Oregon Drug Possession Law
Oregon Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under ORS § 475.752; § 475.854, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Oregon (OR) law.
Offense Class
Class E Violation (small amounts under Measure 110); Class A or B Misdemeanor (larger amounts); Class C Felony (commercial quantities)
Maximum Penalty
$100 fine (violation); 1 year (misdemeanor); 5 years (felony)
Maximum Fine
$100 (violation); $6,250 (misdemeanor); $125,000 (felony)
Penalty Range in Oregon
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Oregon:
- Possession near school
- Commercial drug quantities (felony)
Oregon-Specific Detail
Measure 110 (2020) decriminalized personal-use possession to a Class E Violation ($100 fine). However, Measure 110 was substantially rolled back in 2024 (HB 4002) recriminalizing possession as a misdemeanor. Current law: possession is Class A Misdemeanor with treatment court option.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Oregon drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.