Chapter 857 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 3035

Relating to controlled substances.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2001 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 475.940 to 475.995.

SECTION 2. (1) Except as authorized by ORS 475.005 to 475.285 or 475.940 to 475.995, it is unlawful for any person to intentionally apply a controlled substance to the body of another person by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means if the other person is under 18 years of age. A person who violates this section with respect to:

(a) A controlled substance in Schedule I or II, is guilty of a Class A felony classified as crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(b) A controlled substance in Schedule III, is guilty of a Class B felony classified as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(c) A controlled substance in Schedule IV, is guilty of a Class C felony.

(d) A controlled substance in Schedule V, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) It is a defense to a charge of violating subsection (1) of this section by applying marijuana that the person applying the marijuana was less than three years older than the victim at the time of the alleged offense.

Approved by the Governor July 27, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 27, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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