If any person lets a contract and the person to whom the contract was let, while performing the contract, engages as an employer subject to this chapter at the plant of the person letting the contract, upon premises owned, leased or controlled by such person or upon premises where such person is conducting business, the person letting the contract shall be liable to the Industrial Accident Fund for the payment of all premiums, fees and assessments which may be due such fund on account of the performance of the contract or any subcontract thereunder. [Amended by 1965 c.285 § 73; 1981 c.854 § 38]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 656.556

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

 

[Amended by 1965 c.285 § 66a; renumbered 656.646]