# ORS § 241.055: 241.055 Construction of ORS 241.016 to 241.990

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C241_S241.055

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 241.055
- **Heading:** 241.055 Construction of ORS 241.016 to 241.990
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.055

## Text

ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) shall be liberally construed so that its intent and purposes may be given effect.

Source: Section 241.055 — Construction of ORS 241.016 to 241.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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