Oregon Statutes 475C.369 – Administration to another person under 18 years of age
(1) Except as authorized under ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525, 475C.540 to 475C.586, 475C.600 to 475C.648 and 475C.770 to 475C.919 and rules adopted under ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525, 475C.540 to 475C.586, 475C.600 to 475C.648 and 475C.770 to 475C.919, it is unlawful for a person to intentionally administer a marijuana item to the body of another person who is under 18 years of age by inhalation, ingestion or any other means.
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 felony | up to 20 years | up to $375,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475C.369
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
(2) Intentionally administering a marijuana item to the body of a person who is under 18 years of age is a Class A felony.
(3) A violation of this section shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
(4) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of intentionally administering a marijuana item to the body of a person who is under 18 years of age if:
(a) The person administering the marijuana item was less than three years older than the other person at the time of the administration, and the other person consented to the administration; or
(b) The marijuana item was administered for a medical purpose with the consent of the person under 18 years of age, and the person under 18 years of age was a registry identification cardholder as defined in ORS § 475C.777 at the time of the administration. [Formerly 475B.371]