Oregon voters approved recreational cannabis in 2014 (Measure 91), with retail sales beginning October 1, 2015. Oregon has one of the most mature cannabis markets in the country and has faced challenges with oversupply and price compression.
1 oz on person
Active
4 plants per household
Limited
Medical Patients
24 oz
usable cannabis
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
on person
Up to 8 oz at home; 5g concentrate; 16 oz solid edibles; 72 oz liquid edibles
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 4 plants per household
Must be 21+, plants must not be visible from public areas
Card Cost
$200/year ($60 for low-income)
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
700+
Legalized
2014
Sales Started
2015
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited in most public spaces.
Limited protections.
Oregon does not have strong employment protections for cannabis users. Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2020: Measure 110 decriminalized all drugs (partially reversed 2024)
2023: Delivery services expanded
2024: Measure 110 partially reversed — recriminalization of some drug possession
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.