ORS 180.750
Definitions
(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 (“Public body” defined). [2009 c.292 §1]
Source:
Section 180.750 — Definitions, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.html
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