Oregon Statutes 475.854 – Unlawful possession of heroin
(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess heroin.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 475.854
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2)(a) Unlawful possession of heroin is a Class E violation.
(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 (2)(b). [2005 c.708 § 28; 2017 c.706 § 12; 2021 c.2 § 14; 2021 c.591 § 36]
[2005 c.708 § 29; 2013 c.591 § 1; 2015 c.1 § 77; 2015 c.614 § 121; 2016 c.24 § 42; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]
[2005 c.708 § 30; 2015 c.614 § 119; 2016 c.24 § 43; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]
[2005 c.708 § 31; 2009 c.610 § 1; 2011 c.597 § 88; 2015 c.1 § 78; 2015 c.614 § 122; 2016 c.24 § 44; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]
[2005 c.708 § 32; 2015 c.614 § 120; 2016 c.24 § 45; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]
[2005 c.708 § 33; 2011 c.597 § 89; 2013 c.591 § 2; 2015 c.1 § 79; 2015 c.614 § 123; 2016 c.24 § 46; repealed by 2017 c.21 § 126]