# ORS § 167.062: 167.062 Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.062

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 167.062
- **Heading:** 167.062 Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.062

## Text

(1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly engage in sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in a live public show.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly direct, manage, finance or present a live public show in which the participants engage in sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct.

(4) Violation of subsection (3) of this section is a Class C felony.

(5) As used in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) , 167.007 (Prostitution) and this section unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) “Live public show” means a public show in which human beings, animals, or both appear bodily before spectators or customers.

(b) “Public show” means any entertainment or exhibition advertised or in some other fashion held out to be accessible to the public or member of a club, whether or not an admission or other charge is levied or collected and whether or not minors are admitted or excluded. [1973 c.699 §§2,3; 2007 c.869 §9]

Source: Section 167.062 — Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show , 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)
- [ORS § 167.060 167.060 Definitions for ORS 167.060 to 167.095](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.060.md)
- [ORS § 167.062 167.062 Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.062.md)
- [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)
- [ORS § 167.085 167.085 Defenses in prosecutions under ORS 167.075 and 167.080](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.085.md)
- [ORS § 167.090 167.090 Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T16_C167_S167.090.md)

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