(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.

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 475.874

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

(2)(a) Unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a Class E violation.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more or five or more pills, tablets or capsules of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of:

(A) 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine;

(B) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; or

(C) 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine 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 § 38; 2017 c.706 § 13; 2021 c.2 § 15; 2021 c.591 § 37]