Or. Rev. Stat. § 163.191 (2026)

      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.