Oregon Alcohol Laws

Oregon

Alcohol Laws

August 2018

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education Program

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

Oregon Health Authority

800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 730

Portland, OR 97232

(971) 673-0984

Oregon Alcohol Laws

Prepared by

Amanda Cue, Policy Specialist

Ilana Kurtzig, Policy Specialist

August 2018

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education Program

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

Oregon Health Authority

800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 730

Portland, OR 97232

(971) 673-0984

Suggested Citation

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education Program. Oregon Alcohol Laws.

Portland, Oregon: Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Public Health Division, 2018.

All material in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied

without permission; citation as to source, however, is appreciated.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Alcohol Policy in the United States

21st Amendment

Oregon is an alcohol beverage control state for distilled liquor

Oregon Liquor Control Act

Oregon Liquor Control Commission and regulatory powers

Preemption Overview

The Preemption Doctrine

III. Access to alcohol products and youth possession of alcohol products

National Minimum Drinking Age Act

Social Host Law and Furnishing to Minors

IV. Product Formulations

Federal Alcohol Administration Act

V. Alcohol Taxes, Sur-charges, Payments and Distributions

Federal Excise Taxes

State Control

Liquor

Beer, Wine and Cider Taxes

VI. Alcohol Licensing

Liquor License Process

Enforcement

Liquor License and Service Permit Types

VII. Advertising

VIII. Miscellaneous

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Federal

Oregon BAC

Appendix

Annual and Multi-Year License Types

Introduction

This document outlines Oregon laws, federal laws, and state and federal court orders

related to alcohol control in Oregon. Federal laws and court orders are included when

they are more stringent than state law.

Format and Content:

In subsections I through VIII, the laws, policies and court orders have been divided

into eight groups based on their content:

I. Introduction

II. Alcohol Policy in the United States

III. Access to alcohol products and youth possession alcohol products

IV. Product Formulation

V. Alcohol Taxes, Sur-charges, Payments and Distribution

VI. Alcohol Licensing

VII. Advertising

VIII. Miscellaneous

Laws, policies and orders in these subsections include a brief summary and, where

practical, full legal citations. In addition, cursory information about enforcement has

been provided. To view statutes in their entirety, click on the link associated with the

statute. Note that most relevant statutes are located in Chapter 471 - Alcohol Liquors

Generally https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.html

Definitions

ORS: Oregon Revised Statutes; contains statutes and the Oregon Rules of Civil

Procedure.

OAR: Oregon Administrative Rules; ORS 183.310(9) defines “rule” as “any agency

directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements,

interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice

requirements of any agency.” The Oregon Administrative Rules are published by the

Oregon Secretary of State.

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II. Alcohol Policy in the United States

21st Amendment

In the United States, public policies that govern the manufacture, sale, and use of

alcohol and define society's responses to alcohol-related problems are established by

Federal, State, and local governments.

The legal basis for Federal and State regulation of alcoholic beverages is derived from

the United States Constitution. From 1919 until 1933, the 18th Amendment

prohibited "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors" in the

United States and its territories. At the end of 1933, Congress ratified the 21st

Amendment, repealing national Prohibition and granting states broad power to

regulate alcoholic beverages.

Ratification of the 21st Amendment gave states the authority to either permit or

prohibit importation or sale of alcoholic beverages within their borders; to determine

the specific structure of alcohol distribution within their borders; and to regulate

various aspects of alcohol sales and possession. These powers, however, do not

preclude regulation by the Federal Government. The Commerce Clause of the

Constitution also grants the Federal Congress the authority "[t]o regulate Commerce

with foreign Nations, and among the several States..." —an authority that has been

broadly interpreted over the past half century. In addition, the U.S. Congress may use

its taxing power, granted under Article 1 of the Constitution, to assess and collect

taxes on alcoholic beverages. Finally, the Federal Government may regulate alcoholic

beverages in all areas subject to direct Federal control, such as public lands or military

bases.

Federal law can also influence State alcohol policies by means of financial incentives.

For example, Federal law requires that a portion of Federal highway funding be

withheld from any State that allows the purchase or public possession of alcoholic

beverages by persons under the age of 21 years.

States vary in the amount of authority they allocate to local government to regulate

alcoholic beverages. In many States, municipalities or other local government agencies

create laws (often called ordinances) that regulate the sale and distribution of alcohol

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within their jurisdictions. In other States, alcohol control is retained at the state level

with little or no regulation originating at local levels.

(Source: Alcohol Policy Information System:

https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/about-alcohol-policy)

Oregon is an alcohol beverage control state for distilled liquor

State laws and regulations specify who in the state may distribute alcoholic beverages.

State-run alcohol control systems are also referred to as monopoly systems, and states

with these systems are sometimes referred to as “control states.” Oregon is a

“control state” for distilled liquor only and therefore the state controls the wholesale

distribution of distilled liquor.

In an alcohol control system for wholesale and/or off-premises retail distribution of

an alcoholic beverage type or subtype, the state sets the prices of the beverage and

gains revenue directly from the sales (rather than solely from taxation, the case in

private-market states).

A state may own and operate the wholesale business or retail

stores itself or it may contract with a private vendor while maintaining control over

pricing and profits through the contractual relationship. In the latter case, the private

contractor may be paid a fee or commission.

(Source: Alcohol Policy Information System:

https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/apis-policy-topics/retail-distribution-systems-for-

beer/5/about-this-policy#page-content)

Oregon is referred to as a “control state” because it acts as the wholesaler and

controls the pricing of distilled spirits in Oregon. Oregon does not control the sale or

pricing of other alcohol beverage types such as wine, cider or beer. In Oregon, the

Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is the agency responsible for regulating

the sale and service of distilled spirits by administering the state's Liquor Control Act

(ORS 471.030).

The OLCC Distilled Spirits Program oversees the distribution and sale of distilled

spirits in the state. The Distilled Spirits Program centrally purchases, warehouses and

distributes distilled spirits to Oregon's independently operated liquor stores. The

OLCC Retail Services Division oversees the daily operations of liquor stores, who are

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independent contractors also known as retail service agents. Independent contractors

are not state employees. The link between the state and the customer is the retail

liquor store. The stores are run by agents that are OLCC-appointed and are

responsible for the daily operation of the stores. The stores’ distilled spirits are owned

by the state.

OLCC's Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol

industry such as manufacturers, wholesalers, bars, restaurants, grocery and

convenience stores. Revenue generated from these programs supports state and local

government programs.

(source: https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/Pages/about_us.aspx).

Below is a high-level table summarizing aspects of alcohol product regulation in

Oregon.

Summary of Oregon’s Alcohol Regulation

Regulation

Beer and Wine

Distilled Spirits

Wholesale distribution

OLCC purchases and

distributes to retail stores,

acting as the wholesaler

Sale of alcohol products

Independent operated

liquor stores, also known

as retail sales agents

(RSAs)

OLCC sets price

Yes

Oregon imposes taxes

Collects beer, wine and

cider taxes

OLCC imposes surcharge

Yes

Requires licenses

Yes

There are two types of liquor stores in Oregon’s system, exclusive and non-exclusive.

Exclusive stores are high-volume businesses whose primary function is to sell liquor.

These stores usually serve metropolitan areas. They sell only distilled spirits provided

by the state, and related items allowed by OLCC rules, such as mixers and glassware

provided by the agent.

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Non-exclusive liquor stores are operated in conjunction with other businesses such as

hardware, drug or other small retail stores. Most non-exclusive liquor stores serve

smaller communities and are located outside of metropolitan areas.

More information about the OLCC is in the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and

regulatory powers section below.

ORS 471.750 Liquor stores and warehouses: Operation; sales; advertising; rules.

(1) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission shall establish such stores and

warehouses in such places in the state as in its judgment are required by public

convenience or necessity, for the sale of spirituous liquors, wines and other alcoholic

liquors containing over five percent alcohol by volume, in sealed containers for

consumption off the premises. The commission shall keep on hand in such stores or

warehouses such quantities and kinds of alcoholic liquors as are reasonably required

to supply the public demand.

(2) Any person qualified to purchase such liquors from the commission has the right

to present to the commission, or at any of its stores, an application for any kind or

brand of alcoholic liquor that the person may desire and that may be manufactured or

obtainable in any place in the United States, and the commission shall obtain such

liquor and sell it to the applicant. The commission may not require that an application

for a kind or brand of alcoholic liquor include a commitment to purchase a minimum

amount of the liquor or require that a purchase be for more than one container of a

kind or brand of alcoholic liquor if the liquor:

(a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, has a retail sales price of $30

or more per container;

(b) Is available through a distributor in the United States that does not require the

commission to acquire more than one case of the distilled liquor in a single

transaction;

(d) Is ordered in a 750-milliliter container size if available in that size.

(3) The commission may not establish a store in any county or incorporated city of

this state where a local prohibitory law is in effect. The commission shall adopt rules

governing advertising by stores operated by the commission. The commission may

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appoint agents in the sale of said liquor under such agreement as the commission may

negotiate with said agents or their representative.

(4) Rules relating to advertising adopted by the commission under subsection (3) of

this section shall allow signs and displays within its stores for the purpose of

supplying consumer information to customers, including but not limited to discounts,

sales and other specials. Commission discretion with respect to those signs and

displays shall be limited to regulation of the content, size, number per brand, type and

duration of the sign or display. Signs and displays may be supplied by manufacturers,

wholesalers or distributors, and may bear the name of a particular distillery, supplier

or brand of liquor. The use of signs and displays shall be optional with the agent

appointed by the commission. Signs or displays authorized by the commission may

not be placed in positions within the store where the sign or display would be readily

visible from outside of the store.

(5) The commission may annually adjust the price threshold established in subsection

(2)(a) of this section by a percentage equal to the percentage change in the Portland-

Salem, OR-WA Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as

published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of

Labor. However, the commission may not adjust the price threshold to be less than

$30. [Amended by 1977 c.321 §3; 1977 c.608 §2; 1991 c.379 §1; 1995 c.301 §89; 2001

c.785 §11; amendments by 2002 s.s.1 c.11 §1 repealed by 2002 s.s.2 c.1 §3; 2002 s.s.2

c.1 §1; 2011 c.180 §2]

Oregon Liquor Control Act

ORS 471.030 Purpose of the Liquor Control Act

(1) The Liquor Control Act shall be liberally construed so as:

a) To prevent the recurrence of abuses associated with saloons or resorts for

the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

b) To eliminate the evils of unlicensed and unlawful manufacture, selling and

disposing of such beverages and to promote temperance in the use and

consumption of alcoholic beverages.

c) To protect the safety, welfare, health, peace and morals of the people of the

state.

(2) Consistent with subsection (1) of this section, it is the policy of this state to

encourage the development of all Oregon industry.

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ORS 471.045 Liquor laws supersede and repeal inconsistent charters and

ordinances. The Liquor Control Act, designed to operate uniformly throughout the

state, shall be paramount and superior to and shall fully replace and supersede any and

all municipal charter enactments or local ordinances inconsistent with it. Such charters

and ordinances hereby are repealed.

Oregon Liquor Control Commission and regulatory powers

ORS 471.155 Commission’s licensing duties

The Oregon Liquor Control

Commission shall provide for the licensing of persons and cities within the state to

manufacture, distribute, take orders for and sell spirits, wines, beer and other alcoholic

liquors. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the holder of a brewery,

winery, wholesale, warehouse, grower sales privilege or brewery-public house license

or the holder of a wine self-distribution permit shall give, and at all times maintain on

file with the commission, a bond with a corporate surety authorized to transact

business in this state. The bond shall be in form and amount acceptable to the

commission, shall be payable to the commission and conditioned that the licensee or

permittee will pay any fine imposed for any violation of any provision of the Liquor

Control Act and that the licensee or permittee will pay all license fees, privilege taxes,

taxes imposed under ORS 473.045 (Tax on sale or use of agricultural products used

by wineries) and other taxes on alcoholic liquors, together with penalties and interest

thereon, levied or assessed against the licensee or permittee under statutes relating to

the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale or taxation of alcoholic liquors in the

State of Oregon.

(2) Under such conditions as the commission may prescribe, the holder of a brewery,

winery, wholesale, warehouse, grower sales privilege or brewery-public house license

or the holder of a wine self-distribution permit may deposit, in lieu of the bond

required by subsection (1) of this section, the equivalent value in cash, bank letters of

credit recognized by the State Treasurer or negotiable securities of a character

approved by the State Treasurer. The deposit is to be made in a bank or trust

company for the benefit of the commission. Interest on deposited funds or securities

shall accrue to the depositor. [Formerly ORS 471.210; 2007 c.637 §1; 2007 c.651 §5a]

ORS 471.705 Oregon Liquor Control Commission: qualifications;

compensation; term; confirmation.

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(1) There is created the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, consisting of seven

commissioners appointed by the Governor. One commissioner must be from among

the residents of each congressional district of this state. One additional commissioner

must be from eastern Oregon. One additional commissioner must be from western

Oregon. One commissioner must be from the food and alcoholic beverage retail

industry. Not more than four commissioners may be of the same political party. The

Governor shall designate one commissioner to be chairperson of the commission.

The commissioners are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS

292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions).

(2) Each commissioner at the time of appointment must be a resident of this state and

must have resided in this state for at least five years next preceding appointment and

qualification. Each commissioner must be an elector in this state and may not be less

than 30 years of age. The term of office of a commissioner terminates if the

commissioner ceases to possess the residency or industry qualification for

appointment. If the term of office of a commissioner terminates under this

subsection, the Governor shall appoint a qualified individual to complete the

unexpired term of the commissioner.

(3) The term of office of a commissioner is four years from the time of appointment

and qualification and until a successor qualifies for appointment. The terms of the

commissioners commence April 1. If a commissioner is allowed to hold office after

the expiration of a term, the Governor shall appoint the successor for the remainder

of the unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs in the commission, the Governor shall

appoint the successor for the remainder of the unexpired term. Each commissioner is

eligible for reappointment, but an individual is not eligible to serve for more than two

full terms.

(4) Appointments of commissioners by the Governor under this section are subject to

confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution.

[Amended by 1967 c.577 §11; 1969 c.314 §50; 1973 c.792 §17; 1979 c.251 §1; 1981

c.545 §9; 2017 c.183 §95]

ORS 471.730

Regulator Powers of Commission: The function, duties and powers

of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission include the following:

(1) To control the manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transportation,

importation and delivery of alcoholic liquor in accordance with the provisions of this

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chapter and ORS 474.105 (Legislative finding on ORS 474.115) and 474.115

(Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale).

(2) To grant, refuse, suspend or cancel licenses and permits for the sale or

manufacture of alcoholic liquor, or other licenses and permits in regard thereto, and

to permit, in its discretion, the transfer of a license of any person.

(3) To collect the taxes and duties imposed by statutes relating to alcoholic liquors,

and to issue, and provide for cancellation, stamps and other devices as evidence of

payment of such taxes or duties.

(4) To investigate and aid in the prosecution of every violation of statutes relating to

alcoholic liquors, to seize alcoholic liquor manufactured, sold, kept, imported or

transported in contravention of this chapter and ORS 474.105 (Legislative finding on

ORS 474.115) and 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement

designating territory of sale), and apply for the confiscation thereof, whenever

required by statute, and cooperate in the prosecution of offenders before any court of

competent jurisdiction.

(5) To adopt such regulations as are necessary and feasible for carrying out the

provisions of this chapter and ORS 474.105 (Legislative finding on ORS 474.115) and

474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of

sale) and to amend or repeal such regulations. When such regulations are adopted they

shall have the full force and effect of law.

(6) To exercise all powers incidental, convenient or necessary to enable it to

administer or carry out any of the provisions of this chapter and ORS 474.105

(Legislative finding on ORS 474.115) and 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage

subject to agreement designating territory of sale).

(7) To control, regulate and prohibit any advertising by manufacturers, wholesalers or

retailers of alcoholic liquor by the medium of newspapers, letters, billboards, radio or

otherwise.

(8) To sell, license, regulate and control the use of alcohol for scientific,

pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial and other purposes, and to

provide by regulation for the sale thereof for such uses.

ORS 471.740 Exclusive right of commission to handle certain liquors

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Except as provided in this chapter, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is vested

with the exclusive right to purchase, sell, have in possession for sale, import or

transport alcoholic beverages. [Amended by 1953 c.120 §6; 1974 c.4 §6; 1999 c.351

§77]

ORS 471.745 Fixing prices and selling liquor. The Oregon Liquor Control

Commission shall fix the prices at which alcoholic liquors containing over five percent

alcohol by volume may be purchased from it, and has power to bottle, blend, rectify,

manufacture or sell alcoholic liquors for itself, or for or to any person or commission

within or without this state. [Amended by 1995 c.301 §88]

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Preemption Overview

The Preemption Doctrine

The preemption doctrine holds that higher levels of government can mandate in

certain situations the actions and practices of lower levels of government. Thus, State

and local governments must adhere to policies appropriately mandated by the Federal

government, and local governments must adhere to policies appropriately mandated

by State governments.

As noted above, alcohol policy has a unique position with regard to Federal

preemption. Because of the 21st Amendment, Federal law cannot restrict or preempt

most State alcohol-related laws. However, by virtue of the Supremacy Clause in

Article VI of the Constitution, Federal preemption may still come into play if a State

law conflicts with other Constitutional provisions (such as the Interstate Commerce

clause) or falls outside the scope of the 21st Amendment (such as restrictions on

health delivery systems).

State preemption, which limits the authority of local governments, is applied

differently across States and policies and can have a significant effect on the nature

and scope of alcohol policies at the local level. As noted above, many States permit

local alcohol policy regulation. However, most States apply the preemption doctrine

to at least some degree, limiting local authority generally or prohibiting local

regulation of specific policies.

(Source: https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/about-alcohol-policy

)

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Oregon state law preempts local jurisdictions from:

• Taxing alcohol products

o ORS 473.190 State has exclusive right to tax liquor: Imposing any fee or

tax in connection with the production with the sale, mixing, serving,

transporting or delivering or handling of malt or alcoholic liquors

• Fixing prices and selling liquor

o ORS 471.746 Fixing prices and selling liquor:

The Oregon Liquor

Control Commission shall fix the prices at which alcoholic liquors

containing over five percent alcohol by volume may be purchased from

it, and has power to bottle, blend, rectify, manufacture or sell alcoholic

liquors for itself, or for or to any person or commission within or

without this state. [Amended by 1995 c.301 §88]

• Superseding the Liquor Control Act

o ORS 471.045 Liquor laws supersede and repeal inconsistent charters and

ordinances:

The Liquor Control Act (471.030) designed to operate uniformly

throughout the state, shall be paramount and superior to and shall fully

replace and supersede any and all municipal charter enactments or local

ordinances inconsistent with it. Such charters and ordinances hereby are

repealed.

Oregon state law explicitly allows local jurisdictions to:

• Create reasonable time, place and manner regulations

ORS 471.164 Authority of cities and counties over establishments

that offer entertainment or serve alcoholic beverages: (1) Cities and

counties may adopt reasonable time, place and manner regulations of

the nuisance aspects of establishments that offer entertainment or

serve alcoholic beverages if the city or county makes specific findings

that the establishment would cause adverse effects to occur.

o (2) The authority granted to cities and counties by this section is in

addition to, and not in lieu of, the authority granted to a city or

county under its charter and the statutes and Constitution of this

state

• Make recommendations on license issuance and renewal

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o ORS 471.166 Local government recommendations on license

issuance and renewal: (1) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission

may require that every applicant for issuance or renewal of a license

under this chapter acquire a written recommendation from the

governing body of the county if the place of business of the applicant

is outside an incorporated city, and from the city council if the place

of business of the applicant is within an incorporated city. The

commission may take such written recommendation into

consideration before granting or refusing the license.

• Restrict or prohibit alcoholic liquors in the city or county*

o ORS 471.506 Petition and election for local option: (1) The

governing body of a city or a county, when a petition is filed as

provided in this section, shall order an election on the question

whether the sale, for beverage purposes, of alcoholic liquors of any of

the classes described in this section shall be prohibited in the city or

county. The classes of alcoholic liquor to which this section applies

are:

(a) Alcoholic liquors containing more than five percent alcohol by

volume;

(b) Alcoholic liquors containing more than 14 percent alcohol by

volume; and

*Note: ORS 471.510 Sales not affected by local option laws: ORS 471.506 shall not

prohibit the sale of pure alcohol for scientific or manufacturing purposes, or of wines

to church officials for sacramental purposes, nor shall it prevent any person residing

in the county or city from ordering and having delivered to the home of the person,

for the personal use of self and family, alcoholic liquors purchased from the Oregon

Liquor Control Commission or from persons duly licensed to sell them under the

Liquor Control Act. [Amended by 1999 c.351 §35]

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possession of alcohol products

III. Access to alcohol products and youth possession of alcohol products

National Minimum Drinking Age Act

The Federal 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act, [23 U.S.C. § 158],

requires that States prohibit persons under 21 years of age from purchasing or

publicly possessing alcoholic beverages as a condition of receiving State highway

funds. A Federal regulation that interprets the Act excludes from the definition of

"public possession," possession "for an established religious purpose; when

accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older; for medical

purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist,

dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution; in private clubs or establishments; or to

the sale, handling, transport, or service in dispensing of any alcoholic beverage

pursuant to lawful employment of a person under the age of twenty-one years by a

duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of alcoholic beverages", [23 C.F.R.

§ 1208.3].

FEDERAL CITATIONS AND RELEVANT TEXT EXCERPTS 23 U.S.C. §

158. National minimum drinking age. (a) Withholding of Funds for Noncompliance.

(https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/the-1984-national-minimum-drinking-age-act)

ORS 471.430 Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21;

entry of licenses premises by person under 21; penalty; immunity; suspension of

driving privileges; assessment and treatment. (1) A person under 21 years of age may

not attempt to purchase, purchase or acquire alcoholic beverages. Except when such

minor is in a private residence accompanied by the parent or guardian of the minor

and with such parent’s or guardian’s consent, a person under 21 years of age may not

have personal possession of alcoholic beverages

• (8) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to a person under 21 years of

age who is acting under the direction of the Oregon Liquor Control

Commission or under the direction of state or local law enforcement agencies

for the purpose of investigating possible violations of laws prohibiting sales of

alcoholic beverages to persons who are under 21 years of age.

• (9) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to a person under 21 years of

age who is acting under the direction of a licensee for the purpose of

investigating possible violations by employees of the licensee of laws

prohibiting sales of alcoholic beverages to persons who are under 21 years of

age.

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possession of alcohol products

ORS 471.434 Immunity for violation of ORS 471.430 when reporting sexual

assault crime.

(1)(a) A person who contacts emergency medical services or a law enforcement

agency to report a sexual assault crime, or to obtain medical or law

enforcement assistance for a victim of a sexual assault crime, is immune from

arrest or prosecution for a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession

of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) if the evidence of the violation was

obtained because the person contacted emergency medical services or a law

enforcement agency.

(b) A person who is the victim of a sexual assault crime is immune from arrest

or prosecution for a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of

alcoholic beverages by person under 21) if the evidence of the violation was

obtained because any person contacted emergency medical services or a law

enforcement agency to report the crime or to obtain medical or law

enforcement assistance for the victim.

(2) The immunity from arrest or prosecution described in this section is not

grounds for the suppression of evidence relating to a criminal offense other

than a violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic

beverages by person under 21).

Social Host Law and Furnishing to Minors

The primary purpose of laws that establish state-imposed liability for hosting

underage drinking parties is to deter underage drinking parties.

Oregon’s social host provision states that its prohibitions apply only to a person who

is present and in control of the location at the time underage consumption occurs.

For further information about alcohol laws and minors in Oregon:

https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/pages/alcohol_and_minors.aspx#Oregon_s_Alcohol

_Laws_and_Minors

ORS 471.105 Purchaser’s qualifications. Before being qualified to purchase

alcoholic liquor from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, a person must be at

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possession of alcohol products

least 21 years of age. [Amended by 1961 c.687 §5; 1967 c.577 §1; 1971 c.159 §1; 2005

c.22 §343]

ORS 471.130 Requiring statement of age or identification from certain

purchasers. (1) All licensees and permittees of the Oregon Liquor Control

Commission, before selling or serving alcoholic liquor to any person about whom

there is any reasonable doubt of the person’s having reached 21 years of age, shall

require such person to produce one of the following pieces of identification:

(a) The person’s passport.

(b) The person’s motor vehicle operator’s license issued by this state or another

state of the United States.

(d) A United States military identification card.

(e) An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(f) Any other identification card issued by a state or territory of the United States

that bears a picture of the person, the name of the person, the person’s date of birth

and a physical description of the person.

(2) If a person does not have identification as described in subsection (1) of this

section, the permittee or licensee shall require such person to make a written

statement of age and furnish evidence of the person’s true age and identity.

Enforcement and penalties

ORS 471.410 Providing liquor to person under 21 or to intoxicated person;

allowing consumption by minor on property; mandatory minimum penalties. (1) A

person may not sell, give or otherwise make available any alcoholic liquor to any

person who is visibly intoxicated.

(2) No one other than the person’s parent or guardian may sell, give or otherwise

make available any alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years. A parent or

guardian may give or otherwise make alcoholic liquor available to a person under the

age of 21 years only if the person is in a private residence and is accompanied by the

parent or guardian. A person violates this subsection who sells, gives or otherwise

makes available alcoholic liquor to a person with the knowledge that the person to

whom the liquor is made available will violate this subsection.

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possession of alcohol products

(3)(a) A person who exercises control over private real property may not knowingly

allow any other person under the age of 21 years who is not a child or minor ward of

the person to consume alcoholic liquor on the property, or allow any other person

under the age of 21 years who is not a child or minor ward of the person to remain on

the property if the person under the age of 21 years consumes alcoholic liquor on the

property.

(b) This subsection:

(A) Applies only to a person who is present and in control of the location at

the time the consumption occurs;

(B) Does not apply to the owner of rental property, or the agent of an owner of

rental property, unless the consumption occurs in the individual unit in which

the owner or agent resides; and

if the liquor consumed by the person under the age of 21 years is supplied only

by an accompanying parent or guardian.

(4) This section does not apply to sacramental wine given or provided as part of a

religious rite or service.

(5) Except as provided in subsections (6) and (7) of this section, a person who violates

subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. Upon violation

of subsection (2) of this section, the court shall impose at least a mandatory minimum

sentence as follows:

(a) Upon a first conviction, a fine of at least $500.

(b) Upon a second conviction, a fine of at least $1,000.

than 30 days of imprisonment.

(6)(a) A person who violates subsection (2) of this section is subject to the provisions

of this subsection if the person does not act knowingly or intentionally and:

(A) Is licensed or appointed under this chapter; or

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possession of alcohol products

(B) Is an employee of a person licensed or appointed under this chapter and

holds a valid service permit or has attended a program approved by the Oregon

Liquor Control Commission that provides training to avoid violations of this

section.

(b) For a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection:

(A) A first conviction is a Class A violation.

(B) A second conviction is a specific fine violation, and the presumptive fine

for the violation is $860.

mandatory fine of not less than $1,000.

(D) A fourth or subsequent conviction is a Class A misdemeanor. The court

shall impose a mandatory fine of not less than $1,000 and a mandatory

sentence of not less than 30 days of imprisonment.

(7) For an employee of an off-premises sales licensee who violates subsection (2) of

this section while operating a checkout device and does not act knowingly or

intentionally, a first conviction is a Class A violation.

(8) The court may waive an amount that is at least $200 but not more than one-third

of the fine imposed under subsection (5) of this section, if the violator performs at

least 30 hours of community service.

(9) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the court may not waive or

suspend imposition or execution of the mandatory minimum sentence required by

subsection (5) or (6) of this section. In addition to the mandatory sentence, the court

may require the violator to make restitution for any damages to property where the

alcoholic liquor was illegally consumed or may require participation in volunteer

service to a community service agency.

(10)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who violates

subsection (3) of this section commits a Class A violation.

(b) A second or subsequent violation of subsection (3) of this section is a specific fine

violation, and the presumptive fine for the violation is $1,000.

Access to alcohol products and youth

possession of alcohol products

(11) Nothing in this section prohibits any licensee under this chapter from allowing a

person who is visibly intoxicated from remaining on the licensed premises so long as

the person is not sold or served any alcoholic liquor. [Amended by 1963 c.243 §1;

1971 c.159 §5; 1977 c.458 §1; 1977 c.814 §1; 1983 cor. c.736 §1; 1995 c.301 §40; 1995

c.599 §5; 1995 c.756 §1; 1999 c.351 §58; 2009 c.412 §1; 2009 c.587 §4; 2009 c.608 §3;

2011 c.597 §87; 2014 c.20 §3]

ORS 471.346 Uniform standards for minor decoy operations; rules. (1) The Oregon

Liquor Control Commission shall by rule develop uniform standards for minor decoy

operations used to investigate licensees and agents operating stores on behalf of the

commission under ORS 471.750 for violations of the laws of this state prohibiting

sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. Uniform standards established by the

commission under this section apply to all investigations conducted by the

commission that use minor decoys. The commission shall encourage all law

enforcement agencies of this state to use the uniform standards established under this

section for minor decoy operations conducted by the law enforcement agencies.

For more information about minor decoy operations in

Oregon Administrative Rules

845-009-0200:

Product Formulations

IV. Product Formulations

Federal Alcohol Administration Act

The FAA Act provides for regulation of those engaged in the alcohol beverage

industry, and for protection of consumers.

• To ensure the integrity of the industry, the FAA Act includes provisions

to:

o Require a permit for those who engage in the business as a producer,

importer, or wholesaler of alcohol beverages;

o Issue, suspend, and revoke permits;

o Ensure the integrity of the industry by preventing persons who are not

likely to operate in accordance with the law from entering the trade;

o Protect the revenue and consumers by ensuring the integrity of the

industry members;

• To protect consumers, FAA Act provisions:

o Ensure that labeling and advertising of alcohol beverages provide

adequate information to the consumer concerning the identity and

quality of the product;

o Require that alcohol beverages bottlers and importers must have an

approved certificate of label approval (COLA) or an exemption

certificate before the product may be sold in the United States

o Prevent misleading labeling or advertising that may result in consumer

deception regarding the product.

• The FAA Act includes provisions to preclude unfair trade practice.

These provisions:

o Regulate the marketing promotional practices concerning the sale of

alcohol beverages; and

Regulate practices such as exclusive outlets, tied house arrangements, commercial

bribery, and consignment sales. Food and Drug Administration ruling

On November 18, 2010, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

issued letters to four industry members regarding the seven malt beverage products

that FDA identified in its warning letters as being adulterated. The TTB letters put

these companies on notice that FDA's determination that a product is adulterated

under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) would have consequences

Product Formulations

under the FAA Act, because of TTB's position that adulterated alcohol beverages are

mislabeled within the meaning of the FAA Act.

Subject to the jurisdictional requirements of the FAA Act, mislabeled distilled spirits,

wines, and malt beverages, including adulterated products, may not be sold or

shipped, delivered for sale or shipment, or otherwise introduced or received in

interstate or foreign commerce, or removed from customs custody for consumption,

by a producer, importer, or wholesaler, or other industry member subject to 27 U.S.C.

205(e). TTB may pursue action to suspend or to revoke the FAA Act basic permit of

industry members who willfully violate the conditions of their permit with respect to

mislabeled, adulterated products. See 27 U.S.C. 204(e). Violations of the labeling

provisions of the FAA Act are punishable as misdemeanors and the Government may

seek injunctive relief to prevent and restrain such violations. TTB also may seek an

offer in compromise covering the liability arising with respect to such violations in the

sum of not more than $500 for each offense. See 27 U.S.C. 207. Under the Internal

Revenue Code of 1986, TTB officers may, in appropriate circumstances, temporarily

detain any alcohol beverage container that is being removed in violation of law, or

seek a voluntary detention agreement with the industry member. See 26 U.S.C. 5311.

(source: https://www.ttb.gov/faqs/alcohol_faqs.shtml#caffeine

)

Alcohol Taxes, Sur-charges, Payments and

Distributions

V. Alcohol Taxes, Sur-charges, Payments and Distributions

Federal Excise Taxes

State Control

ORS 473.190 State has exclusive right to tax liquor

No county or city of this state shall impose any fee or tax, including occupation taxes,

privilege taxes and inspection fees, in connection with the production, sale, mixing,

serving, transporting, delivering or handling of malt or other alcoholic liquors.

[Amended by 1961 c.259 §4; 1967 c.577 §8]

Liquor

ORS 471.746 Fixing prices and selling liquor

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission shall fix the prices at which alcoholic

liquors containing over five percent alcohol by volume may be purchased from it, and

has power to bottle, blend, rectify, manufacture or sell alcoholic liquors for itself, or

for or to any person or commission within or without this state. [Amended by 1995

c.301 §88]

Beer, Wine and Cider Taxes

ORS 473.020 Administration of chapter by commission. The Oregon Liquor

Control Commission shall administer this chapter, and shall prescribe forms and make

such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to enforce its provisions.

ORS 473.030 Tax on wines and malt beverages

(1) A tax is imposed upon the privilege of engaging in business as a manufacturer or

as an importing distributor of malt beverages at the rate of $2.60 per barrel of 31

gallons on all such beverages.

(2) A tax is imposed upon the privilege of engaging in business as a manufacturer or

as an importing distributor of wines at the rate of 65 cents per gallon on all such

beverages.

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Distributions

(3) In addition to the tax imposed by subsection (2) of this section, a manufacturer or

an importing distributor of wines containing more than 14 percent alcohol by volume

shall be taxed at the rate of 10 cents per gallon.

(4) In addition to the taxes imposed by subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a

manufacturer or an importing distributor of wines shall be taxed at the rate of two

cents per gallon. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all moneys collected by

the Oregon Liquor Control Commission pursuant to this subsection shall be paid into

the account established by the Oregon Wine Board under ORS 182.470 (Depository

accounts for moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies).

ORS 473.035 Tax on cider

(1) A tax is imposed upon the privilege of engaging in business as a manufacturer or

as an importing distributor of cider at the rate of $2.60 per barrel of 31 gallons on all

such beverages.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section or any other provision of law, the

taxation of the manufacturing or distribution of cider shall be at a rate that is not less

than the rate imposed for the privilege of manufacturing or distributing malt

beverages under ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages)

Summary table of Oregon alcohol taxes and surcharges

Alcohol taxes surcharges - summary table

Product

ORS Definition

Current

Malt

beverages

An alcoholic beverage obtained

by the fermentation of grain that

contains not more than 14

percent alcohol by volume.

$2.60 per barrel

($.08 per gallon)

Cider

An alcoholic beverage made

from the fermentations of the

juice of apples or pears that

contains not less than one-half

of one percent and not more

than 8.5 percent of alcohol by

volume, including, but not

$2.60 per barrel

($.08 per gallon)

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Distributions

limited to, flavored, sparkling or

carbonated cider. (ORS

471.023; 473.015)

Wine

"Wine" means any fermented

vinous liquor or fruit juice, or

other fermented beverage fit for

beverage purposes that is not a

malt beverage, containing more

than one-half of one percent of

alcohol by volume and not more

than 21 percent of alcohol by

volume. "Wine" includes

fortified wine. "Wine" does not

include cider.

$0.67 per gallon

(<14% abv)

$0.77 per gallon

(>=14% abv)

Spirits

Any alcoholic beverage other

than a wine, cider, or malt

beverage. Includes distilled

spirits.

Markup formula

$0.50 surcharge

per bottle

ORS 471.810 Distribution of monies in OLCC Account

(1) At the end of each month, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission shall certify

the amount of moneys available for distribution in the Oregon Liquor Control

Commission Account and, after withholding such moneys as it may deem necessary

to pay its outstanding obligations, shall within 35 days of the month for which a

distribution is made direct the State Treasurer to pay the amounts due, upon warrants

drawn by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, as follows:

(a) Fifty-six percent, or the amount remaining after the distribution under subsection

(4) of this section, credited to the General Fund available for general governmental

purposes wherein it shall be considered as revenue during the quarter immediately

preceding receipt;

(b) Twenty percent to the cities of the state in such shares as the population of each

city bears to the population of the cities of the state, as determined by Portland State

University last preceding such apportionment, under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for

ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program);

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Distributions

total population of the state, as estimated from time to time by Portland State

University; and

(d) Fourteen percent to the cities of the state to be distributed as provided in ORS

221.770 (Revenue sharing to cities) and this section.

(2) The commission shall direct the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to

transfer 50 percent of the revenues from the taxes imposed by ORS 473.030 (Tax on

wines and malt beverages) and 473.035 (Tax on cider) to the Mental Health

Alcoholism and Drug Services Account in the General Fund to be paid monthly as

provided in ORS 430.380 (Mental Health Alcoholism and Drug Services Account).

Current net revenue distribution and amounts

Distribution of revenue (ORS

417.810)

General Fund

56% + surcharges

Cities (per capita)

20%

Cities (formula)

14%

Counties

10%

Mental Health,

Alcoholism, and Drug

Services

50% of beer and wine taxes

Oregon Wine Board

$.02 per gallon

Total

Alcohol Licensing

VI. Alcohol Licensing

In Oregon, a license is required to manufacture, distribute, take orders for and sell

spirits, wines, beer and other alcoholic liquors. The Oregon Liquor Control

Commission is charged with the authority to issue these licenses in accordance with

Oregon Revised Statutes.

For more information on the liquor licensing process:

http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/LIC/pages/overview_licensing_process.aspx

Liquor License Process

ORS 471.155 Commission’s licensing duties; bonds. (1) The Oregon Liquor

Control Commission shall provide for the licensing of persons and cities within the

state to manufacture, distribute, take orders for and sell spirits, wines, beer and other

alcoholic liquors. [Formerly 471.210; 2007 c.637 §1; 2007 c.651 §5a]

ORS 471.157 Licenses issuable. The licenses described in this chapter may be issued

by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, subject to its regulations and restrictions

and the provisions of the Liquor Control Act. [Formerly 471.215; 2013 c.537 §1]

ORS 471.159 Enclosure of licenses premises: (1) The Oregon Liquor Control

Commission may not license a location that does not have defined boundaries.

(2) A licensed premises need not be enclosed by a wall, fence or other structure, but

the commission may require that any licensed premises be enclosed as a condition of

issuing or renewing a license.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 471.182 (Issuance of full or limited on-premises sales

license to public passenger carrier), the commission may not license premises that are

mobile. [1999 c.351 §14 (enacted in lieu of ORS 471.017)]

ORS 471.162 Exemptions from license requirements

ORS 471.164 Authority of cities and counties over establishments that offer

entertainment or serve alcoholic beverages

ORS 471.166 Local government recommendations on license issuance and

renewal: Rules; fees.

Alcohol Licensing

ORS 471.168 Certain Licensees required to maintain liquor liability insurance

or bond: (1) For the purpose of providing coverage for injuries suffered by persons

by reason of the conduct of intoxicated persons who were served alcoholic beverages

on licensed premises while visibly intoxicated, all persons holding a license described

in this section must either:

(a) Maintain liquor liability insurance of not less than $300,000; or

(b) Maintain a bond with a corporate surety authorized to transact business in

this state in the amount of not less than $300,000.

(2) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission may by rule require liquor liability

insurance or bond in an amount larger than the minimum amount provided for in

subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The requirements of this section apply to full on-premises sales licenses, limited

on-premises sales licenses and brewery-public house licenses. The requirements of

this section apply to temporary sales licenses, special events winery licenses, special

events grower sales privilege licenses, special events brewery-public house licenses,

special events brewery licenses and special events distillery licenses if the event that is

licensed is open to the public and attendance at the event is anticipated to exceed 300

individuals per day.

(4) The requirements of this section apply to winery licenses, brewery licenses and

grower sales privilege licenses unless an applicant for issuance of the license or

renewal of the license submits with the application for issuance or renewal of the

license an affidavit that states that the licensee will not allow consumption of alcoholic

beverages on the premises.

(5) All licensees subject to the requirements of this section must supply proof of

compliance at the time the license is issued or renewed. The commission by rule shall

determine the manner in which proof of compliance may be made under the

provisions of this subsection. The commission may require a licensee to present proof

of compliance with liquor liability insurance and bond requirements at any time upon

request of the commission.

(6) Failure of a licensee to comply with liquor liability insurance or bond requirements

imposed under this section constitutes a serious threat to public health and safety. In

addition to any action available to the commission under ORS 471.313 (Grounds for

refusing to issue license or for issuing restricted license) or 471.315 (Grounds for

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cancellation, suspension or restriction of license, requiring training or imposing civil

penalty), the commission may immediately suspend or refuse renewal of a license as

provided under ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) (2) if the licensee

fails to comply with those insurance or bond requirements.

(7) If a licensee fails to provide proof of compliance with liquor liability insurance or

bond requirements imposed under this section at the time of license renewal or when

requested by the commission, the failure is sufficient reason for the commission to

find for purposes of ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) (2) that the

licensee has failed to comply with the insurance or bond requirements. [Formerly

471.218; 2009 c.140 §1; 2009 c.237 §1; 2009 c.514 §1; 2016 c.3 §3]

Enforcement

ORS 471.385 Grounds for revoking or suspending permit or imposing civil

penalty

(1) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission may revoke or suspend a service permit,

or impose a civil penalty in lieu of or in addition to suspension as provided by ORS

471.322 (Civil penalty in lieu of or in addition to short-term suspension of certain

licenses and permits), if it finds or has reasonable grounds to believe any of the

following to be true:

(a) That the permittee has made false statements to the commission.

(b) That the permittee has been convicted of a felony, of violating any of the liquor

laws of the state, general or local, or any misdemeanor or violation of any municipal

ordinance committed on the licensed premises.

violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule of the commission, if the act

were performed or permitted by any licensee of the commission.

(2) The issuance, suspension or revocation of a permit under ORS 471.360 (Service

permit required) to 471.385 (Grounds for revoking or suspending permit or imposing

civil penalty) does not relieve a licensee from responsibility for any act of an employee

on the licensee’s premises.

Alcohol Licensing

(3) When there has been a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted thereunder

upon any premises licensed by the commission, the commission may revoke or

suspend either the service permit of the employee who violated the law or rule or the

license of the licensee upon whose premises the violation occurred, or both the

permit and the license.

(4) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745

(Civil penalty procedures). [1979 c.788 §§6,8; 1981 c.599 §5; 1991 c.734 §43; 1995

c.301 §39; 1999 c.351 §55; 2009 c.350 §2; 2017 c.533 §16]

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors471.html

Liquor License and Service Permit Types

A list of license types and detailed requirements can be downloaded at this link:

http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/LIC/docs/license_types.pdf

Advertising

VII. Advertising

Federal

Federal Alcohol Beverage Advertising (source:

https://www.ttb.gov/advertising/alcohol-beverage.shtml)

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations define the term

"advertisement" as any written or verbal statement, illustration, or depiction, which is

in, or calculated to induce sales in, interstate or foreign commerce, or is disseminated

by mail. Examples include ads in newspapers or magazines, trade booklets, menus,

wine cards, leaflets, circulars, mailers, book inserts, catalogs, promotional materials, or

sales pamphlets. The definition includes any written, printed, graphic, or other matter

accompanying the container; markings on cases, billboards signs, or other outdoor

display; and broadcasts made via radio, television, or in any other media. Though not

specifically listed, this definition includes websites and other Internet-based

advertising such as social media.

The Federal Alcohol Administration Act does not require alcohol beverage

advertisements to be approved prior to appearing in print or broadcast.

Federal Alcohol Administration Act provision

27 United States Code, Chapter 8, Subchapter I, Section 205 (f) Advertising

Advertising and marketing by the alcohol industry is largely self-regulated.

Advertising and marketing content is governed by a system of self-regulation under

the purview of the Beer Institute, the Wine Institute and the Distilled Spirits Council

of the United States (DISCUS).

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authors reports on alcohol industry self-

regulatory initiatives, providing data on how industry members allocate marketing

expenditures; compliance with its advertising placement standard; online and digital

marketing, including privacy practices; product placements in entertainment media;

and external review of complaints regarding self-regulatory code compliance. The

most recent report, Self-Regulation in the Alcohol Industry, Report of the Federal Trade

Commission, was released in March 2014 (link

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/self-regulation-alcohol-

industry-report-federal-trade-commission/140320alcoholreport.pdf

Advertising

State

ORS 471.750 Liquor stores and warehouses. Operation, sales, advertising,

rules. (1) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission shall establish such stores and

warehouses in such places in the state as in its judgment are required by public

convenience or necessity, for the sale of spirituous liquors, wines and other alcoholic

liquors containing over five percent alcohol by volume, in sealed containers for

consumption off the premises. The commission shall keep on hand in such stores or

warehouses such quantities and kinds of alcoholic liquors as are reasonably required

to supply the public demand.

(2) Any person qualified to purchase such liquors from the commission has the right

to present to the commission, or at any of its stores, an application for any kind or

brand of alcoholic liquor that the person may desire and that may be manufactured or

obtainable in any place in the United States, and the commission shall obtain such

liquor and sell it to the applicant. The commission may not require that an application

for a kind or brand of alcoholic liquor include a commitment to purchase a minimum

amount of the liquor or require that a purchase be for more than one container of a

kind or brand of alcoholic liquor if the liquor:

(a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, has a retail sales price of $30

or more per container;

(b) Is available through a distributor in the United States that does not require the

commission to acquire more than one case of the distilled liquor in a single

transaction;

(d) Is ordered in a 750-milliliter container size if available in that size.

(3) The commission may not establish a store in any county or incorporated city of

this state where a local prohibitory law is in effect. The commission shall adopt rules

governing advertising by stores operated by the commission. The commission may

appoint agents in the sale of said liquor under such agreement as the commission may

negotiate with said agents or their representative.

(4) Rules relating to advertising adopted by the commission under subsection (3) of

this section shall allow signs and displays within its stores for the purpose of

supplying consumer information to customers, including but not limited to discounts,

sales and other specials. Commission discretion with respect to those signs and

Advertising

displays shall be limited to regulation of the content, size, number per brand, type and

duration of the sign or display. Signs and displays may be supplied by manufacturers,

wholesalers or distributors, and may bear the name of a particular distillery, supplier

or brand of liquor. The use of signs and displays shall be optional with the agent

appointed by the commission. Signs or displays authorized by the commission may

not be placed in positions within the store where the sign or display would be readily

visible from outside of the store.

(5) The commission may annually adjust the price threshold established in subsection

(2)(a) of this section by a percentage equal to the percentage change in the Portland-

Salem, OR-WA Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as

published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of

Labor. However, the commission may not adjust the price threshold to be less than

$30. [Amended by 1977 c.321 §3; 1977 c.608 §2; 1991 c.379 §1; 1995 c.301 §89; 2001

c.785 §11; amendments by 2002 s.s.1 c.11 §1 repealed by 2002 s.s.2 c.1 §3; 2002 s.s.2

c.1 §1; 2011 c.180 §2]

ORS 471.401 Purchase of alcoholic liquor advertising space or time from retail

licensee

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a manufacturer or wholesaler

of alcoholic liquor may purchase advertising space or time from a licensee authorized

to sell alcoholic liquors at retail if the retail licensee:

(a) Holds a full or limited on-premises sales license and has on the licensed premises

at least one room or area for which the maximum occupancy approved by the State

Fire Marshal or a governmental subdivision granted an exemption under ORS

476.030 (Powers and duties of marshal and deputies generally) is 3,000 or more

persons;

(b) Holds a full or limited on-premises sales license and the licensed premises is

owned by the United States Government or a public body as defined in ORS 174.109

(“Public body” defined);

nonprofit corporation, both as defined in ORS 65.001 (Definitions), that possesses a

certificate of authorization or certificate of existence issued under ORS 65.027

(Certificate of existence or authorization); or

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(d) Holds a temporary sales license and is an entity described in ORS 471.190

(Temporary sales license) (3)(a), (c) or (d).

(2) A manufacturer or wholesaler may purchase advertising space or time under this

section only in connection with events to be held on the licensed premises.

(3) A retail licensee that sells advertising space or time under this section must serve

other brands of distilled liquors, malt beverages, cider or wine in addition to the brand

manufactured or sold by the manufacturer or wholesaler purchasing advertising space

or time.

(4) A purchase of advertising space or time under the provisions of this section must

be made by written agreement. [1995 c.51 §2; 1999 c.351 §71; 2011 c.173 §1; 2013

c.537 §8]

471.730 Regulatory powers of commission. The function, duties and powers of the

Oregon Liquor Control Commission include the following:(7) To control, regulate

and prohibit any advertising by manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers of alcoholic

liquor by the medium of newspapers, letters, billboards, radio or otherwise.

Miscellaneous

VIII. Miscellaneous

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the amount of alcohol in a

person's bloodstream. BAC is commonly expressed in percentage terms. For instance,

having a BAC of 0.08 percent means that a person has eight parts alcohol per 10,000

parts blood in the body. State laws generally specify BAC levels in terms of grams of

alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (often abbreviated as grams per deciliter, or g/dL).

BAC levels can be detected by breath, blood, or urine tests. The laws of each

jurisdiction specify the preferred or required types of tests used for measurement.

BAC statutes establish criteria for determining when an operator of a vehicle is

violating the law. All jurisdictions have enacted per se BAC laws for adults operating

noncommercial motor vehicles. A per se BAC statute establishes a BAC limit for a

violation. If the operator has a BAC level at or above the per se limit, a violation has

occurred without regard to other evidence of intoxication or sobriety. In other words,

exceeding the BAC limit established in a per se statute is itself a violation. By limiting

the use of evidence by defendants, per se laws make conviction more likely.

(source:

https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/apis-policy-topics/adult-operators-of-

noncommercial-motor-vehicles/12/about-this-policy#page-content)

Federal

In 1998, the Administration called for widespread adoption of 0.08 BAC levels across

the country and on Federal property [1]. Congress passed two laws to spur such

action. In 1998, Congress created incentive grant programs for States that moved

toward adoption and enforcement of stricter BAC laws. Then, in 2000, Federal

legislation was adopted that required each State to pass a per se 0.08 BAC law by 2004

or lose a portion of Federal highway funds. See [23 U.S.C. § 163].

23 U.S.C. § 163

United States Code

Title 23 - HIGHWAYS

CHAPTER 1 - FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS

§ 163. Safety incentives to prevent operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated

persons

More recently, Congress passed legislation providing for incentive grants to States that

adopt and implement programs to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol,

Miscellaneous

drugs, or the combination of alcohol and drugs, including programs for improving

BAC testing and reporting [23 U.S.C. § 405].

23 U.S.C. § 405

United States Code

Title 23 - HIGHWAYS

CHAPTER 4 - HIGHWAY SAFETY

§ 405. National priority safety programs

Oregon BAC

ORS 813.010 Driving under the influence of intoxicants. (1) A person commits

the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if the person drives a

vehicle while the person:

(a) Has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as

shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS

813.100, 813.140 or 813.150;

(b) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, a controlled substance

or an inhalant; or

controlled substance and an inhalant.

(6) In addition to any other sentence that may be imposed, the court shall impose one

or more of the following fines on a person convicted of driving while under the

influence of intoxicants as follows:

(a) For a person’s first conviction, a minimum of $1,000.

(b) For a person’s second conviction, a minimum of $1,500.

person is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

(d) For a person who drives a vehicle while the person has 0.15 percent or more

by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the

breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100, 813.140 or 813.150, a

minimum of $2,000.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 161.635, $10,000 is the maximum fine that a court may

impose on a person convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if:

(a) The current offense was committed in a motor vehicle; and

(b) There was a passenger in the motor vehicle who was under 18 years of age and

was at least three years younger than the person driving the motor vehicle. [1983 c.338

§587; 1985 c.16 §293; 1987 c.138 §5; 1991 c.835 §7; 1999 c.619 §3; 1999 c.1049 §1;

2003 c.14 §495; 2003 c.445 §1; 2007 c.879 §3; 2009 c.525 §1; 2009 c.613 §1; 2017 c.21

§80]

Miscellaneous

ORS 813.100 Implied consent to breath or blood test; confiscation of license

upon refusal or failure of test. (1) Any person who operates a motor vehicle upon

premises open to the public or the highways of this state shall be deemed to have

given consent, subject to the implied consent law, to a chemical test of the person’s

breath, or of the person’s blood if the person is receiving medical care in a health care

facility immediately after a motor vehicle accident, for the purpose of determining the

alcoholic content of the person’s blood if the person is arrested for driving a motor

vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a

municipal ordinance. A test shall be administered upon the request of a police officer

having reasonable grounds to believe the person arrested to have been driving while

under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal

ordinance. Before the test is administered the person requested to take the test shall

be informed of consequences and rights as described under ORS 813.130.

(2) No chemical test of the person’s breath or blood shall be given, under

subsection (1) of this section, to a person under arrest for driving a motor vehicle

while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal

ordinance, if the person refuses the request of a police officer to submit to the

chemical test after the person has been informed of consequences and rights as

described under ORS 813.130.

(3) If a person refuses to take a test under this section or if a breath test under this

section discloses that the person, at the time of the test, had a level of alcohol in the

person’s blood that constitutes being under the influence of intoxicating liquor under

ORS 813.300, the person’s driving privileges are subject to suspension under ORS

813.410 and the police officer shall do all of the following:

(a) Immediately take custody of any driver license or permit issued by this state to

the person to grant driving privileges.

(b) Provide the person with a written notice of intent to suspend, on forms

prepared and provided by the Department of Transportation. The written notice shall

inform the person of consequences and rights as described under ORS 813.130.

the department, a temporary driving permit described under ORS 813.110.

(d) Within a period of time required by the department by rule, report action

taken under this section to the department and prepare and cause to be delivered to

the department a report as described in ORS 813.120, along with the confiscated

license or permit and a copy of the notice of intent to suspend.

Miscellaneous

(4) If a blood test under this section discloses that the person, at the time of the

test, had a level of alcohol in the person’s blood that constitutes being under the

influence of intoxicating liquor under ORS 813.300, the person’s driving privileges are

subject to suspension under ORS 813.410 and the police officer shall report to the

department within 45 days of the date of arrest that the person failed the blood test.

(5) Nothing in this section precludes a police officer from obtaining a chemical

test of the person’s breath or blood through any lawful means for use as evidence in a

criminal or civil proceeding including, but not limited to, obtaining a search warrant.

[1983 c.338 §591; 1985 c.16 §298; 1985 c.672 §19; 1993 c.305 §1; 1995 c.568 §1; 2013

c.642 §1]

This table outlines the dollar amounts of penalties for infractions against different

levels/types of Oregon Law.

Citation

ORS 153.018, 161.615, 161.635 https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors153.html

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.html

VIOLATION TYPE/CLASS

PENALTY

Class A Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $6,250

Max. prison term: 1 year

Class B Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $2,500

Max. prison term: 6 months

Class C Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $1,250

Max. prison term: 30 days

Unclassified Misdemeanor

As provided in the statute defining the

crime

Class A Violation

Max. fine: $2,000

Class B Violation

Max fine: $1,000

Class C Violation

Max fine: $500

Class D Violation

Max fine: $250

Civil Penalty

Varies based on violation

Unclassified or Specific-Fine Violations

As described in ORS 153.015

Appendix

IX. Appendix

Annual Multi-Year License Types

Citation

ORS 153.018, 161.615, 161.635 https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors153.html

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.html

Liquor License and Service Permit Types

A list of license types and detailed requirements are below.

http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/LIC/docs/license_types.pdf

VIOLATION TYPE/CLASS

PENALTY

Class A Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $6,250

Max. prison term: 1 year

Class B Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $2,500

Max. prison term: 6 months

Class C Misdemeanor

Max. fine: $1,250

Max. prison term: 30 days

Unclassified Misdemeanor

As provided in the statute defining the

crime

Class A Violation

Max. fine: $2,000

Class B Violation

Max fine: $1,000

Class C Violation

Max fine: $500

Class D Violation

Max fine: $250

Civil Penalty

Varies based on violation

Unclassified or Specific-Fine Violations

As described in ORS 153.015