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165.002Definitions for ORS 165.002 to 165.070 165.005[Amended by 1955 c.435 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.007Forgery in the second degree 165.010[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.012[1963 c.553 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.013Forgery in the first degree 165.015[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.017Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree 165.020[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.022Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree 165.025[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.027Evidence admissible to prove forgery or possession of forged instrument 165.030[Amended by 1961 c.715 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.032Criminal possession of a forgery device 165.035[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.037Criminal simulation 165.040[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.042Fraudulently obtaining a signature 165.045[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.047Unlawfully using slugs 165.055Fraudulent use of a credit card 165.065Negotiating a bad check 165.070Possessing fraudulent communications device 165.072Definitions for ORS 165.072 and 165.074 165.074Unlawful factoring of payment card transaction 165.075Definitions 165.080Falsifying business records 165.085Sports bribery 165.090Sports bribe receiving 165.095Misapplication of entrusted property 165.100Issuing a false financial statement 165.102Obtaining execution of documents by deception 165.105[Amended by 1959 c.100 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.109Failing to maintain a cedar purchase record 165.110[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.114Sale of educational assignments 165.115[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.116Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124 165.117Metal property transaction records; prohibited conduct; commercial sellers; penalties 165.118Metal property offenses 165.120[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.122Compliance with subpoena for information related to metal transaction; lost or stolen metal property 165.124Application of ORS 164.857, 165.116, 165.117, 165.118 and 165.122 165.125[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.127County metal theft plan of action 165.130[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.135[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.140[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.145[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.150[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.155[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.160[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.165[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.170[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.175[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.180[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.185[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.190[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.205[Amended by 1971 c.290 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.210[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.215[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.220[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.225[Amended by 1955 c.436 §1; 1959 c.508 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.230[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.235[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.240[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.245[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.250[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.255[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.260[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.265[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.270[1957 c.369 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.280[1961 c.318 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.285[1969 c.290 §3; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.290[1963 c.588 §2; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.295[1963 c.588 §3; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.300[1963 c.588 §4; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.305[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.310[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.315[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.320[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.325[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.330[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.335[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.340[Amended by 1957 c.655 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.345[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.350[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.352[1961 c.454 §75(2); repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.355[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.405[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.410[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.415[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.420[Amended by 1961 c.261 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.425[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.430[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.435[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.440[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.445[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.450[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.455[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.460[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.465[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.475[Formerly 757.606; repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.480[Formerly 757.611; repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.485[Formerly 757.616; repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.490[Formerly 757.621; repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.495[Formerly 757.626; 2009 c.11 §13; repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.505[Repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.510[Repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.515[Repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.520[Repealed by 2011 c.597 §309] 165.525[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.530[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.532[1961 c.428 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.535Definitions applicable to obtaining contents of communications 165.540Obtaining contents of communications 165.542Reports required concerning use of electronic listening device 165.543Interception of communications 165.545Prohibitions not applicable to fire or police activities 165.549Prevention of telephone communications when hostage taken; duties of telephone company; defense against liability 165.550[1967 c.109 §§1,2; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.555Unlawful telephone solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes 165.560Application of ORS 165.555 165.565Optional local ordinances; certain existing local ordinances preserved 165.570Improper use of emergency communications system 165.572Interference with making a report 165.575Definitions for ORS 165.575 to 165.583 165.577Cellular counterfeiting in the third degree 165.579Cellular counterfeiting in the second degree 165.581Cellular counterfeiting in the first degree 165.583Exemptions from ORS 165.577, 165.579 and 165.581 165.585[1995 c.524 §§6,7; repealed by 2001 c.666 §56] 165.586[2001 c.666 §51; repealed by 2005 c.830 §48] 165.605[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.610[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.615[Amended by 1965 c.454 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.620[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.625[Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.655[Formerly 74.500; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.657Definitions for ORS 165.659 to 165.669 165.659General prohibition 165.660[Formerly 74.510; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.661When provider of communication service may use devices 165.663Use by police; application to court; statement required 165.665[Formerly 74.520; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.667Order by court; findings; contents of order 165.669Duties imposed upon certain persons upon service of order authorizing installation of pen register or trap and trace device; compensation to persons; immunity 165.670[Formerly 74.530; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.671Defense to civil or criminal action 165.673Disclosure of results prohibited; exception 165.675[Formerly 74.540; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.680[Formerly 74.550; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432] 165.690Definitions for ORS 165.690, 165.692 and 165.694 165.692Making false claim for health care payment 165.694Aggregation of claims 165.696Who may commence prosecution 165.698Notice of conviction 165.800Identity theft 165.803Aggravated identity theft 165.805Misrepresentation of age by a minor 165.810Unlawful possession of a personal identification device 165.813Unlawful possession of fictitious identification 165.815Criminal impersonation 165.825Sale of drugged horse 165.840“Telegraphic copy” defined for ORS 165.845 and 165.850 165.845Making and drawing of checks and notes by wire 165.850Manner of expressing private and official seals in telegrams 165.990Penalties

Chapter 165 — Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception

ORS 165.007 Forgery in the second degree

(1)

A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to injure or defraud, the person:

(a)

Falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument; or

(b)

Utters a written instrument which the person knows to be forged.

(2)

Forgery in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

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