Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 164 > Money Laundering

• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Commission: means the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
• licensed premises: includes areas outside of a building that the commission has specifically designated as approved for alcoholic beverage service or consumption. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Licensee: means any person holding a license issued under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
• Permittee: means a person holding a permit issued under ORS § 471. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
• Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
• United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100