Cannabis Law in Oregon
This page covers cannabis law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what cannabis protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern cannabis in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Unemployment InsuranceOR 657 § 657.176
Cited in 359 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs › Controlled Substances; Illegal Drug Cleanup; Miscellaneous Drugs; Paraphernalia; PrecursorsOR 475 § 475.005
Cited in 151 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Workers’ CompensationOR 656 § 656.005
Cited in 142 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.575
Cited in 94 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs › Alcoholic Liquors GenerallyOR 471 § 471.430
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Oregon Vehicle Code › Driving Under the Influence of IntoxicantsOR 813 § 813.140
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 21 — Food and Drugs
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Controlled Substances Act
Establishes the federal scheduling system (Schedules I–V) for regulating controlled substances. Codified at 21 U.S.C. ch. 13.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for cannabis in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.