State Law Tracker · Oregon

Cannabis and hemp law in Oregon

In Oregon, recreational cannabis is legal, medical cannabis is legal, and delta-8 THC is banned.

Last verified October 24, 2026 · Last major change March 2026

RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned

Is recreational cannabis legal in Oregon?

Legal. Legal for adults 21+ since 2015 under Measure 91; retail sales are licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

Is medical cannabis legal in Oregon?

Legal. Oregon Medical Marijuana Program since 1998; a 2026 law (House Bill 4142) adds the need for hospice, palliative or comfort care as a qualifying condition starting Jan. 1, 2027.

What are the rules for hemp products in Oregon?

Since July 1, 2022, state rules bar hemp and marijuana products with intoxicating artificially derived cannabinoids such as delta-8; a 2026 bill to tax and regulate intoxicating hemp (House Bill 4139) did not pass.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Oregon?

Banned. Since July 1, 2022, state rules allow artificially derived cannabinoids only in non-intoxicating, non-inhaled products that meet federal food-ingredient standards, so converted delta-8 cannot be sold.

What happens if you break the law in Oregon?

Adults 21+ may possess 2 oz in public and 8 oz at home; more than 2 oz up to 4 oz in public is a violation with a fine of up to $1,000, and larger amounts are crimes.

Is cannabis or hemp law changing in Oregon?

Changes pending. House Bill 4142's hospice provisions take effect Jan. 1, 2027. After House Bill 4139 stalled in early 2026, hemp regulation and the federal hemp changes were sent to an interim work group involving the governor's office.

Changes pending on this tracker: A bill, ballot measure, rule change or court case is in progress, or an enacted change has not yet taken effect.

Sources

  1. olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4142/Enrolled
  2. www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/Documents/Bulletins/Compliance-2022-02.pdf
  3. harris-sliwoski.com/cannalawblog/oregon-cannabis-2026-legislative-forecast-and-report/
  4. norml.org/laws/oregon-penalties-2/
  5. olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4139
⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP
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