Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 323 § 323.853 — Definitions for ORS 323.850 to 323.862
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 323 ·
Oregon Code § 323.853·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 323.850 to 323.862.
As used in ORS 323.850 to 323.862:
(1) Cigarette
means any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned or heated
under ordinary conditions of use and consists of or contains:
(a) Any roll of
tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco;
(b) Tobacco, in
any form, that is functional in the product and that, because of its
appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler or its packaging and
labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a
cigarette; or
(c) Any roll of
tobacco that is wrapped in any substance containing tobacco and that, because
of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler or its packaging and
labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette
described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2) Cigarette
includes roll-your-own, which is any tobacco that, because of its appearance,
type, packaging or labeling, is suitable for use and likely to be offered to,
or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes. For purposes of
the definition of cigarette, 0.09 ounces of roll-your-own tobacco shall
constitute one individual cigarette.
(3) Cigarette
distributor means any person or business that sells or distributes cigarettes
to a tobacco retailer.
(4) Package
means a package, carton or container of any kind in which cigarettes are
offered for sale, sold or otherwise distributed or intended for distribution to
consumers.
(5) Tobacco
product manufacturer has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.800.
(6) Tobacco
retailer means any person or business that offers cigarettes for sale to
members of the public. [1999 c.1077 §2]
Note:
See note under 323.850.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 323.853
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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