ORS 475.854: Unlawful possession of heroin.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess heroin. (2)(a) Unlawful possession of heroin is a drug enforcement misdemeanor punishable as described in ORS 475.896. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin. (c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of heroin is a Class B felony if: (A) The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (1)(b); or (B) The person possesses a substantial quantity under ORS 475.900 (3)(b). [2005 c.708 §28; 2017 c.706 §12; 2021 c.2 §14; 2021 c.591 §36; 2024 c.70 §§29,43]
This rule cites
- ORS 475.896 — resolved
- ORS 475.900 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 423.478: Duties of department and counties; authority of county supervisory authority.
- ORS 475.752: Prohibited acts generally; penalties; exceptions; affirmative defense for certain peyote uses; causing death by Schedule IV substance.
- ORS 475.898: Immunity from drug-related offenses or civil penalty for emergency medical assistance.
- OAR 413-208-0015: Assessment of Criminal Convictions
- OAR 863-005-0030: Crimes Relevant to a Criminal Background Fitness Determination
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.html