ORS 526.287: Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991: (1) “Large commercial event”: (a) Means a gathering that: (A) Has an organizer; (B) Is held for the purpose of a shared or common activity or experience; (C) Has more than 50 participating individuals or more than 15 motor vehicles of participating individuals present at any time; and (D) Continues or is scheduled to continue for more than four consecutive hours. (b) Does not mean: (A) An outdoor mass gathering regulated under ORS 433.735 to 433.770; or (B) A gathering held by arrangement with the State Forestry Department at a permanent facility or officially designated area that is designed and equipped for accommodating gatherings of that type and size. (2) “Organizer”: (a) Means a person that organizes, holds or sponsors a gathering having the characteristics described in subsection (1)(a)(B) to (D) of this section and directly or indirectly accepts moneys or other items of value, whether or not resulting in a profit, from one or more persons participating or reasonably expected to participate in the gathering in exchange for: (A) Admittance; (B) Parking; (C) The receipt of on-site goods or services; (D) The reservation or rental of camping or commercial space; (E) Rights to sell on-site goods or services; or (F) On-site advertising rights. (b) Does not mean: (A) A person acting in a regular business relationship with, on behalf of or under contract with the department; (B) A person that receives money only from a coapplicant for purposes of obtaining a permit under ORS 526.291; or (C) An individual receiving only hourly wages, commissions or tips for services personally provided by that individual. [2015 c.713 §1]
Official history and status
History: Note: 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
This rule cites
- ORS 526.287 — resolved
- 526.299 — resolved
- 526.991 — resolved
- ORS 433.735 — resolved
- 433.770 — resolved
- ORS 526.291 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.html