Oregon Code § 446.420·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
License required to maintain action.
An installer may not file a lien, or bring or maintain in any court of this
state a suit or action, for compensation for the performance of any work
requiring a license under ORS 446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230 or for
the breach of any contract for installation work which is subject to ORS
446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230, unless the installer was:
(1) Licensed
under ORS 446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230 at the time the installer bid
or entered into the contract for performance of the work; and
(2) Licensed
continuously while performing the work for which compensation is sought. [1989
c.683 §8]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 446.420
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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