Except as provided in ORS § 475C.886, a person engaged in or assisting in the medical use of marijuana is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, aiding and abetting another in the possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana, or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or manufacture of marijuana is an element if:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475C.883

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(1) The person holds a registry identification card.

(2) The person has applied for a registry identification card under ORS § 475C.783 and the person has proof of written documentation described in ORS § 475C.783 (2)(a) and proof of the date on which the person submitted the application to the Oregon Health Authority. An exemption under this subsection applies only until the authority approves or denies the application.

(3) The person is designated as a primary caregiver under ORS § 475C.789.

(4) The person is responsible for or is employed by a marijuana grow site registered under ORS § 475C.792.

(5) The person owns, is responsible for, or is employed by, a marijuana processing site.

(6) The person owns, is responsible for, or is employed by, a medical marijuana dispensary. [Formerly 475B.907]