Cannabis in Oregon

What this means for cannabis in Oregon

Oregon's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2014, and retail sales started in 2015.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 1998; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 1 oz public, 8 oz home of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Oregon. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 4 plants per household recreational
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Oregon. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
• State note: Measure 91 passed 2014. Mature market. Psilocybin also legal.

Recreational Use in Oregon

Recreational use is legal in Oregon since 2014. Adults can possess up to 1 oz public, 8 oz home. Retail sales began in 2015.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Oregon. Sales are regulated by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Oregon

Medical cannabis is legal in Oregon since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Oregon program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Oregon. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 4 plants per household recreational

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Oregon. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Oregon.

Cannabis by City in Oregon

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

Cannabis Questions in Oregon

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Oregon, including the listed regulator: Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.