![]() Now, instead of arrest, possession will result in either a $100 fine or a health assessment, including a substance use disorder screening by a certified counselor. Oregon Measure 110 reclassifies personal possession of small amounts of drugs from a Class A misdemeanor to no more than a violation. The new law will invest resources in voluntary treatment and other support for people who struggle with problematic drug use, while removing criminal penalties that cause devastating harm. ![]() ![]() Oregon voters have made history by making it the first US state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of all drugs for personal use. Election workers empty ballots at the Multnomah County Elections Division in Portland, Oregon, November 3, 2020.
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