1998 Oregon Ballot Measure 67

Measure 67

Allows Medical Use of Marijuana Within Limits; Establishes Permit System
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 611,190 54.60% No 508,263 45.40% Total votes 1,119,453 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 59.02%
Results by county
Source: Oregon State Elections Division[1]

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, a law in the U.S. state of Oregon, was established by Oregon Ballot Measure 67 in 1998, passing with 54.6% support. It modified state law to allow the cultivation, possession, and use of marijuana by doctor recommendation for patients with certain medical conditions. The Act does not affect federal law, which still prohibits the cultivation and possession of marijuana.

Measure 33 in 2004 sought to extend the law by mandating distribution centers, but was rejected by voters. Measure 74 in 2010 sought to provide access to medical cannabis for patients through licensed and regulated non-profit dispensaries, fund medical research, establish a program to assist low-income patients and help finance Oregon health programs.