# ORS § 167.002: 167.002 Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.002

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 167.002
- **Heading:** 167.002 Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.002

## Text

As used in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) to 167.027 (Evidence required to show place of prostitution) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Place of prostitution” means any place where prostitution is practiced.

(2) “Prostitute” means a male or female person who engages in sexual conduct or sexual contact for a fee.

(3) “Prostitution enterprise” means an arrangement whereby two or more prostitutes are organized to conduct prostitution activities.

(4) “Sexual conduct” means sexual intercourse or oral or anal sexual intercourse.

(5) “Sexual contact” means any touching of the sexual organs or other intimate parts of a person not married to the actor for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of either party. [1971 c.743 §249; 1973 c.699 §5; 2017 c.318 §14]

Source: Section 167.002 — Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 167.002 167.002 Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.002.md)
- [ORS § 167.007 167.007 Prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.007.md)
- [ORS § 167.008 167.008 Commercial sexual solicitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.008.md)
- [ORS § 167.012 167.012 Promoting prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.012.md)
- [ORS § 167.017 167.017 Compelling prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.017.md)
- [ORS § 167.027 167.027 Evidence required to show place of prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.027.md)
- [ORS § 167.051 167.051 Definitions for ORS 167.057](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.051.md)
- [ORS § 167.057 167.057 Luring a minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.057.md)
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- [ORS § 167.075 167.075 Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.075.md)
- [ORS § 167.080 167.080 Displaying obscene materials to minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.080.md)
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