Oregon Statutes - Chapter 742 - Insurance Policies Generally; Property and Casualty Policies - Section 742.449 - Prohibition on assignment to high risk category on certain grounds.

An insurer issuing motor vehicle liability insurance policies in this state may not assign an insured or applicant for insurance to a higher risk category than the person would otherwise be assigned to solely because the person has:

(1) Let a prior motor vehicle liability policy lapse, unless the person was in violation of ORS 806.010 at any time after the prior policy lapsed; or

(2) Had driving privileges suspended pursuant to ORS 809.280 (7) or (9) if the suspension is based on a nondriving offense. [1989 c.419 §2; 1991 c.860 §6]

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