# ORS § 646a.017: 646A.017 Donation and distribution of prohibited cosmetics

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.017

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 646a.017
- **Heading:** 646A.017 Donation and distribution of prohibited cosmetics
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 50 / Chapter 646a / Section 646a.017

## Text

Notwithstanding ORS 646A.009 (Prohibition on sales of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing) :

(1) A cosmetic that does not meet the requirements of ORS 646A.009 (Prohibition on sales of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing) may be donated to a food bank, homeless shelter, hospital, animal shelter, corrections facility or emergency shelter.

(2) An entity described in subsection (1) of this section that receives a cosmetic donated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may distribute the cosmetic to an individual who is receiving services from the entity. [2023 c.536 §4]

Source: Section 646A.017 — Donation and distribution of prohibited cosmetics , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors646A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 646a.005 646A.005 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.005.md)
- [ORS § 646a.009 646A.009 Prohibition on sales of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.009.md)
- [ORS § 646a.013 646A.013 Exceptions to prohibition on sales of cosmetics developed using animal testing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.013.md)
- [ORS § 646a.017 646A.017 Donation and distribution of prohibited cosmetics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.017.md)
- [ORS § 646a.021 646A.021 Investigative demand by Attorney General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.021.md)
- [ORS § 646a.025 646A.025 Action by Attorney General to impose civil penalty or obtain injunction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.025.md)
- [ORS § 646a.028 646A.028 Amount of civil penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.028.md)
- [ORS § 646a.030 646A.030 Definitions for ORS 646A.030 to 646A.042](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.030.md)
- [ORS § 646a.032 646A.032 Price list for health spa services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.032.md)
- [ORS § 646a.034 646A.034 Contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.034.md)
- [ORS § 646a.036 646A.036 Contracts and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.036.md)
- [ORS § 646a.038 646A.038 Moneys paid prior to facility opening](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.038.md)
- [ORS § 646a.040 646A.040 Waiver of provisions of ORS 646A.030 to 646A.042](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.040.md)
- [ORS § 646a.042 646A.042 Remedies and obligations supplementary to existing remedies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C646a_S646a.042.md)

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