Question 1

Is marijuana legal in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, medical and recreational marijuana are legal in the state of Oregon. Medical marijuana was legalized back in 1998 and recreational marijuana was legalized in 2014. Even though marijuana is legal in Oregon, it&rsquo;s against the law to consume marijuana in public places. If you want to smoke, vape or consume marijuana via another method, this must take place on your own private property or on the private property of a consenting adult.

Question 2

Where can I buy marijuana in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

In the state of Oregon, you can buy marijuana at any licensed dispensary or retailer. There are medical and recreational dispensaries in Oregon that sell a variety of marijuana products. If you&rsquo;re a medical marijuana patient or caregiver, you do not have to pay taxes on the products you buy. This applies to all dispensaries that serve medical patients and caregivers with options in Portland, Salem, Bend and many more cities.

Question 3

How much marijuana can I buy in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, Oregon voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana. This made it legal for state residents at least 21 years old to buy various quantities of marijuana products from licensed dispensaries. In July of 2015, individuals at least 21 years old were granted the right to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana while in public, up to 8 ounces in their home and the ability to cultivate up to 4 marijuana plants per residence. Recreational marijuana users are limited to the following amounts of marijuana products:Up to 1 ounce of marijuana flower daily-- up to 8 ounces can be held in the privacy of your homeUp to 5 grams of marijuana concentrates or extractsUp to 16 ounces (by weight) of marijuana products in solid form; solid-based marijuana products cannot contain more than 50 milligrams of THC per product packageUp to 72 ounces of marijuana products in liquid form such as tincturesUp to 10 marijuana seedsUp to 4 immature (non-flowering) marijuana plants each yearHowever, if you&rsquo;re a medical marijuana patient or designated caregiver, you&rsquo;re eligible to buy marijuana products in larger quantities. Medical patients are limited to the following quantities of marijuana products:Up to 8 ounces of flower daily (maximum is 32 ounces per month)Up to 5 grams of concentrates or extractsUp to 16 ounces (by weight) of marijuana products in solid form; solid-based marijuana products cannot contain more than 100 milligrams of THC per packageUp to 72 ounces of liquid products such as tincturesUp to 6 mature (flowering) marijuana plantsIn 2016, it became legal for medical patients and caregivers to buy as many marijuana seeds and immature plants a dispensary or retailer wants to sell them

Question 4

Can I get weed delivered to me in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, marijuana home deliveries are legal in Oregon. However, you must be a medical marijuana patient, designated caregiver or an Oregon resident at least 21 years old. There are also purchasing limits for each individual per delivery, and unfortunately, marijuana deliveries aren&rsquo;t offered by all licensed dispensaries and retailers in the state. Therefore, it&rsquo;s best to research and find out which Oregon businesses offer marijuana deliveries and which ones can deliver products to you.

Question 5

How much marijuana can I possess in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Oregon&rsquo;s marijuana possession laws are unique because eligible individuals can possess larger quantities of marijuana products within the privacy of their home compared to when they&rsquo;re away from their home. While recreational marijuana users at least 21 years old can possess relatively large amounts of marijuana, medical patients and caregivers can possess much more. Below are marijuana quantities recreational consumers can possess when they&rsquo;re away from their home:Up to 1 ounce of marijuana budUp to 1 ounce of marijuana concentratesUp to 16 ounces of marijuana products in solid form like ediblesUp to 72 ounces of marijuana products in liquid form like tincturesUp to 10 marijuana seedsUp to 4 immature (non-flowering) marijuana plants per residenceWithin the privacy of their home, recreational cannabis customers can possess up to 8 ounces of marijuana flower and other marijuana products.Medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers can buy and possess the following amounts of marijuana products:Up to 32 ounces of marijuana bud (each month)Up to 16 ounces of solid marijuana products such as ediblesUp to 72 ounces of liquid marijuana products such as tincturesUp to 16 ounces of a cannabinoid concentrate (this kind of product can be sold alone or it can be contained within an inhalant delivery system)Up to 5 grams of a cannabinoid extract (this type of cannabinoid product can be sold alone or within a container in an inhalant delivery system)Up to 50 marijuana seedsUp to 12 immature (non-flowering) plants and up to 6 mature (flowering) plants

Question 6

What are marijuana laws in Portland, Oregon?

Accepted Answer

In Oregon and Portland (the state&rsquo;s largest city), medical and recreational marijuana are legal. After Measure 91 was approved in 2015, Portland dispensaries and retailers were given the opportunity to not only tax but also register and regulate various companies involved in marijuana cultivation, processing and sales within the city limits. Anyone at least 21 years old can purchase different marijuana products while in Portland. Like many cities, the consumption of marijuana in public places in Portland is illegal.

Question 7

How do I get a medical card in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

There are several steps to take to obtain an Oregon medical marijuana card. Individuals who wish to go through this process must be an Oregon resident and must be diagnosed with one of the state&rsquo;s qualifying medical conditions. From there, residents can apply for a medical marijuana card online or by submitting documents through the mail. Below are the steps you must take to apply for a state medical marijuana card:1. Sign up with the state&rsquo;s database, create an account, fill in everything that&rsquo;s asked of you, and follow this link to continue the process2. After your application is completed, you can submit it through the mail or onlineMail-in applications must be sent to this address: OHA/OMMP, P.O. Box 14450, Portland Oregon3. If you submit your application online, you&rsquo;re able to print out a temporary copy of your card.This specific receipt is treated the same as a registry ID card, valid for 30 days4. Ensure the following documents are included before submitting your application.Completed OMMP Application formAttending physician&rsquo;s statement form and signature (obtained from a licensed physician); the form must contain a doctor&rsquo;s signature within 90 days of your medical marijuana application dateCopies of identification like a driver&rsquo;s license or a current photo IDA 0 application fee is required, although the state does offer some reduced fee options for those in financial need.To apply for a medical marijuana card as a minor (younger than 21 years old), another form must be filled outThere are some separate steps to follow for veterans who wish to apply for a medical marijuana card

Question 8

Can I drive with marijuana in my car?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it&rsquo;s legal to drive with marijuana products in your car but you must be an Oregon medical marijuana patient, licensed caregiver or recreational consumer at least 21 years old. Although you can drive with marijuana in your car, all products must be in a sealed container and stored in the trunk of the vehicle. If your car doesn&rsquo;t have a trunk, all marijuana products must be in a location out of reach of the driver. It is illegal to drive with open packages of marijuana products while in the state of Oregon.

Question 9

Are out-of-state medical cards accepted in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the state of Oregon doesn&rsquo;t accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards. Some states have reciprocity systems in place that allow out-of-state medical marijuana cardholders to purchase medical products at licensed dispensaries. However, Oregon hasn&rsquo;t moved forward with this kind of program, but legislators are considering the implementation of one in the future.

Question 10

Is it legal to smoke weed in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but there are requirements that must be followed. For example, you must be an Oregon medical marijuana patient, licensed caregiver or recreational user at least 21 years old. Also, you cannot smoke weed in public places at this time. You can however smoke weed on private property.

Question 11

Can the passenger of a vehicle smoke marijuana in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

No, they cannot. It is illegal for any person to smoke while inside a motor vehicle (whether the vehicle is in motion or parked). Even if the passenger is a medical marijuana patient, smoking marijuana in a vehicle is illegal.

Question 12

Can I drive while high in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot legally drive while high in the state of Oregon. Even though medical and recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon, state legislators are strict about driving while under the influence of various substances including marijuana. If you&rsquo;re caught driving throughout Oregon while high, be prepared to face unwanted consequences like expensive fines, driving restrictions, getting arrested, or even facing jail time.

Question 13

Is there a legal limit for marijuana impairment while driving in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

At this time, Oregon legislators haven&rsquo;t set a legal limit for marijuana impairment while driving. Instead, they rely on law enforcement officers to evaluate whether drivers are impaired and whether they should be brought into a police station for further questioning. Although Washington and Colorado have legal THC limits in place for marijuana impairment while driving, Oregon has not yet implemented a variation of this yet, but they plan to in the future.

Question 14

Can I smoke marijuana in my hotel room?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the hotel you stay at and what their restrictions are regarding smoking. Some hotels are marijuana-friendly have designated marijuana consumption spaces. Other hotels in Oregon are strict about their smoking policies (inside and outside). It&rsquo;s best to check with your hotel about their smoking policies before you decide to medicate in your hotel room.

Question 15

Can I smoke marijuana in my Airbnb?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, but this depends on the airbnb you choose to stay at and your host&rsquo;s policies regarding smoking. Some airbnb hosts have marijuana-friendly rooms or designated outdoor spaces for marijuana usage. Other airbnb hosts strictly prohibit guests from smoking altogether while staying on their property. Therefore, we suggest contacting your airbnb host and inquiring about their policies regarding marijuana consumption during your stay.

Question 16

Can I smoke marijuana at the beach in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

You cannot legally smoke marijuana at a beach in Oregon because beaches are categorized as public places. Since marijuana cannot be legally consumed in public places in Oregon, it&rsquo;s advised to refrain from marijuana consumption at beaches. Instead, you can light up before hitting the beach and assign a designated driver or utilize other forms of transportation.

Question 17

Are there legal businesses where I can smoke marijuana in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, at this time there are no businesses in Oregon where it is legal to smoke marijuana inside. We will keep this updated if that changes!

Question 18

Can I take home the marijuana I bought in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can as long as you&rsquo;re a state medical marijuana patient, licensed caregiver or recreational user at least 21 years old. If you purchase marijuana at a dispensary or retailer in Oregon, you can legally take it home with you. However, drivers must follow the state&rsquo;s guidelines for transporting marijuana products. If you bought marijuana in Oregon and you&rsquo;re not a resident, you cannot take those products with you across state lines.

Question 19

Can I grow marijuana in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can, but you must be a medical marijuana patient, designated caregiver or recreational consumer at least 21 years old. If you fall under any of these categories, you must follow the rest of the state&rsquo;s guidelines for marijuana cultivation. Eligible individuals can grow a certain number of plants per household but all plants must be hidden from the public. Also, medical patients and caregivers can grow more plants than recreational consumers can.Below are the marijuana cultivation limits for medical patients and caregivers:Marijuana plants that are grown at a patients&rsquo; home (registered grow site) can have a maximum of 12 mature plants and 24 immature plants regardless of the plants&rsquo; height and zoning guidelines.A maximum of 6 mature plants and 12 immature plants (with specific height requirements) may be grown for a registered medical marijuana patient by a licensed caregiverFortunately, recreational consumers can legally grow marijuana as well but they&rsquo;re limited to 4 plants per household.

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