Controlled Substances

ORS 475.910
Application of controlled substance to the body of another person

  • prohibition

Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475) to 475.285 (Short title) or 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475), it is unlawful for any person to intentionally apply a controlled substance to the body of another person by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means if the other person is under 18 years of age. A person who violates this section with respect to:

(1)

A controlled substance in Schedule I or II, is guilty of a Class A felony classified as crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(2)

A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class B felony classified as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(3)

A controlled substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class C felony.

(4)

A controlled substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 475.986; 2017 c.21 §30]

Notes of Decisions

Act of applying controlled substance under ORS 475.906 may be considered delivery of substance under this section for purpose of merger. State v. Oldham, 301 Or App 82, 455 P3d 975 (2019)

Source

Last accessed
Mar. 11, 2023

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