As used in ORS 180.600 to 180.630:
(1) “Department” means the state Department of Justice.
(2) “Organized crime” means any combination or conspiracy of two or more persons to engage in criminal activity as a significant source of income or livelihood, or to violate, aid or abet the violation of criminal laws relating to prostitution, gambling, loan sharking, theft, abuse of controlled substances, illegal alcohol, cannabis or controlled substance distribution, counterfeiting, extortion or corruption of law enforcement officers or other public officers or employees.