163.191 Intimidation by display of a noose. (1) A person commits the crime of intimidation by display of a noose if:
(a) The person, with the intent to intimidate another person or place another person in fear of imminent bodily harm, knowingly places a noose:
(A) On public property; or
(B) On private property without the written consent of the property owner;
(b) The other person is intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display; and
(c) A reasonable person would be intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display.
(2) Intimidation by display of a noose is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) “Intimidate” means to threaten another person in a manner that compels or deters the other person’s conduct.
(b) “Noose” means a tied loop in the end of a length of rope or cord. [2021 c.276 §1]
Note: 163.191 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons
2025 EDITION
OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
HOMICIDE
ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES
COERCION
SEXUAL OFFENSES
OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY
VISUAL RECORDING OF SEXUAL CONDUCT OF CHILDREN
INVASION OF PRIVACY
MISCELLANEOUS
STALKING
SEXUAL ABUSE RESTRAINING ORDERS
HOMICIDE
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163.191 Intimidation by display of a noose. (1) A person commits the crime of intimidation by display of a noose if:
(a) The person, with the intent to intimidate another person or place another person in fear of imminent bodily harm, knowingly places a noose:
(A) On public property; or
(B) On private property without the written consent of the property owner;
(b) The other person is intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display; and
(c) A reasonable person would be intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display.
(2) Intimidation by display of a noose is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) “Intimidate” means to threaten another person in a manner that compels or deters the other person’s conduct.
(b) “Noose” means a tied loop in the end of a length of rope or cord. [2021 c.276 §1]
Note: 163.191 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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