325 sections in this chapter.
ORS 646.800 Time of commencing action. (1) An action under ORS 646.760 to recover a civil penalty shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued, or within one year after the conclusion of any civil or criminal proceeding instituted by the United States under the antitrust laws of the United States, except section 15a of Title 15 of the United States Code, based in whole or in part on the same matter complained of, whichever is later
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(2) An action under ORS 646.780 to recover damages shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued, or within one year after the conclusion of any proceeding based in whole or in part on the same matter complained of, filed either by the United States under…
ORS 646.805 Effect of prior final judgment or decree. (1) A final judgment or decree heretofore or hereafter rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or on behalf of the United States under the antitrust laws of the United States to the effect that a defendant has violated such laws, other than a judgment or decree entered in an action under section 15a of Title 15 of the United States Code or a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken, shall estop defendant from denial of any matters established in such proceeding, in any action or proceeding brought against such defendant by the state or any person under ORS 646.760, 646.770 or 646.780, to the extent such judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto with respect to such matters
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(2) A final judgment or decree to the effect that a person has violated ORS 136.617, 646.705 to 646.805 and 646.990 in an action brought by the state under ORS 646.760, 646.770 or 646.780, other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken which s…
ORS 646.810 [Repealed by 1971 c.744 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.815 Criminal prosecutions; compromise of criminal charges. Exclusive jurisdiction for criminal prosecution of any violation of ORS 646.725 or 646.730 is vested in the Attorney General. At any time, the Attorney General may receive and respond to an offer to compromise pending or potential criminal charges and any other related claims for relief under ORS 646.760, 646.770, 646.775 or 646.780. [1975 c.255 §16(2),(3); 1999 c.552 §1; 2023 c.103 §6]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.820 [Repealed by 1971 c.744 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.821 Taking testimony for investigative demand. The oral testimony of any person taken pursuant to a demand served under ORS 646.750 shall be taken in the county in which such person resides, is found or transacts business, or in such other place as may be agreed upon. [1977 c.729 §3]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.823 Attendance of Attorney General at grand jury proceedings. Notwithstanding ORS 132.090 (1) the Attorney General may attend grand jury proceedings, advise it in relation to its duties, subpoena and examine witnesses and prepare such indictments or presentments as it requires in investigations of violations of ORS 646.725 or 646.730. [1977 c.729 §7]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.826 Counsel for persons testifying; grounds for refusing to answer questions; compelling testimony; exclusion of spectators. (1) Any person compelled to appear under a demand for oral testimony pursuant to ORS 646.750 may be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel with respect to any questions asked of such person. Such advice may be given in confidence
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(2) Such person may refuse to answer any question on grounds of any constitutional or other legal right or privilege, including the privilege against self-incrimination. Such person shall not otherwise refuse to answer any question. (3) If such person refuses to answer any questi…
ORS 646.830 [Repealed by 1971 c.744 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.831 Fees and mileage for persons testifying. Any person appearing for oral examination pursuant to a demand served under ORS 646.750 shall be entitled to the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in ORS 44.415 (2). [1977 c.729 §5; 1989 c.980 §16]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.836 Confidential status of investigative material; permitted disclosures; use of information in other proceedings; return of investigative material. (1) While in the possession of the Attorney General any documentary material, answers to interrogatories and transcripts of oral testimony shall be held in confidence and not disclosed to any person except
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(a) The person providing such material or answers; (b) The representative or attorney of the person providing the material or answers; (c) Persons employed by the Attorney General; (d) Officials of the United States or any state who are authorized to enforce federal or state anti…
ORS 646.840 [Repealed by 1971 c.744 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.845 [2001 c.924 §5; renumbered 646A.080 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.848 [2003 c.803 §1; 2007 c.475 §2; renumbered 646A.060 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.849 [2003 c.803 §2; 2007 c.475 §3; renumbered 646A.062 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.850 [1985 c.538 §1(1), (3); 2001 c.924 §20; renumbered 646A.070 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.855 [1985 c.538 §§1(2),2; renumbered 646A.072 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.857 [1989 c.458 §1; renumbered 646A.140 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.859 [1989 c.458 §2; renumbered 646A.142 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.860 [1969 c.395 §1; 1985 c.251 §2; renumbered 815.410]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.861 [1989 c.1013 §1; renumbered 646A.240 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.863 [1989 c.1013 §2; renumbered 646A.242 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.865 [1989 c.1013 §3; renumbered 646A.244 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.868 [Formerly 646.890; renumbered 646A.085 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.870 [1973 c.456 §2; renumbered 646A.350 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.871 [1993 c.700 §1; renumbered 646A.095 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.872 [1989 c.621 §3; renumbered 646A.360 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.874 [1991 c.593 §1; 1993 c.87 §1; renumbered 646A.325 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.875 [1981 c.807 §1; 1985 c.751 §1 (1), (2) and (3); renumbered 646.930]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.876 [1991 c.593 §2; 1993 c.87 §2; 1995 c.618 §105; renumbered 646A.327 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.877 [1999 c.669 §§1,2; 2003 c.486 §1; 2003 c.655 §83; 2007 c.382 §2; renumbered 646A.090 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.878 [1993 c.225 §§1 to 8; renumbered 646A.097 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.879 [1999 c.875 §5; 2001 c.404 §1; renumbered 646A.362 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.880 [1977 c.429 §10; renumbered 646.935]
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PRICE COMPARISON ADVERTISING
ORS 646.881 Definitions for ORS 646.881 to 646.885. As used in ORS 646.881 to 646.885, unless the context requires otherwise
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(1) “Advertisement” means any oral, written or graphic statement or representation made in connection with the solicitation of business in any manner by a seller and includes, but is not limited to, statements and representations made in any newspaper or other publication, on rad…
ORS 646.883 Price comparison in advertisement prohibited; exceptions. It shall be unlawful for a seller to include a price comparison in an advertisement unless
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(1) The seller clearly and conspicuously identifies in the advertisement the origin of the price that the seller is comparing to the seller’s current price. The origin of the price that the seller is comparing to the seller’s current price includes but is not limited to the selle…
ORS 646.885 Use of terms in advertisement containing price comparison. (1) The use of terms such as “regular,” “reduced,” “sale,” “usually,” “originally,” “clearance,” “liquidation” and “formerly” shall identify the origin of the price that the seller is comparing to the seller’s current price as the seller’s own former price, or in the case of introductory advertisements, the seller’s future price
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(2) Unless the seller states otherwise in the advertisement, use of terms such as “discount,” “_____ percent discount,” “$_____ discount,” “_____ percent off” and “$_____ off” shall be considered to identify the origin of the price that the seller is comparing to the seller’s cur…
ORS 646.886 [2003 c.290 §1; renumbered 646A.200 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.887 [2003 c.290 §2; 2003 c.803 §28; renumbered 646A.202 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.888 [2003 c.290 §3; 2003 c.803 §29; renumbered 646A.204 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.889 [2003 c.290 §5; renumbered 646A.206 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.890 [1979 c.254 §1; 1981 c.897 §84; renumbered 646.868 in 2003]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.892 [1993 c.58 §1; 1995 c.631 §2; renumbered 646A.210 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.893 [1995 c.631 §1; renumbered 646A.212 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.894 [1993 c.58 §2; 2003 c.312 §1; renumbered 646A.214 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.895 [1987 c.888 §1; renumbered 646A.220 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.897 [1987 c.888 §2; renumbered 646A.222 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.899 [1987 c.888 §§3,4; 2003 c.290 §4; renumbered 646A.230 in 2007]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 646.901 [1989 c.206 §1; renumbered 646A.232 in 2007]
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VEHICLE FUELS (Definitions)
ORS 646.905 Definitions for ORS 646.910 to 646.923. As used in ORS 646.910 to 646.923
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(1) “Alcohol” means a volatile flammable liquid having the general formula CnH(2n+1)OH used or sold for the purpose of blending or mixing with gasoline for use in propelling motor vehicles, and commonly or commercially known or sold as an alcohol, and includes ethanol or methanol…