ORS 401.965
Abnormal disruption of market


(1)

As used in subsections (1) to (4) of this section, the terms “merchant” and “wholesaler” do not include a public body as that term is defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined), a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005 (Definition of public utility) (1)(a)(A) or an electric utility as defined in ORS 757.600 (Definitions for ORS 757.600 to 757.687).

(2)

A merchant or wholesaler may not sell or offer to sell essential consumer goods or services for an amount that represents an unconscionably excessive price during a declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market under subsections (5) to (7) of this section.

(3)

It is a question of law whether a price is unconscionably excessive. Proof that a price is unconscionably excessive may be shown by evidence that:

(a)

The amount charged for essential consumer goods or services exceeds by 15 percent or more the price at which the goods or services were sold or offered for sale by the merchant or wholesaler in the usual course of business immediately prior to or during a declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market; or

(b)

The amount charged for the essential consumer goods or services exceeds by 15 percent or more the price at which the same or similar consumer goods or services were readily obtainable by other consumers in or near the geographical area covered by the declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market.

(4)

Evidence described in subsection (3) of this section constitutes prima facie proof of a violation of subsections (1) to (4) of this section. Evidence described in subsection (3) of this section is not prima facie evidence of a violation of subsections (1) to (4) of this section if the amount charged by the merchant or wholesaler is:

(a)

Attributable to additional costs imposed by the merchant’s or wholesaler’s suppliers or necessarily incurred in procuring the essential consumer goods or services immediately prior to or during the declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market; or

(b)

The result of increased internal costs or expenses related to the declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market or the result of increased costs unrelated to the declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market.

(5)

If the Governor determines that an abnormal disruption of the market has occurred, the Governor may declare an abnormal disruption of the market by a proclamation, as part of a state of emergency declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency), or both.

(6)

The Governor’s declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market under subsection (5) of this section shall specify:

(a)

The geographical area covered by the declaration. The area may be no larger than necessary to effectively respond to the abnormal disruption of the market.

(b)

The date and time at which the abnormal disruption of the market commenced. The date of commencement of the abnormal disruption of the market may precede the date on which the declaration is made.

(c)

That the declaration will terminate automatically 30 days after the date on which the Governor makes the declaration unless the Governor extends the declaration in accordance with paragraph (d) of this subsection or unless the Governor or the Legislative Assembly terminates the declaration sooner.

(d)

That the Governor may extend the declaration for additional 30-day periods by subsequent declarations that the abnormal disruption of the market continues to exist.

(7)

The Governor’s declaration of an abnormal disruption of the market is subject to termination:

(a)

By the Governor when the Governor determines that an abnormal disruption of the market no longer exists.

(b)

At any time by joint resolution of the Legislative Assembly.

(c)

Automatically 30 days after the date on which the Governor makes the declaration unless the Governor or the Legislative Assembly terminates the declaration sooner. The Governor may extend the declaration for subsequent 30-day periods by declaring for each such extension that the abnormal disruption of the market continues to exist. An extension the Governor declares in accordance with this paragraph also terminates 30 days after the date on which the Governor declared the extension unless the Governor declares another extension or unless the Governor or the Legislative Assembly terminates the extension sooner. [Formerly 401.107]

Source: Section 401.965 — Abnormal disruption of market, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html.

401.025
Definitions for ORS chapter 401
401.032
Statement of policy and purpose
401.035
Responsibility for emergency services systems
401.052
Responsibilities of Oregon Department of Emergency Management
401.054
Liaisons with Oregon Department of Emergency Management
401.062
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
401.072
Appointment of deputy director
401.076
Rules
401.082
Advisory and technical committees
401.088
Interagency agreements
401.092
Duties of director
401.094
System for notification of emergencies
401.096
Federal grants for emergency management and services
401.109
Oregon Homeland Security Council
401.114
Emergency preparedness functions
401.165
Declaration of state of emergency
401.168
Governor’s powers during state of emergency
401.175
Additional powers during emergency
401.178
Removal of disaster debris or wreckage
401.185
Providing temporary housing during emergency
401.186
Waiver of waiting period for unemployment benefits
401.188
Management of resources during emergency
401.192
Effect of rules and orders during emergency
401.198
Seizure of firearms during emergency
401.204
Termination of state of emergency
401.232
Federal financial assistance to political subdivision
401.234
Federal financial assistance to individuals or families
401.236
Rules
401.239
First informers
401.256
Oregon Safety Assessment Program
401.305
Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government
401.307
Emergency management agency appropriation
401.309
Declaration of state of emergency by city or county
401.315
City or county authorized to incur obligations for emergency services
401.335
Temporary housing for disaster victims
401.341
Building inspections by private qualified professionals
401.358
Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368
401.362
Application
401.364
Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act
401.368
Workers’ compensation benefits
401.378
Leaves of absence for certified disaster relief volunteers
401.505
Acceptance of aid for emergency services
401.525
Use of moneys and property for emergency services authorized
401.532
Oregon Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund
401.534
Oregon Disaster Response Fund
401.536
Oregon Local Disaster Assistance Loan and Grant Account
401.551
Emergency preparedness equipment grant program
401.552
Resiliency Grant Fund
401.651
Definitions for ORS 401.651 to 401.670
401.654
Registry of emergency health care providers
401.655
Practice by out-of-state health care provider during emergency
401.656
Provision of health care services by members of Oregon National Guard during emergency
401.657
Emergency health care facility
401.658
Provision of health care services by former health care provider during emergency
401.661
Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency
401.664
Emergency operations plan
401.667
Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act
401.670
Rules
401.680
Legislative findings
401.685
Definitions
401.690
Exemption from certain taxes, registration and licensing requirements
401.695
Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services
401.851
Wildfire planning and coordination
401.900
State and local agency earthquake drills
401.902
Private employer earthquake drills
401.904
Rules
401.910
Grant program for seismic rehabilitation of certain facilities
401.913
State Resilience Officer
401.915
Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission
401.918
Mission of commission
401.920
Officers
401.922
Support services
401.925
Advisory and technical committees
401.930
Assignment by Governor of local resources under direction of State Fire Marshal
401.932
Powers and duties of local personnel acting under direction of State Fire Marshal
401.935
Liability for expenses incurred and for loss or damage to local equipment
401.938
Liability for expenses incurred using local personnel
401.940
Immunity from liability for local personnel acting in line of duty
401.950
Definitions
401.952
Uniform tsunami warning signal
401.955
Contributions to finance tsunami warning system
401.960
Definitions for ORS 401.960, 401.962, 401.965 and 401.970
401.962
Legislative findings
401.965
Abnormal disruption of market
401.970
Applicability of remedies
401.975
Legislative findings
401.977
Animal emergency operations plan
401.978
Livestock emergency operations plan
401.990
Penalties
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