Section 180.750 - Definitions.

OR Rev Stat § 180.750 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) "Claim" means a request or demand made to a public agency, including a request or demand made pursuant to a contract, that seeks moneys, property, services or benefits that will be provided in whole or in part by a public body, whether directly or through reimbursement of another public agency that provides the moneys, property, services or benefits.

(2) "False claim" means a claim that:

(a) Contains, or is based on, false or fraudulent information;

(b) Contains any statement or representation that is untrue in whole or part; or

(c) Omits information that could have a material effect on the value, validity or authenticity of the claim.

(3) "Public agency" means:

(a) A public body;

(b) The United States or a federal agency;

(c) A person who contracts with a public body; or

(d) A person other than an individual who receives a grant from a public body.

(4) "Public body" has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. [2009 c.292 §1]

Note: 180.750 to 180.785 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.