Oregon laws by category

Oregon bans selling, possessing or using fireworks except as the law allows (ORS 480.120). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Oregon requires a Concealed Handgun License to carry concealed, issued by the county sheriff to those 21 and older who show handgun competence. There is no non-resident program, aside from a narrow contiguous-state waiver, and the minimum age is 21.

Oregon is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at OLCC-licensed liquor stores (agent stores), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles in Oregon — Oregon's rules-of-the-road and vehicle-equipment chapters (ORS chapters 811 and 815) have no ban on them; mounting one so that it obstructs the driver's view can still violate Oregon's window-obstruction law (ORS 815.220). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Oregon, any open fire to burn debris or slash inside or within 1/8 mile of an ODF forest protection district — on your land or anyone else's — needs a written ODF permit; the forester may waive it only outside fire season (ORS 477.515). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Oregon, you need a freshwater fishing license from age 12 (under 12 fish free). Licenses are issued by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

No state or local general sales tax in Oregon. (A vehicle use tax applies to new vehicles purchased outside the state, and Oregon law does not credit sales tax paid in other states.)

Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older; possession or use by anyone under 21 is illegal (ORS 475C.317). A medical program (OMMP) also operates.

In Oregon, anyone under 18 hunting a game mammal or upland game bird (except turkey) with any firearm must wear a fluorescent orange hat or exterior garment visible from all directions; fluorescent orange camouflage counts. Oregon has no orange requirement for hunters 18 and older. See OAR 635-065-0012.

Oregon sports betting is legal and you must be 21+, but the state's online app takes professional sports only — no college. Online/mobile is state-run via Oregon Lottery's DraftKings app; retail sportsbooks operate at tribal casinos.

Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card for anyone 16 or older operating a powerboat (including a PWC) over 10 hp, and for youths 12 to 15 operating a motorboat of any size. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Owning and openly carrying an automatic/switchblade knife is legal in Oregon, but ORS 166.240 makes carrying one concealed a misdemeanor.

Oregon (ORS 837.370) makes it an offense to fly a drone over privately owned premises to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly harass or annoy the owner or occupant.