2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 180 - Attorney General; Department of Justice
Section 180.545 - Plain language standards; approval; fees.


(a) Uses words that convey meanings clearly and directly;
(b) Uses the present tense and active voice whenever possible;
(c) Primarily uses simple sentences;
(d) Defines only those words that cannot be properly explained or qualified in the text;
(e) Explains at the beginning that the form is a contract between parties;
(f) Uses margins adequate for ease in reading; and
(g) Uses frequent section headings, in a narrative format, to help locate provisions.
(2) If the agency determines that the consumer contract complies with the standards in subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall certify to that effect to the seller or extender of credit who submitted the contract for review.
(3) An agency reviewing contracts under this section shall charge a reasonable fee for reviewing each consumer contract. The agency may require payment of the fee when the contract is submitted for review. Fees received under this section shall be disposed of as follows:
(a) Fees received by the Department of Justice shall be credited to the Department of Justice Operating Account.
(b) Fees received by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall be credited to the Consumer and Business Services Fund. [1985 c.587 §§2,7,10]
Note: See note under 180.540.

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use

Chapter 180 - Attorney General; Department of Justice

Section 180.060 - Powers and duties of Attorney General.

Section 180.070 - Power of Attorney General to conduct investigations and prosecutions; duties of district attorneys unaffected.

Section 180.073 - Subpoena authority in criminal investigation.

Section 180.075 - Disclosure of information obtained under subpoena.

Section 180.095 - Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account.

Section 180.096 - Use of Countrywide Financial Corporation settlement proceeds.

Section 180.120 - Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof; conducting prosecutions.

Section 180.125 - Intergovernmental road maintenance agreements.

Section 180.140 - Other assistants; salaries; representation of indigent clients.

Section 180.160 - Charges for services to public agencies; rules.

Section 180.180 - Department of Justice Operating Account.

Section 180.190 - Department of Justice Current Expense Account; Department of Justice Portland Legal Office Petty Cash Account.

Section 180.200 - Department of Justice Client Trust Account.

Section 180.205 - Tobacco Enforcement Fund.

Section 180.220 - Powers and duties.

Section 180.235 - Authority of agency to employ counsel; qualification and salary; status.

Section 180.260 - Service of process by department employees.

Section 180.267 - Authority of Department of Justice to require fingerprints.

Section 180.269 - Biennial litigation reports to Legislative Assembly.

Section 180.320 - Cooperation with division in enforcement; confidentiality of information furnished to division.

Section 180.345 - Child Support Program; rules.

Section 180.365 - Child Support Suspense Fund.

Section 180.380 - Disclosure of information to authorized persons.

Section 180.400 - Legislative findings.

Section 180.405 - Definitions.

Section 180.410 - Manufacturer certification.

Section 180.415 - Nonparticipating manufacturer certification; rules.

Section 180.416 - Nonparticipating manufacturer bond; rules.

Section 180.420 - Document retention period.

Section 180.425 - Attorney General’s directory; rules.

Section 180.430 - Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent.

Section 180.435 - Distributor obligations; production of records and testimony; Attorney General and Department of Revenue information sharing; nonparticipating manufacturer escrow requirements.

Section 180.440 - Prohibited conduct; penalty.

Section 180.441 - Prohibited shipping; in-person sale required.

Section 180.445 - Quarterly escrow deposits; rules.

Section 180.448 - Attorney General investigative demand.

Section 180.450 - Judicial review; civil remedies; rules.

Section 180.451 - Civil remedies for violation of ORS 180.441; penalty.

Section 180.455 - Revocation or suspension of distributor license; refusal to issue license; penalties; remedies.

Section 180.468 - Definitions.

Section 180.471 - Manufacturer certification.

Section 180.474 - Nonparticipating manufacturer certification; rules.

Section 180.477 - Attorney General’s directory; rules.

Section 180.480 - Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent.

Section 180.483 - Distributor obligations; Attorney General and Department of Revenue information sharing; nonparticipating manufacturer escrow requirements.

Section 180.486 - Prohibited conduct; penalty.

Section 180.489 - Quarterly escrow deposits; rules.

Section 180.491 - Judicial review; civil remedies; rules.

Section 180.494 - Revocation or suspension of distributor license; refusal to issue license; penalties; remedies.

Section 180.500 - Grants for training for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma; rules.

Section 180.520 - Duties of department; agency cooperation; Consumer Advisory Council created; membership; compensation and expenses.

Section 180.540 - Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards.

Section 180.545 - Plain language standards; approval; fees.

Section 180.550 - Compliance statement.

Section 180.555 - Exemptions; effect of certification; admissibility.

Section 180.600 - Definitions.

Section 180.610 - Investigation of organized criminal activity; powers and duties of department.

Section 180.640 - Criminal Justice Revolving Account.

Section 180.700 - Advisory committee; rules.

Section 180.710 - Program reviews.

Section 180.720 - Hope Card Program; rules.

Section 180.750 - Definitions.

Section 180.755 - Prohibited acts.

Section 180.760 - Civil action for violation; remedies; penalty.

Section 180.765 - Statute of limitation.

Section 180.770 - Estoppel.

Section 180.775 - Investigative demand.

Section 180.780 - Distribution of recovered amounts.

Section 180.785 - Remedy not exclusive.

Section 180.805 - Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement; civil action.

Section 180.810 - Model confidentiality policy; rules.