Syringe service program as affirmative defense to unlawful possession of controlled substance.

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(2) It is an affirmative defense to unlawful possession of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 to 475.980 that the person was acting in the capacity of an employee or volunteer of a syringe service program.

(3) Sterile needles and syringes and other items provided by a syringe service program may not be considered "drug paraphernalia," as that term is defined in ORS 475.525. [2019 c.583 §13]

Note: 475.757 was added to and made a part of 475.752 to 475.980 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.


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