ORS 646A.370 Definitions for ORS 646A.370 to 646A.374

As used in ORS 646A.370 to 646A.374:

“Automatic dialing and announcing device” means an automated device that selects and dials telephone numbers and that, working alone or in conjunction with a person or another device, disseminates a prerecorded or synthesized voice or text message to the telephone number that the device calls.

“Call” means an attempt made to contact or a contact made with a subscriber by means of:

A call on a telephone or telephone line; or

A text message.

“Caller” means a person that attempts to contact or that contacts a subscriber by using a telephone or telephone line.

“Caller identification service” means a telephone service that permits subscribers to see a caller’s telephone number before answering the telephone.

“Debt buyer” means a person that engages in the business of purchasing delinquent or charged-off debt for the purpose of collecting the debt.

“Established business relationship” means a previous transaction or series of transactions between a caller and a subscriber that occurred within the 18 months preceding a call.

“Subscriber” means an individual who has obtained residential or wireless telephone services from a telecommunications provider, or a person who resides with the individual.