166.055, to the unlawful possession, use and transfer of a large-capacity magazine in this state by any person, provided that: ����� (a) The large-capacity magazine was owned by the person before Dec

166.055, to the unlawful possession, use and transfer of a large-capacity magazine in this state by any person, provided that:

����� (a) The large-capacity magazine was owned by the person before December 8, 2022, and maintained in the person�s control or possession; or

����� (b) The possession of a large-capacity magazine was obtained by a person who, on or after December 8, 2022, acquired possession of the large-capacity magazine by operation of law upon the death of a former owner who was in legal possession of the large-capacity magazine; and

����� (c) In addition to either paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection the owner has not maintained the large-capacity magazine in a manner other than:

����� (A) On property owned or immediately controlled by the registered owner;

����� (B) On the premises of a gun dealer or gunsmith licensed under 18 U.S.C. 923 for the purpose of lawful service or repair;

����� (C) While engaging in the legal use of the large-capacity magazine, at a public or private shooting range or shooting gallery or for recreational activities such as hunting, to the extent permitted under state law; or

����� (D) While participating in firearms competition or exhibition, display or educational project about firearms sponsored, conducted by, approved or under the auspices of a law enforcement agency or a national or state-recognized entity that fosters proficiency in firearms use or promotes firearms education; and

����� (E) While transporting any large-capacity magazines in a vehicle to one of the locations authorized in paragraph (c)(A) to (D) of this subsection, the large-capacity magazine is not inserted into the firearm and is locked in a separate container.

����� (d) The person has permanently and voluntarily relinquished the large-capacity magazine to law enforcement or to a buyback or turn-in program approved by law enforcement, prior to commencement of prosecution by arrest, citation or a formal charge.

����� (6) Unlawful manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or otherwise transferring of a large-capacity magazine is a Class A misdemeanor. [2023 c.1 �11]

����� Note: Section 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

����� Sec. 13. The provisions of ORS 166.355 apply to the manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of a large-capacity magazine occurring on or after March 15, 2026. [2023 c.1 �13; 2025 c.594 �7]

����� Note: The Act that comprises chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023 (Ballot Measure 114 (2022)), was proposed by initiative petition and was approved by the people at the regular general election on November 8, 2022. By proclamation of the Governor dated December 8, 2022, the Act was declared to have received an affirmative majority of the total number of votes cast thereon and to be in full force and effect as provided in Article IV, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution. However, implementation of the Act was permanently enjoined by the Harney County Circuit Court and an appellate decision is pending. See Arnold v. Kotek, Harney County Circuit Court Case No. 22CV41008; Appellate Case No. A183242.

Note: Chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023 (Ballot Measure 114 (2022)), provided that 166.355, 166.412, 166.435, 166.436,