ORS 526.287: Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991.

As used in ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991:

      (1) “Large commercial event”:

      (a) Means a gathering that:

      (A) Has an organizer;

      (B) Is held for the purpose of a shared or common activity or experience;

      (C) Has more than 50 participating individuals or more than 15 motor vehicles of participating individuals present at any time; and

      (D) Continues or is scheduled to continue for more than four consecutive hours.

      (b) Does not mean:

      (A) An outdoor mass gathering regulated under ORS 433.735 to 433.770; or

      (B) A gathering held by arrangement with the State Forestry Department at a permanent facility or officially designated area that is designed and equipped for accommodating gatherings of that type and size.

      (2) “Organizer”:

      (a) Means a person that organizes, holds or sponsors a gathering having the characteristics described in subsection (1)(a)(B) to (D) of this section and directly or indirectly accepts moneys or other items of value, whether or not resulting in a profit, from one or more persons participating or reasonably expected to participate in the gathering in exchange for:

      (A) Admittance;

      (B) Parking;

      (C) The receipt of on-site goods or services;

      (D) The reservation or rental of camping or commercial space;

      (E) Rights to sell on-site goods or services; or

      (F) On-site advertising rights.

      (b) Does not mean:

      (A) A person acting in a regular business relationship with, on behalf of or under contract with the department;

      (B) A person that receives money only from a coapplicant for purposes of obtaining a permit under ORS 526.291; or

      (C) An individual receiving only hourly wages, commissions or tips for services personally provided by that individual.