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Old Mon Feb 12, 2007, 03:06pm
Mark Padgett Mark Padgett is offline
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A few years ago, we passed a law here in Oregon that makes assaulting a sports official during the performance of their duties a class A misdemeanor. Having it elevated to this level means District Attorneys will prosecute and it can include both a heavy fine and possibly jail time.

I was one of many who testified in committee hearings in favor of the bill. It was also endorsed by NASO.

To my knowledge, no one has been charged with it yet.

BTW - I carry a copy of the statute in my ref bag.
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