Oregon Statutes - Chapter 498 - Hunting, Angling and Trapping Regulations; Miscellaneous Wildlife Protective Measures - Section 498.153 - Parking vehicle in violation of restrictions; vehicle owner subject to penalty; defense.

(1) A person who operates or parks a motor-propelled vehicle in violation of restrictions established and posted under ORS 498.152 commits an offense punishable as provided in ORS 496.992.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1) of this section, a person who is the owner of an unattended motor-propelled vehicle parked in violation of restrictions established and posted under ORS 498.152 is guilty of a Class A violation without regard to culpable mental state.

(3) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection (2) of this section that the use of the vehicle was not authorized by the owner, either expressly or by implication. [1987 c.798 §3; 1999 c.1051 §194]

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