ORS 164.125
Theft of services


(1)

A person commits the crime of theft of services if:

(a)

With intent to avoid payment therefor, the person obtains services that are available only for compensation, by force, threat, deception or other means to avoid payment for the services; or

(b)

Having control over the disposition of labor or of business, commercial or industrial equipment or facilities of another, the person uses or diverts to the use of the person or a third person such labor, equipment or facilities with intent to derive for the person or the third person a commercial benefit to which the person or the third person is not entitled.

(2)

As used in this section, “services” includes, but is not limited to, labor, professional services, toll facilities, transportation, communications service, entertainment, the supplying of food, lodging or other accommodations in hotels, restaurants or elsewhere, the supplying of equipment for use, and the supplying of commodities of a public utility nature such as gas, electricity, steam and water. “Communication service” includes, but is not limited to, use of telephone, computer and cable television systems.

(3)

Absconding without payment or offer to pay for hotel, restaurant or other services for which compensation is customarily paid immediately upon the receiving of them is prima facie evidence that the services were obtained with intent to avoid payment therefor. Obtaining the use of any communication system the use of which is available only for compensation, including but not limited to telephone, computer and cable television systems, or obtaining the use of any services of a public utility nature, without payment or offer to pay for such use is prima facie evidence that the obtaining of the use of such system or the use of such services was gained with intent to avoid payment therefor.

(4)

The value of single theft transactions may be added together if the thefts were committed:

(a)

Against multiple victims by a similar means within a 30-day period; or

(b)

Against the same victim, or two or more persons who are joint owners, within a 180-day period.

(5)

Theft of services is:

(a)

A Class C misdemeanor if the aggregate total value of services that are the subject of the theft is less than $100;

(b)

A Class A misdemeanor if the aggregate total value of services that are the subject of the theft is $100 or more and less than $1,000;

(c)

A Class C felony if the aggregate total value of services that are the subject of the theft is $1,000 or more; and

(d)

A Class B felony if the aggregate total value of services that are the subject of the theft is $10,000 or more. [1971 c.743 §133; 1973 c.133 §1; 1985 c.537 §1; 1987 c.907 §8; 1993 c.680 §21; 2009 c.16 §4]

Source: Section 164.125 — Theft of services, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html.

Law Review Citations

28 WLR 455 (1992)

164.005
Definitions
164.015
“Theft” described
164.025
Consolidation of theft offenses
164.035
Defenses
164.043
Theft in the third degree
164.045
Theft in the second degree
164.055
Theft in the first degree
164.057
Aggravated theft in the first degree
164.061
Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older
164.063
Disproportionate impact
164.065
Theft of lost, mislaid property
164.075
Extortion
164.085
Theft by deception
164.095
Theft by receiving
164.098
Organized retail theft
164.105
Right of possession
164.115
Value of property
164.125
Theft of services
164.130
Application of ORS 164.125 to telephone or telegraph services
164.132
Unlawful distribution of cable television equipment
164.135
Unauthorized use of a vehicle
164.138
Criminal possession of a rented or leased motor vehicle
164.140
Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property
164.160
Definitions
164.162
Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail
164.164
Defense in prosecution under ORS 164.162
164.170
Laundering a monetary instrument
164.172
Engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity
164.174
Exceptions
164.205
Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270
164.215
Burglary in the second degree
164.225
Burglary in the first degree
164.235
Possession of a burglary tool or theft device
164.243
Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest
164.245
Criminal trespass in the second degree
164.255
Criminal trespass in the first degree
164.265
Criminal trespass while in possession of a firearm
164.270
Closure of premises to motor-propelled vehicles
164.272
Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
164.274
Definitions for ORS 164.276 and 164.278
164.276
Authority of sports official to expel persons from sports event
164.278
Criminal trespass at a sports event
164.305
Definitions for ORS 164.305 to 164.377
164.315
Arson in the second degree
164.325
Arson in the first degree
164.335
Reckless burning
164.338
Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the second degree
164.342
Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree
164.345
Criminal mischief in the third degree
164.354
Criminal mischief in the second degree
164.365
Criminal mischief in the first degree
164.367
Determining value of damage
164.373
Tampering with cable television equipment
164.377
Computer crime
164.381
Definitions
164.383
Unlawfully applying graffiti
164.386
Unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement
164.388
Preemption
164.395
Robbery in the third degree
164.405
Robbery in the second degree
164.415
Robbery in the first degree
164.775
Deposit of trash within 100 yards of waters or in waters
164.785
Placing offensive substances in waters, on highways or other property
164.805
Offensive littering
164.813
Unlawful cutting and transport of special forest products
164.814
State Forester required to develop forms for special forest products
164.825
Cutting and transport of coniferous trees without permit or bill of sale
164.828
Ownership as affirmative defense under ORS 164.813 and 164.825
164.835
Investigation to prevent violations of ORS 164.813 and 164.825
164.845
Arrest, summons for cutting or transport of trees or special forest products
164.855
Seizure of trees or special forest products cut or transported in violation of ORS 164.813 or 164.825
164.857
Unlawfully transporting metal property
164.863
Unlawful transport of meat animal carcasses
164.864
Definitions for ORS 164.864 to 164.882
164.865
Unlawful sound recording
164.866
Civil action for injuries caused by criminal acts
164.867
Applicability of ORS 164.868, 164.869 and 164.872
164.868
Unlawful labeling of a sound recording
164.869
Unlawful recording of a live performance
164.872
Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording
164.873
Exemptions from ORS 164.865, 164.868, 164.869, 164.872 and 164.875
164.875
Unlawful videotape recording
164.882
Unlawful operation of an audiovisual device
164.885
Endangering aircraft
164.886
Unlawful tree spiking
164.887
Interference with agricultural operations
164.889
Interference with agricultural research
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