Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 186 § 186.023 — Improper use of state seal
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 186 ·
Oregon Code § 186.023·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Improper use of state seal.
(1) Except as authorized by the Secretary of State, no person shall knowingly
use any device, or possess any device capable of such use, to emboss upon a
document the seal of the State of Oregon described in ORS 186.020.
(2) No person
shall use any reproduction of the seal of the State of Oregon:
(a) In any manner
falsely implying official indorsement or sponsorship by the State of Oregon or
any of its agencies of any product, business, service or other activity; or
(b) In any manner
that subjects or exposes the seal of the State of Oregon to ridicule,
debasement or infamy. [1983 c.325 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 186.023
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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