Chapter 249 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 2908

Relating to advertisements in languages other than English; amending ORS 746.115.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 746.115 is amended to read:

746.115. (1) An insurer or licensee who advertises in a language other than English [need not] is not required to provide an insurance policy in any language other than English so long as the advertisement states clearly that the policy that is purchased is available only in English.

(2) Advertisements regarding an insurance policy in languages other than English may not be construed to modify the policy in the event of a dispute over the provisions of the policy.

Approved by the Governor June 5, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 10, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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