Oregon Statutes 180.400 – Legislative findings
The Legislative Assembly finds that violations of ORS § 323.800 to 323.807 threaten the integrity of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. The Legislative Assembly finds that enacting procedural enhancements will aid the enforcement of ORS § 323.800 to 323.807 and thereby safeguard the integrity of the Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. The provisions of ORS § 180.400 to 180.455 and 323.107 are not intended to and may not be interpreted to amend ORS § 323.800 to 323.807. [2003 c.801 § 1; 2005 c.22 § 125]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 180.400
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
180.400 to 180.455 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.