January 1 – New Laws

From a list published in the Oregonian:   Minimum wage to $9.10 an hour, tied to inflation. Driving: texting or talking on a cellphone while behind the wheel is a $142-$500 fine.  Smoking while a child is in the car- first offense $250.  Repeat $500.  No teens in tanning beds.  Those with PTSD can get …