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Oregon Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Conditional: Oregon's weapons preemption (ORS 166.170) covers only firearms, not knives, so cities like Portland may enact their own knife ordinances.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Oregon's weapons preemption (ORS 166.170) covers only firearms, not knives, so cities like Portland may enact their own knife ordinances.

Official source: oregonlegislature.gov →

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