IV. A Description of the Applicable Legal Sanctions under Local, State, and Federal Law for Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
The following chart describes the penalties in general for possession of key drugs according to the Federal Drug Schedules.
|
Maximum Prison Time |
Maximum Fine |
| Schedule I – Class B Felony |
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| Heroin, LSD, other hallucinogens, |
10 Years |
$100,000 |
| Schedule II – Class C Felony |
|
|
| Methadone, morphine, |
5 Years |
$100,000 |
| Schedule III – Class A Misdemeanor |
|
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| Non-amphetamine stimulants, |
1 Year |
$2,500 |
| Schedule IV – Class C Misdemeanor |
30 days |
$500 |
| Schedule V – Violation |
no maximum |
$1,000 |
Delivery of less than five grams or possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is a violation. HB 2479 established mandatory evaluation, education and treatment services for those under 18 years of age. If services are successfully completed, the charge will be dropped. Oregon has strong laws allowing cars, boats, etc. that transport illegal drugs to be seized and forfeited. Alcohol is an illegal drug for those under 21 years of age. For drivers under 18, ANY detectable amount of alcohol (above .00 BAC) is grounds for losing their license until they are 18. There are many more laws pertaining to alcohol and other drugs. This is a sample to demonstrate that most drugs are VERY illegal, and a criminal conviction may bar a student from their chosen career path or an employee from successful employment with the college.