Oregon Statutes 475.834 – Unlawful possession of oxycodone
(1) 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.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475.834
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2)(a) Unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class E violation.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses 40 or more pills, tablets, capsules or user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of oxycodone.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of oxycodone is a Class C felony if the possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS § 475.900 (1)(b). [2011 c.524 § 10; 2017 c.706 § 11; 2021 c.2 § 13; 2021 c.591 § 35]
[Formerly 475.992; 2009 c.898 § 1; renumbered 475.752 in 2011]
[2005 c.706 § 13a; renumbered 475.754 in 2011]