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ORS 164.882 — Unlawful operation of an audiovisual device

164.882 Unlawful operation of an audiovisual device. (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful operation of an audiovisual device if the person knowingly operates the audiovisual recording function of any device in a motion picture theater, while a motion picture is being exhibited, without the written consent of the motion picture theater owner. (2) Unlawful operation of an audiovisual device is a Class B misdemeanor. (3) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to any activity undertaken in the course of bona fide law enforcement activity or necessary to the proper functioning of the criminal justice system. [2005 c.

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ORS 164.885 — Endangering aircraft

164.885 Endangering aircraft. (1) A person commits the crime of endangering aircraft in the first degree if the person knowingly: (a) Throws an object at, or drops an object upon, an aircraft; (b) Discharges a bow and arrow, gun, airgun or firearm at or toward an aircraft; (c) Tampers with an aircraft or a part, system, machine or substance used to operate an aircraft in such a manner as to impair the safety, efficiency or operation of an aircraft without the consent of the owner, operator or possessor of the aircraft; or (d) Places, sets, arms or causes to be discharged a spring gun, trap, explosive device or explosive material with the

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ORS 164.886 — Unlawful tree spiking; unlawful possession of substance that can damage certain wood processing equipment

164.886 Unlawful tree spiking; unlawful possession of substance that can damage certain wood processing equipment. (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful tree spiking if the person knowingly drives or places in any tree or saw log, without the prior consent of the owner thereof, any iron, steel or other substance sufficiently hard to damage saws or wood manufacturing or processing equipment with intent to cause inconvenience, annoyance or alarm to any other person. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, unlawful tree spiking is a Class C felony. (3) Unlawful tree spiking that results in serious physical injury to anot

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ORS 164.887 — Interference with agricultural operations

164.887 Interference with agricultural operations. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person commits the offense of interference with agricultural operations if the person, while on the property of another person who is engaged in agricultural operations, intentionally or knowingly obstructs, impairs or hinders or attempts to obstruct, impair or hinder agricultural operations. (2) Interference with agricultural operations is a Class A misdemeanor. (3) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to: (a) A person who is involved in a labor dispute as defined in ORS 662.010 with the other person; or

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ORS 164.889 — Interference with agricultural research

164.889 Interference with agricultural research. (1) A person commits the crime of interference with agricultural research if the person knowingly: (a) Damages any property at an agricultural research facility with the intent to damage or hinder agricultural research or experimentation; (b) Obtains any property of an agricultural research facility with the intent to damage or hinder agricultural research or experimentation; (c) Obtains access to an agricultural research facility by misrepresentation with the intent to perform acts that would damage or hinder agricultural research or experimentation; (d) Enters an agricultural research fac

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ORS 165.002 — Definitions for ORS 165.002 to 165.070

165.002 Definitions for ORS 165.002 to 165.070. As used in ORS 165.002 to 165.027, and 165.032 to 165.070, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Written instrument” means any paper, document, instrument, article or electronic record containing written or printed matter or the equivalent thereof, whether complete or incomplete, used for the purpose of reciting, embodying, conveying or recording information or constituting a symbol or evidence of value, right, privilege or identification, which is capable of being used to the advantage or disadvantage of some person. (2) “Complete written instrument” means one which purports to be a gen

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ORS 165.007 — Forgery in the second degree

165.007 Forgery in the second degree. (1) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to injure or defraud, the person: (a) Falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument; or (b) Utters a written instrument which the person knows to be forged. (2) Forgery in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §152]

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ORS 165.013 — Forgery in the first degree

165.013 Forgery in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if the person violates ORS 165.007: (a) And the written instrument is or purports to be any of the following: (A) Part of an issue of money, securities, postage or revenue stamps, or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental agency; (B) Part of an issue of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against any property or person; (C) A deed, will, codicil, contract or assignment; (D) A check for $1,000 or more, a credit card purchase slip for $1,000 or more, or a combination of checks and c

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ORS 165.017 — Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree

165.017 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. (1) A person commits the crime of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree if, knowing it to be forged and with intent to utter same, the person possesses a forged instrument. (2) Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §154]

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ORS 165.022 — Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree

165.022 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree if, knowing it to be forged and with intent to utter same, the person possesses a forged instrument of the kind and in the amount specified in ORS 165.013 (1). (2) Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §155; 2005 c.761 §2]

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