ORS 475A.205
Purposes of ORS 475A.200 to 475A.722
(1)
The People of the State of Oregon declare that the purposes of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2021, are:(a)
To educate the people of this state about the safety and efficacy of psilocybin in treating mental health conditions;(b)
To reduce the prevalence of mental illness among adults in this state, and to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of all people in this state;(c)
To develop a long-term strategic plan for ensuring that psilocybin services will become and remain a safe, accessible and affordable therapeutic option for all persons 21 years of age and older in this state for whom psilocybin may be appropriate;(d)
To protect the safety, welfare, health and peace of the people of this state by prioritizing this state’s limited law enforcement resources in the most effective, consistent and rational way; and(e)
After a two-year program development period, to:(A)
Permit persons licensed, controlled and regulated by this state to legally manufacture psilocybin products and provide psilocybin services to persons 21 years of age and older, subject to the provisions of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2021; and(B)
Establish a comprehensive regulatory framework concerning psilocybin products and psilocybin services under state law.(2)
The People of the State of Oregon intend that the provisions of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2021, together with other provisions of state law, will:(a)
Prevent the distribution of psilocybin products to other persons who are not permitted to possess psilocybin products under the provisions of ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability) and rules adopted under ORS 475A.210 (Short title) to 475A.722 (Severability), including but not limited to persons under 21 years of age; and(b)
Prevent the diversion of psilocybin products from this state to other states. [2021 c.1 §2]
Source:
Section 475A.205 — Purposes of ORS 475A.200 to 475A.722, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475A.html
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