Oregon § 689.557 Disposal of marijuana item left at retail drug outlet; rules; exemption from criminal liability

Oregon Statutes

§ 689.557 — Disposal of marijuana item left at retail drug outlet; rules; exemption from criminal liability

Oregon § 689.557

Vol.17

Title 52Occupations and Professions

Ch. 689Pharmacists; Drug Outlets; Drug Sales

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 689.557 (2026).

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(1)The State Board of Pharmacy shall establish by rule instructions for the disposal of a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 left behind by individuals visiting retail drug outlets.

(2)At a minimum, the instructions established under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a)Require an employee or supervisor of the retail drug outlet to notify law enforcement upon discovering the marijuana item at the site; and

(b)Include procedures for destroying the marijuana item so that it can no longer be used for human consumption.

(3)A person acting under and in accordance with this section is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for any criminal offense in which possession of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 is an element.

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(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall establish by rule instructions for the disposal of a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 left behind by individuals visiting retail drug outlets.
(2) At a minimum, the instructions established under subsection (1) of this section must:
(a) Require an employee or supervisor of the retail drug outlet to notify law enforcement upon discovering the marijuana item at the site; and
(b) Include procedures for destroying the marijuana item so that it can no longer be used for human consumption.
(3) A person acting under and in accordance with this section is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for any criminal offense in which possession of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 is an element.