Chapter 387 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 656

Relating to child neglect; amending ORS 163.547.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 163.547 is amended to read:

163.547. (1)(a) A person having custody or control of a child under 16 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the first degree if the person knowingly leaves the child, or allows the child to stay[,]:

(A) In a vehicle where controlled substances are being criminally delivered or manufactured for consideration or profit [or];

(B) On premises and in the immediate proximity where controlled substances are criminally delivered or manufactured for consideration or profit; or

(C) In or upon premises that have been determined to be not fit for use under ORS 453.855 to 453.912.

(b) As used in this subsection, “vehicle” and “premises” do not include public places, as defined in ORS 161.015.

(2) Child neglect in the first degree is a Class B felony.

Approved by the Governor June 15, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 15, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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