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State law

Cannabis in Oregon

Medical since 1998; adult-use legal. OLCC publishes a current licence register.

Adult-use and medical legal
Medical program
Since 1998
Adult-use
Since 2014
Verified listings
Yes

The authority for cannabis regulation in Oregon is the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Where their guidance and this page differ, theirs governs.

Licensed dispensaries in Oregon

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Common questions

Is cannabis legal in Oregon?
Adult-use and medical legal. Medical since 1998; adult-use legal. OLCC publishes a current licence register.
Do I need a medical card in Oregon?
Oregon permits adult-use purchase, so a card is not required to buy. A medical card may still provide higher possession limits, lower taxes, or access to products not available to adult-use customers.
Did the April 2026 federal rescheduling change this?
It moved state-legal medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III, effective 23 April 2026. Adult-use recreational cannabis was not included and remained Schedule I. State law was not overridden either way.

General information only, not legal advice. Cannabis law changes frequently. This table was last reconciled against its source on 2026-08-15. Check current state guidance before acting.

Sources

  1. National Conference of State Legislatures. State Medical Cannabis Laws. Page last updated 2026-06-01.Accessed 2026-08-15.
  2. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Marijuana Rescheduling Regulatory Actions.Accessed 2026-08-15.
  3. Federal Register. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana. Published April 28, 2026.Accessed 2026-08-15.