ORS 163.191 Intimidation by display of a noose

A person commits the crime of intimidation by display of a noose if:

The person, with the intent to intimidate another person or place another person in fear of imminent bodily harm, knowingly places a noose:

On public property; or

On private property without the written consent of the property owner;

The other person is intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display; and

A reasonable person would be intimidated or placed in fear of imminent bodily harm by the display.

Intimidation by display of a noose is a Class A misdemeanor.

As used in this section:

“Intimidate” means to threaten another person in a manner that compels or deters the other person’s conduct.

“Noose” means a tied loop in the end of a length of rope or cord.

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.