§ 475C.883 Exemptions from criminal liability
§ 475C.886 Exceptions to exemption from criminal liability
§ 475C.889 Affirmative defense
§ 475C.891 Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against attending provider
§ 475C.892 Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against professional licensee; right to administer marijuana for medical purposes

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 475C > Medical Use of Cannabis > Protections From Civil and Criminal Liability

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.