An official of the state, its political subdivisions or any agency thereof may seize drug paraphernalia when:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475.555

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(1) The drug paraphernalia is the subject of an adverse judgment under ORS § 475.525 to 475.565;

(2) The seizure is in the course of a constitutionally valid arrest or search;

(3) The owner or person in possession of the drug paraphernalia consents to the seizure; or

(4) The seizure is pursuant to a lawful order of a court, including an order issued under ORCP 83 or ORS § 166.725. [1989 c.1077 § 5]