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(1)(a) In the construction of a statute, a court shall pursue the intention of the legislature if possible.
(b) To assist a court in its construction of a statute, a party may offer the legislative history of the statute.
(2) When a general and particular provision are inconsistent, the latter is paramount to the former so that a particular intent controls a general intent that is inconsistent with the particular intent.
(3) A court may limit its consideration of legislative history to the information that the parties provide to the court. A court shall give the weight to the legislative history that the court considers to be appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes State Legislative Department and Laws § 174.020 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-17-state-legislative-department-and-laws/or-rev-st-sect-174-020/
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