2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 164
164.160 Definitions.


OR Rev Stat § 164.160 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

As used in this section and ORS 164.162:

(1) Authorized depository means a mailbox, post office box or rural box used by postal customers to deposit outgoing mail or used by the Postal Service to deliver incoming mail.

(2) Mail means any letter, card, parcel or other material that:

(a) Is sent or delivered by means of the Postal Service;

(b) Has postage affixed by the postal customer or Postal Service or has been accepted for delivery by the Postal Service; and

(c) Is placed in any authorized depository or mail receptacle or given to any Postal Service employee for delivery.

(3) Mail receptacle means any location used by the Postal Service or postal customers to place outgoing mail or receive incoming mail.

(4) Postage means a Postal Service stamp, permit imprint, meter strip or other authorized indication of prepayment for service provided or authorized by the Postal Service for collection and delivery of mail.

(5) Postal Service means the United States Postal Service. [1999 c.920 1]

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