Oregon Statutes 165.570 – Improper use of emergency communications system
(1) A person commits the crime of improper use of the emergency communications system if the person knowingly:
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 165.570
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Makes an emergency call or calls the tip line for a purpose other than to report a situation that the person reasonably believes requires prompt service in order to preserve human life or property; or
(b) Allows another person to use communications equipment owned, rented or leased by or under the control of the person to make an emergency call or call the tip line for a purpose other than to report a situation that the other person reasonably believes requires prompt service in order to preserve human life or property.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) ‘Emergency call’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 403.105.
(b) ‘Emergency communications system’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 403.105.
(c) ‘Tip line’ means the statewide tip line established under ORS § 339.329.
(3) Improper use of the emergency communications system is a Class A misdemeanor. [1995 c.566 § 1; 2001 c.619 § 4; 2015 c.247 § 29; 2016 c.74 § 3]