Cannabis law in Oregon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Adults aged 21 or over in Oregon may possess up to two ounces of usable marijuana in a public place and eight ounces at home, and grow up to four plants per residence. Sales are made by OLCC-licensed retailers. Use in a public place is prohibited, and a medical programme (OMMP) also exists.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Adults aged 21 or over: up to two ounces of usable marijuana in a public place; eight ounces of usable marijuana at home; 16 ounces of cannabinoid products in solid form or cannabinoid concentrates; 72 ounces in liquid form; and one ounce of cannabinoid extracts bought from a retailer. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Licensed retail stores for adults [1] |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | Legal for medical use [1] |
| Minimum agePersonal use by an adult | 21 years [1] |
| Purchase limit in licensed shopsPersonal use by an adult | At any one time or within one day a customer may buy no more than 2 ounces of usable marijuana, 16 ounces of solid products, 72 fluid ounces of liquid products, 10 g of extracts or concentrates, 10 g of inhalable products, 4 immature plants and 10 seeds. [1] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) includes driving while impaired by marijuana. The DUII laws were not changed by the legalisation of recreational marijuana. [1] |
Notes
- The same page also repeats a summary dated 1 July 2015 mentioning one ounce on the person; the limit list on the page is used here. Taking marijuana across state lines is a federal offence.
- The limit is four plants per residence, however many adults live there.
- Marijuana cannot be smoked or used in a public place, which includes establishments holding a state liquor licence, such as patios. Use or possession by anyone under 21 is illegal, including at home.
Sources
- Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission: Marijuana: Frequently Asked Questions (Personal Use) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Possession for personal use | Criminal offence (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Growing at home | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
| Sale to consumers | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Oregon and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Legal for adults 21+ within limits | Up to 4 plants per residence | OLCC-licensed retail stores | No use in public places | Medical programme (OMMP) | — |
| California | Legal, 21+, within limits | Up to 6 plants, 21+ | Licensed retailers | Not in public places | Yes, physician recommendation | Same 21+ rule, no residency test |
| Idaho | Illegal; penalties under the Controlled Substances Act | No (illegal to manufacture) | No legal sale | Illegal in public | No medical programme | — |
| Nevada | Legal for adults 21+, within limits | Yes if no store within 25 miles | State-licensed stores only | Banned in public places | Medical programme (cardholders) | Out-of-state ID accepted |
| Washington | Legal for adults 21+ within limits | Prohibited (medical patients: 6 plants) | Licensed retail stores, 21+ | No use in public (civil infraction) | Authorised patients, endorsed retailers | Not addressed (21+ only) |
More rules in Oregon
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 20 mph business; 25 mph residential · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph; 65 mph on listed highways
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Non-aerial retail fireworks only
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named in concealed-carry ban · Locking or one-handed knives: Concealed spring/gravity blade banned
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.55 per hour (standard rate)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free, 18 or older
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 (under 21 may not buy or possess) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21 (under 21 may not buy or possess)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any amount (under 21)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.