Gaming Law in Oregon

This page covers gaming law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern gaming in Oregon

Oregon state law

Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally › Grand Jury, Indictments and Other Accusatory Instruments OR 132 § 132.560
Cited in 119 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Wildlife › Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws OR 496 § 496.992
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals OR 167 § 167.117
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Housing; Lottery and Games; Environment › Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials I OR 465 § 465.255
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Wildlife › Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws OR 496 § 496.004
Cited in 21 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Housing; Lottery and Games; Environment › Energy; Conservation Programs; Energy Facilities OR 469 § 469.300
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Oregon.

National Indian Gaming Commissionagency
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.