Oregon Statutes 161.175 – Criminal liability of an individual for corporate conduct
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A person is criminally liable for conduct constituting an offense which the person performs or causes to be performed in the name of or in behalf of a corporation to the same extent as if such conduct were performed in the person’s own name or behalf. [1971 c.743 § 17]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 161.175
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
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