Section 164.381 – Definitions.
As used in ORS 137.131, 164.381 to 164.386 and 419C.461: (1) “Graffiti” means any inscriptions, words, figures or designs that are marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted, pasted or otherwise affixed to the surface of property. (2) “Graffiti implement” means paint, ink, chalk, dye or other substance or any instrument or article designed or adapted for […]
Section 164.383 – Unlawfully applying graffiti.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully applying graffiti if the person, having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that the person has such right, intentionally damages property of another by applying graffiti to the property. (2) Unlawfully applying graffiti is a Class A violation. Upon a conviction for unlawfully […]
Section 164.386 – Unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement if the person possesses a graffiti implement with the intent of using the graffiti implement in violation of ORS 164.383. (2) Unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement is a Class C violation. Upon a conviction for unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement, a court, in […]
Section 164.388 – Preemption.
The provisions of ORS 137.131, 164.381 to 164.386 and 419C.461 are not intended to preempt any local regulation of graffiti or graffiti-related activities or any prosecution under ORS 164.345, 164.354 or 164.365. [1995 c.615 §7; 1999 c.1040 §6] Note: See note under 164.381.