An offense is conduct for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment or to a fine is provided by any law of this state or by any law or ordinance of a political subdivision of this state. An offense is either a crime, as described in ORS § 161.515, or a violation, as described in ORS § 153.008. [1971 c.743 § 65; 1975 c.451 § 173; 1981 c.626 § 2; 1981 c.692 § 7; 1999 c.1051 § 43]

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