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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.510 - Demand or acceptance of compensation for furnishing racing information as touting; how predictions on race outcome may be sold.

(1) Any person who attempts to, or does persuade, procure or cause another person to wager on an animal participating in a race, and upon which money is wagered, and who asks or demands, or accepts compensation as a reward for information or purported information given in such case is a tout, and is guilty of touting.
(2) Predictions on the outcome of horse races and greyhound races may be sold on the licensee’s premises in accordance with rules promulgated by the Oregon Racing Commission. [1953 c.499 §1; 1975 c.549 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.520 - Penalty for falsely using name of racing official as source of information in commission of touting.

Any person who in the commission of touting falsely uses the name of any official of the Oregon Racing Commission, its inspectors or attaches, or of any official of any race track association, or the names of any owner, trainer, jockey or other person licensed by the commission as the source of any information or purported information is guilty of a misdemeanor. [1953 c.499 §2; 1969 c.356 §33]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.700 - Authorization; procedure.

In addition to mutuel wagering authorized by this chapter to be conducted upon the premises of a race course, a race meet licensee may conduct off-race course mutuel wagering in accordance with ORS 462.700 to 462.740 and Oregon Racing Commission rules. [1987 c.913 §2; 2005 c.72 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.720 - Pooling wagered moneys; surcharge on wagering by licensee.

(1) All moneys wagered in off-race course mutuel wagering on races held at race courses in this state shall be included in the computation of the mutuel pool for that race at the race course. Subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Racing Commission and upon application of the race meet licensee, the commission may authorize:
(a) Moneys wagered in off-race course mutuel wagering at locations outside this state on races held at race courses in this state to be included in the computation of the mutuel pool for the race at the Oregon race course.
(b) Moneys wagered in off-race course mutuel wagering at locations in this state on races held at race courses outside this state to be included in the computation of the mutuel pool for the race at the race course.
(2) Notwithstanding ORS 462.140, in the case of moneys wagered in off-race course mutuel wagering at a location in this state and included in the mutuel pool of a race held at a race course outside this state, the amount taken from the mutuel pool by the race meet licensee to pay taxes, purses, compensation for the licensee and other payments shall be the amount required by statute at the race course outside this state.
(3) A race meet licensee that is authorized to conduct off-race course mutuel wagering may exact a surcharge on off-race course mutuel wagering at a rate not exceeding five percent. At the discretion of the race meet licensee, the surcharge shall be paid by the wagerer on the amount wagered to the race meet licensee at the time the wager is made, or the surcharge shall be paid on the winnings and shall be deducted at the time winnings are paid. All surcharges collected by the race meet licensee shall be reported to the commission at such time and in such manner as the commission may require. [1987 c.913 §4; 1989 c.358 §2; 1991 c.252 §1; 1993 c.682 §9; 1997 c.865 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.725 - Multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and wagering; fees; rules; distribution of moneys paid to commission; limitation on greyhound wagering accounts.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Oregon Racing Commission may adopt rules to:
(a) License and regulate all phases of operation of Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hubs located in Oregon; and
(b) Authorize and license Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hubs to conduct simulcast broadcasting of, and mutuel wagering on, animal races, including previously held races on which mutuel wagering is lawful in Oregon.
(2) In addition to the other rules of operation adopted by the commission, the commission shall adopt a rule setting the amount that may be taken from the gross receipts of the multi-jurisdictional mutuel system.
(3) All employees working in Oregon and all officers of any Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hubs located and operating in Oregon must obtain a license from the commission prior to the commencement of business or employment. The commission shall adopt rules establishing license fees for the employees and officers, not to exceed $30 per year.
(4) Payments to be made to the commission include:
(a) Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hub license fee not more than $200 per operating day.
(b) Not more than one percent of total gross receipts of mutuel wagering recorded by the totalizator system.
(5) Of the moneys received by the commission under subsection (4)(b) of this section, 25 percent shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund and 75 percent shall be retained by the commission. The commission may adopt rules under which the moneys retained by the commission may be distributed for the benefit of the Oregon pari-mutuel racing industry.
(6) Wagers on previously held races authorized under subsection (1) of this section are subject to the provisions of ORS 462.157.
(7) A Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hub licensee may establish an account for wagering on greyhound racing for an individual unless wagering on live greyhound racing is unlawful in the jurisdiction of the individual’s principal residence. [1997 c.867 §27; 1999 c.606 §1; 2011 c.176 §3; 2011 c.501 §2; 2015 c.723 §1; 2019 c.314 §1; 2021 c.573 §6; 2022 c.77 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.727 - Totalizator business license; rules; fees.

A person may not engage in the business of providing totalizator services through the use of totalizator equipment that is located within this state unless the person possesses a totalizator business license issued by the Oregon Racing Commission. Rules adopted by the commission to carry out this section may include, but need not be limited to, rules establishing fees for the issuance or renewal of a totalizator business license. [2011 c.32 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.730 - Payments by licensee to commission.

A race meet licensee that conducts off-race course mutuel wagering shall make payments to the Oregon Racing Commission in the same manner as if the mutuel wagering were being conducted at the race course. [1987 c.913 §5; 1989 c.358 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.735 - Suspension or refusal to renew license; hearing; rules.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 183.430 (1), the Oregon Racing Commission may, without prior notice, suspend or refuse to renew a license authorized under ORS 462.725 without hearing if the commission finds that the licensee has committed a violation of federal or Oregon law or commission rules, that has placed moneys belonging to members of the public at risk.
(2) Notwithstanding ORS 183.430 (1), the Oregon Racing Commission may, with at least 14 days’ notice, suspend or refuse to renew a license authorized under ORS 462.725 without hearing if the commission finds that the licensee has committed an intentional violation of federal or Oregon law or commission rules.
(3)(a) If the licensee demands a hearing prior to the date an order to suspend or refuse renewal of a license becomes effective, the commission:
(A) May stay the order; and
(B) Shall grant the licensee a hearing as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 days after receipt of the demand.
(b) If the commission stays the order pending the hearing, and the licensee demonstrates that the licensee was not in violation of or has come into compliance with the applicable law or rule, the proposed suspension or refusal to renew the license may not become effective.
(4) The commission order suspending or refusing to renew the license under subsection (1) or (2) of this section must set forth the facts that the commission found to support the suspension or refusal of renewal. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, if the licensee demands a hearing within 90 days after the date on the notice informing the licensee of the suspension or refusal to renew the license, the commission shall grant the licensee a hearing as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 days after receipt of the demand.
(5) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall issue a proposed order no later than 15 days after the hearing record closes. Notwithstanding ORS 183.464, the commission shall issue a final order no later than 15 days after issuance of the proposed order or, if exceptions are filed, no later than 15 days after all exceptions are filed.
(6) The commission and the licensee may mutually agree to extend any time allowed under subsection (4) or (5) of this section for granting a hearing or issuing an order. The commission is not required to provide a hearing under subsection (4) of this section if the order suspending or refusing to renew the license:
(a) Is accompanied by, or pursuant to, a citation for violation that is subject to judicial determination in a court of this state; and
(b) Will, by the terms of the order, terminate if the court issues a final judgment on the citation in favor of the licensee.
(7) The commission shall adopt rules that require licensees to meet specific financial obligations. [2009 c.406 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.740 - Rules; compliance with federal law.

(1) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Racing Commission shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 462.700 to 462.740. Such rules shall be designed to promote the best interests and the good conduct of racing, with due regard for the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) In order to provide for the lawful operation of off-race course mutuel wagering for wagering on horse races at race courses outside this state, the commission is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements with other governmental or private agencies or associations and to perform all other acts necessary to comply with the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. 3001 to 3007, as amended. [1987 c.913 §6; 1989 c.358 §4; 2001 c.104 §200]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 462 - Racing › Section 462.990 - Penalties.

(1) Except as provided in this section, violations of any provision of this chapter is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of ORS 462.420, 462.430, 462.450, 462.460, 462.470 or 462.415 (2) commits a Class C felony.
(3) Any person who conspires or attempts to commit or commits any act of touting as defined in ORS 462.510 commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(4) Any person violating the provisions of ORS 462.140 (1) commits a Class A misdemeanor. [Part of subsection (1) derived from 1957 c.313 §22; subsection (2) enacted as 1953 c.498 §8; subsection (3) enacted as 1953 c.499 §5; 1955 c.538 §2; 1969 c.356 §34; 1969 c.528 §§1,2; 1987 c.320 §235; 2011 c.597 §206]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.018 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds that the unarmed combat sports and entertainment wrestling industries in this state should be regulated in order to protect the best interests of entertainment wrestlers, unarmed combat sports competitors and the public. [1987 c.789 §1; 1997 c.350 §4; 2007 c.585 §2; 2017 c.235 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.025 - Licensing of competitors, managers and other officials; fees; rules.

(1) A person may not act as an unarmed combat sports competitor, official, manager, second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor or matchmaker unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Application for a license must be made upon a form provided by the Superintendent of State Police and must be accompanied by an annual license fee established by the superintendent by rule.
(3) Each person licensed under this section shall present the license upon request to promoters and representatives of the superintendent, including members of the Oregon State Athletic Commission, as evidence of eligibility to act or perform in the person’s licensed capacities in connection with unarmed combat sports events.
(4) A person under 18 years of age may not be issued a license to act as an unarmed combat sports competitor, manager, official, second or matchmaker.
(5) This section does not apply to an unarmed combat sports competitor, official, manager, second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor or matchmaker competing or participating in an unarmed combat sports event supervised by an amateur athletic organization. [1987 c.789 §14; 1991 c.211 §2; 1993 c.742 §121; 1993 c.744 §209a; 2007 c.585 §3; 2017 c.235 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.035 - Promoter license required; fees; rules; corporate surety bond.

(1)(a) A person may not act as a promoter of unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling until the person has been licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(b) A person who intends to act as a promoter for entertainment wrestling events and for unarmed combat sports events shall apply for separate licensure for each type of event.
(2) Application for a promoter’s license must be made upon a form provided by the Superintendent of State Police. The form must specify whether the application is for a license as a promoter of entertainment wrestling events or for a license as a promoter of unarmed combat sports events.
(3) Before a license is issued to any promoter of unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling, the applicant for licensure must:
(a) Pay the annual license fee established by the superintendent by rule; and
(b) File with the superintendent a corporate surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state drawn in an amount acceptable to the superintendent and the release of which is conditioned upon:
(A) Timely payment of all taxes and civil penalties due the state or its political subdivisions;
(B) Payment to the state or a political subdivision of the state that establishes liability against a promoter for damages, penalties or expenses arising from promotional activity;
(C) Payment of the purses of the entertainment wrestlers or unarmed combat sports competitors;
(D) Payment of reimbursement to the superintendent of the cost of approval of an event canceled by the promoter without good cause; and
(E) Payment of compensation to inspectors, referees, timekeepers, judges and event medical personnel.
(4) In addition to the requirements specified in subsection (3) of this section, prior to being issued a license to promote entertainment wrestling, an applicant must provide an affidavit to the superintendent stating that the health and safety of the participants is the responsibility of the promoter.
(5) If the circumstances of an event to be promoted so require, the superintendent may increase the required amount of the corporate surety bond previously filed with the superintendent in compliance with this section.
(6) The superintendent may accept a cash deposit or the assignment of a savings account in lieu of the corporate surety bond required by this section.
(7) A person under 18 years of age may not be issued a license to act as a promoter. [1987 c.789 §§12,16; 1987 c.788 §8; 1991 c.211 §3; 1993 c.742 §§122,122a; 1993 c.744 §§209b,209c; 2003 c.142 §2; 2007 c.585 §4; 2017 c.235 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.037 - Attendance of commission representatives at unarmed combat sports events.

(1) An unarmed combat sports event may not take place in this state unless the following Oregon State Athletic Commission representatives are in attendance:
(a) The Superintendent of State Police or an authorized representative of the superintendent to oversee conduct of the event;
(b) Officials assigned by the superintendent or an authorized representative of the superintendent; and
(c) Medical personnel assigned by the superintendent or authorized representative of the superintendent.
(2) This section does not apply to an event supervised by an approved amateur athletic organization. [1987 c.789 §9; 2007 c.585 §5; 2015 c.446 §1; 2017 c.235 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.047 - Assignment of medical personnel to event; medical qualification of competitors; rules.

(1) The Superintendent of State Police or an authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign or approve medical personnel to each unarmed combat sports event held in this state.
(2) Medical personnel who are not employed by the Department of State Police and who are assigned to serve at an unarmed combat sports event must be paid by the promoter at a rate established by the superintendent by rule. The promoter shall reimburse the mileage and lodging expenses incurred by medical personnel described in this subsection at a rate established by the superintendent by rule.
(3) The promoter of an unarmed combat sports event shall reimburse the Oregon State Athletic Commission for medical supplies used at the unarmed combat sports event at rates determined by the superintendent by rule.
(4) Prior to the commencement of an unarmed combat sports event held in this state, the medical personnel assigned to the event shall medically qualify each unarmed combat sports competitor to compete in the event in accordance with rules recommended by the commission and adopted by the superintendent. In determining whether to issue or withhold the required medical qualification, the assigned medical personnel shall consider:
(a) The results of a prefight medical examination conducted by medical personnel approved by the commission; and
(b) The recent record of the unarmed combat sports competitor seeking medical qualification.
(5) When medical qualification under this section is withheld from an unarmed combat sports competitor, the superintendent or authorized representative of the superintendent shall immediately notify the promoter or a representative of the promoter and any event involving the unarmed combat sports competitor must be canceled.
(6) This section does not apply to medical personnel supervised by approved amateur athletic organizations. [2007 c.585 §11; 2015 c.446 §2; 2017 c.235 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.057 - Approval of amateur athletic organizations; fees; rules.

(1) A person may not act as an amateur athletic organization unless the Superintendent of State Police has approved the person under this section.
(2) An applicant for approval shall apply to the superintendent on a form provided by the superintendent and shall accompany the application with a fee established by the superintendent by rule.
(3) An applicant shall provide to the superintendent an affidavit stating that the health and safety of the unarmed combat sports competitors in unarmed combat sports events supervised by the applicant is the responsibility of the applicant.
(4) The applicant shall meet all requirements for approval as an amateur athletic organization as established by the superintendent by rule.
(5) The superintendent may deny, revoke or suspend approval of an amateur athletic organization if the amateur athletic organization:
(a) Fails to provide information requested by the superintendent or the authorized representative of the superintendent; or
(b) In the discretion of the superintendent, should not be approved to act as an amateur athletic organization.
(6) If an amateur athletic organization fails or refuses to file an application for approval under this section, or the approval of an amateur athletic organization is denied, revoked or suspended, the amateur athletic organization may not participate in an amateur unarmed combat sports event. [2017 c.235 §4]
Note:
463.057 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 463 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.125 - Members; term; officers; administrator; qualifications; meetings; voting; expenses.

(1)(a) The Oregon State Athletic Commission consists of five members appointed by the Superintendent of State Police for terms of four years. A member may not serve more than two terms, except that a member serves until the member’s successor is appointed.
(b) Membership must represent distinct geographic areas. The Portland metropolitan area, central Willamette Valley and two other areas must be represented.
(c) Vacancies must be filled by appointment in the same manner for the balance of the unexpired term.
(d) A member of the commission may be removed from office by the superintendent for cause.
(e) Each member of the commission, before assuming the duties of office, shall take and subscribe to an oath to perform the duties of this office faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of the member’s ability.
(2) The chairperson and vice chairperson must be elected from among the members at the first meeting of each calendar year or when a vacancy exists.
(3) The superintendent shall appoint an administrator using the State Personnel Relations Law to establish suitable qualifications and compensation. The administrator must demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience related to unarmed combat sports.
(4) The superintendent may employ other personnel as necessary.
(5) The commission may meet once a month at a time and place agreed upon. Special additional meetings may be called by the administrator or at the request of one or more members of the commission.
(6) Three members of the commission constitutes a quorum.
(7) Three votes constitutes a majority.
(8) Members of the commission and representatives of the commission must be paid per diem and travel expenses as designated under ORS 292.495 when conducting the business of the commission. [1987 c.789 §4; 1993 c.742 §124; 1993 c.744 §211; 2007 c.585 §7; 2017 c.235 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.145 - Prohibited financial interest or investment; compensation and reimbursement of officials; rules.

(1) A member of the Oregon State Athletic Commission may not have a financial interest or investment in an unarmed combat sports competitor or entertainment wrestler.
(2) A member of the commission may not have a financial interest or investment in any unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event or promotion or a person or promoter involved in an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event or promotion.
(3) An official, medical personnel, authorized representative of the Superintendent of State Police assigned to the commission or representative of the commission may not:
(a) Have a financial interest or investment in:
(A) An unarmed combat sports competitor or an entertainment wrestler;
(B) A person or promoter involved in promotion of an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event; or
(C) Any individual promotion of an event.
(b) Be an officer in a national or international sanctioning organization.
(4) An officer, board member or employee of an approved amateur athletic organization or other person who has ownership interest in an approved amateur athletic organization may not have a financial interest or investment in:
(a) An unarmed combat sports competitor who is licensed in this state; or
(b) An unarmed combat sports event, promotion, person or promoter involved in an unarmed combat sports event or promotion in this state.
(5) The superintendent may not have a financial interest or investment in:
(a) An unarmed combat sports competitor or entertainment wrestler.
(b) An unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event or promotion or a person or promoter involved in an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event or promotion.
(6) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section and ORS 244.040, a promoter shall compensate an official for services performed in relation to an event authorized under this chapter and shall reimburse an official for mileage and lodging expenses incurred by the official at a rate established by rule by the superintendent.
(7) Subsection (6) of this section does not apply to an official assigned to an event supervised by an approved amateur athletic organization. [1987 c.789 §7; 1993 c.742 §125; 1993 c.744 §211a; 2003 c.142 §4; 2007 c.585 §12; 2017 c.235 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.149 - Oregon State Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Committee; members; duties; nomination of medical personnel.

(1) There is established an Oregon State Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Committee consisting of five members appointed by the Superintendent of State Police. Members of the committee shall be medical personnel.
(2) The term of office of each committee member is four years, but committee members serve at the pleasure of the superintendent. A committee member may not serve more than two consecutive terms, except that a committee member serves until a successor is appointed. If there is a vacancy, the superintendent shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(3) A committee member is entitled to the same compensation and expenses provided for members of the Oregon State Athletic Commission under ORS 463.125 when acting in the member’s official role as a member of the committee.
(4) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) The committee shall gather, assess and update, when necessary, medical data for the purpose of recommending to the commission:
(a) Fitness criteria for unarmed combat sports competitors to be applied in prefight medical examinations;
(b) Medical procedures and substances allowed for use by seconds in an unarmed combat sports competitor’s corner;
(c) Emergency procedures for injuries;
(d) Post-fight examination and treatment procedures; and
(e) Safety equipment required to promote the best interests of the unarmed combat sports competitors.
(6) The committee shall periodically present to the commission the proposed safety and medical procedures developed under subsection (5) of this section for discussion and consideration for adoption.
(7) The committee shall identify and nominate for approval by the commission a sufficient number of medical personnel for unarmed combat sports events held throughout this state.
(8) A member of the committee who has been nominated by the committee and approved by the commission may serve as medical personnel. [2007 c.585 §9; 2017 c.235 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.155 - Compliance audits and verification; duties of superintendent; rules.

(1) The Superintendent of State Police or the authorized representatives of the superintendent shall:
(a) Conduct compliance audits for unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling events;
(b) Oversee ticket sales to the events; and
(c) Verify compliance with ticketing, tax on gross receipts and other requirements of this chapter.
(2) The authorized representative of the superintendent for an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event shall verify the accuracy of the promoter’s account and the amount of the taxed gross receipts for the event.
(3) The superintendent shall establish by rule limitations on complimentary tickets for unarmed combat sports and entertainment wrestling events. [1987 c.789 §6; 1987 c.788 §7; 2003 c.142 §5; 2007 c.585 §13; 2017 c.235 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.165 - Licensing of officials; compensation and reimbursement; qualifications; rules.

(1) The Superintendent of State Police shall license referees, judges, inspectors and timekeepers and shall assign the licensed referees, judges, inspectors and timekeepers to officiate at unarmed combat sports events regulated by the Oregon State Athletic Commission.
(2) A promoter of an unarmed combat sports event shall pay a licensed referee, judge, inspector or timekeeper who is assigned to the unarmed combat sports event regulated by the commission at a rate established by the superintendent by rule. The promoter shall reimburse the licensed referee, judge, inspector or timekeeper for mileage and lodging costs incurred by the referee, judge, inspector or timekeeper at rates established by the superintendent by rule.
(3) The commission shall recommend, and the superintendent shall adopt, reasonable qualifications for licensure as a promoter, manager, matchmaker, unarmed combat sports competitor, inspector, judge, referee, second or timekeeper.
(4) The superintendent may deny an application for a license if the applicant fails to meet the established qualifications or has violated any provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(5) This section does not apply to unarmed combat sports competitors, inspectors, judges, referees or timekeepers for unarmed combat sports events supervised by an approved amateur athletic organization. [1987 c.789 §8; 1993 c.742 §126; 1993 c.744 §211b; 2007 c.585 §14; 2017 c.235 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.175 - Objection to event by city or county; filing with commission.

Nothing in this chapter prevents a county or city from objecting to the holding of, or participating in, an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event. Objections must be filed in writing with the Oregon State Athletic Commission. [1987 c.789 §13; 1991 c.211 §6; 2007 c.585 §15; 2017 c.235 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.195 - Commission subject to ORS 291.201 to 291.222, 291.232 to 291.260 and 291.990.

(1) The Oregon State Athletic Commission is subject to the provisions of ORS 291.201 to 291.222, including but not limited to the provisions of those sections relating to changes and revisions by the Governor in agency request budgets.
(2) The commission and its officers and employees are subject to the provisions of ORS 291.232 to 291.260 and 291.990. [1987 c.789 §10a; 2007 c.585 §17; 2016 c.117 §70]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.200 - Commission considered criminal justice agency.

For purposes of ORS 181A.160 to 181A.250, the Oregon State Athletic Commission shall be considered a criminal justice agency. [1987 c.789 §18; 2007 c.585 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.210 - Organizations exempt from licensing and bonding provisions.

(1) The promoting, conducting or maintaining of an unarmed combat sports event when conducted by educational institutions, Oregon National Guard units or any amateur athletic organizations approved by the Superintendent of State Police is exempt from the licensing and bonding provisions of this chapter if none of the unarmed combat sports competitors in the event receives a monetary remuneration, purse or prize for performance or services.
(2) The licensing and bonding provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
(a) An amateur athletic organization, and its affiliated membership clubs, that has been approved by the superintendent.
(b) An event between students of educational institutions that are conducted by a college, school or university as part of the institution’s athletic program.
(c) Events between members of any troop, battery, company or units of the Oregon National Guard. [1987 c.789 §11; 2007 c.585 §19; 2017 c.235 §16]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.220 - Deposit of revenues.

All revenue obtained under this chapter from license fees, bonds and gross receipts taxes, and any other income received under this chapter, shall be deposited in the subaccount of the State Police Account established under ORS 181A.020. [Formerly 463.350]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.320 - Imposition of tax; amount; report; rules; payment; exceptions.

(1) For the privilege of engaging in unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling, a tax is imposed upon the gross receipts from the sale of tickets or other fees charged for admission to an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event held in this state. The amount of the tax is six percent of the total gross receipts, not to exceed $50,000 per event.
(2) A person licensed or approved under this chapter, and who holds, conducts or supervises an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event shall:
(a) Prior to the unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event, provide to the Superintendent of State Police or to an authorized representative of the superintendent a statement containing the name of each entertainment wrestler or unarmed combat sports competitor.
(b) No later than five business days after the conclusion of the unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event, file with the superintendent or an authorized representative of the superintendent a written report, duly verified in accordance with rules recommended by the Oregon State Athletic Commission and adopted by the superintendent, stating the number and price of tickets or other admissions indicia or rights to admission sold, the total gross receipts from the sales and any other information required under rules recommended by the commission and adopted by the superintendent. The superintendent shall adopt rules recommended by the commission under this subsection.
(c) Pay to the Department of State Police, at the time of filing the report required under paragraph (b) of this subsection, a tax as imposed under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) This section does not apply to:
(a) A nonprofit amateur athletic organization approved by the superintendent.
(b) An event between students of educational institutions that is conducted by a college, school or university as part of the institution’s athletic program.
(c) Events between members of any troop, battery, company or units of the Oregon National Guard. [1987 c.788 §§2,3; 1993 c.742 §§128,128a; 1993 c.744 §§213,213a; 2003 c.142 §7; 2003 c.653 §3; 2007 c.585 §21; 2017 c.235 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.322 - Persons exempt from tax.

Nothing in ORS 463.015, 463.035, 463.113, 463.320 and 463.322 is intended to tax subscribers to pay-per-view telecasts or cable system operators in this state. [1993 c.587 §6; 2017 c.235 §18]
Note:
463.322 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 463 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.330 - Applicability of tax.

When an admission fee is charged by a licensed promoter conducting an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event, the tax imposed by ORS 463.320 applies to the gross receipts from the admissions and the statement filed and tax paid by the conducting or sponsoring person. [1987 c.788 §4; 2003 c.142 §8; 2007 c.585 §22; 2017 c.235 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.340 - Effect of failure to file report.

(1) If a licensee required to file a report under ORS 463.320 fails to make that report within the time prescribed, or if the report is unsatisfactory to the Superintendent of State Police or an authorized representative of the superintendent, the superintendent or the authorized representative of the superintendent shall examine or cause to be examined the books and records of the licensee. The superintendent may subpoena and examine under oath the licensee or other person the superintendent considers necessary to determine the amount of the total gross receipts from the unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event and the amount of the tax on the unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event. If, upon completion of the examination, it is determined that an additional tax is due, the superintendent or authorized representative of the superintendent shall serve notice of the additional tax due upon the licensee, and if the licensee fails to pay the additional tax within 20 days after service of the notice, the superintendent shall revoke the license of the licensee under ORS 463.185. In addition, the licensee and the members of the licensee will be subject to a civil penalty imposed as provided under ORS 463.185 (8).
(2) A licensee or person shall pay the tax imposed by ORS 463.320 or 463.330 and make, sign or verify a report or supply any information required by the superintendent or authorized representative of the superintendent in connection with the taxes imposed under ORS 463.320. [1987 c.788 §6; 1993 c.742 §129; 1993 c.744 §213b; 2003 c.142 §9; 2017 c.235 §20]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.360 - Payment of salaries and expenses.

The salaries and expenses of the members and employees and the operating expenses of the Oregon State Athletic Commission shall be paid out of the subaccount of the State Police Account established under ORS 181A.020 from moneys received under this chapter. [1987 c.789 §17; 1987 c.788 §10; 1991 c.211 §8; 1993 c.742 §131; 1993 c.744 §215; 2007 c.585 §23]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.370 - Distribution of tax revenues.

After deduction of administrative costs of the Oregon State Athletic Commission established under ORS 463.113, 75 percent of the remaining gross receipts tax, as described in ORS 463.320 and deposited in the subaccount of the State Police Account established under ORS 181A.020, shall be credited to and deposited in the subaccount established pursuant to section 36 (2), chapter 1084, Oregon Laws 1999, or a successor subaccount, account or fund. [1987 c.788 §11; 1989 c.650 §1; 1993 c.742 §132; 1993 c.744 §216; 1999 c.1084 §47; 2007 c.585 §24]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling › Section 463.995 - Penalties.

(1) A person who violates a provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Whenever it appears that any person has violated or is threatening to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules adopted under this chapter, the Attorney General at the request of the Superintendent of State Police may cause a civil suit to be instituted in the circuit court for injunctive relief to restrain such person from continuing the violation. [1987 c.789 §19; 1993 c.742 §133; 1993 c.744 §216a]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 464 - Games › Section 464.270 - Licensing requirements.

(1) The Department of Justice shall not issue a license to conduct bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events to any organization unless:
(a) The organization is exempt from payment of federal income taxes as a charitable, fraternal or religious organization; and
(b) The organization has held such tax exempt status for at least one year preceding its application to the department for a license and during which time the organization engaged primarily in its charitable, fraternal or religious purpose.
(2) An application for a license must be accompanied by a certificate of the organization’s exemption from payment of income taxes as a charitable, fraternal or religious organization and by such other evidence of the organization’s status under subsection (1) of this section as the department may require.
(3) If an organization loses its tax exempt status after having applied for or having received a license, the organization shall promptly notify the department of the change in status. A license issued by the department shall cease to be valid whenever the organization to which it is issued loses its tax exempt status. [1987 c.914 §11; 1997 c.867 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 464 - Games › Section 464.280 - Burden to establish qualifications; applications; liability of persons who supply information; rules.

(1) The burden is upon holders of bingo, lotto, raffle or Monte Carlo event licenses and permits and applicants for such licenses or permits to establish the qualifications required of such license or permit holders or applicants, by clear and convincing evidence. The burden is also upon the licensee or license applicant to establish by clear and convincing evidence the qualifications of the premises in which the licensed activity will be conducted.
(2) Application for a license to operate a bingo, lotto or raffle game or Monte Carlo event must be accompanied by:
(a) A written consent to the inspections authorized under ORS 167.118, 464.250 to 464.380, 464.420 and 464.450 to 464.530 and under such rules as the department may adopt; and
(b) A written waiver of potential liability claims against the State of Oregon, its agencies, employees and agents for any damages resulting from any disclosure or publication of any information acquired by the Department of Justice during any of its investigations, inquiries or hearings.
(3) All license and permit holders and persons having any financial, management or employment interest in bingo, lotto, raffle or Monte Carlo event licensees, including but not limited to employees and agents of such licensees, shall have a duty to inform the department or its staff of any act or omission which they believe would constitute a violation of state law or department rules relating to the operation of bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events. No person who so informs the department or its staff shall be discriminated against by a licensee because of supplying such information. If a licensee or permittee, or an officer or director thereof, upon request from the department or its designee, fails to produce requested information, evidence or testimony, relating to a bingo, lotto, raffle or Monte Carlo event operation, the department may suspend or revoke the license or permit of the licensee or permittee.
(4) Any written or oral statement made in the course of an official investigation or other proceeding of the department by any member, employee or agent of the department, or by any witness testifying under oath, which is relevant to the investigation or proceeding is absolutely privileged and shall not be the source of liability for slander, libel or defamation, or constitute any grounds for recovery in a civil action. [1987 c.914 §20; 1997 c.867 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 464 - Games › Section 464.290 - Eligibility for license requires independent control by organization.

An organization shall not be eligible to obtain or retain a license to conduct a bingo, lotto, raffle or Monte Carlo event operation if it does not exercise, or if it ceases to exercise, independent control over its activities and budget. However, an organization shall not be ineligible for a license merely because it is chartered by or affiliated with another organization, so long as it exercises independent control over its activities and budget. [1987 c.914 §9; 1997 c.867 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment › Chapter 464 - Games › Section 464.300 - Temporary license.

The Department of Justice may specially license, in such manner as it finds appropriate, the conduct of a temporary bingo, lotto, raffle or Monte Carlo event operation whenever the operation is to be for a limited period of time not exceeding 30 days. A license shall be granted under this section for unique or occasional events subject to such record keeping and reporting requirements as the department shall require of such operations. [1987 c.914 §7; 1997 c.867 §7]