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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 § 166.503 — Definitions

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 ·
Oregon Code § 166.503 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
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Definitions. As used in this section and ORS 166.412, 166.435, 166.436, 166.438, 166.505 and 166.508: (1) “Criminal background check” has the same meaning given to this term in ORS 166.432 (1)(a) to (e). (2) “Department” means the Department of State Police. (3) “Gun dealer” means a person engaged in the business, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring a firearm, whether the person is a retail dealer, pawnbroker or otherwise. (4) “Permit” or “permit-to-purchase” means an authorization issued to a person to purchase or acquire a firearm, provided all other requirements at the time of purchase or acquisition are met. (5) “Permit agent” means a county sheriff or police chief with jurisdiction over the residence of the person making an application for a permit-to-purchase, or their designees. (6) “Transfer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.435 (1)(a). (7) “Transferor” means a person who is not a gun dealer or licensed as a manufacturer or importer under 18 U.S.C. 923 and who intends to deliver a firearm to a transferee. [2023 c.1 §3] Note: See first note under 166.412. Note: See second note under 166.355. Note: See third note under 166.355. Note: See fourth note under 166.355.
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