The Legislative Assembly finds that violations of ORS § 323.810 to 323.816 threaten the integrity of the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. The Legislative Assembly finds that enacting procedural enhancements will aid the enforcement of ORS § 323.810 to 323.816 and thereby safeguard the integrity of the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. [2009 c.717 § 6]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 180.465

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.