ORS 475.908: Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A person commits the crime of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest, other than by administering or dispensing, a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog without consent of the other person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a Class B felony. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, causing another person to ingest a controlled substance is a Class A felony if the person, with the intent of committing or facilitating a crime of violence against the other person, knowingly or intentionally causes the other person to ingest a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog without consent of the other person. (3) For the purposes of this section: (a)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, “controlled substance analog” means a substance that: (i) Has a chemical structure that is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in Schedule I or II. (ii) Has a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance in Schedule I or II. (B) “Controlled substance analog” does not include: (i) A controlled substance; (ii) Any substance that has an approved drug application; (iii) Any substance exempted under 21 U.S.C. 355 if the ingestion is within the scope of investigation authorized under 21 U.S.C. 355; or (iv) Distilled spirits, wine or malt beverages. (b) “Crime of violence” means: (A) Rape in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.375; (B) Sodomy in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.405; (C) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.411; (D) Sexual abuse in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.427; (E) Kidnapping in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.235; (F) Kidnapping in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.225; (G) Assault in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.185; or (H) Assault in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.175. (c) “Ingest” means to consume or otherwise deliver a controlled substance into the body of a person. [Formerly 475.984; 2017 c.21 §29]
This rule cites
- ORS 163.375 — resolved
- ORS 163.405 — resolved
- ORS 163.411 — resolved
- ORS 163.427 — resolved
- ORS 163.235 — resolved
- ORS 163.225 — resolved
- ORS 163.185 — resolved
- ORS 163.175 — resolved
Cited by
- OAR 213-003-0001: Definitions
- OAR 213-019-0007: Crime Category 9 — Controlled Substance and Aggravated Drug Offenses
- OAR 291-097-0230: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after July 1, 2011 and through June 30, 2013
- OAR 407-007-0041: Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
- OAR 407-007-0281: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
- OAR 413-208-0015: Assessment of Criminal Convictions
- OAR 836-072-0020: Crimes Relevant to a Fitness Determination
- OAR 863-005-0030: Crimes Relevant to a Criminal Background Fitness Determination
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475.html