Oregon Statutes 475C.337 – Unlawful possession by person 21 years of age or older
(1) Except for licensees and licensee representatives acting in accordance with ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525 and any rule adopted under ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525, it is unlawful for any person 21 years of age or older to possess, knowingly or intentionally:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475C.337
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) An amount of plants in the genus Cannabis within the plant family Cannabaceae in excess of the amount allowed under ORS § 475C.305 (1).
(b) More than two ounces of usable marijuana in a public place.
(c) More than eight ounces of usable marijuana.
(d) More than 16 ounces of cannabinoid products in solid form or cannabinoid concentrates.
(e) More than 72 ounces of cannabinoid products in liquid form.
(f) More than one ounce of cannabinoid extracts.
(g) A cannabinoid extract that was not purchased from a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS § 475C.097.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, unlawful possession of a marijuana item is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Unlawful possession of a marijuana item is:
(a) A Class B violation, if the amount possessed is not more than two times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section.
(b) A Class B misdemeanor, if the amount possessed is more than two times, but not more than four times, the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a) to (f) of this section.
(c) A Class C felony, if the amount possessed is:
(A) More than 16 times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of this section;
(B) More than eight pounds of usable marijuana in a public place; or
(C) More than one-quarter ounce of cannabinoid extract that was not purchased from a marijuana retailer that holds a license issued under ORS § 475C.097.
(d) A Class B felony, if:
(A) The amount possessed is more than 32 times the applicable maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(a), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of this section; or
(B) The violation is a marijuana offense involving reckless unlawful conduct under ORS § 475C.353 (5) or a marijuana offense involving knowing unlawful conduct under ORS § 475C.353 (6). [Formerly 475B.337; 2023 c.209 § 7]