Is alcohol legal in Oregon?

Q: Is alcohol legal in Oregon?

Alcohol in Oregon is legal only under specific conditions. Oregon is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at OLCC-licensed liquor stores (agent stores), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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Conditional: Oregon is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at OLCC-licensed liquor stores (agent stores), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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Oregon is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at OLCC-licensed liquor stores (agent stores), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

Source: oregon.gov → · Updated July 23, 2026

Oregon Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in Oregon →Info
In Oregon a DUII is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se), drivers under 21 are held to zero tolerance for any amount, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04.
Open Container Law in Oregon →Restricted
Oregon prohibits an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle, for the driver and for passengers, whether the vehicle is moving or parked on a highway (ORS 811.170).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in Oregon →Permitted
Oregon allows Sunday sales, and liquor (spirits) agent stores may sell 7 days a week; on Sundays and holidays they open no earlier than 7 a.m. and close by 10 p.m. (OAR 845-015-0140).
Last Call Hours in Oregon →Info
In Oregon, last call is 2:30 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in Oregon →Permitted
In Oregon, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, wine and cider in factory-sealed containers — plus growlers of up to 2 gallons — but distilled spirits are excluded entirely from the off-premises license.
Where to Buy Alcohol in Oregon →Conditional
Oregon is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at OLCC-licensed liquor stores (agent stores), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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