Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 163.191 - Intimidation by display of a noose(1) A person commits the crime of intimidation by display of a noose if: (a) The person, with the intent to intimidate another person or place another person in fear of imminent bodily harm, knowingly places a noose: (A) On public property; or(B) On private property without the written consent of the property owner;(b) The other person is intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display; and(c) A reasonable person would be intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display.(2) Intimidation by display of a noose is a Class A misdemeanor.(3) As used in this section: (a) "Intimidate" means to threaten another person in a manner that compels or deters the other person's conduct.(b) "Noose" means a tied loop in the end of a length of rope or cord.163.191 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.