ORS § 475.854

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective April 4, 2024
Section 475.854 - [Operative 9/1/2024] Unlawful possession of heroin
(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 section 35 of this 2024 Act.
(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).

ORS 475.854

Amended by 2024 Ch. 70,§ 43, eff. 4/1/2024, op. 9/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 70,§ 29, eff. 4/1/2024.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 591, § 36, eff. 7/19/2021.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 706, § 12, eff. 8/16/2017.
2005 c. 708, § 28
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.