Oregon Code § 475.854·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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 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]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 475.854
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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