Oregon Statutes 475C.365 – Causing another person to ingest marijuana
(1) As used in this section:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | up to 20 years | up to $375,000 |
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475C.365
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
(a) ‘Crime of violence’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 475.908.
(b)(A) ‘Ingest’ means to consume or otherwise deliver a cannabinoid into the body of a person.
(B) ‘Ingest’ does not include the inhalation of smoke, aerosols or vapors created by smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing a marijuana item.
(2)(a) A person commits the offense of causing another person to ingest marijuana if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a marijuana item without the consent of the other person.
(b) Causing another person to ingest marijuana is a Class B felony.
(c) A violation of this subsection shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
(3)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, causing another person to ingest marijuana is a Class A felony if the person, with the intent of committing or facilitating a crime of violence against the other person, knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a marijuana item without the consent of the other person.
(b) A violation of this subsection shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [Formerly 475B.367]