Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 689.557 - Disposal of marijuana item left at retail drug outlet; rules; exemption from criminal liability(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall establish by rule instructions for the disposal of a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C. 009 left behind by individuals visiting retail drug outlets.(2) At a minimum, the instructions established under subsection (1) of this section must: (a) Require an employee or supervisor of the retail drug outlet to notify law enforcement upon discovering the marijuana item at the site; and(b) Include procedures for destroying the marijuana item so that it can no longer be used for human consumption.(3) A person acting under and in accordance with this section is exempt from the criminal laws of this state for any criminal offense in which possession of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C. 009is an element.Amended by 2017 Ch. 21, § 121, eff. 4/21/2017.