Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 624.038: Exemptions from requirements of ORS 624.010 to 624.121.

The following are not subject to the requirements established under ORS 624.010 to 624.121 for restaurants, intermittent temporary restaurants, seasonal temporary restaurants or single-event temporary restaurants:
      (1) An establishment where food is prepared and served by a fraternal, social or religious organization only to its own members and guests.
      (2) An approved school lunchroom where:
      (a) Food is prepared and served for school and community activities; and
      (b) The food preparation and service are under the direction of the school lunchroom supervisor.
      (3) A food product promotion where only samples of a food or foods are offered to demonstrate the characteristics of the food product. For the purposes of this subsection, a sample may not include a meal, an individual hot dish or a whole sandwich.
      (4) A private residence, or part of a private residence, including the grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of the occupants generally, for which a temporary sales license is issued under ORS 471.190 for a period not exceeding one day.

Where this section sits in the code

15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
49. Food and Other Commodities; Purity, Sanitation, Grades, Standards, Labels, Weights and Measures
Chapter 624 — Food Service Facilities

(1) An establishment where food is prepared and served by a fraternal, social or religious organization only to its own members and guests.

(2) An approved school lunchroom where:

(a) Food is prepared and served for school and community activities; and

(b) The food preparation and service are under the direction of the school lunchroom supervisor.

(3) A food product promotion where only samples of a food or foods are offered to demonstrate the characteristics of the food product. For the purposes of this subsection, a sample may not include a meal, an individual hot dish or a whole sandwich.

(4) A private residence, or part of a private residence, including the grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of the occupants generally, for which a temporary sales license is issued under ORS 471.190 for a period not exceeding one day.

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