{"id":93395,"date":"2017-10-24T12:22:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T16:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthyhempoil.com\/?p=93395"},"modified":"2025-01-29T21:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T02:06:26","slug":"oregon-marijuana-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyhempoil.com\/oregon-marijuana-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon Marijuana Laws Explained Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the wonderful state of Oregon, a beautiful slice of the Pacific Northwest as well as a place of interesting marijuana smoking laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a citizen or just visiting, it\u2019s very important to understand Oregon Marijuana Laws, so you know what you can and cannot do. This information could be the difference in whether or not you receive anything from a hefty fine to some jail time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily for those in search of marijuana’s health benefits, Oregon is one of the few states in the United States that has more relaxed marijuana legislation. <\/span><\/p>\n

The passing of <\/span>Measure 91<\/b> allows recreational dispensaries to open and conduct sales. Adults 21 and up are able to buy and carry marijuana legally. There are, however, some discrepancies. <\/span><\/p>\n

Marijuana possession laws in Oregon vary for the use of marijuana at home (private) and outside your home (public). This means that, if you\u2019re using anything and everything including marijuana, edibles, and other <\/span>cannabis supplements<\/span><\/a>, you should be intimately familiar with Oregon\u2019s laws. <\/span><\/p>\n

The most popular concern is possession; the amount you can carry also differs depending on whether you are an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cardholder or caregiver. <\/span><\/p>\n

Marijuana in the State of Oregon is regulated by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). The OLCC has been around for nearly 90 years and has been overseeing the recreational use of marijuana in Oregon since 2014. They have done a fairly good job at helping Oregon make the transition into becoming a \u201cgreen” state, and they have a simple and easy-to-understand application process for Recreational Marijuana Licenses. (<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll go over everything you need to know about marijuana in Oregon. <\/span><\/p>\n

Oregon Marijuana Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n

As one of the first states to legalize recreational and medical marijuana, Oregon has had a decent chunk of time to develop laws integrating the legal and safe use of marijuana into society for those who choose to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

But to be on the right side of the law, it\u2019s important you understand the different types of marijuana laws and any associated penalties. Different laws apply to consumers, sellers and distributors as well as medical marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Consumers<\/span><\/h3>\n

Oregon\u2019s marijuana possession laws are largely in favor of the consumer, but they still have limits. Consumers who find themselves knowingly or unknowingly carrying above the limit can be hit with a ticket and a violation or even a misdemeanor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Possession<\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember, the legal age in Oregon for marijuana use and possession is 21 years old. If you are 21+ and in a <\/span>public area<\/b>, you are allowed to carry the following.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. 1 ounce of cannabis<\/b> in a form that can be used, such as a dried flower<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 1 ounce of cannabis extracts<\/b> or concentrates<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. 16 ounces<\/b> of cannabis products in a<\/span> liquid form<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. 3 ounces<\/b> of cannabis edibles in a <\/span>solid form<\/b><\/li>\n
  5. 4 small immature cannabis plants<\/b><\/li>\n
  6. Up to <\/span>10 cannabis seeds<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are in your<\/span> private residence or property<\/b>, you are allowed to have up to 8 ounces of cannabis in a usable form such as a dried flower. All the other limits, however, stay the same. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The penalties for carrying over the legal limit range from $650 and no incarceration to $6,250 and up to a year of incarceration. This is why it\u2019s important to know the limits and avoid any possible penalties or jail time. We\u2019ll get into more detail about the penalties later. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Purchasing Limits<\/span><\/h3>\n

    One of the great things about the marijuana world in Oregon is that many of the dispensaries are extremely knowledgeable about the purchasing limits. People who work at dispensaries are usually very friendly and happy to help you understand how much you can purchase. They can also answer any other questions you may have about Oregon Marijuana Laws. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Since these dispensaries have to go through a rigorous approval process and must follow strict guidelines, workers’ knowledge and advice is usually very well-founded. However, it couldn\u2019t hurt to familiarize yourself with Oregon\u2019s marijuana purchasing laws just in case. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Again, you must be at least 21 years old with a valid government-issued ID to purchase any cannabis or cannabis products. Cannabis products include flowers, seeds, edibles, concentrates, clones, or any other products containing cannabinoids. <\/span><\/p>\n

    While the purchase limits are fairly generous, they still exist, and the penalties are real. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Eligible customers can buy up to…<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. 1 ounce of cannabis in usable form such as a dried flower (if you are a registered Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cardholder or caregiver, you can buy up to 4 ounces of usable cannabis),<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. 5 grams of cannabis extracts or concentrates,<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. 16 ounces of cannabis edibles in a solid form,<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. 72 ounces of cannabis products in a liquid form,<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Up to 10 cannabis seeds, or<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. 4 small immature cannabis plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You may notice a similarity between this list and the amount of marijuana or marijuana products that you can carry and possess. Essentially, you can\u2019t walk out of a single dispensary with an illegal amount of cannabis or cannabis products. However, if you choose to visit a bunch of different dispensaries and buy up to the limit, you can still end up carrying beyond the limit, and you will be subject to the penalties and fines noted in the possession section. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Gifting Recreational Cannabis<\/span><\/h3>\n

      The gifting of recreational cannabis is allowed as long as it is between two adults at least 21 years old and only if the amount doesn\u2019t exceed the possession limits. Additionally, no financial consideration can be accepted by the gift-giver. Keep mind that \u201cfinancial consideration\u201d means more than just money. The State of Oregon defines it as any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n