Section 359.315 – Liability for failure to disclose; treble damages.
(1) A person who offers or sells a fine print in violation of ORS 359.300 to 359.315 shall be liable to the person purchasing such fine print. The purchaser may recover the consideration paid for such print, with interest at the legal rate upon the tender of the print. (2) In any case in which […]
Section 359.142 – Rules.
The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, may adopt such rules for the operation of the Arts Program as the director determines necessary or convenient for the program to perform its duties and functions. [1993 c.209 §4]
Section 359.350 – Definitions for ORS 359.350 to 359.365.
As used in ORS 359.350 to 359.365: (1) “Artist” means the creator of a work of fine art. (2) “Fine art” means a painting, sculpture, drawing, photograph, craft work, fiber art or work of graphic art. (3) “Fine print” includes, but is not limited to, an engraving, etching, woodcut, lithograph, monoprint or serigraph, but does […]
Section 359.200 – Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255.
As used in ORS 359.200 to 359.255: (1) “Art dealer” means an individual, partnership, firm, association or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, that undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by another. (2) “Artist” means the creator of a work of fine art or, if the artist is deceased, the artist’s personal […]
Section 359.355 – Art work reproduction rights retained by artist unless expressly transferred; effect of federal copyright laws.
(1) Whenever a work of fine art is sold or otherwise transferred by or on behalf of the artist who created it, or the heirs or personal representatives thereof, the right of reproduction thereof is reserved to the grantor until the right passes into the public domain pursuant to federal copyright laws unless the right […]
Section 359.205 – Delivery of art work to dealer as consignment; exception for direct sale work as trust property.
(1) Notwithstanding any custom, practice or usage of the trade to the contrary, whenever a consignor delivers or causes to be delivered a work of fine art to an art dealer in this state for the purpose of exhibition or sale, or both, on a commission, fee or other basis of compensation, the delivery to, […]
Section 359.360 – Ownership of physical work of art remains with artist unless expressly transferred.
Whenever an exclusive or nonexclusive conveyance of any right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based on, distribute copies of or publicly display a work of fine art is made by or on behalf of the artist who created it or the owner at the time of the conveyance, ownership of the physical work of fine […]
Section 359.010 – Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142.
As used in ORS 359.010 to 359.142, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Arts” includes, but is not limited to: (a) Instrumental and vocal music; (b) Dance, drama and folk art; (c) Creative writing and poetry; (d) Architecture and landscaping design and the fields allied to them; (e) Museum-related activities including, but not limited to: […]
Section 359.020 – Oregon Arts Commission; members; term; qualifications; vacancy; term limit; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
(1) The Oregon Arts Commission is created as a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor. The term of a member is four years, and the member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (2) Persons appointed members of […]
Section 359.025 – Commission duties.
(1) The Oregon Arts Commission shall perform the following duties: (a) Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to the arts, heritage, historic preservation, humanities and culture, and to assist in the coordination of these activities. (b) Advise […]