2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 5, Chapters 171 - 200
ORS Chapter 180
180.750 Definitions.
As used in ORS 180.750 to 180.785:
(1) Claim means a request or demand made to a public agency, including a request or demand made pursuant to a contract, that seeks moneys, property, services or benefits that will be provided in whole or in part by a public body, whether directly or through reimbursement of another public agency that provides the moneys, property, services or benefits.
(2) False claim means a claim that:
(a) Contains, or is based on, false or fraudulent information;
(b) Contains any statement or representation that is untrue in whole or part; or
(c) Omits information that could have a material effect on the value, validity or authenticity of the claim.
(3) Public agency means:
(a) A public body;
(b) The United States or a federal agency;
(c) A person who contracts with a public body; or
(d) A person other than an individual who receives a grant from a public body.
(4) Public body has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. [2009 c.292 1]
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