ORS 164.098: Organized retail theft.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A person commits the crime of organized retail theft if, acting in concert with another person: (a) The person violates ORS 164.015 or aids or abets the other person to violate ORS 164.015; (b) The subject of the theft is merchandise and the merchandise is taken from a mercantile establishment; and (c) The aggregate value of the merchandise taken within any 180-day period exceeds $5,000. (2) As used in this section: (a) “Merchandise” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870. (b) “Mercantile establishment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.870. (3) Organized retail theft is a Class B felony. [2007 c.498 §2; 2023 c.151 §5]
Official history and status
History: Note: 164.098 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 164 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
This rule cites
- ORS 164.015 — resolved
- ORS 30.870 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 8.705: Written office policies.
- ORS 137.717: Presumptive sentences for certain property offenders.
- ORS 166.715: Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735.
- ORS 443.004: Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care; exceptions; rules.
- OAR 213-017-0008: Crime Category 4
- OAR 213-090-0030: Definitions
- OAR 407-007-0041: Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
- OAR 407-007-0281: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.html