Oregon Statutes 305.990 – Criminal penalties
(1) Any person who willfully presents or furnishes to the Department of Revenue any statement required under ORS § 305.160, which statement is false or fraudulent, commits perjury and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law therefor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 305.990
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) Any person who gives testimony before the Director of the Department of Revenue which is false or fraudulent, commits perjury and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law therefor.
(3) Any public officer who neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed on the public officer by law as to the assessment, levying or collection of taxes commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(4) Violation of ORS § 305.815 is a Class A misdemeanor.
(5) Violation of ORS § 305.260 is a Class A misdemeanor. If the offender is an officer or employee of the state the offender shall be dismissed from office and shall be incapable of holding any public office in this state for a period of five years thereafter. [Formerly 306.990; 1973 c.402 § 6; subsection (5) enacted as 1973 c.402 § 25(2); subsection (6) enacted as 1977 c.790 § 5; 1985 c.105 § 2; 2011 c.597 § 179]