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ORS 161.545: “Misdemeanor” described. Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in any statute of this state or if a person convicted thereof may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than one year. [1971 c.743 §69]
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