Oregon Statutes 164.098 – Organized retail theft
(1) A person commits the crime of organized retail theft if, acting in concert with another person:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 164.098
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Violate: includes failure to comply. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) The person violates ORS § 164.015 or aids or abets the other person to violate ORS § 164.015;
(b) The subject of the theft is merchandise and the merchandise is taken from a mercantile establishment; and
(c) The aggregate value of the merchandise taken within any 180-day period exceeds $5,000.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) ‘Merchandise’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 30.870.
(b) ‘Mercantile establishment’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 30.870.
(3) Organized retail theft is a Class B felony. [2007 c.498 § 2; 2023 c.151 § 5]
164.098 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 164 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]