How much weed can you carry in public in Oregon?

Adults 21+ can carry up to 1 ounce of usable flower in public. Carrying 2-4 ounces is a $1,000 violation, 4-8 ounces is a Class B misdemeanor (6 months/$2,500). OMMP medical patients can possess up to 24 ounces.

How much cannabis can you have at home in Oregon?

Recreational users can possess up to 8 ounces of usable flower at home. Medical patients (OMMP) can possess up to 24 ounces. Home-grown cannabis from your 4 legal plants counts toward these limits.

How much cannabis can you buy at once in Oregon?

Per transaction: 2 ounces of flower (increased from 1 oz in Jan 2022), 10 grams of concentrates (increased from 5g in Jan 2024), 16 ounces of solid edibles, 72 ounces of liquid products, 10 seeds, or 4 immature plants.

Can you gift cannabis in Oregon?

Yes. You may gift up to 1 ounce of usable flower to another adult 21+ without any compensation. The gift must be truly free — exchanges disguised as donations or barter are illegal sales.

What are Oregon edible THC limits?

Recreational edibles are limited to 100mg THC per package and 10mg per serving. Tinctures are limited to 1,000mg THC for recreational and 4,000mg for medical patients. Medical patients can access higher-potency edibles through OMMP-designated products.

Oregon Cannabis Limits — 1 oz, 8 oz & 4 Plants

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects Oregon cannabis law as of March 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Last verified: March 2026

Recreational vs. Medical Possession Limits

Oregon law draws a clear distinction between what recreational users and OMMP medical patients may possess. Medical patients enjoy significantly higher limits as a core benefit of maintaining their card:

Product	Recreational (21+)	Medical (OMMP card)
Flower (public)	1 ounce	24 ounces
Flower (at home)	8 ounces	24 ounces
Concentrates	10 grams	Included in 24 oz total
Solid edibles	16 ounces	Higher potency available
Liquid products	72 ounces	Higher potency available
Home plants	4 per household	6 mature + 12 immature

Rec purchase limits: 2 oz flower, 10g concentrates per transaction (updated Jan 2022/2024). Medical patients are exempt from all cannabis taxes.

Understanding Public vs. Home Possession

Oregon's possession framework uses a two-tier system based on location:

In Public (On Your Person, in a Vehicle, Outside the Home)

Recreational: Up to 1 ounce of usable flower
This is a possession limit, not a purchase limit — you can buy 2 oz per transaction but cannot carry more than 1 oz in public
Excess over 1 oz should be stored at your private residence

At Home (Private Residence)

Recreational: Up to 8 ounces of usable flower
Medical: Up to 24 ounces of usable marijuana
Home possession includes flower from both purchases and home cultivation

A person 21 years of age or older may possess, use, or transport up to one ounce of usable marijuana in a public place and up to eight ounces of usable marijuana in a non-public place.
ORS 475C.337 — Lawful Possession of Marijuana Items

Current Purchase Limits Per Transaction

Purchase limits control how much you can buy in a single transaction at a licensed dispensary. Oregon has increased these limits twice since legalization:

Product Type	Current Limit	Previous Limit	Changed
Flower	2 ounces	1 ounce	January 2022
Concentrates	10 grams	5 grams	January 2024
Solid edibles	16 ounces	—	Original
Liquid products	72 ounces	—	Original
Seeds	10 seeds	—	Original
Immature plants	4 plants	—	Original

Edible Potency Limits

Oregon imposes strict potency caps on edible cannabis products:

Limit Type	Recreational	Medical (OMMP)
THC per serving	10mg	Higher potency available
THC per package	100mg	Higher potency available
Tincture THC limit	1,000mg	4,000mg

The 4x higher tincture limit for medical patients is one of the strongest reasons for heavy-use patients to maintain an OMMP card.

Gifting Rules

Oregon law permits gifting cannabis under specific conditions:

You may gift up to 1 ounce of usable flower to another adult 21+
The gift must be without compensation of any kind — no money, goods, services, or barter
Gift exchanges disguised as donations, tips, or purchases of other items are illegal sales
You may also gift immature plants and seeds within the standard limits

What Happens If You Exceed Limits?

Oregon's penalty structure escalates based on the amount over the limit:

Amount Over Public Limit	Classification	Penalty
2–4 ounces	Violation	$1,000 fine
4–8 ounces	Class B misdemeanor	Up to 6 months / $2,500
Over 8 pounds	Felony	Significant prison time

For full penalty details, see our Penalties page.

Purchase Limit vs. Possession Limit

You can buy 2 ounces of flower per transaction, but you can only carry 1 ounce in public. Buy what you need and store the rest at your private accommodation. Oregon does not track daily purchases across stores, but this does not override possession limits.

Concentrate and Flower: Combined or Separate?

Oregon tracks flower and concentrates as separate categories. Possessing 1 ounce of flower and 10 grams of concentrate simultaneously is legal — they do not count against each other. However, medical patients should note that their 24-ounce limit is a combined total of all usable cannabis products.

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Oregon Cannabis Possession & Purchase Limits