(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the name at issue is in a context clearly not purporting to refer to a banking or other financial activity or not likely to mislead the public about the nature of the business or lead to a pattern and practice of abuse that might cause harm to the interests of the public or the State of Oregon as determined by the Secretary of State. [2001 c.315 ยง42]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 02 - Business Organizations, Commercial Code
Chapter 056 - Duties of Secretary of State
Section 56.014 - Secretary of State as filing officer; duties.
Section 56.018 - Power of Secretary of State in performing business registry functions.
Section 56.035 - Documents filed with Secretary of State; verification.
Section 56.037 - Authority of Secretary of State to refuse to file documents.
Section 56.041 - Operating Account.
Section 56.080 - Withdrawal of certificates issued and filings accepted; withdrawal from filing.
Section 56.100 - Electronic materials not subject to public records law.
Section 56.140 - Fees; waiver; rules.
Section 56.180 - Business Registration Information Center; functions; rules.
Section 56.185 - Oregon License Directory database; reports required; updates; rules.
Section 56.200 - Definitions for ORS 56.200 to 56.209.
Section 56.203 - Office of Small Business Assistance; functions; confidentiality; rules.
Section 56.204 - Response to requests for assistance; data compilations.