(1) In addition to the duties, functions and powers described in ORS § 471.775, and subject to subsection (2) of this section, a regulatory specialist, as defined in ORS § 471.001, has the authority as provided in ORS § 133.005 to 133.400, 133.450, 133.525 to 133.703, 133.721 to 133.739, 161.233, 161.245, 475C.005 to 475C.525, 475C.540 to 475C.586 and 475C.600 to 475C.648, and chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, to conduct inspections and investigations, make seizures, aid in prosecutions of and issue citations to licensees and persons who hold a certificate or permit under ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525 for violations of and offenses related to, and otherwise enforce, ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525, 475C.540 to 475C.586 and 475C.600 to 475C.648, any rule adopted under ORS § 475C.005 to 475C.525, 475C.540 to 475C.586 and 475C.600 to 475C.648 and any other law of this state that charges the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with a duty, function or power related to a marijuana item, including enforcing any law or rule related to individuals who use false identification for purposes of purchasing or possessing a marijuana item or who engage in illegal activity on or near a premises.

(2) A regulatory specialist may not:

(a) Be sworn in as a federal law enforcement official and act in that capacity while performing an activity authorized by this section.

(b) Carry a firearm.

(c) Conduct inspections and investigations of a primary residence.

(d) For purposes of ensuring compliance with ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919, conduct inspections and investigations of registry identification cardholders or designated primary caregivers, the residences of registry identification cardholders or designated primary caregivers, or the locations where registry identification cardholders or designated primary caregivers produce marijuana. [Formerly 475B.299]

(Homegrown Plants and Homegrown Cannabinoid Products or Concentrates)