Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 471 > Liquor Licenses > Certificates of Approval

• Commission: means the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• Distilled liquor: includes distilled spirits. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
• Licensee: means any person holding a license issued under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Manufacturer: means every person who produces, brews, ferments, manufactures or blends an alcoholic beverage within this state or who imports or causes to be imported into this state an alcoholic beverage for sale or distribution within the state. See Oregon Statutes 471.001
• Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
• United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
• Wine: includes fortified wine. See Oregon Statutes 471.001