ORS 526.287 Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991

As used in ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991:

“Large commercial event”:

Means a gathering that:

Has an organizer;

Is held for the purpose of a shared or common activity or experience;

Has more than 50 participating individuals or more than 15 motor vehicles of participating individuals present at any time; and

Continues or is scheduled to continue for more than four consecutive hours.

Does not mean:

An outdoor mass gathering regulated under ORS 433.735 to 433.770; or

A gathering held by arrangement with the State Forestry Department at a permanent facility or officially designated area that is designed and equipped for accommodating gatherings of that type and size.

“Organizer”:

Means a person that organizes, holds or sponsors a gathering having the characteristics described in subsection (1)(a)(B) to (D) of this section and directly or indirectly accepts moneys or other items of value, whether or not resulting in a profit, from one or more persons participating or reasonably expected to participate in the gathering in exchange for:

Admittance;

Parking;

The receipt of on-site goods or services;

The reservation or rental of camping or commercial space;

Rights to sell on-site goods or services; or

On-site advertising rights.

Does not mean:

A person acting in a regular business relationship with, on behalf of or under contract with the department;

A person that receives money only from a coapplicant for purposes of obtaining a permit under ORS 526.291; or

An individual receiving only hourly wages, commissions or tips for services personally provided by that individual.