2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 12 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 475B - Cannabis Regulation
Section 475B.371 - Administration to another person under 18 years of age.
(1) Except as authorized under ORS 475B.010 to 475B.545, 475B.550 to 475B.590, 475B.600 to 475B.655 and 475B.785 to 475B.949 and rules adopted under ORS 475B.010 to 475B.545, 475B.550 to 475B.590, 475B.600 to 475B.655 and 475B.785 to 475B.949, it is unlawful for a person to intentionally administer a marijuana item to the body of another person who is under 18 years of age by inhalation, ingestion or any other means.
(2) Intentionally administering a marijuana item to the body of a person who is under 18 years of age is a Class A felony.
(3) A violation of this section shall be classified as a person felony and crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
(4) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of intentionally administering a marijuana item to the body of a person who is under 18 years of age if:
(a) The person administering the marijuana item was less than three years older than the other person at the time of the administration, and the other person consented to the administration; or
(b) The marijuana item was administered for a medical purpose with the consent of the person under 18 years of age, and the person under 18 years of age was a registry identification cardholder as defined in ORS 475B.791 at the time of the administration. [2017 c.21 §12]
