Oregon Statutes 526.287 – Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991
As used in ORS § 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 526.287
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Department: means the State Forestry Department. See Oregon Statutes 526.005
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(1) ‘Large commercial event’:
(a) Means a gathering that:
(A) Has an organizer;
(B) Is held for the purpose of a shared or common activity or experience;
(C) Has more than 50 participating individuals or more than 15 motor vehicles of participating individuals present at any time; and
(D) Continues or is scheduled to continue for more than four consecutive hours.
(b) Does not mean:
(A) An outdoor mass gathering regulated under ORS § 433.735 to 433.770; or
(B) A gathering held by arrangement with the State Forestry Department at a permanent facility or officially designated area that is designed and equipped for accommodating gatherings of that type and size.
(2) ‘Organizer’:
(a) Means a person that organizes, holds or sponsors a gathering having the characteristics described in subsection (1)(a)(B) to (D) of this section and directly or indirectly accepts moneys or other items of value, whether or not resulting in a profit, from one or more persons participating or reasonably expected to participate in the gathering in exchange for:
(A) Admittance;
(B) Parking;
(C) The receipt of on-site goods or services;
(D) The reservation or rental of camping or commercial space;
(E) Rights to sell on-site goods or services; or
(F) On-site advertising rights.
(b) Does not mean:
(A) A person acting in a regular business relationship with, on behalf of or under contract with the department;
(B) A person that receives money only from a coapplicant for purposes of obtaining a permit under ORS § 526.291; or
(C) An individual receiving only hourly wages, commissions or tips for services personally provided by that individual. [2015 c.713 § 1]
526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.