Oregon Statutes 166.385 – Possession of hoax destructive device
(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a hoax destructive device if the person knowingly places another person in fear of serious physical injury by:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 166.385
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Possessing, manufacturing, selling, delivering, placing or causing to be placed a hoax destructive device; or
(b) Sending a hoax destructive device to another person.
(2) Possession of a hoax destructive device is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, possession of a hoax destructive device is a Class C felony if a person possesses, or threatens to use, a hoax destructive device while the person is committing or attempting to commit a felony.
(4) As used in this section, ‘hoax destructive device’ means an object that reasonably appears, under the circumstances:
(a) To be a destructive device, as described in ORS § 166.382 (1)(a), or an explosive, as defined in ORS § 166.660, but is an inoperative imitation of a destructive device or explosive; or
(b) To contain a destructive device, as described in ORS § 166.382 (1)(a), or an explosive, as defined in ORS § 166.660. [1997 c.749 § 1]
(Duties of Firearm Owners and Possessors)