Controlled Substances

ORS 475.884
Unlawful possession of cocaine

(1)

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess cocaine unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475).
(2)(a) Unlawful possession of cocaine is a Class E violation.

(b)

Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, unlawful possession of cocaine is a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses two grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine.

(c)

Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, unlawful possession of cocaine is a Class C felony if:

(A)

The possession is a commercial drug offense under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (1)(b); or

(B)

The person possesses a substantial quantity under ORS 475.900 (Crime category classification) (2)(b). [2005 c.708 §23; 2017 c.706 §14; 2021 c.2 §16; 2021 c.591 §38]
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