Oregon Code § 475.794·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Unlawful possession of fentanyl.
(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess
fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the rules of
the State Board of Pharmacy, unless the fentanyl or derivative was obtained
directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of, a practitioner
while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise
authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980.
(2)(a) Unlawful
possession of fentanyl is a drug enforcement misdemeanor punishable as
described in ORS 475.896.
(b)
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of
fentanyl is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses one gram or more or
five or more user units of a mixture or substance containing a detectable
amount of fentanyl, or any substituted derivative of fentanyl as defined by the
rules of the State Board of Pharmacy.
(c)
Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession
of fentanyl is a Class C 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). [2025 c.532 §2]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 475.794
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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