Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 357 § 357.004 — Definitions for ORS 357.001 to 357.200
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 357 ·
Oregon Code § 357.004·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 357.001 to 357.200.
As used in ORS 357.001 to 357.200, unless the context
requires otherwise:
(1) Depository
library means a library that is designated as such under ORS 357.095.
(2)(a) Issuing
agency means state government, as that term is defined in ORS 174.111.
(b) Issuing
agency does not include any public university listed in ORS 352.002 or office,
department or activity under the control of the university.
(3)(a) Public
document means informational matter produced for public distribution or access
regardless of format, medium, source or copyright, originating in or produced
with the imprint of, by the authority of or at the total or partial expense of
any state agency. Public document includes informational matter produced on
computer diskettes, CD-ROMs, computer tapes, the Internet or in other
electronic formats.
(b) Public
document does not include:
(A)
Correspondence, forms, interoffice or intraoffice memoranda;
(B) Legislative
bills;
(C) Oregon
Revised Statutes or any edition thereof; or
(D) Reports and
publications of the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals and the
Oregon Tax Court. [1995 c.69 §4; 2005 c.33 §2; 2011 c.637 §262; 2013 c.768 §140;
2015 c.767 §169]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Definitions for ORS 357.001 to 357.200. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 357.004
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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