Oregon Recreational Cannabis Laws FAQ

Updated April 19, 2024

Is marijuana legal in Oregon?

• Yes.

Is marijuana legal for recreational use in Oregon?

• Yes. As of July 1, 2015, it is legal for adults 21 and over to purchase, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational use in Oregon.

I am not a resident of Oregon. Can I buy marijuana?

• Yes. Anyone over the age of 21 can purchase, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational use in Oregon, including out-of-state and out-of-country residents.

Do I need a medical card or special identification to buy marijuana?

• No. You only need to prove you are over the age of 21. You can do this with a driver’s license, state-ID, or passport.

Where can I buy marijuana in Oregon?

• There are recreational marijuana dispensaries (pot shops) throughout the state. These shops are different from medical marijuana dispensaries and have a different type of license to sell to recreational customers. While many pot shops are both medical and recreational, not all are. To help you find the recreational shops, we have a complete directory and map of all recreational weed dispensaries in Oregon.

Can I get marijuana delivery in Oregon?

• Yes. The state of Oregon allows recreational marijuana delivery to both residents and non-residents, but only to counties and municipalities that have legalized delivery. Also, weed delivery can only be made to a residential address. So, Oregon dispensaries can’t deliver to hotels, but they can deliver to residential vacation rental properties (AirBnb or VRBO). Some recreational marijuana dispensaries in Oregon currently offer licensed and legal delivery.

What kind of marijuana can I purchase in recreational pot shops?

• Every type of cannabis product can be purchased including: buds (flower), hash oil, edibles, cannabis-infused drinks.

How much marijuana can I buy in Oregon?

• You can purchase up to two ounces (56 grams) of marijuana flower, 10 grams of extract or concentrate, 16 ounces cannabinoid product in solid form, 72 ounces cannabinoid product in liquid form, 10 grams of cannabinoid “products intended for inhalation” per day at one store.

How much marijuana can I possess?

• In Public: Any adult over the age of 21 can possess up to two ounces of marijuana flower, 16 ounces of cannabinoid products in solid form or cannabinoid concentrates, 72 ounces of cannabinoid products in liquid form, one ounce of cannabinoid extracts purchased from a marijuana retailer. In your residence: You may possess up to 8 ounces of marijuana flower and up to four plants.

Can I possess marijuana anywhere in the state?

• Almost anywhere. National parks, national monuments, and national forests are Federal lands and you cannot legally possess marijuana on Federal land.

Can I possess marijuana in a car?

• Yes. You can possess marijuana in a car, however, it must be “out of public view”.

Can I smoke marijuana while driving?

• No. You cannot smoke while driving and you cannot drive stoned. Both are illegal.

Where can I smoke marijuana in Oregon?

• You can smoke marijuana on any private property where marijuana consumption is allowed and not in the public view.

Can I smoke marijuana in public?

• No, not legally. You must be on private property where marijuana consumption is allowed and not in the public view.

Can I smoke marijuana in my hotel?

• Yes, some hotels allow it. But, there are also hotels that don’t. Check with your hotel for their policy. Typically, you would need to get a smoking room or have an outside area where pot smoking is allowed. Check our Oregon recommended hotels directory for hotels with private balconies and smoking rooms.

Can I smoke my marijuana with someone under 21?

• No. It is illegal for people under 21 to buy, possess or use retail marijuana. It is illegal for anyone to give, sell to, or share marijuana with anyone under 21.

Can I take marijuana from Oregon out of state?

• No. You cannot take marijuana from Oregon outside of Oregon. You cannot cross the border with it and you cannot fly with it outside of the state. Finish it before you leave.

Where are the best places to buy recreational weed? Where should I stay if I want to enjoy marijuana in my hotel room?

• Check out our Oregon Recreational Marijuana Travel Guide. Our featured pot shop partners are recommended because they are high-quality operations and they’re especially welcoming to customers from out-of-state (and happy to answer your questions!). You’ll also find hotel options that we have confirmed are either 420-friendly or have smoking rooms and private balconies. You can’t legally smoke weed in public, so our hotel and vacation rental partners are your best option to enjoy Oregon’s recreational cannabis in the privacy of your own accommodations. Enjoy!

This is just a general guide and is NOT intended as legal advice. For more information on Oregon laws, visit the state’s official website: oregon.gov .