Chapter 276 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

SB 469

Relating to business activities conducted by minors.

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2009 Act may be cited as the Oregon Young Entrepreneurs Act.

SECTION 2. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Oregon, a political subdivision of the state or an agency of the state or of a political subdivision of the state may not require an individual under 17 years of age who is a resident of this state to obtain a license or permit to engage in a business activity in which the individual operates as a sole proprietor under the individual’s own name.

          (2) This section does not affect a statute, rule, ordinance or other provision of law that requires a license, certificate, registration, permit or other authorization to conduct a business activity that is subject to regulation for the purpose of protecting the environment or the public health, safety or welfare.

Approved by the Governor June 16, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 16, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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