Chapter 550 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 189

Relating to speed racing.

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2003 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 811.

SECTION 2. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person commits the offense of organizing a speed racing event if the person in any manner organizes a speed racing event.

(2) As used in this section, “speed racing event” means an event that:

(a) Is preplanned and coordinated and involves two or more vehicles;

(b) Includes any of the activities described in ORS 811.125 (1); and

(c) Takes place on a highway.

(3) A person who organizes a speed racing event is not in violation of this section if the person has a permit from the road authority for the highway on which the event takes place.

(4) The offense described in this section, organizing a speed racing event, is a Class C felony.

Approved by the Governor July 3, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 3, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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