(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess heroin.

Attorney's Note

Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B felonyup to 10 yearsup to $250,000
Class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $6,250
For details, see Or. Rev. Stat.161.605 and Or. Rev. Stat.Or. Rev. Stat.161.615

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475.854

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2)(a) Unlawful possession of heroin is a Class E violation.

(b) 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 containing a detectable amount of heroin.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class B felony if:

(A) The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS § 475.900 (1)(b); or

(B) The person possesses a substantial quantity under ORS § 475.900 (2)(b). [2005 c.708 § 28; 2017 c.706 § 12; 2021 c.2 § 14; 2021 c.591 § 36]

 

[2005 c.708 § 29; 2013 c.591 § 1; 2015 c.1 § 77; 2015 c.614 § 121; 2016 c.24 § 42; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]

 

[2005 c.708 § 30; 2015 c.614 § 119; 2016 c.24 § 43; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]

 

[2005 c.708 § 31; 2009 c.610 § 1; 2011 c.597 § 88; 2015 c.1 § 78; 2015 c.614 § 122; 2016 c.24 § 44; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]

 

[2005 c.708 § 32; 2015 c.614 § 120; 2016 c.24 § 45; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]

 

[2005 c.708 § 33; 2011 c.597 § 89; 2013 c.591 § 2; 2015 c.1 § 79; 2015 c.614 § 123; 2016 c.24 § 46; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]