Oregon

Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)

1,192 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 165.825 — Sale of drugged horse
• § 165.840 — “Telegraphic copy” defined for ORS
• § 165.845 — Making and drawing of checks and notes by wire
• § 165.850 — Manner of expressing private and official seals in telegrams
• § 165.990 — Penalties FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES
• § 166.005 — Treason
• § 166.010 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.015 — Riot
• § 166.020 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.023 — Disorderly conduct in the first degree
• § 166.025 — Disorderly conduct in the second degree
• § 166.030 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.035 — [1971 c.743 §221; repealed by 1975 c.715 §2]
• § 166.040 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.045 — [1971 c.743 §222; repealed by 1983 c.546 §3]
• § 166.050 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.060 — [Amended by 1959 c.436 §1; 1961 c.503 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.065 — Harassment
• § 166.070 — Aggravated harassment
• § 166.075 — Abuse of venerated objects
• § 166.076 — Abuse of a memorial to the dead
• § 166.085 — Abuse of corpse in the second degree
• § 166.087 — Abuse of corpse in the first degree
• § 166.090 — Telephonic harassment
• § 166.095 — Misconduct with emergency telephone calls
• § 166.110 — [Amended by 1961 c.503 §2; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.115 — [1981 c.783 §3; repealed by 2001 c.851 §2 (
• § 166.116 — Interfering with public transportation
• § 166.119 — Interfering with a health care facility
• § 166.120 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.122 — to 166.128: (1) “Critical infrastructure” means a gas, electric or water utility system, an electric substation, a pipeline or other conveyance for carrying gas, natural gas or fuel, a fiber optic cable network, a base transceiver station or other wireless communication infrastructure, a data center
• § 166.125 — Domestic terrorism in the first degree
• § 166.128 — Domestic terrorism in the second degree
• § 166.130 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.140 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.150 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] BIAS CRIME
• § 166.155 — Bias crime in the second degree
• § 166.160 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.165 — Bias crime in the first degree
• § 166.167 — Community service as sentence for bias crime
• § 166.170 — State preemption
• § 166.171 — Authority of county to regulate discharge of firearms
• § 166.172 — Authority of city to regulate discharge of firearms
• § 166.173 — Authority of city or county to regulate possession of loaded firearms in public places
• § 166.174 — Authority of city, county, municipal corporation or district to regulate possession or sale of firearms
• § 166.175 — Authority of city to regulate purchase of used firearms
• § 166.176 — Exception to preemption for certain county ordinances POSSESSION AND USE OF WEAPONS (Generally)
• § 166.180 — Negligently wounding another
• § 166.190 — Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense
• § 166.210 — to 166.490, a nonexistent series
• § 166.220 — Unlawful use of weapon
• § 166.230 — [Repealed by 1979 c.779 §7]
• § 166.240 — Carrying of concealed weapons
• § 166.245 — [1989 c.839 §38; repealed by 1995 s.s
• § 166.250 — to 166.470, and except as expressly provided in subsections (3) to (5) of this section, a person commits the crime of unlawful manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or otherwise transferring of large-capacity magazines if the person manufactures, imports, possesses, uses, purchas
• § 166.255 — Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited
• § 166.256 — Relinquishment of firearm upon person becoming subject to certain court orders
• § 166.257 — Return of relinquished firearm
• § 166.259 — Relinquishment of firearm upon conviction of certain offenses
• § 166.260 — Persons not affected by ORS 166.250
• § 166.262 — Limitation on peace officer’s authority to arrest for violating ORS
• § 166.263 — Authority of parole and probation officer to carry firearm
• § 166.265 — Manufacture, importation, sale or transfer of undetectable firearm
• § 166.266 — Sale, transfer or possession of firearm without serial number
• § 166.267 — Importation, sale, transfer or possession of unfinished frame or receiver
• § 166.270 — Possession of weapons by certain felons
• § 166.272 — Unlawful possession of machine guns, certain short-barreled firearms and firearms silencers
• § 166.273 — Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health
• § 166.274 — or 18 U.S.C
• § 166.275 — Possession of weapons by inmates of institutions
• § 166.279 — Forfeiture of deadly weapons
• § 166.280 — [Amended by 1981 c.767 §1; 1993 c.625 §2; 1997 c.480 §5; 1997 c.693 §2; repealed by 2001 c.666 §56]
• § 166.281 — [2001 c.666 §52; repealed by 2003 c.614 §13]
• § 166.282 — Sale of weapons by political subdivision; disposition of proceeds
• § 166.290 — [Amended by 1973 c.391 §1; repealed by 1989 c.839 §7 (
• § 166.291 — Issuance of concealed handgun license; application; fees; liability
• § 166.292 — to carry a concealed handgun, upon conviction the person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor
• § 166.293 — or 18 U.S.C
• § 166.295 — may petition the circuit court in the petitioner’s county of residence to review the denial, nonrenewal or revocation
• § 166.297 — Annual report regarding revocation of licenses
• § 166.300 — Killing or injuring another with firearm as cause for loss of right to bear arms
• § 166.310 — [Repealed by 1985 c.709 §4]
• § 166.320 — Setting springgun or setgun
• § 166.330 — Use of firearms with other than incombustible gun wadding
• § 166.340 — [1965 c.20 §§2,3; 1969 c.351 §1; repealed by 1981 c.41 §3]
• § 166.350 — Unlawful possession of armor piercing ammunition
• § 166.352 — Unlawful transport, manufacture, transfer or possession of rapid fire activator
• § 166.355 — Manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of large-capacity magazine
• § 166.360 — to 166.380, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Capitol building” means the Capitol, the State Office Building, the State Library Building, the Labor and Industries Building, the State Transportation Building, the Agriculture Building or the Public Service Building and includes any new build
• § 166.370 — (2) and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a peace officer, as defined in ORS 161.015, or a federal officer, as defined in ORS 133.005, may possess a weapon in a court facility if the officer: (a) Is acting in an official capacity and is officially on duty; (b) Is carrying a weapo
• § 166.372 — [1993 c.625 §3; repealed by 1996 c.16 §5]
• § 166.373 — Possession of weapon in court facility by peace officer or federal officer
• § 166.375 — Possession of handgun or ammunition by Department of Corrections authorized staff member; rules
• § 166.377 — Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees
• § 166.380 — Examination of firearm by peace officer; presentation of concealed handgun license
• § 166.382 — Possession of destructive device prohibited; exceptions
• § 166.384 — Unlawful manufacture of destructive device
• § 166.385 — Possession of hoax destructive device
• § 166.390 — Short title
• § 166.392 — to 166.403: (1) “Authorized person” means a person authorized by the owner or possessor of a firearm to temporarily carry or control the firearm while in the presence of the owner or possessor
• § 166.395 — Securing firearms; penalties; civil liability
• § 166.397 — Reporting loss or theft of firearm; penalties; civil liability
• § 166.400 — Requirement that firearm be locked during transfer; penalties; civil liability
• § 166.403 — Duty to supervise upon transfer of firearm to minor; civil liability
• § 166.405 — Gun dealer notice requirement
• § 166.410 — to 166.470: (1) “Antique firearm” means: (a) Any firearm, including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap or similar type of ignition system, manufactured in or before 1898; and (b) Any replica of any firearm described in paragraph (a) of this subsection if the replica: (A) Is not
• § 166.412 — Definitions; firearms transaction record; criminal history record check; prohibited transfer report; liability; rules
• § 166.414 — Fees for conducting criminal history record checks
• § 166.416 — Providing false information in connection with a transfer of a firearm
• § 166.418 — Improperly transferring a firearm
• § 166.420 — [Amended by 1989 c.839 §2; 1993 c.4 §1; 1993 c.594 §4; 1993 c.693 §1; repealed by 1995 c.729 §13]
• § 166.421 — Stolen firearms; determination; telephone requests
• § 166.422 — 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
• § 166.425 — Unlawfully purchasing a firearm
• § 166.427 — Register of transfers of used firearms
• § 166.429 — Firearms used in felony
• § 166.430 — [Amended by 1971 c.464 §1; repealed by 1989 c.839 §39]
• § 166.432 — (1)(a) to (e)
• § 166.433 — Findings regarding transfers of firearms
• § 166.434 — Requirements for criminal background checks; fees
• § 166.435 — (4) do not apply
• § 166.436 — or 166.438
• § 166.438 — and subsection (4) of this section, a transferor may not transfer a firearm to a transferee unless the transfer is completed through a gun dealer as described in subsection (3) of this section
• § 166.440 — [Repealed by 1989 c.839 §39]
• § 166.441 — Form for transfer of firearm at gun show
• § 166.445 — by law but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 166 or any other series therein
• § 166.450 — and 166.470, relating to firearms and other weapons; (T) ORS 164.377 (2) to (4), as punishable under ORS 164.377 (5)(b),
• § 166.460 — and 166.470, is guilty of a Class B felony
• § 166.470 — from completing the purchase; and (B) Notify the gun dealer when a purchaser is disqualified from completing the transfer or provide the gun dealer with a unique approval number indicating that the purchaser is qualified to complete the transfer
• § 166.480 — Sale or gift of explosives to children
• § 166.490 — Purchase of firearms in certain other states
• § 166.500 — Findings; short title
• § 166.503 — Definitions
• § 166.505 — (1) to (3), and subject to review as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a permit agent may deny a permit-to-purchase if the permit agent has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has been or is reasonably likely to be a danger to self or others, or to the community at large, as a
• § 166.508 — Denial of application; revocation; petition to circuit court
• § 166.510 — [Amended by 1957 c.290 §1; 1973 c.746 §1; 1983 c.546 §2; repealed by 1985 c.709 §4]
• § 166.512 — Severability
• § 166.515 — [1973 c.746 §2; repealed by 1985 c.709 §4]
• § 166.520 — [Amended by 1973 c.746 §3; repealed by 1985 c.709 §4] EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS
• § 166.525 — to 166.543; (C) Does not present reasonable grounds for a permit agent to conclude that the applicant has been or is reasonably likely to be a danger to self or others, or to the community at large, as a result of the applicant’s mental or psychological state or as demonstrated by the applicant’s pa
• § 166.527 — Petition for ex parte order; issuance and service of order; request for hearing
• § 166.530 — may each submit a written request once during the 12-month effective period of the order, and once during any 12-month effective period of an order renewed under ORS 166.535, for a hearing to terminate the order
• § 166.533 — Hearing to terminate order
• § 166.535 — Renewal of order
• § 166.537 — remain in the custody of the law enforcement agency while the order is in effect
• § 166.540 — Return of surrendered deadly weapons
• § 166.543 — Criminal penalties
• § 166.560 — [1965 c.118 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.610 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.620 — [Repealed by 1963 c.94 §2] DISCHARGING WEAPONS
• § 166.630 — Discharging weapon on or across highway, ocean shore recreation area or public utility facility
• § 166.635 — Discharging weapon or throwing objects at trains
• § 166.638 — Discharging weapon across airport operational surfaces
• § 166.640 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR
• § 166.641 — to 166.643
• § 166.642 — Felon in possession of body armor
• § 166.643 — Unlawful possession of body armor
• § 166.645 — Hunting in cemeteries prohibited
• § 166.649 — Throwing an object off an overpass in the second degree
• § 166.650 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 166.651 — Throwing an object off an overpass in the first degree
• § 166.660 — Unlawful paramilitary activity
• § 166.663 — Casting artificial light from vehicle while possessing certain weapons prohibited
• § 166.710 — [1957 c.601 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] RACKETEERING
• § 166.715 — to 166.735, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Documentary material” means any book, paper, document, writing, drawing, graph, chart, photograph, phonograph record, magnetic tape, computer printout, other data compilation from which information can be obtained or from which information can
• § 166.720 — Racketeering activity unlawful; penalties
• § 166.725 — Remedies for violation of ORS 166.720; time limitation
• § 166.730 — Authority of investigative agency; compelling compliance with subpoena
• § 166.735 — is subject to civil forfeiture to the state
• § 167.002 — to 167.027, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Place of prostitution” means any place where prostitution is practiced
• § 167.005 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.007 — and this section unless the context requires otherwise: (a) “Live public show” means a public show in which human beings, animals, or both appear bodily before spectators or customers
• § 167.008 — Commercial sexual solicitation
• § 167.010 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.012 — Promoting prostitution
• § 167.015 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.017 — Compelling prostitution
• § 167.020 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.022 — [1971 c.743 §253; repealed by 1979 c.248 §1]
• § 167.025 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.027 — Evidence required to show place of prostitution
• § 167.030 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.035 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.040 — [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.045 — [1953 c.641 §§1,7; 1955 c.636 §6; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.050 — [1953 c.641 §7; 1955 c.636 §7; 1963 c.353 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] OBSCENITY AND RELATED OFFENSES
• § 167.051 — Definitions for ORS 167.057
• § 167.054 — [2007 c.869 §2; repealed by 2011 c.681 §10]
• § 167.055 — [1955 c.636 §9; 1963 c.513 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]
• § 167.057 — Luring a minor
• § 167.060 — to 167.095, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Advertising purposes” means purposes of propagandizing in connection with the commercial sale of a product or type of product, the commercial offering of a service, or the commercial exhibition of an entertainment
• § 167.062 — Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show
• § 167.065 — [1971 c.743 §256; repealed by 2007 c.869 §11]
• § 167.070 — [1971 c.743 §257; repealed by 2007 c.869 §11]
• § 167.075 — Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor
• § 167.080 — Displaying obscene materials to minors
• § 167.085 — Defenses in prosecutions under ORS
• § 167.087 — [1973 c.699 §4; repealed by 2007 c.869 §11]
• § 167.089 — [1975 c.272 §2; repealed by 2007 c.869 §11]
• § 167.090 — Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes