ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Oregon Administrative Rules

Okay, kiddo, do you know what rules are? They're like instructions that tell you what you can and can't do. Maybe your mom or dad has some rules for you at home, like "no dessert until you finish your vegetables."

Well, in Oregon, there are lots of important rules that people have to follow when they're doing things like driving a car, running a business, or building a house. These rules are called Oregon Administrative Rules, or OAR for short.

OAR is basically a big book of instructions that tells people what they need to know to follow the law in Oregon. It covers all sorts of topics, like how to be safe when you're riding a bike, how much money you have to pay when you get a ticket for breaking a rule, and what kind of license you need to have if you want to work in certain jobs.

Think of it like a big manual, like the one that comes with your Lego set or your toy car. Except instead of telling you how to build a toy, it gives grown-ups all the information they need to make sure they're doing things the right way and following the law.

So, when someone breaks a rule in Oregon, they might get in trouble with the police or government officials. But if they follow the OAR and do things the right way, then they can avoid getting in trouble and keep everyone safe and happy.