--- title: "Oregon Blue Sky Laws: Securities Registration & Exemptions" description: "Oregon blue sky laws under the Oregon Securities Law are enforced by the Division of Financial Regulation. Learn registration, exemptions, and compliance." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws/oregon" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # Oregon Blue Sky Laws OR Oregon regulates securities under the Oregon Securities Law, enforced by the Division of Financial Regulation within the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Oregon requires registration or exemption for securities offered or sold in the state. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) Regulatory Overview **Selective M&A Practice** **Coordinates With Securities Counsel** Senior Counsel on Every Deal ![Donald Hateley, Of Counsel for securities law at Acquisition Stars](https://acquisitionstars.com/images/donald-hateley-headshot.webp) ## Donald Hateley Of Counsel, Securities Law | Acquisition Stars Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars for securities law matters. His background includes advising public and private companies on securities transactions, corporate finance, and corporate governance, including public and private equity and debt financings. Admitted to the California bar in 1993, he is a graduate of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and Southwestern Law School. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## Oregon Securities Regulatory Overview Regulatory Body Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) Primary Statute Oregon Securities Law (ORS Chapter 59) ### Registration Requirements Oregon allows registration by coordination, qualification, or notice filing. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require Form D notice filing with the Division of Financial Regulation. Filing fee is $250, due within 15 days of first sale. ## Key Provisions of Oregon Securities Law Understanding the core regulatory framework in Oregon: 1 Securities must be registered before offer or sale unless exempt under ORS Chapter 59 2 The Division of Financial Regulation has authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions 3 Anti-fraud provisions apply to all securities transactions in Oregon 4 Oregon requires registration of broker-dealers and investment advisers ## Available Exemptions in Oregon Oregon provides the following exemptions from full securities registration: - Federal covered securities (Reg D Rule 506, Reg A+ Tier 2, exchange-listed) with notice filing - Isolated nonissuer transactions - Sales to institutional investors - Limited offering exemptions for sales to no more than 10 persons in 12 months - Government securities ## Penalties for Non-Compliance in Oregon Oregon imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment, investor rescission rights, and administrative sanctions. ## How Oregon Blue Sky Laws Affect Your Transaction Oregon's technology sector and growing business environment generate M&A activity. Transactions involving Oregon-based shareholders require compliance when stock is part of the consideration. Acquisition Stars works with securities counsel on Oregon notice filings for multi-state transactions. ### Need Help With a Oregon Securities Transaction? Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions nationwide and works with securities counsel on blue sky compliance and securities offerings. Senior attorney Alex Lubyansky provides direct counsel on every M&A engagement. We tell you who would handle your matter before any introduction, and you decide whether to proceed. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) [Call (248) 266-2790](tel:+1-248-266-2790) ### Need Help With a Oregon Securities Transaction? Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment. We help with the M&A side of the transaction and work with securities counsel on multi-state filings for Reg D, Reg A+, and Reg CF offerings involving Oregon. ## Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about Oregon blue sky laws and securities compliance **What is Oregon's Reg D filing fee?** Oregon charges $250 for Reg D Rule 506 notice filings with the Division of Financial Regulation. **Who regulates securities in Oregon?** The Division of Financial Regulation within the Department of Consumer and Business Services enforces Oregon's securities laws. **Does Oregon conduct merit review?** Oregon does not apply merit review to Reg D Rule 506 offerings. Only notice filing is required. ## Blue Sky Laws in Nearby States [Washington Blue Sky Laws WA](https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws/washington) [California Blue Sky Laws CA](https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws/california) [Idaho Blue Sky Laws ID](https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws/idaho) [Nevada Blue Sky Laws NV](https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws/nevada) [View all 50 state blue sky law guides →](https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws) ## Related M&A Resources [Buying a Business Industry-specific buyer guides](https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business) [Selling a Business Industry-specific seller guides](https://acquisitionstars.com/selling-a-business) [M&A Comparisons Deal structure decision guides](https://acquisitionstars.com/compare) [M&A Legal Services Full transaction counsel](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/mergers-acquisitions) ## Need Help With Securities Compliance in Oregon? 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