ORS 774.010: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided or unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Board” means the Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors.

      (2) “Consumer” or “utility consumer” means any natural person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the State of Oregon.

      (3) “District” means an electoral district for members of the Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors.

      (4) “Member” means a member of the Citizens’ Utility Board.

      (5) “Utility” means any utility regulated by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to ORS chapters 757 and 759, which furnishes electric, telephone, gas or heating service. However, “utility” does not include any municipality, cooperative, or people’s utility district.