ORS § 163.118 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.118
163.118 Manslaughter in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter in the first degree when:

(a) It is committed recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life;

(b) It is committed intentionally by a defendant under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance as provided in ORS 163.135 (Extreme emotional disturbance as affirmative defense to murder in the second degree) , which constitutes a mitigating circumstance reducing the homicide that would otherwise be murder to manslaughter in the first degree and need not be proved in any prosecution;

(c) A person recklessly causes the death of a child under 14 years of age or a dependent person, as defined in ORS 163.205 (Criminal mistreatment in the first degree) , and:

(A) The person has previously engaged in a pattern or practice of assault or torture of the victim or another child under 14 years of age or a dependent person; or

(B) The person causes the death by neglect or maltreatment, as defined in ORS 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) ; or

(d) It is committed recklessly or with criminal negligence by a person operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) and:

(A) In the 10 years prior to the date of the current offense the person has been convicted of at least three of any of the following offenses in any combination:

(i) Driving under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) , or its statutory counterpart in another jurisdiction;

(ii) A driving under the influence of intoxicants offense in another jurisdiction that involved the impaired driving or operation of a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat due to the use of intoxicants or any combination thereof; or

(iii) An offense in another jurisdiction that involved driving or operating a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat while having a blood alcohol content above that jurisdiction’s permissible blood alcohol content; or

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) The person has a previous conviction for any of the crimes described in subsection (2) of this section, or their statutory counterparts in any jurisdiction; and

(ii) The victim’s serious physical injury in the previous conviction was caused by the person driving a motor vehicle.

(2) The previous convictions to which subsection (1)(d)(B) of this section applies are:

(a) Assault in the first degree under ORS 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ;

(b) Assault in the second degree under ORS 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) ; or

(c) Assault in the third degree under ORS 163.165 (Assault in the third degree) .

(3) Manslaughter in the first degree is a Class A felony.

(4) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating:

(a) Subsection (1)(c)(B) of this section that the victim was a dependent person who was at least 18 years of age and was under care or treatment solely by spiritual means pursuant to the religious beliefs or practices of the dependent person or the guardian of the dependent person.

(b) Subsection (1)(d)(B) of this section that the defendant was not under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the conduct that resulted in the previous conviction.

(5) As used in this section, “intoxicant” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.321 (“Intoxicant.”) . [1975 c.577 §2; 1981 c.873 §6; 1997 c.850 §3; 2007 c.867 §2; 2011 c.291 §2; 2021 c.480 §4; 2023 c.498 §23]

Source: Section 163.118 — Manslaughter in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.076 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.076
169.076 Standards for local correctional facilities
Status: in_force

Each local correctional facility shall:

(1) Provide sufficient staff to perform all audio and visual functions involving security, control, custody and supervision of all confined detainees and prisoners, with personal inspection at least once each hour. The supervision may include the use of electronic monitoring equipment when approved by the Department of Corrections and the governing body of the jurisdiction in which the facility is located.

(2) Have a comprehensive written policy with respect to:

(a) Legal confinement authority.

(b) Denial of admission.

(c) Telephone calls.

(d) Admission and release medical procedures.

(e) Medication and prescriptions.

(f) Personal property accountability that complies with ORS 133.455 (Receipts for property taken from person in custody) .

(g) Vermin and communicable disease control.

(h) Release process to include authority, identification and return of personal property.

(i) Rules of the facility governing correspondence and visitations.

(3) Formulate and publish plans to meet emergencies involving escape, riots, assaults, fires, rebellions and other types of emergencies, and regulations for the operation of the facility.

(4) Not administer any physical punishment to any prisoner at any time.

(5) Provide for emergency medical and dental health, having written policies providing for:

(a) Review of the facility’s medical and dental plans by a licensed physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner.

(b) The security of medication and medical supplies.

(c) A medical and dental record system to include request for medical and dental attention, treatment prescribed, prescriptions, special diets and other services provided.

(d) First aid supplies and staff first aid training.

(6) Prohibit firearms from the security area of the facility except in times of emergency as determined by the administrator of the facility.

(7) Ensure that confined detainees and prisoners:

(a) Will be fed daily at least three meals served at regular times, with no more than 14 hours between meals except when routinely absent from the facility for work or other purposes.

(b) Will be fed nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with a plan reviewed by a registered dietitian or the Oregon Health Authority.

(c) Be provided special diets as prescribed by the facility’s designated physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner.

(d) Shall have food procured, stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions, as defined by the authority under ORS 624.041 (Rules) .

(8) Ensure that the facility be clean, and provide each confined detainee or prisoner:

(a) Materials to maintain personal hygiene.

(b) Clean clothing twice weekly.

(c) Mattresses and blankets that are clean and fire-retardant.

(9) Require each prisoner to shower at least twice weekly.

(10) Forward, without examination or censorship, each prisoner’s outgoing written communications to the Governor, jail administrator, Attorney General, judge, Department of Corrections or the attorney of the prisoner.

(11) Keep the facility safe and secure in accordance with the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Fire and Life Safety Code.

(12) Have and provide each prisoner with written rules for prisoner conduct and disciplinary procedures. If a prisoner cannot read or is unable to understand the written rules, the information shall be conveyed to the prisoner orally.

(13) Not restrict the free exercise of religion unless failure to impose the restriction will cause a threat to facility or order.

(14) Safeguard and ensure that the prisoner’s legal rights to access to legal materials are protected.

(15) In addition to the items listed in subsection (8) of this section, make available tampons, sanitary pads, postpartum pads and panty liners at no cost to all confined detainees and prisoners for use in connection with vaginal discharge. Facilities shall maintain a sufficient supply, which shall be stored, dispensed and disposed of in a sanitary manner. The supply of products available shall include at least the following:

(a) Regular absorbent and super absorbent tampons;

(b) Regular absorbent and super absorbent sanitary pads;

(c) Postpartum pads; and

(d) Regular absorbent panty liners. [1979 c.487 §6 (enacted in lieu of 169.075); 1987 c.320 §92; 2005 c.471 §6; 2009 c.595 §116; 2013 c.63 §2; 2014 c.45 §29; 2017 c.356 §20; 2019 c.213 §46; 2019 c.489 §1]

Source: Section 169.076 — Standards for local correctional facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.808 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.808
167.808 Unlawful possession of inhalants
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Inhalant” means any glue, cement or other substance that is capable of causing intoxication and that contains one or more of the following chemical compounds:

(A) Acetone;

(B) Amyl acetate;

(C) Benzol or benzene;

(D) Butane;

(E) Butyl acetate;

(F) Butyl alcohol;

(G) Carbon tetrachloride;

(H) Chloroform;

(I) Cyclohexanone;

(J) Difluoroethane;

(K) Ethanol or ethyl alcohol;

(L) Ethyl acetate;

(M) Hexane;

(N) Isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol;

(O) Isopropyl acetate;

(P) Methyl cellosolve acetate;

(Q) Methyl ethyl ketone;

(R) Methyl isobutyl ketone;

(S) Nitrous oxide;

(T) Toluol or toluene;

(U) Trichloroethylene;

(V) Tricresyl phosphate;

(W) Xylol or xylene; or

(X) Any other solvent, material, substance, chemical or combination thereof having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes.

(b) “Intoxication” means any mental or physical impairment or incapacity.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to possess any inhalant if the person intends to use the inhalant for the purpose of inducing intoxication in the person who possesses the inhalant or for the purpose of inducing intoxication in any other person.

(3) A person may not use any inhalant for the purpose of inducing intoxication in the person using the inhalant or for the purpose of inducing intoxication in any other person.

(4) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to any substance that:

(a) Has been prescribed by a health practitioner, as described in ORS 31.740 (When award of punitive damages against health practitioner prohibited) , and that is used in the manner prescribed by the health practitioner; or

(b) Is administered or used under the supervision of a health practitioner, as described in ORS 31.740 (When award of punitive damages against health practitioner prohibited) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person who violates this section commits a violation. Violation of this section is a Class C violation. In addition to or in lieu of a fine, a juvenile court may require that a minor who engages in conduct prohibited by this section be provided with treatment and counseling.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a second or subsequent violation of this section by a person is a Class B misdemeanor. If a juvenile court finds that a minor has engaged in conduct prohibited by this section on a second or subsequent occasion, the court shall require that the minor receive treatment and counseling. [1999 c.229 §1; 1999 c.1051 §322f; 2011 c.597 §81]

Note: 167.808 (Unlawful possession of inhalants) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.808 — Unlawful possession of inhalants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.425 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.425
166.425 Unlawfully purchasing a firearm
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm if the person, knowing that the person is prohibited by state law from owning or possessing the firearm or having the firearm under the person’s custody or control, purchases or attempts to purchase the firearm.

(2) Unlawfully purchasing a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor. [1989 c.839 §15; 2011 c.662 §5]

Source: Section 166.425 — Unlawfully purchasing a firearm , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.377 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.377
166.377 Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, the governing board of a community college or a district school board as defined in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter) may adopt a policy providing that the affirmative defense described in ORS 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) (3)(g), concerning persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) , does not apply to the possession of firearms on the grounds of the schools controlled by the board.

(2) A board that adopts a policy under this section shall:

(a) Post a clearly visible sign, at all normal points of entry to the school grounds subject to the policy described in subsection (1) of this section, indicating that the affirmative defense described in ORS 166.370 (Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility) (3)(g) does not apply.

(b) Post a notice on the board’s website identifying all school grounds subject to the policy described in subsection (1) of this section. [2021 c.146 §8]

Note: 166.377 (Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 166 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 166.377 — Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.166 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.166
169.166 Liability for costs of medical services
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 169.140 (Furnishing prisoners food, clothing and necessary medical aid) and 169.150 (Payment of expenses of keeping prisoners) and except as otherwise provided in ORS 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) and 414.807 (Oregon Health Authority to pay for medical services related to law enforcement activity) :

(1) An individual who receives medical services not provided by the county or city while in the custody of a local correctional facility or juvenile detention facility is liable:

(a) To the provider of the medical services not provided by the county or city for the charges and expenses therefor; and

(b) To the keeper of the local correctional facility for any charges or expenses paid by the keeper of the facility for the medical services not provided by the county or city.

(2) A person providing medical services not provided by the county or city to an individual described in subsection (1)(a) of this section shall first make reasonable efforts to collect the charges and expenses thereof from the individual before seeking to collect them from the keeper of the local correctional facility.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, if the provider has not been paid within 45 days of the date of the billing, the provider may bill the keeper of the local correctional facility who shall pay the account in accordance with ORS 169.140 (Furnishing prisoners food, clothing and necessary medical aid) and 169.150 (Payment of expenses of keeping prisoners) .

(b) A bill submitted to the keeper of a local correctional facility under this subsection must be accompanied by evidence documenting that:

(A) The provider has billed the individual or the individual’s insurer or health care service contractor for the charges or expenses owed to the provider; and

(B) The provider has made a reasonable effort to collect from the individual or the individual’s insurer or health care service contractor the charges and expenses owed to the provider.

(c) If the provider receives payment from the individual or the insurer or health care service contractor after receiving payment from the keeper of the facility, the provider shall repay the keeper the amount received from the keeper less any difference between payment received from the individual, insurer or contractor and the amount of the billing.

(4) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and federal civil rights laws, upon release of the individual from the actual physical custody of the local correctional facility, the keeper of the local correctional facility is not liable for the payment of charges and expenses for medical services provided to the individual. [1991 c.778 §6; 1999 c.801 §3; 2007 c.71 §53]

Note: 169.166 (Liability for costs of medical services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 169 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 169.166 — Liability for costs of medical services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.372 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.372
161.372 Involuntary administration of medication for fitness to proceed
Status: in_force

(1) If, at any point while the defendant is in the custody of the superintendent of the state mental hospital after commitment under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) , the superintendent determines that medication is the recommended treatment in order to allow the defendant to gain or regain fitness to proceed, the defendant is refusing to take the recommended medication and the defendant cannot be involuntarily medicated without a court order, the superintendent shall submit a report of the determination to the court.

(2) The report described in subsection (1) of this section shall include:

(a) Information regarding the benefits and side effects of each recommended medication;

(b) Information concerning the defendant’s refusal to take the recommended medication; and

(c) The likelihood that the medication will allow the defendant to gain or regain fitness to proceed.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Based upon the report described in subsection (1) of this section, the prosecuting attorney may file a motion requesting that the court authorize the involuntary administration of medication to the defendant. The prosecuting attorney shall provide a copy of the motion to the defendant.

(b) The court shall hold a hearing on the motion if either the prosecuting attorney or the defendant requests a hearing. At the hearing, the court shall determine whether to issue an order authorizing the involuntary administration of medication to the defendant.

(c) In order to enter an order authorizing the involuntary administration of medication to the defendant, the court must find that:

(A) Involuntary medication of the defendant is not otherwise authorized by law;

(B) There are important state interests at stake in the prosecution of the defendant;

(C) The recommended medication will significantly further the important state interests because:

(i) It is substantially likely that the medication will render the defendant fit to proceed; and

(ii) It is substantially unlikely that the medication will cause side effects that will impair the fairness of the criminal proceeding;

(D) Involuntary administration of medication is necessary to further the important state interests because there are no alternative, less intrusive treatments that would produce the same result as the medication; and

(E) Administration of the medication is medically appropriate because it is in the defendant’s best medical interest in light of the defendant’s medical condition.

(d) A court order authorizing the involuntary administration of medication to a defendant under this section must specify:

(A) The specific medication or type of medications permitted to be administered to the defendant;

(B) The maximum dosage that may be administered; and

(C) The duration of time that the state mental hospital may involuntarily medicate the defendant before reporting back to the court on the defendant’s mental condition and progress toward gaining or regaining fitness to proceed. The duration of time shall not exceed the maximum period of the defendant’s commitment to the state mental hospital, or 180 calendar days, whichever is shorter.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Reports, motions and orders concerning the involuntary medication of a defendant under this section are confidential and may be made available only:

(A) To the court, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney, defendant, community mental health program director or designee, state mental hospital and any facility in which the defendant is housed; or

(B) As ordered by a court.

(b) Any facility in which a defendant is housed may not use a report or document described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to support a disciplinary action against the defendant.

(c) Nothing in this subsection prohibits the prosecuting attorney, defense attorney or agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney from discussing the contents of a report or document described in paragraph (a) of this subsection with witnesses or victims as otherwise permitted by law. [2019 c.318 §4; 2021 c.395 §8]

Source: Section 161.372 — Involuntary administration of medication for fitness to proceed; hearing; court order; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.275 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.275
166.275 Possession of weapons by inmates of institutions
Status: in_force

Any person committed to any institution who, while under the jurisdiction of any institution or while being conveyed to or from any institution, possesses or carries upon the person, or has under the custody or control of the person any dangerous instrument, or any weapon including but not limited to any blackjack, slingshot, billy, sand club, metal knuckles, explosive substance, dirk, dagger, sharp instrument, pistol, revolver or other firearm without lawful authority, is guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not more than 20 years. [1953 c.533 §1; 1987 c.320 §88]

Source: Section 166.275 — Possession of weapons by inmates of institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.095 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.095
167.095 Defenses in prosecutions under ORS 167.090
Status: in_force

In any prosecution for violation of ORS 167.090 (Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes) , it shall be an affirmative defense for the defendant to prove:

(1) That the public display, even though in connection with a commercial venture, was primarily for artistic purposes or as a public service; or

(2) That the public display was of nudity, exhibited by a bona fide art, antique or similar gallery or exhibition, and visible in a normal display setting. [1971 c.743 §262]

Source: Section 167.095 — Defenses in prosecutions under ORS 167.090 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.162 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.162
164.162 Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail if the person intentionally:

(a) Takes or, by fraud or deception, obtains mail from a post office, postal station, mail receptacle, authorized depository or mail carrier;

(b) Takes from mail any article contained therein;

(c) Secretes, embezzles or destroys mail or any article contained therein;

(d) Takes or, by fraud or deception, obtains mail that has been delivered to or left for collection on or adjacent to a mail receptacle or authorized depository; or

(e) Buys, receives, conceals or possesses mail or any article contained therein knowing that the mail or article has been unlawfully taken or obtained.

(2) Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail is a Class C felony. [1999 c.920 §2; 2008 c.14 §10; 2009 c.660 §§9,14]

Note: See note under 164.160 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 164.162 — Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.233 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.233
161.233 Use of physical force by peace officer
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer may use physical force upon another person only when it is objectively reasonable, under the totality of circumstances known to the peace officer, to believe:

(a) That the person poses an imminent threat of physical injury to the peace officer or to a third person; or

(b) That the use of physical force is necessary to:

(A) Make a lawful arrest when the peace officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a crime; or

(B) Prevent the escape from custody of the person when the peace officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a crime.

(2) A peace officer may use physical force upon another person under this section only to the degree that the peace officer reasonably believes necessary to prevent physical injury under subsection (1)(a) of this section or to carry out a purpose described in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(3) Prior to using physical force upon another person, if the peace officer has a reasonable opportunity to do so, the peace officer shall:

(a) Consider alternatives such as verbal de-escalation, waiting or using other available resources and techniques if reasonable, safe and feasible; and

(b) Give a verbal warning to the person that physical force may be used and provide the person with a reasonable opportunity to comply. [2020 s.s.2 c.3 §7]

Source: Section 161.233 — Use of physical force by peace officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.863 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.863
164.863 Unlawful transport of meat animal carcasses
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to transport the carcass or a primal cut thereof of any meat animal on a public highway without having in possession a transportation certificate signed by the owner or the agent of the owner showing:

(a) The location where the carcass or primal cut was loaded and its destination;

(b) The quantity in possession and the date of acquisition of it; and

(c) Transportation or bill of sale.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the carcass or meat of a meat animal:

(a) That is transported by common carrier;

(b) That is marked, tagged or otherwise identified as required by ORS chapter 619;

(c) That is marked, tagged or identified as required by ORS 603.045 (Custom slaughter and processing regulations) (2), or that is the subject of the certificate and tags described in ORS 603.045 (Custom slaughter and processing regulations) (4); or

(d) That is marked, tagged or otherwise identified as having been previously inspected under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Common carrier” means:

(A) Any person who transports for hire or who purports to be to the public as willing to transport for hire, compensation or consideration by motor vehicle, persons or property, or both, for those who may choose to employ the person; or

(B) Any person who leases, rents or otherwise provides a motor vehicle for the use of others and who in connection therewith in the regular course of business provides, procures or arranges for, directly, indirectly or by course of dealing, a driver or operator therefor.

(b) “Federal Meat Inspection Act” means the Act so entitled approved March 4, 1907, (34 Stat. 1260), as amended by the Wholesome Meat Act (81 Stat. 584).

(c) “Meat animal” means any live cattle, equines, sheep, goats or swine.

(d) “Meat” or “meat product” means any edible muscle, except any muscle found in the lips, snout or ears of meat animals, which is skeletal or found in the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus, with or without any accompanying and overlying fat, and any portion of bone, skin, sinew, nerve or blood vessels normally accompanying the muscle tissue and not separated from it in the process of dressing or as otherwise prescribed by the Department of Agriculture.

(4) Unlawfully transporting the carcass or primal cut of a meat animal is a Class C misdemeanor.

(5) For the purpose of this section “primal cut” of cattle and equines means round, loin, flank, rib, chuck, brisket, plate or shank; of pork means ham, loin, side, spareribs, shoulder or jowl; of sheep and goats means rib or rack, loin, leg or shoulder. [1975 c.201 §2]

Source: Section 164.863 — Unlawful transport of meat animal carcasses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.345 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.345
167.345 Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “peace officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) .

(2) If there is probable cause to believe that any animal is being subjected to treatment in violation of ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) , 167.365 (Dogfighting) or 167.428 (Cockfighting) , a peace officer, after obtaining a search warrant or in any other manner authorized by law, may enter the premises or motor vehicle where the animal is located to provide the animal with food, water and emergency medical treatment and may impound the animal. If after reasonable effort the owner or person having custody of the animal cannot be found and notified of the impoundment, the notice shall be conspicuously posted on the premises or motor vehicle and within 72 hours after the impoundment the notice shall be sent by certified mail to the address, if any, where the animal was impounded.

(3) A peace officer is not liable for any damages for an entry under subsection (2) of this section, unless the damages were caused by the unnecessary actions of the peace officer that were intentional or reckless.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A court may order an animal impounded under subsection (2) of this section to be held at any animal care facility in the state. A facility receiving the animal shall provide adequate food and water and may provide veterinary care.

(b) A court may order a fighting bird impounded under subsection (2) of this section to be held on the property of the owner, possessor or keeper of the fighting bird in accordance with ORS 167.433 (Seizure of fighting birds or source birds) . [Formerly 167.860; 1993 c.519 §1; 1995 c.663 §5; 2001 c.926 §12; 2009 c.550 §1; 2015 c.177 §1]

Source: Section 167.345 — Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle; search warrant; notice of impoundment of animal; damage resulting from entry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.822 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.822
167.822 Improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system if the person knowingly:

(a) Installs as part of a vehicle inflatable restraint system an object that is not designed in accordance with federal safety regulations for the make, model and year of the motor vehicle; or

(b) If requested to repair or replace a vehicle inflatable restraint system, fails to install an object that is required to make a vehicle inflatable restraint system comply with federal safety regulations for the make, model and year of the motor vehicle.

(2) Improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.439 §1]

Note: 167.822 (Improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.822 — Improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.673 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.673
165.673 Disclosure of results prohibited
Status: in_force

No law enforcement agency shall disclose lists of telephone numbers produced by a pen register or trap and trace device except in the performance of a law enforcement function or as otherwise provided by law or order of a court. [1989 c.983 §25]

Source: Section 165.673 — Disclosure of results prohibited; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.035 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.035
163A.035 Registration forms
Status: in_force

(1) Agencies registering offenders under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) and 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) shall use forms and procedures adopted by the Department of State Police by administrative rule. The department shall include places on the form to list all the names used by the offender and the address of the offender. No later than three working days after registration, the agency or official completing the form shall forward the registration information to the department in the manner prescribed by the department.

(2) The department shall enter into the Law Enforcement Data System the sex offender information obtained from the sex offender registration forms. If a conviction or adjudication that gave rise to the registration obligation is reversed or vacated or if the registrant is pardoned, the department shall remove from the Law Enforcement Data System the sex offender information obtained from the form.

(3) The Law Enforcement Data System may send sex offender information to the National Crime Information Center as part of the national sex offender registry in accordance with appropriate state and federal procedures.

(4) If the person is no longer under supervision, the department shall verify the residence address of a person determined to be a sexually violent dangerous offender as defined in ORS 137.765 (Sexually violent dangerous offenders) every 90 days by mailing a verification form to the person at the person’s last reported residence address. No later than 10 days after receiving the form, the person shall sign and return the form to the department.

(5) The department shall assess a person who is required to report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) or 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) and who is not under supervision a fee of $70 each year. Moneys received by the department under this subsection are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of carrying out the department’s duties under ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) to 163A.235 (Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification) . [Formerly 181.810; 2021 c.597 §34]

Source: Section 163A.035 — Registration forms; Department of State Police to provide; distribution of information; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.450 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.450
161.450 “Criminal conspiracy” described
Status: in_force

(1) A person is guilty of criminal conspiracy if with the intent that conduct constituting a crime punishable as a felony or a Class A misdemeanor be performed, the person agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct.

(2) Criminal conspiracy is a:

(a) Class A felony if an object of the conspiracy is commission of murder, treason or a Class A felony.

(b) Class B felony if an object of the conspiracy is commission of a Class B felony.

(c) Class C felony if an object of the conspiracy is commission of a Class C felony.

(d) Class A misdemeanor if an object of the conspiracy is commission of a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §59]

Source: Section 161.450 — “Criminal conspiracy” described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.445 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.445
166.445 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 166.432 (Definitions for ORS 166.412 and 166.433 to 166.441) to 166.445 (Short title) and the amendments to ORS 166.416 (Providing false information in connection with a transfer of a firearm) , 166.418 (Improperly transferring a firearm) and 166.460 (Antique firearms excepted) by sections 9, 10 and 11, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2001, shall be known as the Gun Violence Prevention Act. [2001 c.1 §2]

Note: See note under 166.432 (Definitions for ORS 166.412 and 166.433 to 166.441) .

Source: Section 166.445 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.075 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.075
166.075 Abuse of venerated objects
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of abuse of venerated objects if the person intentionally abuses a public monument or structure, a place of worship or the national or state flag.

(2) As used in this section and ORS 166.085 (Abuse of corpse in the second degree) , “abuse” means to deface, damage, defile or otherwise physically mistreat in a manner likely to outrage public sensibilities.

(3) Abuse of venerated objects is a Class C misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §224; 1995 c.261 §2]

Source: Section 166.075 — Abuse of venerated objects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.872 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.872
164.872 Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits unlawful labeling of a videotape recording if the person:

(a) Fails to disclose the origin of a recording when the person knowingly advertises or offers for sale or resale, or sells, resells, rents, leases or lends, or possesses for any of these purposes, any videotape recording that does not contain the true name and address of the manufacturer in a prominent place on the cover, jacket or label of the videotape recording; and

(b) Possesses five or more duplicate copies or 20 or more individual copies of videotape recordings produced without consent of the owner or performer and the videotape recordings are intended for sale or distribution in violation of this section.

(2) Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording is a Class C felony. [1993 c.95 §8]

Note: See note under 164.864 (Definitions for ORS 164.864 to 164.882) .

Source: Section 164.872 — Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.100 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.100
167.100 Application of ORS 167.060 to 167.100
Status: in_force

ORS 167.060 (Definitions for ORS 167.060 to 167.095) to 167.100 (Application of ORS 167.060 to 167.100) shall be applicable and uniform throughout the state and all political subdivisions and municipalities therein, and no local authority shall enact any ordinances, rules or regulations in conflict with the provisions thereof. [1971 c.743 §262a]

Source: Section 167.100 — Application of ORS 167.060 to 167.100 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.395 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.395
161.395 Subpoena power
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of any party to a hearing before the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , the board shall issue, or on its own motion may issue, subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses.

(2) Upon request of any party to the hearing before the board and upon a proper showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the documentary or physical evidence sought, the board shall issue, or on its own motion may issue, subpoenas duces tecum.

(3) Witnesses appearing under subpoenas, other than the parties or state officers or employees, shall receive fees and mileage as prescribed by law for witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2). If the board certifies that the testimony of a witness was relevant and material, any person who has paid fees and mileage to that witness shall be reimbursed by the board.

(4) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsections (1) or (2) of this section or any party or witness refuses to testify regarding any matter on which the party or witness may be lawfully interrogated, the judge of the circuit court of any county, on the application of the board or of the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by the court.

(5) If any person, agency or facility fails to comply with an order of the board issued pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the judge of a circuit court of any county, on application of the board, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of an order issued by the court. Contempt for disobedience of an order of the board shall be punishable by a fine of $100. [1977 c.380 §9; 1989 c.980 §8; 2011 c.708 §10; 2017 c.442 §9]

Source: Section 161.395 — Subpoena power , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.433 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.433
163.433 Online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree if the person violates ORS 163.432 (Online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree) and intentionally takes a substantial step toward physically meeting with or encountering the child.

(2) Online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree is a Class B felony. [2007 c.876 §3]

Note: See note under 163.431 (Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434) .

Source: Section 163.433 — Online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.055 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.055
165.055 Fraudulent use of a credit card
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of fraudulent use of a credit card if, with intent to injure or defraud, the person uses a credit card for the purpose of obtaining property or services with knowledge that:

(a) The card is stolen or forged;

(b) The card has been revoked or canceled; or

(c) For any other reason the use of the card is unauthorized by either the issuer or the person to whom the credit card is issued.

(2) “Credit card” means a card, booklet, credit card number or other identifying symbol or instrument evidencing an undertaking to pay for property or services delivered or rendered to or upon the order of a designated person or bearer.

(3) The value of single credit card transactions may be added together if the transactions were committed:

(a) Against multiple victims within a 30-day period; or

(b) Against the same victim within a 180-day period.

(4) Fraudulent use of a credit card is:

(a) A Class A misdemeanor if the aggregate total amount of property or services the person obtains or attempts to obtain is less than $1,000.

(b) A Class C felony if the aggregate total amount of property or services the person obtains or attempts to obtain is $1,000 or more. [1971 c.743 §160; 1973 c.133 §7; 1987 c.907 §11; 1993 c.680 §26; 2009 c.16 §7]

Source: Section 165.055 — Fraudulent use of a credit card , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.155 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.155
162.155 Escape in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of escape in the second degree if:

(a) The person uses or threatens to use physical force escaping from custody; or

(b) Having been convicted or found guilty of a felony, the person escapes from custody imposed as a result thereof; or

(c) The person escapes from a correctional facility; or

(d) While under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , the person departs, is absent from or fails to return to this state without authorization of the board.

(2) Escape in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §191; 1983 c.800 §13; 1985 c.192 §1; 2011 c.708 §22; 2017 c.442 §21]

Source: Section 162.155 — Escape in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.030 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.030
169.030 Construction, maintenance and use of local correctional facilities by county and city
Status: in_force

(1) Every county and city in this state shall provide, keep and maintain within or without the county or city, as the case may be, a local correctional facility for the reception and confinement of prisoners committed thereto. The local correctional facility shall be constructed of fireproof materials and should have fire exits in sufficient number and suitably located for the removal of prisoners.

(2) Any county, or incorporated city may rent or lease any structure answering the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, either in connection with or separately from any other county or city building.

(3) Any county and any incorporated city may, by agreement, provide, maintain, and use for their separate requirements, such a local correctional facility as is required by this section.

(4) Any county or incorporated city may, by agreement with any other county or incorporated city, provide for one such county or city to furnish local correctional facility accommodations for the imprisonment of prisoners of the other such county or city. Pursuant to such agreement, an Oregon county or city may secure the use of jail accommodations outside the state, but only in a county that adjoins the Oregon county or the county in which the Oregon city is located.

(5) The jail accommodations provided by or furnished to a county under this section shall be considered to be jail accommodations of the county for purposes of ORS 135.215 (Direction to sheriff) , 137.167 (Imprisonment when county jail is not suitable for safe confinement) and 137.330 (Where judgment of imprisonment in county jail is executed) . [Amended by 1963 c.236 §2; 1973 c.740 §10; 1987 c.550 §1]

Source: Section 169.030 — Construction, maintenance and use of local correctional facilities by county and city; renting suitable structure; provision of facilities by another county or city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.705 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.705
163.705 Polygraph examination of victims in certain criminal cases prohibited
Status: in_force

No district attorney or other law enforcement officer or investigator involved in the investigation or prosecution of crimes, or any employee thereof, shall require any complaining witness in a case involving the use of force, violence, duress, menace or threat of physical injury in the commission of any sex crime under ORS 163.305 (Definitions) to 163.575 (Endangering the welfare of a minor) , to submit to a polygraph examination as a prerequisite to filing an accusatory pleading. [1981 c.877 §1]

Source: Section 163.705 — Polygraph examination of victims in certain criminal cases prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.125 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.125
163.125 Manslaughter in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter in the second degree when:

(a) It is committed recklessly;

(b) A person intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide; or

(c) A person, with criminal negligence, causes the death of a child under 14 years of age or a dependent person, as defined in ORS 163.205 (Criminal mistreatment in the first degree) , and:

(A) The person has previously engaged in a pattern or practice of assault or torture of the victim or another child under 14 years of age or a dependent person; or

(B) The person causes the death by neglect or maltreatment, as defined in ORS 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) .

(2) Manslaughter in the second degree is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §89; 1975 c.577 §3; 1997 c.850 §4; 1999 c.954 §1]

Source: Section 163.125 — Manslaughter in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.170 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.170
169.170 Assignment of county prisoners to public works
Status: in_force

All convicts sentenced by any court or legal authority, whether in default of the payment of a fine, or committed for a definite number of days to serve sentence in a county local correctional facility, during the period of such sentence, for the purposes of ORS 169.120 (Credit for work) and 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) to 169.210 (Contracts for private employment of prisoners) , are under the exclusive and absolute control of the county court or board of county commissioners of the county in which the crime was committed for which the convict was sentenced. The court or board has full power to place such convicts under the control of any road supervisor or other person appointed to take charge of them, and to cause them to work upon the public roads of the county, or such other work of a public nature as said court or board may direct. All such convicts shall be delivered to the supervisor or other person appointed to take charge of them, upon the written request of the court or board. The sheriff shall obtain a receipt from the person to whom such convicts are delivered for each of the convicts, and thereupon the sheriff’s liability ceases. The county court may at any time return any convict, taken under the provisions of this section, to the sheriff, who shall thereupon take charge of the convict. The court or board is authorized and directed to provide rules and regulations in regard to the employment of said convicts not inconsistent with ORS 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) to 169.210 (Contracts for private employment of prisoners) . [Amended by 1959 c.530 §7; 1973 c.740 §17]

Source: Section 169.170 — Assignment of county prisoners to public works; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.140 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.140
164.140 Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property
Status: in_force

(1) A person is guilty of criminal possession of rented or leased personal property if:

(a) After renting an item of personal property from a commercial renter of personal property under a written agreement which provides for the return of the item to a particular place at a particular time, the person fails to return the item as specified, is thereafter served by mail with a written demand to return the item, and knowingly fails to return the item within 10 business days from the date of mailing of the demand; or

(b) After leasing an item of personal property from a commercial lessor of personal property under a written agreement which provides for periodic lease payments, the person fails to pay the lessor a periodic payment when due for a period of 45 days, is thereafter served by mail with a written demand to return the item, and knowingly fails to return the item within 10 business days from the date of mailing of the demand.

(2) Service of written demand under this section shall be accomplished by certified mail sent to the person who obtained the item of personal property by rental or lease, sent to the address stated in the rental or lease agreement and any other address of the person provided by the person to the renter or lessor. The person is responsible for providing correct current address information to the renter or lessor until the item of personal property is returned.

(3) A bona fide contract dispute with the lessor or renter shall be an affirmative defense to a charge of criminal possession of rented or leased personal property.

(4) For purposes of this section, the value of property shall be ascertained as provided in ORS 164.115 (Value of property) . Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property is:

(a) A Class A misdemeanor if the aggregate total value of the personal property not returned is under $500.

(b) A Class C felony if the aggregate total value of the personal property not returned is $500 or more. [1979 c.476 §3; 1987 c.907 §9]

MAIL-RELATED OFFENSES

Source: Section 164.140 — Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.080 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.080
165.080 Falsifying business records
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of falsifying business records if, with intent to defraud, the person:

(a) Makes or causes a false entry in the business records of an enterprise; or

(b) Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true entry in the business records of an enterprise; or

(c) Fails to make a true entry in the business records of an enterprise in violation of a known duty imposed upon the person by law or by the nature of the position of the person; or

(d) Prevents the making of a true entry or causes the omission thereof in the business records of an enterprise.

(2) Falsifying business records is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §163]

Source: Section 165.080 — Falsifying business records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.350 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.350
167.350 Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to and not in lieu of any other sentence it may impose, a court may require a defendant convicted under ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) or 167.365 (Dogfighting) to forfeit any rights of the defendant in the animal subjected to the violation, and to repay the reasonable costs incurred by a government agency, a humane investigation agency or its agent or a person prior to judgment in caring for each animal associated with the criminal proceeding.

(b) If a government agency or a humane investigation agency or its agent provides care and treatment for impounded or seized animals, a court that orders a defendant to repay reasonable costs of care under paragraph (a) of this subsection may not reduce the incurred cost amount based on the agency having received donations or other funding for the care.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the court orders the defendant’s rights in the animal to be forfeited, the court may further order that those rights be given over to an appropriate person or agency demonstrating a willingness to accept and care for the animal or to the county or an appropriate animal care agency for further disposition in accordance with accepted practices for humane treatment of animals. The court may not transfer the defendant’s rights in the animal to any person who resides with the defendant.

(b) This subsection does not limit the right of the person or agency to whom rights are granted to resell or otherwise make disposition of the animal. A transfer of rights under this subsection constitutes a transfer of ownership. The court shall require a person to whom rights are granted to execute an agreement to provide minimum care to the animal. The agreement must indicate that allowing the defendant to possess the animal constitutes a crime.

(3) In addition to and not in lieu of any other sentence it may impose, a court may order the owner or person having custody of an animal to repay any reasonable costs incurred by a government agency, a humane investigation agency or its agent or a person in providing minimum care to the animal that are not included in a repayment order under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) A court may order a person convicted under ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) , 167.365 (Dogfighting) or 167.428 (Cockfighting) to participate in available animal cruelty prevention programs or education programs, or both, or to obtain psychological counseling for treatment of mental health disorders that, in the court’s judgment, contributed to the commission of the crime. The person shall bear any costs incurred by the person for participation in counseling or treatment programs under this subsection.

(5) ORS 131.550 (Definitions for ORS 131.550 to 131.600) to 131.600 (Record keeping and reporting requirements) do not apply to the forfeiture of an animal subjected to a violation of ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) , 167.365 (Dogfighting) or 167.428 (Cockfighting) . Any such animal is subject to forfeiture as provided in subsections (1) to (3) of this section or, if the animal is a fighting bird, as provided in ORS 167.435 (Forfeiture of rights in fighting birds, source birds or property) . [Formerly 167.862; 1993 c.519 §2; 1995 c.663 §6; 2001 c.666 §29; 2001 c.926 §§14a,14b; 2005 c.830 §28; 2009 c.273 §2; 2009 c.550 §3; 2017 c.677 §4]

Source: Section 167.350 — Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal; costs; disposition of animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.701 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.701
163.701 Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 163.702 (Exceptions to ORS 163.700 and 163.701) , a person commits the crime of invasion of personal privacy in the first degree if:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The person knowingly makes or records a photograph, motion picture, videotape or other visual recording of another person in a state of nudity without the consent of the other person; and

(B) At the time the visual recording is made or recorded the person being recorded is in a place and circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of personal privacy; or

(b) The person violates ORS 163.700 (Invasion of personal privacy in the second degree) and, at the time of the offense, has a prior conviction for:

(A) Invasion of personal privacy in any degree, public indecency, private indecency or a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ; or

(B) The statutory counterpart of an offense described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph in another jurisdiction.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree is a Class C felony.

(b) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify invasion of personal privacy in the first degree as crime category 6 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission.

(3) The court may designate invasion of personal privacy in the first degree as a sex crime under ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) if the court finds that the circumstances of the offense require the defendant to register and report as a sex offender for the safety of the community. [2015 c.645 §2]

Note: See note under 163.700 (Invasion of personal privacy in the second degree) .

Source: Section 163.701 — Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.243 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.243
164.243 Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest
Status: in_force

A guest commits the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree if that guest intentionally remains unlawfully in a transient lodging after the departure date of the guest’s reservation without the approval of the hotelkeeper. “Guest” means a person who is registered at a hotel and is assigned to transient lodging, and includes any individual accompanying the person. [1979 c.856 §2]

Source: Section 164.243 — Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.441 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.441
166.441 Form for transfer of firearm at gun show
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police shall develop a form to be completed by a person seeking to obtain a firearm at a gun show from a transferor other than a gun dealer. The department shall consider including in the form all of the requirements for disclosure of information that are required by federal law for over-the-counter firearms transactions.

(2) The department shall make the form available to the public at no cost. [2001 c.1 §8]

Source: Section 166.441 — Form for transfer of firearm at gun show , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.205 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.205
164.205 Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 164.205 (Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270) to 164.270 (Closure of premises to motor-propelled vehicles) , except as the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Building,” in addition to its ordinary meaning, includes any booth, vehicle, boat, aircraft or other structure adapted for overnight accommodation of persons or for carrying on business therein. Where a building consists of separate units, including, but not limited to, separate apartments, offices or rented rooms, each unit is, in addition to being a part of such building, a separate building.

(2) “Dwelling” means a building which regularly or intermittently is occupied by a person lodging therein at night, whether or not a person is actually present.

(3) “Enter or remain unlawfully” means:

(a) To enter or remain in or upon premises when the premises, at the time of such entry or remaining, are not open to the public and when the entrant is not otherwise licensed or privileged to do so;

(b) To fail to leave premises that are open to the public after being lawfully directed to do so by the person in charge;

(c) To enter premises that are open to the public after being lawfully directed not to enter the premises; or

(d) To enter or remain in a motor vehicle when the entrant is not authorized to do so.

(4) “Open to the public” means premises which by their physical nature, function, custom, usage, notice or lack thereof or other circumstances at the time would cause a reasonable person to believe that no permission to enter or remain is required.

(5) “Person in charge” means a person, a representative or employee of the person who has lawful control of premises by ownership, tenancy, official position or other legal relationship. “Person in charge” includes, but is not limited to the person, or holder of a position, designated as the person or position-holder in charge by the Governor, board, commission or governing body of any political subdivision of this state.

(6) “Premises” includes any building and any real property, whether privately or publicly owned. [1971 c.743 §135; 1983 c.740 §33; 1999 c.1040 §10; 2003 c.444 §1; 2015 c.10 §1]

Source: Section 164.205 — Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.579 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.579
165.579 Cellular counterfeiting in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of cellular counterfeiting in the second degree if the person knowingly possesses, and knows the unlawful nature of using, any cloning paraphernalia or any instrument capable of intercepting electronic serial numbers, mobile identification numbers, other identifiable data or a combination thereof and:

(a) Causes more than $100 in losses or damages; or

(b) Intercepts or obtains, or attempts to intercept or obtain, cellular telephone service of more than $100 in value.

(2) Cellular counterfeiting in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1995 c.524 §3]

Source: Section 165.579 — Cellular counterfeiting in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.427 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.427
166.427 Register of transfers of used firearms
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a person engaged in the business, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring a firearm, whether the person is a retail dealer, pawnbroker or otherwise, buys or accepts in trade, a used firearm, the person shall enter in a register the time, date and place of purchase or trade, the name of the person selling or trading the firearm, the number of the identification documentation presented by the person and the make, model and manufacturer’s number of the firearm. The register shall be obtained from and furnished by the Department of State Police to the dealer on application at cost.

(2) The duplicate sheet of the register shall, on the day of purchase or trade, be hand delivered or mailed to the local law enforcement authority.

(3) Violation of this section by any person engaged in the business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring a firearm is a Class C misdemeanor. [1989 c.839 §16; 1993 c.4 §3; 2001 c.539 §12]

Source: Section 166.427 — Register of transfers of used firearms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.433 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.433
167.433 Seizure of fighting birds or source birds
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 133.525 (Definitions for ORS 133.525 to 133.703) to 133.703 (Identity of informants) , a judge may order the seizure of an alleged fighting bird or source bird owned, possessed or kept by any person.

(2) A judge ordering the seizure of an alleged fighting bird or source bird under subsection (1) of this section may order that the bird be impounded on the property of the owner, possessor or keeper of the bird. If a judge orders an alleged fighting bird or source bird impounded on the property of the owner, possessor or keeper of the bird, the court shall order the owner, possessor or keeper to provide all necessary care for the bird and to allow regular and continuing inspection of the bird by a person designated by the court, or the agent of a person designated by the court. The owner, possessor or keeper shall pay the costs of conducting the inspections. The court shall further order the owner, possessor or keeper not to sell or otherwise dispose of the bird unless the court authorizes the sale or disposition, or until the seized bird is forfeited pursuant to an order under ORS 167.435 (Forfeiture of rights in fighting birds, source birds or property) or restored to the person pursuant to an order under ORS 133.643 (Ground for motion for return or restoration of things seized) . [2003 c.484 §4; 2017 c.276 §2]

Note: See note under 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) .

Source: Section 167.433 — Seizure of fighting birds or source birds; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.100 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.100
163A.100 Risk assessment methodology
Status: in_force

The State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision shall, in consultation with community corrections agencies, adopt by rule a sex offender risk assessment methodology for use in classifying sex offenders. Application of the risk assessment methodology to a sex offender must result in placing the sex offender in one of the following levels:

(1) A level one sex offender who presents the lowest risk of reoffending and requires a limited range of notification.

(2) A level two sex offender who presents a moderate risk of reoffending and requires a moderate range of notification.

(3) A level three sex offender who presents the highest risk of reoffending and requires the widest range of notification. [Formerly 181.800]

Source: Section 163A.100 — Risk assessment methodology; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.118 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.118
165.118 Metal property offenses
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully altering metal property if the person, with intent to deceive a scrap metal business as to the ownership or origin of an item of metal property, knowingly removes, alters, renders unreadable or invisible or obliterates a name, logo, model or serial number, personal identification number or other mark or method that a manufacturer uses to identify the metal property.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person commits the offense of making a false statement on a metal property record if the person:

(A) Knowingly makes, causes or allows to be made a false entry or misstatement of material fact in a metal property record described in ORS 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) ; or

(B) Signs a declaration under ORS 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) knowing that the nonferrous metal property or private metal property that is the subject of a transaction is stolen.

(b) As used in this subsection, “material fact” means information required under ORS 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) (1)(a)(C) or (4)(b).

(3) A person commits the offense of unlawfully purchasing or receiving metal property if the person is a scrap metal business, is an agent or employee of a scrap metal business or engages in the business of purchasing or receiving metal property and the person does any of the following:

(a) Conducts a private metal property transaction or purchases or receives private metal property without holding a license required by state law or local ordinance to engage in all applicable business activity.

(b) Fails to create a metal property record under ORS 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) when purchasing or receiving private metal property or fails to properly maintain metal property records related to private metal property.

(c) Purchases or receives private metal property at any place other than a fixed place of business for either the scrap metal business or the commercial seller.

(d) Purchases or receives private metal property if the person is not, or is not an agent or employee of, a business enterprise with a fixed place of business.

(e) Fails to report any of the following to a law enforcement agency within 24 hours:

(A) The purchase or receipt of metal property that the person knows or has good reason to know was the subject of theft.

(B) The purchase or receipt of metal property that the person knows or has good reason to know has been unlawfully altered as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(C) The purchase or receipt of metallic wire from which insulation has been removed, unless the individual offering the wire for purchase or receipt can prove by appropriate documentation that the individual owns or is entitled to offer the wire for purchase or receipt and that the insulation has been removed by accident or was done by legitimate means or for a legitimate purpose. The scrap metal business shall retain a copy of the documentation provided.

(D) The purchase or receipt of commercial metal property that the person knows or has good reason to know was purchased or received from a person other than:

(i) A commercial seller that has a commercial account with the scrap metal business; or

(ii) An individual who can produce written documentation or identification that proves that the individual is an employee, agent or other individual authorized by a commercial seller that has a commercial account with the scrap metal business to deliver commercial metal property for purchase or receipt.

(E) The purchase or receipt of metal property from an individual whom the person knows or has good reason to know is under 16 years of age or has, according to written or electronically transmitted information provided by a peace officer or government agency, been convicted within the past five years, as a principal, agent or accessory of a crime involving:

(i) Drugs;

(ii) Burglary, robbery or theft;

(iii) Possession or receipt of stolen property;

(iv) The manufacture, delivery or possession of, with intent to deliver, methamphetamine;

(v) The manufacture, delivery or possession of, with intent to deliver, ephedrine or a salt, isomer or salt of an isomer of ephedrine;

(vi) The manufacture, delivery or possession of, with intent to deliver, pseudoephedrine or a salt, isomer or salt of an isomer of pseudoephedrine; or

(vii) Possession of anhydrous ammonia with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.

(4) Violation of a provision of subsections (1) to (3) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [2009 c.811 §2; 2010 c.56 §2; 2021 c.412 §4]

Source: Section 165.118 — Metal property offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.360 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.360
169.360 Appointment of keeper of local correctional facility
Status: in_force

The sheriff may appoint a keeper of the county local correctional facility, to be denominated the jailer, for whose acts as such the sheriff is responsible. The appointment shall be in writing, and the sheriff shall file a certified copy thereof in the office of the county clerk. [Amended by 1973 c.740 §24]

Source: Section 169.360 — Appointment of keeper of local correctional facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.116 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.116
167.116 Rulemaking for certain exceptions under ORS 167.117
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Lottery Commission shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 167.117 (Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530) (9)(c)(E) and (20)(b).

(2) Devices authorized by the Oregon State Lottery Commission for the purposes described in ORS 167.117 (Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530) (9)(c)(E) and (20)(b) are exempted from the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172. [1999 c.193 §2; 2001 c.502 §6]

Note: 167.116 (Rulemaking for certain exceptions under ORS 167.117) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.116 — Rulemaking for certain exceptions under ORS 167.117 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.696 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.696
165.696 Who may commence prosecution
Status: in_force

The district attorney or the Attorney General may commence a prosecution under ORS 165.692 (Making false claim for health care payment) . [1995 c.496 §6]

Source: Section 165.696 — Who may commence prosecution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.117 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.117
163.117 Causing or aiding suicide as defense to charge of murder
Status: in_force

It is a defense to a charge of murder that the defendant’s conduct consisted of causing or aiding, without the use of duress or deception, another person to commit suicide. Nothing contained in this section shall constitute a defense to a prosecution for, or preclude a conviction of, manslaughter or any other crime. [1981 c.873 §8]

Source: Section 163.117 — Causing or aiding suicide as defense to charge of murder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.095 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.095
166.095 Misconduct with emergency telephone calls
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of misconduct with emergency telephone calls if the person:

(a) Intentionally refuses to relinquish immediately a party line or public pay telephone after being informed that it is needed for an emergency call; or

(b) Requests another to relinquish a party line or public pay telephone to place an emergency call with knowledge that no such emergency exists.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency call” means a telephone call to a police or fire department, or for medical aid or ambulance service, necessitated by a situation in which human life or property is in jeopardy and prompt summoning of aid is essential.

(b) “Party line” means a subscriber’s line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number.

(3) Every telephone directory that is distributed to members of the general public in this state shall contain in a prominent place a notice of the offense punishable by this section.

(4) Misconduct with emergency telephone calls is a Class B misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §288; 2005 c.22 §114]

Source: Section 166.095 — Misconduct with emergency telephone calls , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.362 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.362
161.362 Requirements for recommendations, determinations and orders
Status: in_force

(1) A recommendation provided by a certified evaluator, pursuant to ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) , that a defendant requires a hospital level of care due to the acuity of the defendant’s symptoms must be based upon the defendant’s current diagnosis and symptomology, the defendant’s current ability to engage in treatment, present safety concerns relating to the defendant and any other pertinent information known to the evaluator. If the defendant is in a placement in a facility, the evaluator may defer to the treatment provider’s recommendation regarding whether a hospital level of care is needed.

(2) A determination by a community mental health program director, or the director’s designee, pursuant to ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) , that appropriate community restoration services are not present and available in the community must include information concerning the specific services necessary to safely allow the defendant to gain or regain fitness to proceed in the community and must specify the necessary services that are not present and available in the community.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Reports resulting from examinations performed by a certified evaluator, and documents containing the recommendations of or resulting from consultations with a community mental health program director or the director’s designee, prepared under ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) , and any document submitted to the court by a state mental hospital related to the proceedings under ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) , are confidential and may be made available only:

(A) To the court, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney, defendant, community mental health program director or designee, state mental hospital and any facility in which the defendant is housed; or

(B) As ordered by a court.

(b) Any facility in which a defendant is housed may not use a report or document described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to support a disciplinary action against the defendant.

(c) Nothing in this subsection prohibits the prosecuting attorney, defense attorney or agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney from discussing the contents of a report or document described in paragraph (a) of this subsection with witnesses or victims as otherwise permitted by law.

(4) The court shall ensure that an order entered under ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) is provided, by the end of the next judicial day, to any entity ordered to provide restoration services.

(5) Unless the court orders otherwise or either party objects, a defendant committed to a state mental hospital or other facility, or a certified evaluator or other expert witness, may attend hearings held under ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) via simultaneous electronic transmission. [2021 c.395 §3]

Source: Section 161.362 — Requirements for recommendations, determinations and orders; confidentiality; electronic appearance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.142 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.142
167.142 Defense to possession of gambling records
Status: in_force

In any prosecution under ORS 167.132 (Possession of gambling records in the second degree) or 167.137 (Possession of gambling records in the first degree) it is a defense if the writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant is neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, or in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or numbers scheme or enterprise. [1971 c.743 §268]

Source: Section 167.142 — Defense to possession of gambling records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.435 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.435
163.435 Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor
Status: in_force

(1) A person 18 years of age or older commits the crime of contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor if:

(a) Being a male, he engages in sexual intercourse with a female under 18 years of age; or

(b) Being a female, she engages in sexual intercourse with a male under 18 years of age; or

(c) The person engages in oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person under 18 years of age or causes that person to engage in oral or anal sexual intercourse.

(2) Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §117; 2017 c.318 §7]

Source: Section 163.435 — Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.698 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.698
165.698 Notice of conviction
Status: in_force

The prosecuting attorney shall notify the Oregon Health Authority and any appropriate licensing boards of the conviction of a person under ORS 165.692 (Making false claim for health care payment) . [1995 c.496 §5; 2009 c.595 §111]

Source: Section 165.698 — Notice of conviction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.825 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.825
164.825 Cutting and transport of coniferous trees without permit or bill of sale
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to cut more than five coniferous trees unless the person has in possession written permission to do so from the owner of the land from which the trees are cut. The written permit required under this subsection must set forth:

(a) The date of the permit;

(b) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the person granting the permit;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the person to whom the permit is granted;

(d) The number of trees, by species, to be cut;

(e) A description of the premises from which the trees are to be cut. The description may be by legal description or tax account number; and

(f) The date of expiration of the permit.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to transport over the highways of this state more than five coniferous trees without possessing a cutting permit as described in subsection (1) of this section or a document of title showing title thereto. A document of sale must be signed by the landowner, seller or donor, and shall set forth:

(a) The date of the document;

(b) The name, address and telephone number of the seller or donor of the trees;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the purchaser or donee of the trees;

(d) The number of trees, by species, sold or transferred by the permit or document of sale; and

(e) A description of the premises from which the trees were taken. The description may be by legal description, tax account number or other description clearly identifying the premises.

(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to:

(a) The transportation of trees in the course of transplantation, with their roots intact.

(b) The cutting or transportation of coniferous trees by the owner of the land from which they were taken or by the owner’s agent.

(c) The transportation of coniferous trees by a common carrier or contract carrier.

(4) Violation of the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §295; 1981 c.645 §6]

Source: Section 164.825 — Cutting and transport of coniferous trees without permit or bill of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.119 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.119
162.119 Public fraud as racketeering activity
Status: in_force

(1) Conduct constituting a violation of ORS 162.117 (Public investment fraud) shall be an incident of racketeering activity for purposes of criminal actions brought under ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) .

(2) Conduct giving rise to the civil cause of action described in ORS 30.862 (Action for public investment fraud) shall be an incident of racketeering activity for purposes of civil actions brought under ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) . [1993 c.768 §3]

Note: See note under 162.117 (Public investment fraud) .

Source: Section 162.119 — Public fraud as racketeering activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.566 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.566
161.566 Misdemeanor treated as violation
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a prosecuting attorney may elect to treat any misdemeanor as a Class A violation. The election must be made by the prosecuting attorney orally at the time of the first appearance of the defendant or in writing filed on or before the time scheduled for the first appearance of the defendant. If no election is made within the time allowed, the case shall proceed as a misdemeanor.

(2) If a prosecuting attorney elects to treat a misdemeanor as a Class A violation under this section, the court shall amend the accusatory instrument to reflect the charged offense as a Class A violation and clearly denominate the offense as a Class A violation in any judgment entered in the matter. Notwithstanding ORS 153.021 (Minimum fines) , the fine that a court may impose upon conviction of a violation under this section may not:

(a) Be less than the presumptive fine established by ORS 153.019 (Presumptive fines) for a Class A violation; or

(b) Exceed the maximum fine established by ORS 153.018 (Maximum fines) for a Class A violation.

(3) If a prosecuting attorney elects to treat a misdemeanor as a Class A violation under this section, and the defendant fails to make any required appearance in the matter, the court may enter a default judgment against the defendant in the manner provided by ORS 153.102 (Entry) . Notwithstanding ORS 153.021 (Minimum fines) , the fine that the court may impose under a default judgment entered pursuant to ORS 153.102 (Entry) may not:

(a) Be less than the presumptive fine established by ORS 153.019 (Presumptive fines) for a Class A violation; or

(b) Exceed the maximum fine established by ORS 153.018 (Maximum fines) for a Class A violation.

(4) A prosecuting attorney may not elect to treat misdemeanors created under ORS 811.540 (Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer) or 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) as violations under the provisions of this section.

(5) The election provided for in this section may be made by a city attorney acting as prosecuting attorney in the case of municipal ordinance offenses, a county counsel acting as prosecuting attorney under a county charter in the case of county ordinance offenses, and the Attorney General acting as prosecuting attorney in those criminal actions or proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. [1999 c.1051 §47; 2003 c.737 §89; 2011 c.597 §16; 2012 c.82 §2]

Source: Section 161.566 — Misdemeanor treated as violation; prosecuting attorney’s election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.203 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.203
167.203 Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 167.212 (Tampering with drug records) to 167.252 (Preclusion of state prosecution) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Apothecary” means a pharmacist, as defined by ORS 689.005 (Definitions) , and where the context so requires, the owner of a store or other place of business where controlled substances are compounded or dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.

(2) “Controlled substance” and “manufacture” have the meaning given those terms by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(3) “Official written order” means an order written on a form provided for that purpose by the United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue, under any laws of the United States making provision therefor, if such order form is not provided, then on an official form provided for that purpose by the State Board of Pharmacy.

(4) “Practitioner” has the meaning given that term by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(5) “Wholesaler” means a person who supplies controlled substances that the wholesaler has not produced or prepared, on official written orders, but not on prescriptions.

(6) “Unlawfully” means in violation of any provision of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) . [1977 c.745 §33 (enacted in lieu of 167.202); 1979 c.777 §44; 1995 c.440 §14]

Source: Section 167.203 — Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.770 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.770
169.770 Release of detained juvenile when detention facility violates standards
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the procedures set out in ORS 169.080 (Effect of failure to comply with standards) and 419A.061 (Inspection of detention facilities) , the juvenile court in which venue lies pursuant to 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) shall, upon motion of any party or on its own motion, and after prompt hearing, release any juvenile detained in a facility which violates ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (7) to (11) or (13) to (15), 169.740 (Standards for juvenile detention facilities) or 169.750 (Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities) , unless the court finds that such violation is not likely to reoccur. The court may comply with the release provisions of this section by transferring a detained juvenile to an available juvenile detention facility which it finds complies with ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (7) to (11) or (13) to (15), 169.740 (Standards for juvenile detention facilities) and 169.750 (Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities) , or by placing the juvenile in shelter care, or by releasing the juvenile to the custody of a responsible adult under terms and conditions specified by the court, or by releasing the juvenile on personal recognizance under terms and conditions specified by the court. The appeal of a final order under this section does not suspend the jurisdiction of the juvenile court while the appeal is pending. No subsequent order of the juvenile court shall moot the appeal. [1981 c.869 §4; 1985 c.499 §8; 1985 c.618 §11; 1993 c.33 §315; 2001 c.480 §12; 2019 c.489 §9]

Source: Section 169.770 — Release of detained juvenile when detention facility violates standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.630 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.630
166.630 Discharging weapon on or across highway, ocean shore recreation area or public utility facility
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 166.220 (Unlawful use of weapon) , any person is guilty of a violation who discharges or attempts to discharge any blowgun, bow and arrow, crossbow, air rifle or firearm:

(a) Upon or across any highway, railroad right of way or other public road in this state, or upon or across the ocean shore within the state recreation area as defined in ORS 390.605 (Definitions) .

(b) At any public or railroad sign or signal or an electric power, communication, petroleum or natural gas transmission or distribution facility of a public utility, telecommunications utility or railroad within range of the weapon.

(2) Any blowgun, bow and arrow, crossbow, air rifle or firearm in the possession of the person that was used in committing a violation of this section may be confiscated and forfeited to the State of Oregon. This section does not prevent:

(a) The discharge of firearms by peace officers in the performance of their duty or by military personnel within the confines of a military reservation.

(b) The discharge of firearms by an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture acting within the scope of employment in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife.

(3) The hunting license revocation provided in ORS 497.415 (Revocation or denial of licenses, tags or permits for wildlife law violations or failure to comply with citation) is in addition to and not in lieu of the penalty and forfeiture provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Public sign” includes all signs, signals and markings placed or erected by authority of a public body.

(b) “Public utility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.365 (Criminal mischief in the first degree) (2).

(c) “Railroad” has the meaning given that term in ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) . [Amended by 1963 c.94 §1; 1969 c.501 §2; 1969 c.511 §4; 1973 c.196 §1; 1973 c.723 §118; 1981 c.900 §1; 1987 c.447 §113; 1991 c.797 §2; 2009 c.556 §7]

Source: Section 166.630 — Discharging weapon on or across highway, ocean shore recreation area or public utility facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.760 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.760
169.760 Juvenile detention facilities to establish written policy
Status: in_force

All juvenile detention facilities, within six months following November 1, 1981, shall have established comprehensive written policies providing for the least restrictive alternative consistent with the safety and security of the facility, ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) , 169.078 (Standards for temporary hold facilities) , 169.740 (Standards for juvenile detention facilities) and 169.750 (Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities) , with respect to:

(1) The admission and release of juveniles to and from the facility and proper notification of the juvenile’s parent, guardian or other person responsible for the juvenile;

(2) The use of physical restraints, physical force, chemical agents, internal searches and isolation of or upon a detained juvenile;

(3) A detained juvenile’s access to medical and dental treatment, education, counseling and exercise;

(4) Access to the facility by the public and news media;

(5) Access to reading materials for detained juveniles;

(6) Dress and groom code which will allow for individual identity of detained juveniles;

(7) Access to visitation and telephone calls for a detained juvenile with family and friends;

(8) Sanctions for violating rules of prisoner conduct made pursuant to ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (12) and procedures for fact-finding and imposition of discipline or punishment; and

(9) Access to records and grievance procedures for complaints by the detained juvenile, the attorney of the detained juvenile, parent or guardian or other interested person as provided for in ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) . [1981 c.869 §5; 1993 c.33 §314; 2019 c.213 §47]

Source: Section 169.760 — Juvenile detention facilities to establish written policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.435 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.435
161.435 Solicitation
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of solicitation if with the intent of causing another to engage in specific conduct constituting a crime punishable as a felony or as a Class A misdemeanor or an attempt to commit such felony or Class A misdemeanor the person commands or solicits such other person to engage in that conduct.

(2) Solicitation is a:

(a) Class A felony if the offense solicited is murder or treason.

(b) Class B felony if the offense solicited is a Class A felony.

(c) Class C felony if the offense solicited is a Class B felony.

(d) Class A misdemeanor if the offense solicited is a Class C felony.

(e) Class B misdemeanor if the offense solicited is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §57]

Source: Section 161.435 — Solicitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.040 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.040
163A.040 Failure to report as sex offender
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is required to report as a sex offender in accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) and who has knowledge of the reporting requirement commits the crime of failure to report as a sex offender if the person:

(a) Fails to make the initial report to an agency;

(b) Fails to report when the person works at, carries on a vocation at or attends an institution of higher education;

(c) Fails to report following a change of school enrollment or employment status, including enrollment, employment or vocation status at an institution of higher education;

(d) Moves to a new residence and fails to report the move and the person’s new address;

(e) Fails to report a legal change of name;

(f) Fails to make an annual report;

(g) Fails to provide complete and accurate information;

(h) Fails to sign the sex offender registration form as required;

(i) Fails or refuses to participate in a sex offender risk assessment as directed by the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, Psychiatric Security Review Board, Oregon Health Authority or supervisory authority;

(j) Fails to submit to fingerprinting or to having a photograph taken of the person’s face, identifying scars, marks or tattoos; or

(k) Fails to report prior to any intended travel outside of the United States.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1)(d) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3)(a)(B), 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) (4)(a)(B) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (3)(a) that the person reported, in person, within 10 days of a change of residence to the Department of State Police, a city police department or a county sheriff’s office, in the county of the person’s new residence, if the person otherwise complied with all reporting requirements.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1)(a) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (2)(b)(A)(i) that the person reported, in person, to the Department of State Police in Marion County, Oregon, within 10 days of moving into this state.

(c) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1)(a) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (2)(b)(B)(i) that the person reported, in person, to the Department of State Police in Marion County, Oregon, within six months of moving into this state.

(d) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (2)(b)(A)(ii) or (B)(ii) that the person reported, in person, to the Department of State Police in Marion County, Oregon, if the person otherwise complied with all reporting requirements.

(e) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (3) that the person reported, in person, to the Department of State Police, a city police department or a county sheriff’s office, in the county of the person’s residence, if the person otherwise complied with all reporting requirements.

(f) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3) that the person reported to the Oregon Youth Authority if the person establishes that the authority registered the person under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3)(c).

(g) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of failure to report under subsection (1) of this section by a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (2) or (3) that the person reported to the Oregon Youth Authority or a county juvenile department if the person establishes that the authority or department registered the person under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (8).

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, failure to report as a sex offender is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Failure to report as a sex offender is a Class C felony if the person violates:

(A) Subsection (1)(a) of this section; or

(B) Subsection (1)(b), (c), (d), (e) or (h) of this section and the crime for which the person is required to report is a felony.

(4) A person who fails to sign and return an address verification form as required by ORS 163A.035 (Registration forms) (4) commits a violation. [Formerly 181.812; 2016 c.95 §4a; 2017 c.418 §§1,2; 2019 c.430 §§15,16]

Source: Section 163A.040 — Failure to report as sex offender; defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.355 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.355
161.355 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) :

(1) “Certified evaluator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.309 (Notice of mental defense) .

(2) “Community restoration services” means services and treatment necessary to safely allow a defendant to gain or regain fitness to proceed in the community, which may include supervision by pretrial services.

(3) “Hospital level of care” means that a defendant requires the type of care provided by an inpatient hospital in order to gain or regain fitness to proceed.

(4) “Public safety concerns” means that the defendant presents a risk to self or to the public if not hospitalized or in custody. [2021 c.395 §2]

Source: Section 161.355 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.005 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.005
169.005 Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) to 169.685 (Inmate Welfare Fund Account) and 169.730 (Definitions for ORS 169.740 to 169.760) to 169.800 (Detention of juveniles before conviction and execution of sentence) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Detainee” means a person held with no criminal charges.

(2) “Forced release” means temporary freedom of an adult in custody from lawful custody before judgment of conviction due to a county jail population emergency under ORS 169.046 (Notice of county jail population emergency) .

(3) “Juvenile detention facility” means a facility as described in ORS 419A.050 (Authority to acquire, equip and maintain detention and shelter facilities) and 419A.052 (Specifications of facilities) .

(4) “Local correctional facility” means a jail or prison for the reception and confinement of prisoners that is provided, maintained and operated by a county or city and holds persons for more than 36 hours.

(5) “Lockup” means a facility for the temporary detention of arrested persons held up to 36 hours, excluding holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, but the period in lockup shall not exceed 96 hours after booking.

(6) “Month” means a period of 30 days.

(7) “Prisoner” means a person held with criminal charges or sentenced to the facility.

(8) “Temporary hold” means a facility, the principal purpose of which is the temporary detention of a prisoner for four or less hours while awaiting court appearance or transportation to a local correctional facility. [1973 c.740 §1; 1979 c.487 §1; 1985 c.499 §4; 1993 c.33 §309; 2001 c.517 §1; 2019 c.213 §43]

Source: Section 169.005 — Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.707 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.707
163.707 Forfeiture of motor vehicle used in drive-by shooting
Status: in_force

(1) A motor vehicle used by the owner in a drive-by shooting is subject to civil in rem forfeiture.

(2) Seizure and forfeiture proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 131A.

(3) As used in this section, “drive-by shooting” means discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle while committing or attempting to commit:

(a) Aggravated murder under ORS 163.095 (“Aggravated murder” defined) ;

(b) Murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) or 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) ;

(c) Manslaughter in any degree under ORS 163.118 (Manslaughter in the first degree) or 163.125 (Manslaughter in the second degree) ;

(d) Assault in any degree under ORS 163.160 (Assault in the fourth degree) , 163.165 (Assault in the third degree) , 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) or 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ;

(e) Menacing under ORS 163.190 (Menacing) ;

(f) Recklessly endangering another person under ORS 163.195 (Recklessly endangering another person) ;

(g) Assaulting a public safety officer under ORS 163.208 (Assaulting a public safety officer) ; or

(h) A bias crime in any degree under ORS 166.155 (Bias crime in the second degree) or 166.165 (Bias crime in the first degree) . [1999 c.870 §1; 2009 c.78 §57; 2019 c.553 §14; 2019 c.635 §20]

Note: 163.707 (Forfeiture of motor vehicle used in drive-by shooting) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.707 — Forfeiture of motor vehicle used in drive-by shooting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.025 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.025
161.025 Purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The general purposes of chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, are:

(a) To insure the public safety by preventing the commission of offenses through the deterrent influence of the sentences authorized, the correction and rehabilitation of those convicted, and their confinement when required in the interests of public protection.

(b) To forbid and prevent conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably inflicts or threatens substantial harm to individual or public interests.

(c) To give fair warning of the nature of the conduct declared to constitute an offense and of the sentences authorized upon conviction.

(d) To define the act or omission and the accompanying mental state that constitute each offense and limit the condemnation of conduct as criminal when it is without fault.

(e) To differentiate on reasonable grounds between serious and minor offenses.

(f) To prescribe penalties which are proportionate to the seriousness of offenses and which permit recognition of differences in rehabilitation possibilities among individual offenders.

(g) To safeguard offenders against excessive, disproportionate or arbitrary punishment.

(2) The rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed shall not apply to chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, or any of its provisions. Chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms, to promote justice and to effect the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section. [1971 c.743 §2]

Note: See note under 161.015 (General definitions) .

Source: Section 161.025 — Purposes; principles of construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.580 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.580
163.580 Display of sign concerning sale of smoking devices
Status: in_force

(1) A person who sells any of the smoking devices listed in ORS 163.575 (Endangering the welfare of a minor) (1)(d) shall display a sign clearly stating that the sale of such devices to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited by law.

(2) A person who violates this section commits a Class B violation. [1981 c.838 §2; 1999 c.1051 §155; 2015 c.158 §32; 2017 c.701 §19]

Note: 163.580 (Display of sign concerning sale of smoking devices) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.580 — Display of sign concerning sale of smoking devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.345 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.345
164.345 Criminal mischief in the third degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, with intent to cause substantial inconvenience to the owner or to another person, and having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that the person has such right, the person tampers or interferes with property of another.

(2) Criminal mischief in the third degree is a Class C misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §145]

Source: Section 164.345 — Criminal mischief in the third degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.035 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.035
164.035 Defenses
Status: in_force

(1) In a prosecution for theft it is a defense that the defendant acted under an honest claim of right, in that:

(a) The defendant was unaware that the property was that of another; or

(b) The defendant reasonably believed that the defendant was entitled to the property involved or had a right to acquire or dispose of it as the defendant did.

(2) In a prosecution for extortion committed by instilling in the victim a fear that the victim or another person would be charged with a crime, it is a defense that the defendant reasonably believed the threatened charge to be true and that the sole purpose of the defendant was to compel or induce the victim to take reasonable action to make good the wrong which was the subject of the threatened charge.

(3) In a prosecution for theft by receiving, it is a defense that the defendant received, retained, concealed or disposed of the property with the intent of restoring it to the owner.

(4) It is a defense that the property involved was that of the defendant’s spouse, unless the parties were not living together as spouses in a marriage and were living in separate abodes at the time of the alleged theft. [1971 c.743 §132; 2001 c.104 §53; 2015 c.629 §31; 2016 c.47 §9]

Source: Section 164.035 — Defenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.102 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.102
165.102 Obtaining execution of documents by deception
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of obtaining execution of documents by deception if, with intent to defraud or injure another or to acquire a substantial benefit, the person obtains by means of fraud, deceit or subterfuge the execution of a written instrument affecting or purporting to affect the pecuniary interest of any person.

(2) Obtaining execution of documents by deception is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §168]

Source: Section 165.102 — Obtaining execution of documents by deception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.850 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.850
165.850 Manner of expressing private and official seals in telegrams
Status: in_force

Whenever any document to be sent by telegraph bears a seal, either private or official, it is not necessary for the operator to telegraph a description of the seal, or any word or device thereon, but the seal may be expressed in the telegraphic copy by the letters “L. S.,” or by the word “seal.” [Formerly 757.641]

Source: Section 165.850 — Manner of expressing private and official seals in telegrams , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.250 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.250
166.250 Unlawful possession of firearms
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250) , 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons) , 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health) , 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm) , 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) , 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) or 166.410 (Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms) to 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) , a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly:

(a) Carries any firearm concealed upon the person;

(b) Possesses a handgun that is concealed and readily accessible to the person within any vehicle;

(c) Possesses a firearm and:

(A) Is under 18 years of age;

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) While a minor, was found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for having committed an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or a misdemeanor involving violence, as defined in ORS 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) ; and

(ii) Was discharged from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court within four years prior to being charged under this section;

(C) Has been convicted of a felony;

(D) Was committed to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) ;

(E) Was found to be a person with mental illness and subject to an order under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) that the person be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm as a result of that mental illness;

(F) Is presently subject to an order under ORS 426.133 (Assisted outpatient treatment) prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm;

(G) Has been found guilty except for insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) of a felony; or

(H) The possession of the firearm by the person is prohibited under ORS 166.255 (Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited) ; or

(d) Possesses an unfinished frame or receiver and is prohibited from possessing firearms under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(2) This section does not prohibit:

(a) A minor, who is not otherwise prohibited under subsection (1)(c) of this section, from possessing a firearm:

(A) Other than a handgun, if the firearm was transferred to the minor by the minor’s parent or guardian or by another person with the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian; or

(B) Temporarily for hunting, target practice or any other lawful purpose; or

(b) Any citizen of the United States over the age of 18 years who resides in or is temporarily sojourning within this state, and who is not within the excepted classes prescribed by ORS 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons) and subsection (1) of this section, from owning, possessing or keeping within the person’s place of residence or place of business any handgun, and no permit or license to purchase, own, possess or keep any such firearm at the person’s place of residence or place of business is required of any such citizen. As used in this subsection, “residence” includes a recreational vessel or recreational vehicle while used, for whatever period of time, as residential quarters.

(3) Firearms carried openly in belt holsters are not concealed within the meaning of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, a handgun is readily accessible within the meaning of this section if the handgun is within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

(b) If a vehicle, other than a vehicle described in paragraph (c) of this subsection, has no storage location that is outside the passenger compartment of the vehicle, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:

(A) The handgun is stored in a closed and locked glove compartment, center console or other container; and

(B) The key is not inserted into the lock, if the glove compartment, center console or other container unlocks with a key.

(c) If the vehicle is a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:

(A) The handgun is in a locked container within or affixed to the vehicle; or

(B) The handgun is equipped with a trigger lock or other locking mechanism that prevents the discharge of the firearm.

(5) Unlawful possession of a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1979 c.779 §4; 1985 c.543 §3; 1989 c.839 §13; 1993 c.732 §1; 1993 c.735 §12; 1999 c.1040 §1; 2001 c.666 §§33,45; 2003 c.614 §8; 2009 c.499 §1; 2009 c.595 §112; 2009 c.826 §§8a,11a; 2011 c.662 §§1,2; 2013 c.360 §§6,7; 2015 c.50 §§12,13; 2015 c.201 §3; 2015 c.497 §§3,4; 2023 c.229 §6]

Source: Section 166.250 — Unlawful possession of firearms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.572 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.572
165.572 Interference with making a report
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of interference with making a report if the person, by removing, damaging or interfering with a telephone line, telephone or similar communication equipment, intentionally prevents or hinders another person from making a report to a law enforcement agency, a law enforcement official or an agency charged with the duty of taking public safety reports or from making an emergency call as defined in ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) .

(2) Interference with making a report is a Class A misdemeanor. [1999 c.946 §1; 2015 c.247 §30]

Source: Section 165.572 — Interference with making a report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.710 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.710
161.710 Reduction of certain felony driving offenses after completion of sentence
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 161.525 (“Felony” described) , the court has authority, at any time after a sentence of probation has been completed, to enter judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor for a person convicted of criminal driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) committed before September 1, 1999, and constituting a felony if:

(1) The suspension or revocation resulted from habitual offender status under ORS 809.640 (Procedures on habitual offender determination) ;

(2) The person successfully completed the sentence of probation; and

(3) The court finds that, considering the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history and character of the person, it would be unduly harsh for the person to continue to have a felony conviction. [2017 c.439 §2]

Source: Section 161.710 — Reduction of certain felony driving offenses after completion of sentence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.219 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.219
161.219 Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 161.209 (Use of physical force in defense of a person) , a person is not justified in using deadly physical force upon another person unless the person reasonably believes that the other person is:

(1) Committing or attempting to commit a felony involving the use or threatened imminent use of physical force against a person; or

(2) Committing or attempting to commit a burglary in a dwelling; or

(3) Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force against a person. [1971 c.743 §23]

Source: Section 161.219 — Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.387 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.387
161.387 Board to implement policies
Status: in_force

(1) The Psychiatric Security Review Board, by rule pursuant to ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) and not inconsistent with law, may implement its policies and set out its procedure and practice requirements and may promulgate such interpretive rules as the board deems necessary or appropriate to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

(2) Administrative meetings of the board are not deliberations for the purposes of ORS 192.690 (Exceptions to ORS 192.610 to 192.705) . [1981 c.711 §§10,11; 2011 c.708 §11b]

Note: 161.387 (Board to implement policies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of 161.385 (Psychiatric Security Review Board) to 161.395 (Subpoena power) or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 161.387 — Board to implement policies; rulemaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.100 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.100
165.100 Issuing a false financial statement
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of issuing a false financial statement if, with intent to defraud, the person:

(a) Knowingly makes or utters a written statement which purports to describe the financial condition or ability to pay of the person or some other person and which is inaccurate in some material respect; or

(b) Represents in writing that a written statement purporting to describe a person’s financial condition or ability to pay as of a prior date is accurate with respect to that person’s current financial condition or ability to pay, knowing the statement to be materially inaccurate in that respect.

(2) Issuing a false financial statement is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §167]

Source: Section 165.100 — Issuing a false financial statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.760 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.760
167.760 Purchase or attempted purchase of tobacco products or inhalant delivery system by person under 21 years of age
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person under 21 years of age may not purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or an inhalant delivery system.

(2) A person under 21 years of age who is acting under the supervision of a person 21 years of age or older may, for the purpose of testing compliance with a federal, state or local law or retailer policy limiting or regulating the distribution or sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to persons who are under 21 years of age:

(a) Purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or an inhalant delivery system; and

(b) Enter or attempt to enter an establishment, or portion of an establishment, where tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems are sold and that is posted or otherwise identified as being prohibited to the entry of persons under 21 years of age. [2017 c.701 §4; 2021 c.179 §1; 2021 c.191 §3]

Note: See note under 167.747 (Definitions for ORS 167.750 to 167.780) .

Source: Section 167.760 — Purchase or attempted purchase of tobacco products or inhalant delivery system by person under 21 years of age , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.715 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.715
161.715 Standards for discharge of defendant
Status: in_force

(1) Any court empowered to suspend imposition or execution of sentence or to sentence a defendant to probation may discharge the defendant if:

(a) The conviction is for an offense other than murder, treason or a Class A or B felony; and

(b) The court is of the opinion that no proper purpose would be served by imposing any condition upon the defendant’s release.

(2) If a sentence of discharge is imposed for a felony, the court shall set forth in the record the reasons for its action.

(3) If the court imposes a sentence of discharge, the defendant shall be released with respect to the conviction for which the sentence is imposed without imprisonment, probationary supervision or conditions. The judgment entered by the court shall include a monetary obligation payable to the state in an amount equal to the minimum fine for the offense established by ORS 137.286 (Minimum fines for misdemeanors and felonies) .

(4) If a defendant pleads not guilty and is tried and found guilty, a sentence of discharge is a judgment on a conviction for all purposes, including an appeal by the defendant.

(5) If a defendant pleads guilty, a sentence of discharge is not appealable, but for all other purposes is a judgment on a conviction. [1971 c.743 §84; 1993 c.14 §20; 2003 c.576 §249; 2011 c.597 §20]

Source: Section 161.715 — Standards for discharge of defendant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.370 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.370
167.370 Participation in dogfighting
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of participation in dogfighting if the person knowingly:

(a) Attends or has paid admission at any place for the purpose of viewing or betting upon a dogfight.

(b) Advertises or otherwise offers to sell equipment that the person knows or reasonably should know will be used for the purpose of training and handling a fighting dog.

(2) Participation in dogfighting is a Class C felony. [1987 c.249 §3; 2008 c.42 §1]

Source: Section 167.370 — Participation in dogfighting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.043 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.043
164.043 Theft in the third degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of theft in the third degree if:

(a) By means other than extortion, the person commits theft as defined in ORS 164.015 (“Theft” described) ; and

(b) The total value of the property in a single or an aggregate transaction is less than $100.

(2) Theft in the third degree is a Class C misdemeanor. [1987 c.907 §2; 2009 c.11 §11; 2009 c.16 §1]

Source: Section 164.043 — Theft in the third degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.193 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.193
163.193 Assisting another person to commit suicide
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of assisting another person to commit suicide if the person knowingly sells, or otherwise transfers for consideration, any substance or object, that is capable of causing death, to another person for the purpose of assisting the other person to commit suicide.

(2) This section does not apply to a person:

(a) Acting pursuant to a court order, an advance directive or a form for appointing a health care representative pursuant to ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) to 127.660 (Short title) or a POLST, as defined in ORS 127.663 (Definitions for ORS 127.663 to 127.684) ;

(b) Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining procedures or artificially administered nutrition and hydration pursuant to ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) to 127.660 (Short title) ; or

(c) Acting in accordance with the provisions of ORS 127.800 (§1.01. Definitions) to 127.897 (§6.01. Form of the request) .

(3) Assisting another person to commit suicide is a Class B felony. [2011 c.552 §2; 2013 c.1 §10; 2018 c.36 §27]

Note: 163.193 (Assisting another person to commit suicide) was added to and made a part of 163.160 (Assault in the fourth degree) to 163.208 (Assaulting a public safety officer) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.193 — Assisting another person to commit suicide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.785 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.785
164.785 Placing offensive substances in waters, on highways or other property
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is unlawful for any person, including a person in the possession or control of any land, to discard any dead animal carcass or part thereof, excrement, putrid, nauseous, noisome, decaying, deleterious or offensive substance into or in any other manner befoul, pollute or impair the quality of any spring, river, brook, creek, branch, well, irrigation drainage ditch, irrigation ditch, cistern or pond of water.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) In a prosecution under this subsection, it is a defense that:

(i) The dead animal carcass that is discarded is a fish carcass;

(ii) The person returned the fish carcass to the water from which the person caught the fish; and

(iii) The person retained proof of compliance with any provisions regarding angling prescribed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to ORS 496.162 (Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking wildlife) .

(B) As used in this paragraph, “fish carcass” means entrails, gills, head, skin, fins and backbone.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed any polluting substance listed in subsection (1) of this section into any road, street, alley, lane, railroad right of way, lot, field, meadow or common. It is unlawful for an owner thereof to knowingly permit any polluting substances to remain in any of the places described in this subsection to the injury of the health or to the annoyance of any citizen of this state. Every 24 hours after conviction for violation of this subsection during which the violator permits the polluting substances to remain is an additional offense against this subsection.

(3) Nothing in this section shall apply to the storage or spreading of manure or like substance for agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural purposes, except that no sewage sludge, septic tank or cesspool pumpings shall be used for these purposes unless treated and applied in a manner approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.

(4) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(5) The Department of Environmental Quality may impose the civil penalty authorized by ORS 468.140 (Civil penalties for specified violations) for violation of this section. [Formerly 449.105; 1983 c.257 §1; 1987 c.325 §1; 2013 c.132 §1]

Source: Section 164.785 — Placing offensive substances in waters, on highways or other property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.070 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.070
165.070 Possessing fraudulent communications device
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of possessing a fraudulent communications device if the person:

(a) Makes, possesses, sells, gives or otherwise transfers to another, or offers or advertises pictures or diagrams concerning an instrument, apparatus or device with intent that the same be used or with knowledge or reason to believe the same is intended to or may be used to avoid any lawful telephone or telegraph toll charge or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any telephone or telegraph communication; or

(b) Sells, gives or otherwise transfers to another or offers, or advertises plans or instructions for making or assembling an instrument, apparatus or device described in paragraph (a) of this subsection with knowledge or reason to believe that they may be used to make or assemble such instrument, apparatus or device.

(2) An instrument, apparatus, device, plans, instructions or written publication described in subsection (1) of this section may be seized under warrant or incident to a lawful arrest, and upon the conviction of a person under subsection (1) of this section, such instrument, apparatus, device, plans, instructions or written publication may be destroyed as contraband by the sheriff of the county in which such person was convicted or turned over to the person providing telephone or telegraph service in the territory in which the same was seized.

(3) Possessing a fraudulent communications device is a Class C felony. [1973 c.133 §5]

Source: Section 165.070 — Possessing fraudulent communications device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.433 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.433
166.433 Findings regarding transfers of firearms
Status: in_force

The people of this state find that:

(1) The laws of Oregon regulating the sale of firearms contain a loophole that allows people other than gun dealers to sell firearms at gun shows without first conducting criminal background checks; and

(2) It is necessary for the safety of the people of Oregon that any person who transfers a firearm at a gun show be required to request a criminal background check before completing the transfer of the firearm. [2001 c.1 §1; 2015 c.50 §7]

Note: See note under 166.432 (Definitions for ORS 166.412 and 166.433 to 166.441) .

Source: Section 166.433 — Findings regarding transfers of firearms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.120 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.120
169.120 Credit for work
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the allowances provided for in ORS 169.110 (Time credit for good behavior) , all prisoners in a county local correctional facility who are engaged in work either inside or outside the facility are entitled to an allowance of credits in time or compensation, or both, for the work.

(b) The allowances under paragraph (a) of this subsection may not be inconsistent with ORS 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) to 169.210 (Contracts for private employment of prisoners) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The credits provided by this section may not be in excess of 10 days for a period of 30 days and shall be set by the county court, board of county commissioners or local correctional facility supervisor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, in the case of a sentence of not less than 10 or more than 30 days the credits provided by this section are one day of credit for each 10 days of sentence.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Credits under this section may be allowed for time served in an alternative sentencing facility operated pursuant to a community corrections plan if the county governing body authorizes the allowing of credits.

(b) For purposes of calculating credits allowable under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each day served in the facility is counted as a day of confinement. [Amended by 1967 c.284 §1; 1971 c.196 §2; 1973 c.740 §14; 1979 c.487 §13; 2011 c.203 §2]

Source: Section 169.120 — Credit for work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.620 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.620
169.620 “Regional correctional facility” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 169.610 (Policy) to 169.677 (Converted facilities to house felony or misdemeanant prisoners) , “regional correctional facility” means a correctional facility operated pursuant to agreement as described in ORS 169.630 (Joint establishment or operation of facilities) and used to house prisoners of the parties to the agreement, such prisoners having either pretrial or post-trial status. [1971 c.636 §2; 1985 c.708 §2]

Source: Section 169.620 — “Regional correctional facility” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.222 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.222
167.222 Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of frequenting a place where controlled substances are used if the person keeps, maintains, frequents, or remains at a place, while knowingly permitting persons to use controlled substances in such place or to keep or sell them in violation of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(2) Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section, “frequents” means repeatedly or habitually visits, goes to or resorts to. [1971 c.743 §277; 1974 c.43 §1; 1977 c.745 §35; 1979 c.641 §1; 1991 c.67 §41; 1993 c.469 §3; 1995 c.440 §16; 1999 c.1051 §160; 2017 c.21 §47]

Source: Section 167.222 — Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.545 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.545
163.545 Child neglect in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person having custody or control of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child.

(2) Child neglect in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §174; 1991 c.832 §2]

Source: Section 163.545 — Child neglect in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.315 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.315
167.315 Animal abuse in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of animal abuse in the second degree if, except as otherwise authorized by law, the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes physical injury to an animal.

(2) Any practice of good animal husbandry is not a violation of this section.

(3) Animal abuse in the second degree is a Class B misdemeanor. [1985 c.662 §2]

Source: Section 167.315 — Animal abuse in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.098 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.098
164.098 Organized retail theft
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of organized retail theft if, acting in concert with another person:

(a) The person violates ORS 164.015 (“Theft” described) or aids or abets the other person to violate ORS 164.015 (“Theft” described) ;

(b) The subject of the theft is merchandise and the merchandise is taken from a mercantile establishment; and

(c) The aggregate value of the merchandise taken within any 180-day period exceeds $5,000.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Merchandise” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870 (Definitions for ORS 30.870 and 30.875) .

(b) “Mercantile establishment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870 (Definitions for ORS 30.870 and 30.875) .

(3) Organized retail theft is a Class B felony. [2007 c.498 §2; 2023 c.151 §5]

Note: 164.098 (Organized retail theft) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 164 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 164.098 — Organized retail theft , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.705 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.705
161.705 Reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 161.525 (“Felony” described) , the court may enter judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor and make disposition accordingly when:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A person is convicted of any Class C felony; or

(B) A person convicted of a Class C felony, of possession or delivery of marijuana or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) constituting a Class B felony, of possession of a controlled substance constituting a Class B felony or of a Class A felony pursuant to ORS 166.720 (Racketeering activity unlawful) , has successfully completed a sentence of probation; and

(b) The court, considering the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history and character of the defendant, believes that a felony conviction would be unduly harsh.

(2) The entry of judgment of conviction for a Class A misdemeanor under this section may be made:

(a) At the time of conviction, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section; or

(b) At any time after the sentence of probation has been completed, for offenses described in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section. [1971 c.743 §83; 1977 c.745 §31; 1979 c.124 §1; 1981 c.769 §8; 2005 c.708 §48; 2009 c.610 §2; 2013 c.591 §5; 2015 c.290 §2; 2015 c.614 §125; 2017 c.21 §100; 2018 c.120 §11]

Source: Section 161.705 — Reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.109 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.109
163.109 Alternative proof of certain victims of murder in the first degree
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) , when an element of a crime charged is that the victim of the crime is a police officer as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) and the crime was related to the officer’s performance of official duties, the state may alternatively prove that the victim of the crime is a certified reserve officer or a reserve officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , and the crime was related to the officer’s performance of official duties. [Formerly 163.098]

Note: 163.109 (Alternative proof of certain victims of murder in the first degree) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.109 — Alternative proof of certain victims of murder in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.505 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.505
163.505 Definitions for certain provisions of ORS 163.505 to 163.575
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 163.505 (Definitions for certain provisions of ORS 163.505 to 163.575) to 163.575 (Endangering the welfare of a minor) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) “Descendant” includes persons related by descending lineal consanguinity, stepchildren and lawfully adopted children.

(3) “Precursor substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.940 (Precursor substances described) .

(4) “Support” includes, but is not limited to, necessary and proper shelter, food, clothing, medical attention and education. [1971 c.743 §170; 2005 c.708 §3]

Source: Section 163.505 — Definitions for certain provisions of ORS 163.505 to 163.575 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.440 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.440
161.440 Renunciation as defense to solicitation
Status: in_force

(1) It is a defense to the crime of solicitation that the person soliciting the crime, after soliciting another person to commit a crime, persuaded the person solicited not to commit the crime or otherwise prevented the commission of the crime, under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of the criminal intent.

(2) The defense of renunciation is an affirmative defense. [1971 c.743 §58]

Source: Section 161.440 — Renunciation as defense to solicitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.547 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.547
163.547 Child neglect in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person having custody or control of a child under 16 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the first degree if the person knowingly leaves the child, or allows the child to stay:

(A) In a vehicle where controlled substances or cannabinoid extracts as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) are being criminally delivered or manufactured;

(B) In or upon premises, or in the immediate proximity of premises, where a cannabinoid extract as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) is being processed, if the premises have not been licensed under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) ;

(C) In or upon premises and in the immediate proximity where controlled substances are criminally delivered or manufactured for consideration or profit or where a chemical reaction involving one or more precursor substances:

(i) Is occurring as part of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down a precursor substance for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance; or

(ii) Has occurred as part of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down a precursor substance for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance and the premises have not been certified as fit for use under ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) ; or

(D) In or upon premises that have been determined to be not fit for use under ORS 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(b) As used in this subsection, “vehicle” and “premises” do not include public places, as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) .

(2) Child neglect in the first degree is a Class B felony.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if the controlled substance is marijuana and is delivered for no consideration.

(4) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify child neglect in the first degree as crime category 6 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission if the controlled substance being delivered or manufactured is methamphetamine. [1991 c.832 §1; 2001 c.387 §1; 2001 c.870 §11; 2005 c.708 §2; 2017 c.21 §44]

Note: 163.547 (Child neglect in the first degree) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.547 — Child neglect in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.165 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.165
161.165 Exemptions to criminal liability for conduct of another
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by the statute defining the crime, a person is not criminally liable for conduct of another constituting a crime if:

(1) The person is a victim of that crime; or

(2) The crime is so defined that the conduct of the person is necessarily incidental thereto. [1971 c.743 §15]

Source: Section 161.165 — Exemptions to criminal liability for conduct of another , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.109 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.109
165.109 Failing to maintain a cedar purchase record
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failing to maintain a cedar purchase record if the person buys or otherwise obtains cedar products directly from any person who has harvested the cedar without keeping a record of the products purchased or obtained.

(2) The record required by subsection (1) of this section shall be retained by the purchaser for a period of not less than one year and shall be available to any peace officer on demand.

The record shall contain:

(a) The name, address, date of sale and signature of the seller or the person making delivery;

(b) The license number of any motor vehicles used in the delivery of the cedar; and

(c) The quantity of cedar obtained and the amount paid for the cedar.

(3) The provisions of this section apply only to the first wholesale transaction involving cedar products and do not apply to retail sales of cedar.

(4) Failing to maintain a cedar purchase record is a Class B misdemeanor. [1977 c.473 §2]

Source: Section 165.109 — Failing to maintain a cedar purchase record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.411 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.411
163.411 Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) Except as permitted under ORS 163.412 (Exceptions to unlawful sexual penetration prohibition) , a person commits the crime of unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree if the person penetrates the vagina, anus or penis of another with any object and:

(a) The victim is subjected to forcible compulsion;

(b) The victim is under 12 years of age; or

(c) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of mental incapacitation, physical helplessness or incapability of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct.

(2) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree is a Class A felony.

(3) As used in this section, “object” includes any body part of the actor.

(4) When multiple crimes are charged based on one penetrative act, the court may not enter separate convictions for each crime, and may enter only one conviction for the conduct. [1981 c.549 §3; 1989 c.359 §6; 1991 c.386 §2; 2021 c.82 §6; 2023 c.407 §4]

Source: Section 163.411 — Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.328 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.328
161.328 Commitment of person found guilty except for insanity of misdemeanor
Status: in_force

(1) After the defendant is found guilty except for insanity pursuant to ORS 161.319 (Form of verdict on guilty except for insanity) , the court shall order a person committed to a state mental hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority if:

(a) Each offense for which the person is found guilty except for insanity is a misdemeanor; and

(b) The court finds that the person is affected by a qualifying mental disorder and presents a substantial danger to others that requires commitment.

(2) The total period of commitment under this section may not exceed the maximum sentence provided by statute for the crime for which the person was found guilty except for insanity.

(3) If the superintendent of the state mental hospital or the director of the facility to which the person is committed determines that a person committed under this section is no longer affected by a qualifying mental disorder or, if so affected, no longer presents a substantial danger to others that requires commitment, the superintendent or director shall file notice of that determination with the committing court. Upon filing of the notice, the superintendent or director shall discharge the person from custody. [1981 c.711 §3; 1983 c.800 §7; 1987 c.903 §36; 1995 c.529 §1; 2011 c.708 §37; 2011 c.724 §4; 2017 c.634 §8; 2019 c.329 §4]

Source: Section 161.328 — Commitment of person found guilty except for insanity of misdemeanor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.475 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.475
161.475 Defenses to solicitation and conspiracy
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is immaterial to the liability of a person who solicits or conspires with another to commit a crime that:

(a) The person or the person whom the person solicits or with whom the person conspires does not occupy a particular position or have a particular characteristic which is an element of such crime, if the person believes that one of them does; or

(b) The person whom the person solicits or with whom the person conspires is irresponsible or has an immunity to prosecution or conviction for the commission of the crime, or, in the case of conspiracy, has feigned the agreement; or

(c) The person with whom the person conspires has not been prosecuted for or convicted of the conspiracy or a crime based upon the conduct in question, or has previously been acquitted.

(2) It is a defense to a charge of solicitation or conspiracy to commit a crime that if the criminal object were achieved, the actor would not be guilty of a crime under the law defining the offense or as an accomplice under ORS 161.150 (Criminal liability described) to 161.165 (Exemptions to criminal liability for conduct of another) . [1971 c.743 §63]

Source: Section 161.475 — Defenses to solicitation and conspiracy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.365 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.365
164.365 Criminal mischief in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree who, with intent to damage property, and having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that the person has such right:

(a) Damages or destroys property of another:

(A) In an amount exceeding $1,000;

(B) By means of an explosive;

(C) By starting a fire in an institution while the person is committed to and confined in the institution;

(D) Which is a livestock animal as defined in ORS 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) ;

(E) Which is the property of a public utility, telecommunications carrier, railroad, public transportation facility or medical facility used in direct service to the public; or

(F) By intentionally interfering with, obstructing or adulterating in any manner the service of a public utility, telecommunications carrier, railroad, public transportation facility or medical facility; or

(b) Intentionally uses, manipulates, arranges or rearranges the property of a public utility, telecommunications carrier, railroad, public transportation facility or medical facility used in direct service to the public so as to interfere with its efficiency.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) “Institution” includes state and local correctional facilities, mental health facilities, juvenile detention facilities and state training schools.

(b) “Medical facility” means a health care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , a licensed physician’s office or anywhere a licensed medical practitioner provides health care services.

(c) “Public utility” has the meaning provided for that term in ORS 757.005 (Definition of public utility) and includes any cooperative, people’s utility district or other municipal corporation providing an electric, gas, water or other utility service.

(d) “Railroad” has the meaning provided for that term in ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) .

(e) “Public transportation facility” means any property, structure or equipment used for or in connection with the transportation of persons for hire by rail, air or bus, including any railroad cars, buses or airplanes used to carry out such transportation.

(f) “Telecommunications carrier” has the meaning given that term in ORS 133.721 (Definitions for ORS 41.910 and 133.721 to 133.739) .

(3) Criminal mischief in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §147; 1973 c.133 §6; 1975 c.344 §1; 1979 c.805 §1; 1983 c.740 §33a; 1987 c.447 §104; 1987 c.907 §10; 1989 c.584 §2; 1991 c.837 §13; 1991 c.946 §2; 1993 c.94 §1; 1993 c.332 §3; 1999 c.1040 §11; 1999 c.1093 §2; 2003 c.543 §4; 2009 c.16 §6]

Source: Section 164.365 — Criminal mischief in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.577 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.577
165.577 Cellular counterfeiting in the third degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of cellular counterfeiting in the third degree if the person knowingly possesses a cloned cellular telephone and knows that the telephone is unlawfully cloned.

(2) Cellular counterfeiting in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1995 c.524 §2]

Source: Section 165.577 — Cellular counterfeiting in the third degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.692 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.692
165.692 Making false claim for health care payment
Status: in_force

A person commits the crime of making a false claim for health care payment when the person:

(1) Knowingly makes or causes to be made a claim for health care payment that contains any false statement or false representation of a material fact in order to receive a health care payment; or

(2) Knowingly conceals from or fails to disclose to a health care payor the occurrence of any event or the existence of any information with the intent to obtain a health care payment to which the person is not entitled, or to obtain or retain a health care payment in an amount greater than that to which the person is or was entitled. [1995 c.496 §2]

Source: Section 165.692 — Making false claim for health care payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.090 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.090
166.090 Telephonic harassment
Status: in_force

(1) A telephone caller commits the crime of telephonic harassment if the caller intentionally harasses or annoys another person:

(a) By causing the telephone of the other person to ring, such caller having no communicative purpose;

(b) By causing such other person’s telephone to ring, knowing that the caller has been forbidden from so doing by a person exercising lawful authority over the receiving telephone; or

(c) By sending to, or leaving at, the other person’s telephone a text message, voice mail or any other message, knowing that the caller has been forbidden from so doing by a person exercising lawful authority over the receiving telephone.

(2) Telephonic harassment is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating subsection (1) of this section that the caller is a debt collector, as defined in ORS 646.639 (Unlawful collection practices) , who engaged in the conduct proscribed by subsection (1) of this section while attempting to collect a debt. The affirmative defense created by this subsection does not apply if the debt collector committed the unlawful collection practice described in ORS 646.639 (Unlawful collection practices) (2)(a) while engaged in the conduct proscribed by subsection (1) of this section. [1987 c.806 §2; 1999 c.115 §1; 2005 c.752 §1]

Source: Section 166.090 — Telephonic harassment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.119 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.119
166.119 Interfering with a health care facility
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a health care facility if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly interferes with access to or from a health care facility, or disrupts the normal functioning of a health care facility, by:

(a) Physically obstructing or impeding the free passage of a person seeking to enter or depart from the facility or from the common areas of the real property upon which the facility is located;

(b) Making noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace within the facility;

(c) Trespassing on the facility or the common areas of the real property upon which the facility is located;

(d) Causing the telephone of the facility to ring, vibrate or otherwise alert by visual or auditory means if:

(A) The person has no communicative purpose; or

(B) The person knows that the person has been forbidden from causing the telephone to ring, vibrate or alert by an individual exercising lawful authority over the receiving telephone; or

(e) Subjecting an owner, agent, patient or employee of the facility to alarm by conveying a telephonic, electronic or written threat to inflict serious physical injury on that individual or to commit a felony involving the individual, the property of the individual or a member of the individual’s family, when the threat would reasonably be expected to cause alarm.

(2) Interfering with a health care facility is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely on any subject whatever; but every person shall be responsible for the abuse of this right.

(b) Nothing in this section prohibits lawful picketing, lawful protesting or peaceful assembly, or other publicity for the purpose of providing the public with information.

(4) In a criminal proceeding based on a charge described in this section, the court shall take all steps reasonably necessary to safeguard the individual’s privacy and prevent harassment of a health care patient or health care provider who is a victim or witness in the proceeding, including granting protective orders and motions in limine when appropriate.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Health care facility” means a facility that provides health care services directly to patients, including but not limited to a hospital, clinic, health care provider’s office, health maintenance organization, diagnostic or treatment center, mental health facility, hospice or nursing home.

(b) “Health care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, registered or otherwise authorized to practice by a board, as defined in ORS 413.164 (Collection and reporting of data by health care providers and insurers) , or an officer, director, employee or agent of a health care facility. [2023 c.228 §45]

Source: Section 166.119 — Interfering with a health care facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.887 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.887
164.887 Interference with agricultural operations
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person commits the offense of interference with agricultural operations if the person, while on the property of another person who is engaged in agricultural operations, intentionally or knowingly obstructs, impairs or hinders or attempts to obstruct, impair or hinder agricultural operations.

(2) Interference with agricultural operations is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to:

(a) A person who is involved in a labor dispute as defined in ORS 662.010 (Labor disputes) with the other person; or

(b) A public employee who is performing official duties.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Agricultural operations” means the conduct of logging and forest management, mining, farming or ranching of livestock animals or domestic farm animals;

(B) “Domestic farm animal” means an animal used to control or protect livestock animals or used in other related agricultural activities; and

(C) “Livestock animals” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) .

(b) “Domestic farm animal” and “livestock animals” do not include stray animals. [1999 c.694 §1]

Note: 164.887 (Interference with agricultural operations) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 164 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 164.887 — Interference with agricultural operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.051 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.051
167.051 Definitions for ORS 167.057
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 167.057 (Luring a minor) :

(1) “Furnishes” means to sell, give, rent, loan or otherwise provide.

(2) “Minor” means a person under 18 years of age.

(3) “Sexual conduct” means:

(a) Human masturbation or sexual intercourse;

(b) Genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital or oral-anal contact, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals;

(c) Penetration of the vagina or rectum by any object other than as part of a medical diagnosis or as part of a personal hygiene practice; or

(d) Touching of the genitals, pubic areas or buttocks of the human male or female or of the breasts of the human female. [2007 c.869 §1; 2011 c.681 §1]

Note: 167.051 (Definitions for ORS 167.057) and 167.057 (Luring a minor) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.051 — Definitions for ORS 167.057 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.145 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.145
163A.145 Procedure for relief under ORS 163A.140
Status: in_force

(1) When a person is convicted of an offense or adjudicated for an act described in ORS 163A.140 (Relief from reporting obligation) (1), the court shall determine whether the person is required to report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) or 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) .

(2) The court shall enter an order relieving the person of the requirement to report, unless:

(a) The court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements described in ORS 163A.140 (Relief from reporting obligation) ; or

(b) The district attorney and the person stipulate that the person is required to report.

(3) The state has the burden of proving that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements described in ORS 163A.140 (Relief from reporting obligation) .

(4) If the court relieves the person from the requirement to report, the person shall send a certified copy of the court order to the Department of State Police. [Formerly 181.832]

Source: Section 163A.145 — Procedure for relief under ORS 163A.140; upon conviction or adjudication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.135 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.135
164.135 Unauthorized use of a vehicle
Status: in_force

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(1) A person commits the crime of unauthorized use of a vehicle when:

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(A) The person knowingly takes, operates, exercises control over or otherwise uses another’s vehicle, boat or aircraft;

(B) The person is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the owner of the vehicle, boat or aircraft does not consent to the taking, operation or other use of, or the exercise of control over, the vehicle, boat or aircraft; and

(C) The owner of the vehicle, boat or aircraft did not consent to the taking, operation or other use of, or the exercise of control over, the vehicle, boat or aircraft;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The person knowingly rides in another’s vehicle, boat or aircraft;

(B) The person knows that the owner of the vehicle, boat or aircraft does not consent to the person’s riding in the vehicle, boat or aircraft; and

(C) The owner or an authorized user of the vehicle, boat or aircraft did not consent to the person’s riding in the vehicle, boat or aircraft;

(c) Having custody of a vehicle, boat or aircraft pursuant to an agreement between the person or another and the owner thereof whereby the person or another is to perform for compensation a specific service for the owner involving the maintenance, repair or use of such vehicle, boat or aircraft, the person intentionally uses or operates it, without consent of the owner, for the person’s own purpose in a manner constituting a gross deviation from the agreed purpose; or

(d) Having custody of a vehicle, boat or aircraft pursuant to an agreement with the owner thereof whereby such vehicle, boat or aircraft is to be returned to the owner at a specified time, the person knowingly retains or withholds possession thereof without consent of the owner for so lengthy a period beyond the specified time as to render such retention or possession a gross deviation from the agreement.

(2) Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or aircraft is a Class C felony.

(3) Subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section does not apply to a person who rides in or otherwise uses a public transit vehicle, as defined in ORS 166.116 (Interfering with public transportation) , if the vehicle is being operated by an authorized operator within the scope of the operator’s employment. [1971 c.743 §134; 2001 c.851 §1; 2007 c.71 §50; 2019 c.530 §1]

Source: Section 164.135 — Unauthorized use of a vehicle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.351 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.351
161.351 Discharge by board
Status: in_force

(1) Any person placed under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) shall be discharged at such time as the board, upon a hearing, finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person is no longer affected by a qualifying mental disorder or, if so affected, no longer presents a substantial danger to others that requires regular medical care, medication, supervision or treatment.

(2) For purposes of ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , a person affected by a qualifying mental disorder in a state of remission is considered to have a qualifying mental disorder. A person whose qualifying mental disorder may, with reasonable medical probability, occasionally become active and when it becomes active will render the person a danger to others may not be discharged. The person shall continue under supervision and treatment necessary to protect the person and others.

(3) In determining whether a person should be committed to a state hospital or secure intensive community inpatient facility, conditionally released or discharged, the board shall have as its primary concern the protection of society. [1977 c.380 §17 (enacted in lieu of 161.350); 1981 c.711 §13; 1985 c.192 §4; 1989 c.49 §1; 2011 c.708 §4; 2017 c.442 §5; 2017 c.634 §13]

Source: Section 161.351 — Discharge by board; effect of remission; protection of society , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.025 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.025
162.025 Bribe receiving
Status: in_force

(1) A public servant commits the crime of bribe receiving if the public servant:

(a) Solicits any pecuniary benefit with the intent that the vote, opinion, judgment, action, decision or exercise of discretion as a public servant will thereby be influenced; or

(b) Accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an agreement or understanding that the vote, opinion, judgment, action, decision or exercise of discretion as a public servant will thereby be influenced.

(2) Bribe receiving is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §180]

Source: Section 162.025 — Bribe receiving , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.282 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.282
166.282 Sale of weapons by political subdivision
Status: in_force

(1) A political subdivision in this state that sells a weapon described in subsection (2) of this section shall pay the proceeds from the sale of the weapon, less the costs of the sale, to the account of the police agency that received the weapon, to be used for purposes of public safety, law enforcement and crime prevention and detection.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to a weapon that is donated to the police agency. [1997 c.693 §1; 2001 c.666 §§25,37; 2003 c.614 §5]

Source: Section 166.282 — Sale of weapons by political subdivision; disposition of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.625 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.625
161.625 Fines for felonies
Status: in_force

(1) A sentence to pay a fine for a felony shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding:

(a) $500,000 for murder or aggravated murder.

(b) $375,000 for a Class A felony.

(c) $250,000 for a Class B felony.

(d) $125,000 for a Class C felony.

(2) A sentence to pay a fine for an unclassified felony shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, as provided in the statute defining the crime.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a person has gained money or property through the commission of a felony, then upon conviction thereof the court, in lieu of imposing the fine authorized for the crime under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, may sentence the defendant to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding double the amount of the defendant’s gain from the commission of the crime.

(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection do not apply to the felony theft of a companion animal, as defined in ORS 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) , or a captive wild animal.

(4) As used in this section, “gain” means the amount of money or the value of property derived from the commission of the felony, less the amount of money or the value of property returned to the victim of the crime or seized by or surrendered to lawful authority before the time sentence is imposed. “Value” shall be determined by the standards established in ORS 164.115 (Value of property) .

(5) When the court imposes a fine for a felony the court shall make a finding as to the amount of the defendant’s gain from the crime. If the record does not contain sufficient evidence to support a finding the court may conduct a hearing upon the issue.

(6) Except as provided in ORS 161.655 (Fines for corporations) , this section does not apply to a corporation. [1971 c.743 §76; 1981 c.390 §1; 1991 c.837 §11; 1993 c.680 §36; 2003 c.615 §1; 2003 c.737 §86]

Source: Section 161.625 — Fines for felonies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.215 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.215
164.215 Burglary in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 164.255 (Criminal trespass in the first degree) , a person commits the crime of burglary in the second degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein.

(2) Burglary in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §136; 1993 c.680 §24]

Source: Section 164.215 — Burglary in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.392 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.392
161.392 Certification of psychiatrists and licensed psychologists
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary to certify psychiatrists and licensed psychologists for the purpose of performing evaluations and examinations described in ORS 161.309 (Notice of mental defense) , 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) and 419C.524 (Notice and filing report prerequisite to defense) . The rules must include a description of the standards and qualifications necessary for certification. The authority may charge a fee for certification under this section in an amount determined by rule.

(2) The authority shall consult with the Psychiatric Security Review Board about proposed rules described in subsection (1) of this section before issuing the proposed rules for public comment and before adopting the rules. [2011 c.724 §9; 2021 c.395 §11]

Note: 161.392 (Certification of psychiatrists and licensed psychologists) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 161 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 161.392 — Certification of psychiatrists and licensed psychologists; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.755 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.755
167.755 Selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to person under 21 years of age
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to a person under 21 years of age upon the occurrence of one of the following:

(a) The person knowingly distributes or sells, or allows to be sold, to a person under 21 years of age, tobacco products;

(b) The person knowingly distributes or sells, or allows to be sold, to a person under 21 years of age, an inhalant delivery system;

(c) If the person is a manager or other person who supervises the retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems, the person is acting within the course and scope of the person’s employment and the person has supervisory authority over a person who violates paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection; or

(d) If the person is an owner of a business that sells tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems at retail, a violation of paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection occurs at the business.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Violation of subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section is a specific fine violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.

(b) Violation of subsection (1)(c) of this section is a specific fine violation punishable by a fine not to exceed:

(A) $250 for the first or second violation; or

(B) $500 for the third or subsequent violation.

(c) Violation of subsection (1)(d) of this section is a specific fine violation punishable by a fine not to exceed:

(A) $500 for the first or second violation; or

(B) $1,000 for the third or subsequent violation. [2017 c.701 §2]

Note: See note under 167.747 (Definitions for ORS 167.750 to 167.780) .

Source: Section 167.755 — Selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to person under 21 years of age; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.261 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.261
163.261 Definitions for ORS 163.261, 163.263 and 163.264
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 163.263 (Subjecting another person to involuntary servitude in the second degree) and 163.264 (Subjecting another person to involuntary servitude in the first degree) :

(1) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) “Debt bondage” means the inducement of another person to provide labor or services in payment toward or satisfaction of a real or purported debt if:

(a) The reasonable value of the labor or services is not applied toward the repayment of the debt; or

(b) The length of the labor or services is unlimited and the nature of the labor or services is not defined.

(3) “Services” means activities performed by one person under the supervision or for the benefit of another person. [2007 c.811 §1; 2023 c.217 §1]

Note: 163.261 (Definitions for ORS 163.261, 163.263 and 163.264) to 163.269 (Defenses for victims of involuntary servitude and trafficking in persons) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.261 — Definitions for ORS 163.261, 163.263 and 163.264 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.635 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.635
166.635 Discharging weapon or throwing objects at trains
Status: in_force

(1) A person shall not knowingly throw an object at, drop an object on, or discharge a bow and arrow, air rifle, rifle, gun, revolver or other firearm at a railroad train, a person on a railroad train or a commodity being transported on a railroad train. This subsection does not prevent a peace officer or a railroad employee from performing the duty of a peace officer or railroad employee.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a misdemeanor. [1973 c.139 §4]

Source: Section 166.635 — Discharging weapon or throwing objects at trains , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.400 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.400
161.400 Leave of absence
Status: in_force

If, at any time after the commitment of a person to a state hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , the superintendent of the hospital or the director of the facility is of the opinion that a leave of absence from the hospital or facility would be therapeutic for the person and that such leave would pose no substantial danger to others, the superintendent or director may authorize such leave for up to 48 hours in accordance with rules adopted by the Psychiatric Security Review Board. However, the superintendent or director, before authorizing the leave of absence, shall first notify the board for the purposes of ORS 161.326 (Notice to victim) . [1981 c.711 §12; 2005 c.685 §9; 2011 c.708 §11; 2017 c.442 §10]

Source: Section 161.400 — Leave of absence; notice to board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.121 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.121
162.121 Construction of ORS 162.117 to 162.121
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 30.862 (Action for public investment fraud) and 162.117 (Public investment fraud) to 162.121 (Construction of ORS 162.117 to 162.121) shall be liberally construed to effectuate its remedial purposes. [1993 c.768 §5]

Note: See note under 162.117 (Public investment fraud) .

ESCAPE, SUPPLYING CONTRABAND AND FAILURE TO APPEAR

Source: Section 162.121 — Construction of ORS 162.117 to 162.121 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.535 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.535
165.535 Definitions applicable to obtaining contents of communications
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 41.910 (Certain intercepted communications inadmissible) , 133.723 (Records confidential) , 133.724 (Order for interception of communications) , 165.540 (Obtaining contents of communications) and 165.545 (Prohibitions not applicable to fire or police activities) :

(1) “Conversation” means the transmission between two or more persons of an oral communication which is not a telecommunication or a radio communication, and includes a communication occurring through a video conferencing program.

(2) “Person” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) and includes:

(a) Public officials and law enforcement officers of:

(A) The state and of a county, municipal corporation or any other political subdivision of the state; and

(B) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) ; and

(b) Authorized tribal police officers as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Radio communication” means the transmission by radio or other wireless methods of writing, signs, signals, pictures and sounds of all kinds, including all instrumentalities, facilities, equipment and services (including, among other things, the receipt, forwarding and delivering of communications) incidental to such transmission.

(b) “Radio communication” does not include a communication occurring through a video conferencing program.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Telecommunication” means the transmission of writing, signs, signals, pictures and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable or other similar connection between the points of origin and reception of such transmission, including all instrumentalities, facilities, equipment and services (including, among other things, the receipt, forwarding and delivering of communications) incidental to such transmission.

(b) “Telecommunication” does not include a communication occurring through a video conferencing program.

(5) “Video conferencing program” means software or an application for a computer or cellular telephone that allows two or more persons to communicate via simultaneous video transmission. [1955 c.675 §1; 1959 c.681 §1; 1983 c.740 §34; 2011 c.644 §§25,67,74; 2013 c.180 §§27,28; 2015 c.174 §13; 2021 c.357 §1]

Source: Section 165.535 — Definitions applicable to obtaining contents of communications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.252 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.252
167.252 Preclusion of state prosecution
Status: in_force

No person shall be prosecuted under ORS 167.203 (Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252) to 167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used) if the person has been acquitted or convicted under the federal narcotic laws of the same act or omission which it is alleged constitutes a violation of ORS 167.203 (Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252) to 167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used) . [1971 c.743 §282]

Source: Section 167.252 — Preclusion of state prosecution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.205 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.205
162.205 Failure to appear in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of failure to appear in the first degree if the person knowingly fails to appear as required after:

(a) Having by court order been released from custody or a correctional facility under a release agreement or security release upon the condition that the person will subsequently appear personally in connection with a charge against the person of having committed a felony; or

(b) Having been released from a correctional facility subject to a forced release agreement under ORS 169.046 (Notice of county jail population emergency) in connection with a charge against the person of having committed a felony.

(2) Failure to appear in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §196; 1973 c.836 §344; 2001 c.517 §4; 2003 c.320 §2]

Source: Section 162.205 — Failure to appear in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.153 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.153
167.153 Proving occurrence of sporting event in prosecutions of gambling offenses
Status: in_force

In any prosecution under ORS 167.117 (Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530) and 167.122 (Unlawful gambling in the second degree) to 167.147 (Possession of a gambling device) in which it is necessary to prove the occurrence of a sporting event, the following shall be admissible in evidence and shall be prima facie evidence of the occurrence of the event:

(1) A published report of its occurrence in a daily newspaper, magazine or other periodically printed publication of general circulation; or

(2) Evidence that a description of some aspect of the event was written, printed or otherwise noted at the place in which a violation of ORS 167.117 (Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530) and 167.122 (Unlawful gambling in the second degree) to 167.147 (Possession of a gambling device) is alleged to have been committed. [1971 c.743 §270]

Source: Section 167.153 — Proving occurrence of sporting event in prosecutions of gambling offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.135 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.135
162.135 Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) to 162.205 (Failure to appear in the first degree) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Contraband” means:

(A) Controlled substances as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) ;

(B) Drug paraphernalia as defined in ORS 475.525 (Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited) ;

(C) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, currency possessed by or in the control of an adult in custody confined in a correctional facility; or

(D) Any article or thing which a person confined in a correctional facility, youth correction facility or state hospital is prohibited by statute, rule or order from obtaining or possessing, and whose use would endanger the safety or security of such institution or any person therein.

(b) “Contraband” does not include authorized currency possessed by an adult in custody in a work release facility.

(2) “Correctional facility” means any place used for the confinement of persons charged with or convicted of a crime or otherwise confined under a court order and includes but is not limited to a youth correction facility. “Correctional facility” applies to a state hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility only as to persons detained therein charged with or convicted of a crime, or detained therein after having been found guilty except for insanity of a crime under ORS 161.290 (Incapacity due to immaturity) to 161.373 (Records for fitness to proceed examination) .

(3) “Currency” means paper money and coins that are within the correctional institution.

(4) “Custody” means the imposition of actual or constructive restraint by a peace officer pursuant to an arrest or court order, but does not include detention in a correctional facility, youth correction facility or a state hospital.

(5) “Escape” means the unlawful departure of a person from custody or a correctional facility. “Escape” includes the unauthorized departure or absence from this state or failure to return to this state by a person who is under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) . “Escape” does not include failure to comply with provisions of a conditional release in ORS 135.245 (Release decision) .

(6) “Youth correction facility” means:

(a) A youth correction facility as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) ; and

(b) A detention facility as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(7) “State hospital” means the Oregon State Hospital and any other hospital established by law for similar purposes.

(8) “Unauthorized departure” means the unauthorized departure of a person confined by court order in a youth correction facility or a state hospital that, because of the nature of the court order, is not a correctional facility as defined in this section, or the failure to return to custody after any form of temporary release or transitional leave from a correctional facility. [1971 c.743 §189; 1973 c.836 §342; 1983 c.740 §28; 1983 c.815 §7; 1985 c.565 §16; 1989 c.790 §53; 1991 c.809 §1; 1993 c.33 §307; 1995 c.738 §2; 1997 c.249 §47; 1999 c.504 §1; 2001 c.295 §8; 2001 c.900 §24; 2005 c.685 §10; 2007 c.14 §3; 2011 c.708 §21; 2013 c.36 §36; 2015 c.318 §8; 2017 c.442 §20; 2019 c.213 §39]

Source: Section 162.135 — Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).