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Or. Rev. Stat. § 646.705 (2026)

Definitions for ORS 136.617 and 646.705 to 646.805

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      646.705 Definitions for ORS 136.617 and 646.705 to 646.805. (1) As used in ORS 646.705 to 646.805:

      (a) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109.

      (b) “Trade or commerce” means trade or commerce within this state or between this state and any state, territory, or foreign nation.

      (2) As used in ORS 646.775, “natural persons” does not include proprietorships, partnerships or other business entities. [1975 c.255 §2; 1979 c.790 §1; 2023 c.103 §1]

 

      646.710 [Repealed by 1953 c.391 §2]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1978–2024 · leading case: Chamberlain v. Jim Fisher Motors, Inc., 578 P.2d 1225 (Or. 1978).
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Chamberlain v. Jim Fisher Motors, Inc., 578 P.2d 1225 (Or. 1978). · cites it 2× “, the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, supra ; the Oregon Antitrust Law, ORS 646.705 to 646.805; the Antiprice Discrimination Law, 646.”
Alto v. State ex rel. State Fire Marshal, 855 P.2d 649 (Or. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 2× “They alleged that her conduct had caused and would cause irreparable harm to plaintiffs and other "noncardlock" gasoline dealers.”
Davitashvili v. Grubhub Inc., No. 1:20-cv-03000 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 30, 2022). “, with respect to purchases in North Dakota; Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 646.705 , et seq., with respect to purchases in Oregon; P.”
Beazley Ins. Co. v. Foster Poultry Farms, 746 F. Supp. 3d 828 (E.D. Cal. 2024). “; Oregon Antitrust Law, Or. Rev. Stat. § 646.705 , et seq.; Rhode Island Antitrust Act, R.”
King City Realty, Inc. v. Sunpace Corp., 622 P.2d 1122 (Or. Ct. App. 1981). “Said business constitutes trade and commerce within the meaning of ORS 646.705. "IV "Tualatin Development Co.”
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