Is cannabis legal in Oregon?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Oregon?

Cannabis in Oregon is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older (Measure 91; sales began 2015). A medical program (OMMP) also operates.

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older (Measure 91; sales began 2015).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older (Measure 91; sales began 2015). A medical program (OMMP) also operates.

Source: https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/pages/frequently-asked-questions.aspx · Updated July 13, 2026

Oregon Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Oregon →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older (Measure 91; sales began 2015).
Possession Limits in Oregon →Permitted
In Oregon, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2 ounces of usable cannabis in public and up to 8 ounces at home, plus form-specific limits such as 1 ounce of extracts at retail, 16 ounces of solid edibles and 72 ounces of liquids.
Home Cultivation in Oregon →Permitted
Oregon allows home cultivation: up to 4 plants per residence regardless of how many adults live there, and the plants must not be visible to the public.
Public Use in Oregon →Permitted
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Oregon: it cannot be sold, smoked, or used in a public place, including in vehicles and liquor-licensed establishments.
Buying Cannabis in Oregon →Permitted
Adults 21 and older with ID may buy cannabis in Oregon from licensed retailers, whatever their state of residence.

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