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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 475.854: Unlawful possession of heroin.

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  1. 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
  2. 37. Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs
  3. Chapter 475 — Controlled Substances; Illegal Drug Cleanup; Miscellaneous Drugs; Paraphernalia; Precursors

(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).

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