Cannabis in Oregon

Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in Oregon for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.

Regulator: Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

CBD

Legal

Home Grow

Allowed

Recreational Use in Oregon

Recreational use is legal in Oregon since 2014. Adults can possess up to 1 oz public, 8 oz home. Retail sales began in 2015.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Oregon. Sales are regulated by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Oregon

Medical cannabis is legal in Oregon since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Oregon program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Oregon. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 4 plants per household recreational

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Oregon. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Oregon.

Cannabis by City in Oregon

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

AT A GLANCE

State
Oregon (OR)
Recreational legal since
2014
Possession limit (21+)
1 oz public, 8 oz home
Regulator
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission

Measure 91 passed 2014. Mature market. Psilocybin also legal.

21+ Only

For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.

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