Oregon Statutes 294.120 – Use of facsimile signatures
(1) When authorized to use facsimile signatures by the governing body of any county, city, district organized for public purposes or any other public corporation or political subdivision of the state, any person authorized to sign any check, warrant or other instrument on behalf of the county, city, district, public corporation or political subdivision may, in the discretion of the person, sign the check, warrant or other instrument by facsimile signature affixed by rubber stamp or by any mechanical equipment or device.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 294.120
- City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Where the use of facsimile signatures is authorized under this section, the holder or drawee of any check, warrant or other instrument bearing or purporting to bear a facsimile signature shall be under no duty to determine the authority of the person who affixed the facsimile signature to use facsimile signatures. [1955 c.261 § 1]