2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Occupations
Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts
Section 701.620 - Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640.

As used in ORS 701.620 to 701.640:

(1) "Construction contract" means a written or oral construction agreement, including all drawings, specifications and addenda relating to:

(a) Excavating, landscaping, demolishing and detaching existing structures, leveling, filling in and other preparation of land for the making and placement of a building, structure or superstructure;

(b) Creation or making of a building, structure or superstructure; and

(c) Alteration, partial construction and repairs done in and upon a building, structure or superstructure.

(2) "Contractor" has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005.

(3) "Days" means calendar days.

(4) "Material supplier" means any person providing materials or products under a construction contract by oral authorization, written contract, purchase order, price agreement, rental agreement or other contractual means.

(5) "Original contractor" has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005.

(6) "Owner" has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.410.

(7) "Subcontractor" has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005.

[2003 c.675 §54; 2011 c.553 §1]

Note: 701.620 to 701.645 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.