Senate revises hazing ban

By Peter Wong

"Hazing would be barred at schools and universities, and student participants and organizations subject to fines, under a bill approved Thursday by the Oregon Senate..."

"Courtney said he found to his surprise that even though state university rules ban hazing, state law exempts athletic teams from the hazing ban. The bill would change the law, extend the ban to public schools, and update definitions."

"Hazing covers physical brutality, activity adversely affecting physical health or safety, compelled consumption, and inducement of illegal activity. A student organization would be subject to a maximum fine of $720; a participant, $360..."

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