Oregon Statutes - Chapter 346 - Programs for Persons Who Are Blind or Deaf - Section 346.640 - Definitions for ORS 346.640 to 346.660.

As used in ORS 346.640 to 346.660:

(1) “Person who is deaf” means a person whose hearing disability precludes successful processing of linguistic information through audition with or without a hearing aid.

(2) “Hearing ear dog” means a dog that is on an orange leash and that is trained to assist a person who is deaf.

(3) “Hearing ear dog trainee” means a dog undergoing training to assist a person who is deaf.

(4) “Mode of transportation” means any mode of public transportation operating within this state except for parlor, lounge, or club car of a common carrier by railroad.

(5) “Public accommodation” means a place of public accommodation as defined in ORS 659A.400. [1981 c.771 §3; 2007 c.70 §139]

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