c.557 §37]repealed

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475.935 Presumptive sentences for certain methamphetamine offenses

Except as provided in ORS 475.900, 475.907 or 475.925, when the court sentences a person convicted of delivery of methamphetamine under ORS 475.890 or 475.892, the presumptive sentence is 19 months of incarceration, unless the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission prescribe a longer presumptive sentence, if the person has two or more previous convi…

475.940 Precursor substances described

As used in ORS 475.752 to 475.980: “Iodine matrix” means iodine at a concentration greater than two percent by weight in a matrix or solution. “Matrix” means something, as a substance, in which something else originates, develops, or is contained. “Precursor substance” means: Phenyl-2-propanone. Methylamine. D-lysergic acid. Ergotamine. Diethyl Malon…

475.945 Authority and duties of Department of State Police; rules

This section grants authority to and establishes duties of the Department of State Police in relation to the requirements concerning precursor substances under ORS 475.752 to 475.980. The following are applicable as described: The department may adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 that add substances to those specifically enumerated in ORS 475.94…

475.947 Warning notice for precursor substance violation

In lieu of making an arrest or issuing a citation, a law enforcement officer may deliver a warning notice to a person or business that the officer has probable cause to believe has sold or otherwise delivered a precursor substance in violation of ORS 475.752 to 475.980 whenever the officer reasonably believes that the public interest will be adequately serve…

475.949 Injunctive relief for precursor substance violation

Whenever it appears that any person has repeatedly sold or delivered one or more precursor substances in violation of the provisions of ORS 475.752 to 475.980, the county attorney or city attorney may cause a civil suit to be instituted in the circuit court for injunctive relief to restrain the person from selling or delivering one or more of the precursor s…

475.950 Failure to report precursor substances transaction

A person commits the offense of failure to report a precursor substances transaction if the person does any of the following: Sells, transfers or otherwise furnishes any precursor substance described in ORS 475.940 (3)(a) to (hh) and (oo) and does not, at least three days before delivery of the substance, submit to the Department of State Police a report th…

475.955 Failure to report missing precursor substances

A person commits the offense of failure to report missing precursor substances if the person: Is a licensee or other person regulated by the provisions of ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980; Discovers any theft or loss of any precursor substance or any difference between the quantity received and the quantity shipped; and Within three days afte…

475.960 Illegally selling drug equipment

A person commits the offense of illegally selling drug equipment if the person sells any substance, article, apparatus or device with knowledge that the substance, article, apparatus or device will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, process or prepare a controlled substance for unlawful sale or distribution. The offense described in this section, il…

475.962 Distribution of equipment, solvent, reagent or precursor substance with intent to facilitate manufacture of controlled substance

A person commits the crime of distribution of equipment, a solvent, a reagent or a precursor substance with intent to facilitate the manufacture of a controlled substance if the person sells or otherwise transfers equipment, a solvent, a reagent or a precursor substance with knowledge that the equipment, solvent, reagent or precursor substance is intended to…

475.965 Providing false information on precursor substances report or record

A person commits the offense of providing false information on a precursor substances report or record if the person knowingly provides false information in any report or record required under ORS 475.950, 475.955, 475.975, 475.976 or 475.978. The offense described in this section, providing false information on a precursor substances report or record, is a…

475.967 Possession of precursor substance with intent to manufacture controlled substance

A person commits the crime of possession of a precursor substance with intent to manufacture a controlled substance if the person possesses one or more precursor substances with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance in violation of ORS 475.752 (1), 475.806, 475.808, 475.816, 475.818, 475.826, 475.828, 475.846, 475.848, 475.866, 475.868, 475.876, 4…

475.969 Unlawful possession of phosphorus

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of phosphorus if the person knowingly possesses any amount of phosphorus. Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: A person who is conducting a licensed business that involves phosphorus in the manufacture of: The striking surface use…

475.971 Unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia

A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia if the person knowingly possesses anhydrous ammonia in a container that is not approved by the United States Department of Transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia nor constructed to meet state and federal health and safety standards to hold anhydrous ammonia. Unlawful possession of anhy…

475.973 Rulemaking authority regarding products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine; records

The State Board of Pharmacy may not adopt rules that exempt a product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine from classification as a controlled substance. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to classify ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine as Schedule III controlled substances. The Sch…

475.975 Unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form; recording transfers; unlawful distribution of iodine in its elemental form

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form if the person knowingly possesses iodine in its elemental form. Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: A physician, physician associate licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525, nurse practitioner license…

475.976 Unlawful possession of iodine matrix; recording transfers; unlawful distribution of iodine matrix

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of an iodine matrix if the person knowingly possesses an iodine matrix. Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: A person who possesses an iodine matrix as a prescription drug, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed veterinari…

475.977 Possessing or disposing of methamphetamine manufacturing waste

As used in this section: “Dispose of” means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak or place methamphetamine manufacturing waste into or onto land or water. “Methamphetamine manufacturing waste” means chemical waste or debris, used in or resulting from the manufacture of methamphetamine or the grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down of a precursor …

475.978 Methyl sulfonyl methane; transfers; records; rules

A person who sells or otherwise transfers more than the amount permitted by administrative rule adopted by the Department of State Police of methyl sulfonyl methane to a person other than a physician, physician associate licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525, nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS …

475.979 Unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of lithium metal or sodium metal if the person knowingly possesses lithium metal or sodium metal. Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: A person who is conducting a lawful manufacturing operation that involves the use of lithium met…

475.980 Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)

It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) or 475.976 (1) that the person possessed the precursor substance for a lawful purpose.

475.981 [2001 c.700 §2; renumbered 475.918 in 2005]renumbered

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475.982 [2001 c.700 §3; renumbered 475.920 in 2005]renumbered

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475.984 [2001 c.510 §2; renumbered 475.908 in 2005]renumbered

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475.986 [2001 c.857 §2; renumbered 475.910 in 2005]renumbered

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475.990 [1957 c.587 §11; 1969 c.310 §4; repealed by 1977 c.745 §45]repealed

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475.991 [1981 c.859 §2; renumbered 475.912 in 2005]renumbered

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475.992 [1977 c.745 §15; 1979 c.777 §55; 1989 c.1075 §3; 1991 c.329 §1; 1991 c.460 §§4,20; 1991 c.818 §5; 1995 c.440 §35; 2005 c.708 §39; renumbered 475.840 in 2005]renumbered

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475.993 [1977 c.745 §16; 1995 c.440 §36; renumbered 475.914 in 2005]renumbered

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475.994 [1977 c.745 §17; 1993 c.571 §25; 1995 c.440 §37; renumbered 475.916 in 2005]renumbered

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475.995 [1977 c.745 §20; 1979 c.777 §56; 1995 c.440 §38; 2005 c.708 §40; renumbered 475.906 in 2005]renumbered

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475.996 [1991 c.690 §§1,2,3,3a; 2001 c.804 §2; 2001 c.870 §9; 2003 c.695 §3; 2005 c.708 §7; renumbered 475.900 in 2005]renumbered

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475.997 [1977 c.636 §9; repealed by 1993 c.571 §30]repealed

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475.998 [Subsections (1) and (2) of 2001 Edition enacted as 2001 c.510 §3; subsections (3) and (4) of 2001 Edition enacted as 2001 c.804 §1; renumbered 475.902 in 2005]renumbered

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475.999 [1989 c.806 §2; 1991 c.574 §1; 1993 c.78 §1; 1995 c.343 §49; 1995 c.440 §39; 2005 c.22 §349; 2005 c.708 §41; renumbered 475.904 in 2005]renumbered

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