2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
Chapter 163 - Offenses Against Persons
Section 163.191 - Intimidation by display of a noose.
(1) A person commits the crime of intimidation by display of a noose if:
(a) The person, with the intent to intimidate another person or place another person in fear of imminent bodily harm, knowingly places a noose:
(A) On public property; or
(B) On private property without the written consent of the property owner;
(b) The other person is intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display; and
(c) A reasonable person would be intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display.
(2) Intimidation by display of a noose is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Intimidate" means to threaten another person in a manner that compels or deters the other person’s conduct.
(b) "Noose" means a tied loop in the end of a length of rope or cord. [2021 c.276 §1]
Note: 163.191 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
