Oregon’s new law decriminalizing all illegal drugs went into effect.
The law went into effect Monday, February 1, 2021, and will be implemented over the next decade by state officials at the Oregon Health Authority. Under the new rules, addicts will be offered rehab instead of prison. Possession of small amounts of illegal substances will be subject to a $100 fine – which can be waived if they accept certain treatment options.
Even drugs like heroin or methamphetamine are decriminalized under the law, which passed back in November. Experts expect drug convictions in the state to drop by more than 90%.
