ORS 162.225 Definitions For Ors 162.225 to 162.375

• Library: Oregon Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through legislation effective January 1, 2024
• Year: 2023
• Citation: ORS 162.225

As used in ORS 162.225 to 162.375 and 162.465, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Firefighter" means any fire or forestry department employee, or authorized fire department volunteer, vested with the duty of preventing or combating fire or preventing the loss of life or property by fire.

(2) "Official proceeding" means a proceeding before any judicial, legislative or administrative body or officer, wherein sworn statements are received, and includes any referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary or other person taking sworn statements in connection with such proceedings.

(3) "Physical evidence" means any article, object, record, document or other evidence of physical substance.