Oregon Code § 166.503·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.503
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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