Oregon Statutes 475.975 – Unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form; recording transfers; unlawful distribution of iodine in its elemental form
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form if the person knowingly possesses iodine in its elemental form.
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 misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475.975
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) A physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS § 677.505 to 677.525, nurse practitioner licensed under ORS § 678.375 to 678.390, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 685, pharmacist, retail distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, warehouseman or common carrier or an agent of any of these persons who possesses iodine in its elemental form in the regular course of lawful business activities;
(b) A person who possesses iodine in its elemental form in conjunction with experiments conducted in a chemistry or chemistry related laboratory maintained by a:
(A) Regularly established public or private secondary school;
(B) Public or private institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or
(C) Manufacturing, government agency or research facility in the course of lawful business activities;
(c) A licensed veterinarian;
(d) A person working in a general hospital who possesses iodine in its elemental form in the regular course of employment at the hospital; or
(e) A person who possesses iodine in its elemental form as a prescription drug pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed veterinarian, physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS § 677.505 to 677.525, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 685 or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS § 678.375 to 678.390.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, a person who sells or otherwise transfers iodine in its elemental form to another person shall make a record of each sale or transfer. The record must be made on a form provided by the Department of State Police, completed pursuant to instructions provided by the department and retained by the person for at least three years or sent to the department if directed to do so by the department. Failure to make and retain or send a record required under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
(4) A licensed veterinarian is not required to make a record of a sale or transfer of iodine in its elemental form under subsection (3) of this section if the veterinarian makes a record of the sale or transfer under other applicable laws or rules regarding the prescribing and dispensing of regulated or controlled substances by veterinarians.
(5) A person commits the crime of unlawful distribution of iodine in its elemental form if the person knowingly sells or otherwise transfers iodine in its elemental form to a person not listed in subsection (2) of this section.
(6) Unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form is a Class A misdemeanor.
(7) Unlawful distribution of iodine in its elemental form is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.615 § 7; 2005 c.706 § 14; 2014 c.45 § 67; 2017 c.356 § 77]