Intimidation by display of a noose.

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(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. [2021 c.276 §1]

Note: 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.


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