ORS § 198.705 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.705
198.705 Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Affected county” means each county which contains or would contain any territory for which a formation or a change of organization is proposed or ordered or which contains all or any part of a district for which a change of organization is proposed or ordered.

(2) “Affected district” means each district which contains or would contain territory for which a formation or a change of organization is proposed or ordered.

(3) “Annexation” includes the attachment or addition of territory to, or inclusion of territory in, an existing district.

(4) “Change of organization” means the annexation or withdrawal of territory to or from a district, the merger or consolidation of districts or the dissolution of a district.

(5) “Consolidation” means the uniting or joining of two or more districts into a single new successor district.

(6) “County board” means the county court or board of county commissioners of the principal county.

(7) “Dissolution” includes disincorporation, extinguishment or termination of the existence of a district and the cessation of all its corporate powers, except for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the district.

(8) “District” has the meaning given that term in ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) (2) to (4), (6) to (14), (17) to (23) and (25). In addition, “district” means any one of the following:

(a) A county road district organized under ORS 371.055 (Formation of road districts) to 371.110 (Effect of change of district boundaries on road tax levy) .

(b) A county service district organized under ORS chapter 451.

(c) The Port of Portland created by ORS 778.010 (District known as Port of Portland) .

(d) A translator district organized under ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) .

(9) “District board” means the governing board of a district.

(10) “Formation” includes incorporation, organization or creation of a district.

(11) “Inhabited territory” means territory within which there reside 12 or more persons who have been registered to vote within the territory for at least 30 days prior to the date a proceeding is commenced under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(12) “Landowner” or “owner of land” means any person shown as the owner of land on the last assessment roll. However, if the person no longer holds the title to the property, then the terms mean any person entitled to be shown as owner of land on the next assessment roll, or, when land is subject to a written agreement of sale, the terms mean any person shown in the agreement as purchaser to the exclusion of the seller. “Landowner” or “owner of land” includes any public agency owning land.

(13) “Legal representative” means:

(a) An officer of a corporation duly authorized, by the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors of the corporation, to sign for and on behalf of the corporation; and

(b) A guardian, executor, administrator or other person holding property in a trust capacity under appointment of court, when authorized by an order of court, which order may be made without notice.

(14) “Merger” means the extinguishment, termination and cessation of the existence of one or more districts by uniting with and being absorbed into another district.

(15) “Notice” includes an ordinance, resolution, order or other similar matter providing notice which ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) authorize or require to be published, posted or mailed.

(16) “Principal Act” means the statutes which describe the powers of a district, including the statutes under which a district is proposed or is operating.

(17) “Principal county” or “county” means the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the assessed value of all taxable property in the district, as shown by the most recent assessment roll of the counties, is located at the time proceedings are initiated to form a district, but for any district formed prior to and existing on September 9, 1971, “principal county” or “county” means the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the value of all taxable property in the district, as shown by the most recent assessment roll of the counties, was located on September 9, 1971.

(18) “Proceeding” means a proceeding for formation or for change of organization conducted pursuant to ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(19) “Uninhabited territory” means territory within which there reside less than 12 electors who were residents within the territory 30 days prior to the date a proceeding is commenced under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(20) “Withdrawal” includes the detachment, disconnection or exclusion of territory from an existing district. [1971 c.727 §1; 1981 c.804 §72; 1983 c.83 §7; 2003 c.14 §98; 2007 c.179 §6; 2007 c.562 §22c]

Source: Section 198.705 — Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.050 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.050
197.050 Interstate agreements and compacts
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 196.150 (Compact provisions) and 196.155 (Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact) , if an interstate land conservation and development planning agency is created by an interstate agreement or compact entered into by this state, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall perform the functions of this state with respect to the agreement or compact. If the functions of the interstate planning agency duplicate any of the functions of the commission under ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) to 195.040 (Annual county reports on comprehensive planning compliance) , ORS chapters 197 and 197A and ORS 469.350 (Application for site certificate) , the commission may:

(1) Negotiate with the interstate agency in defining the areas of responsibility of the commission and the interstate planning agency; and

(2) Cooperate with the interstate planning agency in the performance of its functions. [1973 c.80 §12; 1977 c.664 §8; 1987 c.14 §6; 2001 c.672 §5]

Source: Section 197.050 — Interstate agreements and compacts; commission powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.829 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.829
197.829 Board to affirm certain local government interpretations
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Use Board of Appeals shall affirm a local government’s interpretation of its comprehensive plan and land use regulations, unless the board determines that the local government’s interpretation:

(a) Is inconsistent with the express language of the comprehensive plan or land use regulation;

(b) Is inconsistent with the purpose for the comprehensive plan or land use regulation;

(c) Is inconsistent with the underlying policy that provides the basis for the comprehensive plan or land use regulation; or

(d) Is contrary to a state statute, land use goal or rule that the comprehensive plan provision or land use regulation implements.

(2) If a local government fails to interpret a provision of its comprehensive plan or land use regulations, or if such interpretation is inadequate for review, the board may make its own determination of whether the local government decision is correct. [1993 c.792 §43; 1995 c.595 §4]

Source: Section 197.829 — Board to affirm certain local government interpretations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.638 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.638
197.638 Department of Land Conservation and Development may request review by Oregon Business Development Department of local inventory and analysis of industrial and commercial land
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Oregon Business Development Department shall review the inventory and analysis of industrial and commercial land, and measures taken to address the land needs, required of certain local governments under ORS 197.712 (Commission duties) . The review shall address the likely effect of measures developed by a local government on the adequacy of the supply of sites and opportunities to satisfy needs identified under ORS 197.712 (Commission duties) .

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission and the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall consider the review and any recommendations of the Oregon Business Development Department when determining whether a local government has complied with the statewide land use planning goals and the requirements of ORS 197.712 (Commission duties) . [1999 c.622 §13]

Source: Section 197.638 — Department of Land Conservation and Development may request review by Oregon Business Development Department of local inventory and analysis of industrial and commercial land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.655 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.655
196.655 Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund
Status: in_force

As part of the report to the State Land Board required under ORS 196.885 (Annual report of fill and removal activities) , the Director of the Department of State Lands shall prepare an annual report on the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund. The report shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) The financial status of the fund;

(2) Creation, restoration, enhancement or preservation activities and credits sold, granted or otherwise disposed of or remaining in mitigation banks established under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) ;

(3) Portions of the waters of this state, including but not limited to wetlands, acquired with moneys in the fund;

(4) Compensatory mitigation projects financed with moneys in the fund; and

(5) For each mitigation bank, a summary of activities, including but not limited to:

(a) A description of the location, size, number of potential credits and credits withdrawn for each specific permit action; and

(b) The status of all mitigation bank activities pending or completed during the past year. [Formerly 541.587; 2003 c.738 §13; 2009 c.343 §13]

Source: Section 196.655 — Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.030 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.030
190.030 Effect of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) When an agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) has been entered into, the unit of local government, consolidated department, intergovernmental entity or administrative officer designated therein to perform specified functions or activities is vested with all powers, rights and duties relating to those functions and activities that are vested by law in each separate party to the agreement, its officers and agencies.

(2) An officer designated in an agreement to perform specified duties, functions or activities of two or more public officers shall be considered to be holding only one office.

(3) An elective office may not be terminated by an agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) . [Amended by 1967 c.550 §6; 1991 c.583 §2]

Source: Section 190.030 — Effect of agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.010 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.010
190.010 Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement
Status: in_force

A unit of local government may enter into a written agreement with any other unit or units of local government for the performance of any or all functions and activities that a party to the agreement, its officers or agencies, have authority to perform. The agreement may provide for the performance of a function or activity:

(1) By a consolidated department;

(2) By jointly providing for administrative officers;

(3) By means of facilities or equipment jointly constructed, owned, leased or operated;

(4) By one of the parties for any other party;

(5) By an intergovernmental entity created by the agreement and governed by a board or commission appointed by, responsible to and acting on behalf of the units of local government that are parties to the agreement; or

(6) By a combination of the methods described in this section. [Amended by 1953 c.161 §2; 1963 c.189 §1; 1967 c.550 §4; 1991 c.583 §1]

Source: Section 190.010 — Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.360 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.360
198.360 Continuation or termination of district
Status: in_force

(1) After the hearing, if the county board finds that the district is in fact operating as an active district, or that there is need for the district, the board shall continue the hearing until the reports required under ORS 294.458 (Filing copy of budget and certain documents with county assessor and Department of Revenue) and 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.555 (Short title) are properly filed. When the county board finds that the reports have been filed, it may:

(a) Enter an order terminating all further proceedings under ORS 198.345 (Effect of failure to file certain reports) to 198.365 (County board as trustees for inactive district) ; or

(b) If the functions of the district could be performed by a county service district, continue the hearing and initiate proceedings to incorporate or annex the area within the district in a county service district organized under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) .

(2) If the county board proceeds as provided by subsection (1)(b) of this section and the district is terminated as provided by ORS 451.577 (Dissolution of special district) , the county board shall thereafter enter an order terminating all further proceedings under ORS 198.345 (Effect of failure to file certain reports) to 198.365 (County board as trustees for inactive district) . [1971 c.267 §12; 1977 c.774 §15; 1979 c.286 §2; 2007 c.71 §69]

Source: Section 198.360 — Continuation or termination of district; proceedings for county service district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.565 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.565
196.565 Oregon Ocean Science Trust
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Ocean Science Trust is established, consisting of seven members appointed as follows:

(a) The President of the Senate shall appoint one member from among members of the Senate.

(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from among members of the House of Representatives.

(c) The State Land Board shall appoint five members who:

(A) Are residents of this state who demonstrate a commitment and interest in the stewardship of Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources; and

(B) Have not less than five years’ experience in competitive granting, marine science, foundations or fiscal assurance.

(2) The term of office of each voting member appointed under subsection (1)(c) of this section is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the board. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the board shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the board shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) A majority of the voting members of the trust constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The trust shall select one of its voting members to be the executive director of the trust, for such terms and with the duties and powers that the trust determines are necessary for the performance of the office.

(5) The trust shall meet at least twice each year at a place, day and hour determined by the trust. The trust may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the executive director or of a majority of the voting members of the trust.

(6) The trust may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the duties of the trust.

(7) Members of the trust who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the trust shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Department of State Lands for purposes of administering the trust.

(8) Members of the Legislative Assembly appointed to the trust are nonvoting members of the trust and may act in an advisory capacity only.

(9) The Department of State Lands shall provide a facility and administrative support for the meetings of the trust as requested. Other agencies shall provide support as requested by the trust in order to provide the trust with assistance on the priority marine science needs of the state. [2013 c.776 §1; 2014 c.2 §1]

Note: 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) to 196.569 (Report) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 196 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.565 — Oregon Ocean Science Trust; members; terms; compensation and expenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.320 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.320
195.320 Ombudsman
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint an individual to serve, at the pleasure of the Governor, as the Compensation and Conservation Ombudsman.

(2) The ombudsman must be an individual of recognized judgment, objectivity and integrity who is qualified by training and experience to:

(a) Analyze problems of land use planning, real property law and real property valuation; and

(b) Facilitate resolution of complex disputes. [2007 c.424 §17]

Source: Section 195.320 — Ombudsman , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.040 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.040
197.040 Duties of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall:

(a) Direct the performance by the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the director’s staff of their functions under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(b) In accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183, adopt rules that it considers necessary to carry out ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, in designing its administrative requirements, the commission shall:

(A) Allow for the diverse administrative and planning capabilities of local governments;

(B) Consider the variation in conditions and needs in different regions of the state and encourage regional approaches to resolving land use problems;

(C) Assess what economic and property interests will be, or are likely to be, affected by the proposed rule;

(D) Assess the likely degree of economic impact on identified property and economic interests; and

(E) Assess whether alternative actions are available that would achieve the underlying lawful governmental objective and would have a lesser economic impact.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Adopt by rule in accordance with ORS chapter 183 or by goal under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A any statewide land use policies that it considers necessary to carry out ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(B) Adopt by rule in accordance with ORS chapter 183 any procedures necessary to carry out ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) (4)(b) and 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) (2)(b).

(C) Review decisions of the Land Use Board of Appeals and land use decisions of the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court within 120 days of the date the decisions are issued to determine if goal or rule amendments are necessary.

(d) Cooperate with the appropriate agencies of the United States, this state and its political subdivisions, any other state, any interstate agency, any person or groups of persons with respect to land conservation and development.

(e) Appoint advisory committees to aid it in carrying out ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A and provide technical and other assistance, as it considers necessary, to each such committee.

(2) Pursuant to ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A, the commission shall:

(a) Adopt, amend and revise goals consistent with regional, county and city concerns;

(b) Prepare, collect, provide or cause to be prepared, collected or provided land use inventories;

(c) Prepare statewide planning guidelines;

(d) Review comprehensive plans for compliance with goals;

(e) Coordinate planning efforts of state agencies to assure compliance with goals and compatibility with city and county comprehensive plans;

(f) Insure widespread citizen involvement and input in all phases of the process;

(g) Review and recommend to the Legislative Assembly the designation of areas of critical state concern;

(h) Report periodically to the Legislative Assembly and to the committee;

(i) Review the land use planning responsibilities and authorities given to the state, regions, counties and cities, review the resources available to each level of government and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly to improve the administration of the statewide land use program; and

(j) Perform other duties required by law.

(3) The requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section shall not be interpreted as requiring an assessment for each lot or parcel that could be affected by the proposed rule. [1973 c.80 §§9,11; 1977 c.664 §5; 1981 c.748 §22; 1991 c.817 §19; 1993 c.792 §51; 1995 c.299 §1; 2009 c.873 §2]

Source: Section 197.040 — Duties of commission; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.533 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.533
192.533 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The DNA molecule contains information about the probable medical future of an individual and the individual’s blood relatives. This information is written in a code that is rapidly being broken.

(b) Genetic information is uniquely private and personal information that generally should not be collected, retained or disclosed without the individual’s authorization.

(c) The improper collection, retention or disclosure of genetic information can lead to significant harm to an individual and the individual’s blood relatives, including stigmatization and discrimination in areas such as employment, education, health care and insurance.

(d) An analysis of an individual’s DNA provides information not only about the individual, but also about blood relatives of the individual, with the potential for impacting family privacy, including reproductive decisions.

(e) Current legal protections for medical information, tissue samples and DNA samples are inadequate to protect genetic privacy.

(f) Laws for the collection, storage and use of identifiable DNA samples and private genetic information obtained from those samples are needed both to protect individual and family privacy and to permit and encourage legitimate scientific and medical research.

(2) The purposes of the genetic privacy statutes are as follows:

(a) To define the rights of individuals whose genetic information is collected, retained or disclosed and the rights of the individuals’ blood relatives.

(b) To define the circumstances under which an individual may be subjected to genetic testing.

(c) To define the circumstances under which an individual’s genetic information may be collected, retained or disclosed.

(d) To protect against discrimination by an insurer or employer based upon an individual’s genetic characteristics.

(e) To define the circumstances under which a DNA sample or genetic information may be used for research. [Formerly 659.705; 2003 c.333 §2]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.533 — Legislative findings; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.810 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.810
192.810 Applicability of ORS 192.805
Status: in_force

ORS 192.805 (Reimbursement required prior to disclosure) does not apply to any subpoena issued by or on behalf of a state agency or local agency subject to the provisions of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) , or if the financial institution is a named party to litigation that is the basis for issuance of the subpoena. [1985 c.797 §3; 1989 c.309 §2]

Source: Section 192.810 — Applicability of ORS 192.805 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.275 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.275
194.275 Foreign notarial act
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “foreign state” means a government other than the United States, a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(2) If a notarial act is performed under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or a constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

(3) If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.

(4) The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection (3) of this section are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title.

(5) An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, and issued by a foreign state party to the convention conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.

(6) A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office. [2013 c.219 §13]

Source: Section 194.275 — Foreign notarial act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.524 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.524
197.524 Local government to adopt moratorium or public facilities strategy following pattern or practice of delaying or stopping issuance of permits
Status: in_force

(1) When a local government engages in a pattern or practice of delaying or stopping the issuance of permits, authorizations or approvals necessary for the subdivision or partitioning of, or construction on, any land, including delaying or stopping issuance based on a shortage of public facilities, the local government shall:

(a) Adopt a public facilities strategy under ORS 197.768 (Local government or special district adoption of public facilities strategy) ; or

(b) Adopt a moratorium on construction or land development under ORS 197.505 (Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540) to 197.540 (Review by Land Use Board of Appeals) .

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to the delay or stopping of the issuance of permits, authorizations or approvals because they are inconsistent with the local government’s comprehensive plan or land use regulations. [1999 c.838 §3]

Source: Section 197.524 — Local government to adopt moratorium or public facilities strategy following pattern or practice of delaying or stopping issuance of permits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.512 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.512
199.512 Commission proceedings for district formation or annexation to relieve public health danger
Status: in_force

(1) The findings of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority filed with a boundary commission in accordance with ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) or 431.750 (Commission review of alternative plan) shall be considered a petition for the purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . When the findings of the director are filed with a commission, it shall proceed in accordance with the findings and with ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) , but the commission shall not inquire into the need for the proposed facilities or adjust the boundaries of the affected territory.

(2) In proceedings described by subsection (1) of this section, the boundary commission shall determine whether the affected territory shall be included in a new city, new metropolitan service district or new county service district or annexed to an existing district. The final order of the commission shall conclude the proceedings for all purposes; and the formation or annexation approved and ordered by the commission shall take effect 45 days after the date the commission adopts the final order in the proceeding. [1973 c.361 §16; 1989 c.92 §25; 2009 c.595 §179]

Source: Section 199.512 — Commission proceedings for district formation or annexation to relieve public health danger , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.600 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.600
196.600 Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) :

(1) “Compensatory mitigation” means activities conducted by a permittee or third party to create, restore, enhance or preserve the functions and values of the water resources of this state to compensate for the removal-fill related adverse effects of project development to waters of this state or to resolve violations of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) . Compensatory mitigation for removal-fill activities does not affect permit requirements of other state departments.

(2) “Credit” means the measure of the increase in the functions and values of the water resources of this state achieved at a mitigation bank site.

(3) “Mitigation bank” means a site created, restored, enhanced or preserved in accordance with ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) to compensate for unavoidable adverse impacts to waters of this state due to activities which otherwise comply with the requirements of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(4) “Mitigation bank instrument” means the legally binding and enforceable agreement between the Director of the Department of State Lands and a mitigation bank sponsor that formally establishes the mitigation bank and stipulates the terms and conditions of the mitigation bank’s construction, operation and long-term management.

(5) “Off-site compensatory mitigation” means activities conducted away from the project site that create, restore, enhance or preserve the functions and values of the water resources of this state in order to compensate for the adverse impacts to waters of this state from project development.

(6) “On-site compensatory mitigation” means activities conducted at the project site to create, restore, enhance or preserve the functions and values of the water resources of this state in order to compensate for the adverse impacts to waters of this state from project development.

(7) “Permit action” means activity under a specific removal or fill permit or other authorization requested or issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(8) “Service area” means the boundaries set forth in a mitigation bank instrument that include one or more watersheds identified on the United States Geological Survey, Hydrologic Unit Map - 1974, State of Oregon, for which a mitigation bank provides credits to compensate for adverse effects from project developments to waters of this state. Service areas for mitigation banks are not mutually exclusive.

(9) “Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan” means the plan created by the State Parks and Recreation Department pursuant to the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460-L et seq.). [Formerly 541.550; 1995 c.370 §2; 2003 c.738 §3; 2009 c.343 §1]

Source: Section 196.600 — Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.854 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.854
192.854 Application assistants
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may designate employees of or volunteers serving public or private entities that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking as application assistants to assist individuals applying to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program.

(2) Any assistance rendered to applicants for participation in the Address Confidentiality Program by the Attorney General or an application assistant is not considered legal advice. [2005 c.821 §12; 2009 c.468 §4]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.854 — Application assistants; application assistance not legal advice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.274 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.274
197.274 Review of Metro regional framework plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Metro regional framework plan, its separate components and amendments to the regional framework plan or to its separate components are subject to review:

(a) For compliance with land use planning statutes, statewide land use planning goals and administrative rules corresponding to the statutes and goals, in the same manner as a comprehensive plan for purposes of:

(A) Acknowledgment of compliance with the goals under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) ; and

(B) Post-acknowledgment procedures under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) ; and

(b) As a land use decision under ORS 197.805 (Policy on review of land use decisions) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) and 197.860 (Stay of proceedings to allow mediation) .

(2) With the prior consent of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, Metro may submit to the Department of Land Conservation and Development an amendment to the Metro regional framework plan or to a component of the regional framework plan in the manner provided for periodic review under ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) , if the amendment implements a program to meet the requirements of a land use planning statute, a statewide land use planning goal or an administrative rule corresponding to a statute or goal. [1993 c.438 §3; 1999 c.59 §55; 1999 c.348 §5; 2003 c.793 §1]

Source: Section 197.274 — Review of Metro regional framework plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.490 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.490
197.490 Restriction on establishment of park
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by ORS 446.105 (Temporary parks) , a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park shall not be established on land, within an urban growth boundary, which is planned or zoned for commercial or industrial use.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, if no other access is available, access to a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park may be provided through a commercial or industrial zone. [1987 c.785 §6; 1989 c.648 §56]

Source: Section 197.490 — Restriction on establishment of park , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.795 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.795
198.795 Jurisdiction over district formation
Status: in_force

For purposes of a formation proceeding, the county board where the petition is filed shall have original and, except as provided by ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) , exclusive jurisdiction, coextensive with the boundaries of the proposed district, without regard to county lines. For all purposes under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , the jurisdiction of the county board of the principal county shall continue from the time a district is formed until the district is dissolved. [1971 c.727 §6]

Source: Section 198.795 — Jurisdiction over district formation; duration of jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.260 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.260
194.260 Notarial act in another state
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in the other state is performed by:

(a) A notary public of the other state;

(b) A judge of the other state or a clerk of a court of the other state; or

(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of the other state to perform the notarial act.

(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. [2013 c.219 §10]

Source: Section 194.260 — Notarial act in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.665 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.665
197.665 Locations of residential homes
Status: in_force

(1) Residential homes shall be a permitted use in:

(a) Any residential zone, including a residential zone which allows a single-family dwelling; and

(b) Any commercial zone which allows a single-family dwelling.

(2) A city or county may not impose any zoning requirement on the establishment and maintenance of a residential home in a zone described in subsection (1) of this section that is more restrictive than a zoning requirement imposed on a single-family dwelling in the same zone.

(3) A city or county may:

(a) Allow a residential home in an existing dwelling in any area zoned for farm use, including an exclusive farm use zone established under ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) ;

(b) Impose zoning requirements on the establishment of a residential home in areas described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, provided that these requirements are no more restrictive than those imposed on other nonfarm single-family dwellings in the same zone; and

(c) Allow a division of land for a residential home in an exclusive farm use zone only as described in ORS 215.263 (Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones) (9). [1989 c.564 §4; 2001 c.704 §5]

Source: Section 197.665 — Locations of residential homes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.450 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.450
197.450 Siting without taking goal exception
Status: in_force

In accordance with the provisions of ORS 30.947 (Effect of siting of destination resorts or other nonfarm or nonforest uses) , 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) and 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) , a comprehensive plan may provide for the siting of a destination resort on rural lands without taking an exception to statewide planning goals relating to agricultural lands, forestlands, public facilities and services or urbanization. [1987 c.886 §5]

Source: Section 197.450 — Siting without taking goal exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.483 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.483
192.483 Duties of Public Records Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Records Advisory Council created under ORS 192.481 (Public Records Advisory Council) shall periodically perform all of the following:

(a) Survey state agency and other public body practices and procedures for:

(A) Receiving public records requests, identifying the existence of records responsive to the requests and gathering and disclosing responsive records;

(B) Determining fee estimates and imposing or waiving fees under ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) ; and

(C) Determining and applying exemptions from required disclosure of public records.

(b) Examine practices similar to those described in paragraph (a) of this subsection in other jurisdictions.

(c) Identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies in application of the public records law that impede transparency in public process and government.

(d) Make recommendations on changes in law, policy or practice that could enhance transparency in public process and government, and facilitate rapid dissemination of public records to requesters.

(e) Make recommendations on the role of the Public Records Advocate as facilitator in disputes between custodians of public records and public record requesters.

(2) No later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the council shall submit to the Governor, and to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , a report that describes the findings of the council since the council’s last report. The report may include recommendations for legislation.

(3) The council or the Public Records Advocate may prepare reports and studies more frequently than required under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The council may adopt rules governing the operations of the office of the Public Records Advocate, including but not limited to rules establishing procedures for the conduct of facilitated dispute resolution under ORS 192.464 (Facilitated dispute resolution services of Public Records Advocate) . The council shall consider efficiencies and the preference for a policy of transparency and openness in government in this state in adopting rules under this subsection.

(5) The Public Records Advocate shall serve as the custodian of all council records. [2017 c.728 §10; 2021 c.582 §3]

Source: Section 192.483 — Duties of Public Records Advisory Council; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.435 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.435
197.435 Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) :

(1) “Developed recreational facilities” means improvements constructed for the purpose of recreation and may include but are not limited to golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, marinas, ski runs and bicycle paths.

(2) “High value crop area” means an area in which there is a concentration of commercial farms capable of producing crops or products with a minimum gross value of $1,000 per acre per year. These crops and products include field crops, small fruits, berries, tree fruits, nuts or vegetables, dairying, livestock feedlots or Christmas trees as these terms are used in the 1983 County and State Agricultural Estimates prepared by the Oregon State University Extension Service. The “high value crop area” designation is used for the purpose of minimizing conflicting uses in resort siting and does not revise the requirements of an agricultural land goal or administrative rules interpreting the goal.

(3) “Map of eligible lands” means a map of the county adopted pursuant to ORS 197.455 (Siting of destination resorts) .

(4) “Open space” means any land that is retained in a substantially natural condition or is improved for recreational uses such as golf courses, hiking or nature trails or equestrian or bicycle paths or is specifically required to be protected by a conservation easement. Open spaces may include ponds, lands protected as important natural features, lands preserved for farm or forest use and lands used as buffers. Open space does not include residential lots or yards, streets or parking areas.

(5) “Overnight lodgings” means:

(a) With respect to lands not identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection, permanent, separately rentable accommodations that are not available for residential use, including hotel or motel rooms, cabins and time-share units. Individually owned units may be considered overnight lodgings if they are available for overnight rental use by the general public for at least 45 weeks per calendar year through a central reservation and check-in service. Tent sites, recreational vehicle parks, manufactured dwellings, dormitory rooms and similar accommodations do not qualify as overnight lodgings for the purpose of this definition.

(b) With respect to lands in eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) , permanent, separately rentable accommodations that are not available for residential use, including hotel or motel rooms, cabins and time-share units. Individually owned units may be considered overnight lodgings if they are available for overnight rental use by the general public for at least 38 weeks per calendar year through a central reservation system operated by the destination resort or by a real estate property manager, as defined in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) . Tent sites, recreational vehicle parks, manufactured dwellings, dormitory rooms and similar accommodations do not qualify as overnight lodgings for the purpose of this definition.

(6) “Self-contained development” means a development for which community sewer and water facilities are provided on-site and are limited to meet the needs of the development or are provided by existing public sewer or water service as long as all costs related to service extension and any capacity increases are borne by the development. A “self-contained development” must have developed recreational facilities provided on-site.

(7) “Tract” means a lot or parcel or more than one contiguous lot or parcel in a single ownership. A tract may include property that is not included in the proposed site for a destination resort if the property to be excluded is on the boundary of the tract and constitutes less than 30 percent of the total tract.

(8) “Visitor-oriented accommodations” means overnight lodging, restaurants and meeting facilities that are designed to and provide for the needs of visitors rather than year-round residents. [1987 c.886 §3; 1989 c.648 §52; 1993 c.590 §1; 2003 c.812 §1; 2005 c.22 §140]

Source: Section 197.435 — Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.405 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.405
197.405 Designation of areas of critical state concern
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may recommend to appropriate legislative committees the designation of areas of critical state concern. Each such recommendation:

(a) Shall specify the reasons for the implementation of additional state regulations for the described geographic area;

(b) Shall include a brief summary of the existing programs and regulations of state and local agencies applicable to the area;

(c) May include a management plan for the area indicating the programs and regulations of state and local agencies, if any, unaffected by the proposed state regulations for the area;

(d) May establish permissible use limitations for all or part of the area;

(e) Shall locate a boundary describing the area; and

(f) May designate permissible use standards for all or part of the lands within the area or establish standards for issuance or denial of designated state or local permits regulating specified uses of lands in the area, or both.

(2) The commission may act under subsection (1) of this section on its own motion or upon the recommendation of a state agency or a local government. If the commission receives a recommendation from a state agency or a local government and finds the proposed area to be unsuitable for designation, it shall notify the state agency or the local government of its decision and its reasons for that decision.

(3) Immediately following its decision to favorably recommend to the Legislative Assembly the designation of an area of critical state concern, the commission shall submit the proposed designation accompanied by the supporting materials described in subsection (1) of this section to the appropriate legislative committees for review.

(4) No proposed designation under subsection (1) of this section shall take effect unless it has first been submitted to appropriate legislative committees under subsection (3) of this section and has been approved by the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly may adopt, amend or reject the proposed designation. [1973 c.80 §26; 1977 c.664 §28; 1981 c.748 §12; 2007 c.354 §11]

Source: Section 197.405 — Designation of areas of critical state concern; commission recommendation; committee review; approval by Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.100 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.100
193.100 Payment for newspaper publication of state laws or notices
Status: in_force

When any law or notice is published in any newspaper of this state, by virtue of any law authorizing any state officer to direct such publication at the expense of the state, all charges for such publication shall be paid as provided in ORS 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.462 (Payment of overdue account charges) . The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant upon the State Treasurer therefor, specifying the account upon which the warrant is drawn. The treasurer shall pay the same in like manner as other appropriations are paid. [Amended by 1983 c.740 §47]

Source: Section 193.100 — Payment for newspaper publication of state laws or notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.840 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.840
197.840 Exceptions to deadline for final decision
Status: in_force

(1) The following periods of delay shall be excluded from the 77-day period within which the board must make a final decision on a petition under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (14):

(a) Any period of delay up to 120 days resulting from the board’s deferring all or part of its consideration of a petition for review of a land use decision or limited land use decision that allegedly violates the goals if the decision has been:

(A) Submitted for acknowledgment under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) ; or

(B) Submitted to the Department of Land Conservation and Development as part of a periodic review work program task pursuant to ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) and not yet acknowledged.

(b) Any period of delay resulting from a motion, including but not limited to, a motion disputing the constitutionality of the decision, standing, ex parte contacts or other procedural irregularities not shown in the record.

(c) Any reasonable period of delay resulting from a request for a stay under ORS 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) .

(d) Any reasonable period of delay resulting from a continuance granted by a member of the board on the member’s own motion or at the request of one of the parties, if the member granted the continuance on the basis of findings that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the parties in having a decision within 77 days.

(2) No period of delay resulting from a continuance granted by the board under subsection (1)(d) of this section shall be excludable under this section unless the board sets forth in the record, either orally or in writing, its reasons for finding that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the other parties in a decision within the 77 days. The factors the board shall consider in determining whether to grant a continuance under subsection (1)(d) of this section in any case are as follows:

(a) Whether the failure to grant a continuance in the proceeding would be likely to make a continuation of the proceeding impossible or result in a miscarriage of justice; or

(b) Whether the case is so unusual or so complex, due to the number of parties or the existence of novel questions of fact or law, that it is unreasonable to expect adequate consideration of the issues within the 77-day time limit.

(3) No continuance under subsection (1)(d) of this section shall be granted because of general congestion of the board calendar or lack of diligent preparation or attention to the case by any member of the board or any party.

(4) The board may defer all or part of its consideration of a land use decision or limited land use decision described in subsection (1)(a) of this section until the Land Conservation and Development Commission has disposed of the acknowledgment proceeding described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. If the board deferred all or part of its consideration of a decision under this subsection, the board may grant a stay of the comprehensive plan provision, land use regulation, limited land use decision or land use decision under ORS 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) . [1983 c.827 §33; 1989 c.761 §25; 1991 c.612 §19; 1991 c.817 §27; 1995 c.595 §18; 1999 c.348 §18; 1999 c.621 §8]

Source: Section 197.840 — Exceptions to deadline for final decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.012 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.012
197.012 Compact urban development
Status: in_force

In areas of the state that are growing rapidly, state agencies, as defined in ORS 171.133 (Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction) , cities and counties should, within constraints of applicable federal law and regulations, state law and rules and local ordinances:

(1) Consider directing major public infrastructure investments, including major transportation investments, to reinforce compact urban development; and

(2) Consider giving priority to investments that promote infill or redevelopment of existing urban areas to encourage the density necessary to support alternative modes of transportation. [2009 c.873 §14]

Note: 197.012 (Compact urban development) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.012 — Compact urban development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.220 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.220
190.220 State to pay share of cost of intergovernmental and planning studies
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is authorized to pay out of the General Fund, to the extent that moneys are available therefor, its proportionate share of the cost of development and coordination of intergovernmental studies and plans prepared by tax supported intergovernmental planning groups, except that the state’s financial participation shall be limited to the planning and coordinating of those activities and services which are supported or utilized by the state agencies located in the various regional areas.

(2) The department is authorized to pay, from moneys appropriated for such purposes, grants-in-aid to tax supported intergovernmental planning groups in support of planning activities conducted by such groups. [1961 c.591 §2; 1969 c.136 §5]

Source: Section 190.220 — State to pay share of cost of intergovernmental and planning studies; limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.630 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.630
196.630 Rules
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the State Land Board, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall adopt rules according to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 to carry out the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) . [Formerly 541.570]

Source: Section 196.630 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.850 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.850
198.850 Annexation petition or resolution
Status: in_force

(1) When the electors of an area wish to annex to a district, they may file an annexation petition with the county board. Before the petition is filed with the county board, it shall be approved by indorsement thereon by the board of the affected district and by any other agency also required by the principal Act to indorse or approve the petition.

(2) ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) to 198.820 (Order by county board) apply to the proceeding conducted by the county board and the rights, powers and duties of petitioners and other persons having an interest in the proceedings. However, when determining whether to approve an annexation petition filed under this section, the county board, in lieu of the criteria prescribed by ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) (1) and 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) , shall consider the local comprehensive plan for the area and any service agreement executed between a local government and the affected district.

(3) In lieu of a petition, annexation may be initiated by resolution of the district board or of the county board. Proceedings may also be initiated by any other public agency if authorized by the principal Act. If proceedings are initiated by the district board or another public agency, a resolution setting forth the matters described by ORS 198.835 (Order for formation of district in single county) shall be filed with the county board. The proceeding thereafter shall be conducted as provided by ORS 198.835 (Order for formation of district in single county) to 198.845 (Costs) . However, when determining whether to approve the resolution, the county board, in lieu of the criteria prescribed by ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) (1) and 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) , shall consider the local comprehensive plan for the area and any service agreement executed between a local government and the affected district. An annexation initiated by the district board may include an effective date that is not later than 10 years after the date of the order declaring the annexation. [1971 c.727 §34; 1991 c.637 §5; 1999 c.392 §3]

Source: Section 198.850 — Annexation petition or resolution; delayed effective date for certain annexations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.568 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.568
196.568 Reimbursement from fund
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys deposited in the Oregon Ocean Science Fund may be used to reimburse:

(a) The State Treasurer for the costs of administering the fund as provided in ORS 196.567 (Oregon Ocean Science Fund) .

(b) The Department of State Lands for the costs of administering the Oregon Ocean Science Trust as provided in ORS 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) (7) and (9).

(c) Other agencies for the costs of providing support to the trust as requested under ORS 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) (9).

(2) The total amount of costs paid under this section may not exceed five percent of the total amount of moneys deposited in the fund during the biennium. [2013 c.776 §4; 2014 c.2 §2]

Note: See note under 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) .

Source: Section 196.568 — Reimbursement from fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.677 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.677
197.677 Policy
Status: in_force

In that the agricultural workers in this state benefit the social and economic welfare of all of the people in Oregon by their unceasing efforts to bring a bountiful crop to market, the Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of this state to insure adequate agricultural labor accommodations commensurate with the housing needs of Oregon’s workers that meet decent health, safety and welfare standards. To accomplish this objective in the interest of all of the people in this state, it is necessary that:

(1) Every state and local government agency that has powers, functions or duties with respect to housing, land use or enforcing health, safety or welfare standards, under this or any other law, shall exercise its powers, functions or duties consistently with the state policy declared by ORS 197.677 (Policy) to 197.685 (Location of farmworker housing) , 197A.200 (Local government planning for needed housing) , 197A.395 (Limits on local government prohibitions) , 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) , 197A.425 (Accessory dwelling units) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.277 (Farmworker housing) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) and 455.380 (Department as final authority on agriculture workforce housing) and in such manner as will facilitate sustained progress in attaining the objectives established;

(2) Every state and local government agency that finds farmworker activities within the scope of its jurisdiction must make every effort to alleviate insanitary, unsafe and overcrowded accommodations;

(3) Special efforts should be directed toward mitigating hazards to families and children; and

(4) All accommodations must provide for the rights of free association to farmworkers in their places of accommodation. [1989 c.964 §2; 2001 c.613 §11]

Source: Section 197.677 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.549 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.549
192.549 Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research
Status: in_force

(1) The Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research is established consisting of 15 members. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one member and one alternate. The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint one representative and one alternate from each of the following categories:

(a) Academic institutions involved in genetic research;

(b) Physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677;

(c) Voluntary organizations involved in the development of public policy on issues related to genetic privacy;

(d) Hospitals;

(e) The Department of Consumer and Business Services;

(f) The Oregon Health Authority;

(g) Health care service contractors involved in genetic and health services research;

(h) The biosciences industry;

(i) The pharmaceutical industry;

(j) Health care consumers;

(k) Organizations advocating for privacy of medical information;

(L) Public members of institutional review boards; and

(m) Organizations or individuals promoting public education about genetic research and genetic privacy and public involvement in policymaking related to genetic research and genetic privacy.

(2) Organizations and individuals representing the categories listed in subsection (1) of this section may recommend nominees for membership on the advisory committee to the President, the Speaker and the director.

(3) Members and alternate members of the advisory committee serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.

(4) Members and alternate members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing entity.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , members and alternate members of the advisory committee who are members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to mileage expenses or a per diem and serve as volunteers on the advisory committee. Other members and alternate members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the advisory committee.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide staff for the advisory committee.

(7) The advisory committee shall report biennially to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report shall include the activities and the results of any studies conducted by the advisory committee. The advisory committee may make any recommendations for legislative changes deemed necessary by the advisory committee.

(8) The advisory committee shall study the use and disclosure of genetic information and shall develop and refine a legal framework that defines the rights of individuals whose DNA samples and genetic information are collected, stored, analyzed and disclosed.

(9) The advisory committee shall create opportunities for public education on the scientific, legal and ethical development within the fields of genetic privacy and research. The advisory committee shall also elicit public input on these matters. The advisory committee shall make reasonable efforts to obtain public input that is representative of the diversity of opinion on this subject. The advisory committee’s recommendations to the Legislative Assembly shall take into consideration public concerns and values related to these matters. [2001 c.588 §7; 2003 c.333 §6; 2009 c.595 §172; 2011 c.272 §4]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.549 — Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.293 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.293
187.293 Crater Lake National Park Day
Status: in_force

May 22 of each year is designated as Crater Lake National Park Day. [2021 c.46 §1]

Source: Section 187.293 — Crater Lake National Park Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.281 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.281
187.281 Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Appreciation Week
Status: in_force

The second week of April of each year is designated as Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Appreciation Week. [2018 c.13 §1]

Source: Section 187.281 — Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Appreciation Week , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.629 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.629
197.629 Schedule for periodic review
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall establish and maintain a schedule for periodic review of comprehensive plans and land use regulations. Except as necessary to coordinate approved periodic review work programs and to account for special circumstances that from time to time arise, the schedule shall reflect the following timelines:

(a) A city with a population of more than 2,500 within a metropolitan planning organization or a metropolitan service district shall conduct periodic review every seven years after completion of the previous periodic review; and

(b) A city with a population of 10,000 or more inside its urban growth boundary that is not within a metropolitan planning organization shall conduct periodic review every 10 years after completion of the previous periodic review.

(2) A county with a portion of its population within the urban growth boundary of a city subject to periodic review under this section shall conduct periodic review for that portion of the county according to the schedule and work program set for the city.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if the schedule set for the county is specific as to that portion of the county within the urban growth boundary of a city subject to periodic review under this section, the county shall conduct periodic review for that portion of the county according to the schedule and work program set for the county.

(4) If the Land Conservation and Development Commission pays the costs of a local government that is not subject to subsection (1) of this section to perform new work programs and work tasks, the commission may require the local government to complete periodic review when the local government has not completed periodic review within the previous five years if:

(a) A city has been growing faster than the annual population growth rate of the state for five consecutive years;

(b) A major transportation project on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program that is approved for funding by the Oregon Transportation Commission is likely to:

(A) Have a significant impact on a city or an urban unincorporated community; or

(B) Be significantly affected by growth and development in a city or an urban unincorporated community;

(c) A major facility, including a prison, is sited or funded by a state agency; or

(d) Approval by the city or county of a facility for a major employer will increase employment opportunities and significantly affect the capacity of housing and public facilities in the city or urban unincorporated community.

(5) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may schedule periodic review for a local government earlier than provided in subsection (1) of this section if necessary to ensure that all local governments in a region whose land use decisions would significantly affect other local governments in the region are conducting periodic review concurrently, but not sooner than five years after completion of the previous periodic review.

(6) A city or county that is not required to complete periodic review under subsection (1) of this section may request periodic review by the commission.

(7) Upon request by a city, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may permit a city to undergo periodic review for the limited purpose of completing changes to proposed amendments to a comprehensive plan and land use regulations required on remand after review by the commission under ORS 197.626 (Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves) (1)(b). If periodic review is initiated under this subsection, the city may adopt, and the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development may approve, a work program that includes only the changes required on remand.

(8) As used in this section, “metropolitan planning organization” means an organization located wholly within the State of Oregon and designated by the Governor to coordinate transportation planning in an urbanized area of the state pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5303(c). [1999 c.622 §10; 2001 c.527 §3; 2005 c.829 §2; 2015 c.261 §1]

Source: Section 197.629 — Schedule for periodic review; coordination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.220 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.220
187.220 POW/MIA flag
Status: in_force

(1) A public body shall display the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag with the United States flag and the Oregon State flag upon or near the principal building of the public body on the following days:

(a) Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May.

(b) Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.

(c) Flag Day on June 14.

(d) Independence Day on July 4.

(e) National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Oregon POW/MIA Recognition Day.

(f) Veterans Day on November 11.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide a National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag to a public body for display under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) As used in this section, “public body” means the state, a county and a city. [1999 c.613 §1; 2017 c.260 §2]

Source: Section 187.220 — POW/MIA flag , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.890 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.890
198.890 Consolidation of districts
Status: in_force

(1) Two or more districts may consolidate and form a new district if the consolidation is approved by the electors as provided by ORS 198.895 (Initiation of merger and consolidation) to 198.915 (Election of board members at regular district election) or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) (1)(c). The districts included in the consolidation shall be considered joined into a single new district.

(2) If the consolidation is approved, the district boards and officers of the consolidating districts shall turn over to the board of the successor district all funds, property, contracts and records of the consolidating districts. Upon the effective date of the consolidation:

(a) The successor district shall succeed to all the property, contracts, rights and powers of the consolidating districts, and shall constitute and be a regularly organized district as if originally organized in the manner provided by the principal Act and ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) ;

(b) Uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the consolidating districts shall become the property of the successor district and upon collection shall be credited to the account of the successor district; and

(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 198.900 (Content of petition for annexation, merger or consolidation) , the successor district shall become liable for all the obligations, legal or contractual, of the consolidating districts.

(3) Districts providing potable water for domestic consumption, sanitary sewer or surface water quality and quantity purposes under separate principal Acts may consolidate as provided in this section. Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the district designated as the successor district shall have all powers held by the consolidating districts under the principal Acts of all of the districts.

(4) A county service district may consolidate with another district providing different or similar services as provided in subsection (3) of this section. The consolidating entities shall enter into an agreement that shall be binding on the successor district concerning elected representation on the board of the successor district. The agreement shall provide that no fewer than two members of the board of the successor district shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners, acting as the governing body of the county service district, to serve until replaced by individuals elected to the office at the next regular district election.

(5) Subsections (3) and (4) of this section do not apply to water authorities or sanitary authorities seeking to provide a different water-related service if the entities that seek to consolidate with the existing water authorities or sanitary authorities are within the urban growth boundary of a city and the city provides water supply, wastewater treatment or surface water management and treatment. When such entities are within the urban growth boundary of a city, the consolidating entities must:

(a) Obtain consent for the consolidation from the city prior to calling an election; or

(b) Comply with the formation procedures set forth in ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) . [1971 c.727 §43; 1983 c.336 §23; 1997 c.590 §2; 2011 c.9 §19]

Source: Section 198.890 — Consolidation of districts; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.180 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.180
197.180 State agency planning responsibilities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 197.277 (Oregon Forest Practices Act) or subsection (2) of this section or unless expressly exempted by another statute from any of the requirements of this section, state agencies shall carry out their planning duties, powers and responsibilities and take actions that are authorized by law with respect to programs affecting land use:

(a) In compliance with the goals, rules implementing the goals and rules implementing this section; and

(b) In a manner compatible with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations.

(2) State agencies need not comply with subsection (1)(b) of this section if a state agency rule, plan or program relating to land use was not in effect when the comprehensive plan provision or land use regulation with which the action would be incompatible was acknowledged and the agency has demonstrated that:

(a) The state agency rule, plan or program is mandated by state statute or federal law;

(b) The state agency rule, plan or program is consistent with the goals;

(c) The state agency rule, plan or program has objectives that cannot be achieved in a manner compatible with the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations; and

(d) The agency has complied with its certified state agency coordination program.

(3) Unless federal or state law requires otherwise, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, by rule, may specify the sequence of a local government land use decision and a state agency action concerning the same, similar or related uses or activities.

(4) Upon request by the commission, each state agency shall submit to the Department of Land Conservation and Development the following information:

(a) Agency rules and summaries of state agency plans and programs affecting land use;

(b) A program for coordination pursuant to ORS 197.040 (Duties of commission) (2)(e);

(c) A program for coordination pursuant to ORS 197.090 (Duties and authority of director) (1)(b); and

(d) A program for cooperation with and technical assistance to local governments.

(5) Within 90 days of receipt, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall review the information submitted pursuant to subsection (4) of this section and shall notify each state agency if the director believes the state agency rules, plans or programs submitted are insufficient to ensure compliance with goals and compatibility with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations.

(6) Within 90 days of receipt of notification specified in subsection (5) of this section, the state agency may revise the state agency rules, plans or programs and resubmit them to the director.

(7) The director shall make findings under subsections (5) and (6) of this section as to whether the state agency rules, plans or programs are sufficient to ensure compliance with the goals and compatibility with acknowledged city and county comprehensive plans and land use regulations and shall forward the rules and summaries of state agency plans or programs to the commission for its action. The commission shall either certify the state agency rules, plans or programs as compliant with the goals and compatible with the acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations of affected local governments or shall determine the same to be insufficient.

(8) The department shall report, to the appropriate committee of the House and the Senate and to the subcommittee of the Joint Ways and Means Committee that considers the state agency budget, any agency that has failed to meet the requirements of subsection (7) of this section.

(9) Any state agency that has failed to meet the requirements of subsection (7) of this section shall report the reasons therefor to the appropriate committee of the House and the Senate and to the subcommittee of the Joint Ways and Means Committee that considers the agency budget.

(10) Until rules and state agency plans and programs are certified as compliant with the goals and compatible with the acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations of affected local governments, the state agency shall make findings when adopting or amending its rules and state agency plans and programs as to the applicability and application of the goals or acknowledged comprehensive plans, as appropriate.

(11) The commission shall adopt rules establishing procedures to ensure that state agency permits affecting land use are issued in compliance with the goals and compatible with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations, as required by subsection (1) of this section. The rules must prescribe the circumstances in which state agencies may rely upon a determination of compliance with the goals or compatibility with the acknowledged comprehensive plan.

(12) A state agency required to have a land use coordination program shall participate in a local government land use hearing, except a hearing under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) , only in a manner that is consistent with the coordination program, unless the agency participated in the local government’s periodic review pursuant to ORS 197.633 (Two phases of periodic review) and raised the issue that is the basis for participation in the land use hearing.

(13) State agency rules, plans or programs affecting land use are not compatible with an acknowledged comprehensive plan if the state agency takes or approves an action that is not allowed under the acknowledged comprehensive plan. However, a state agency may apply statutes and rules to deny, condition or further restrict an action of the state agency or of any applicant before the state agency if the state agency applies those statutes and rules to the uses planned for in the acknowledged comprehensive plan.

(14) In cooperation with local governments and state agencies whose rules, plans or programs affect land use, the department periodically shall:

(a) Identify aspects of coordination related to uses that require the issuance of multiple permits from state agencies and local governments.

(b) Update and improve rules regulating the effectiveness and efficiency of state agency coordination programs.

(15) This section does not apply to rules, plans, programs, decisions, determinations or activities carried out under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) . [1973 c.80 §21; 1977 c.664 §13; 1981 c.748 §16; 1983 c.827 §4; 1987 c.555 §1; 1987 c.919 §3; 1989 c.761 §19; 1991 c.612 §9; 1995 c.595 §30; 1999 c.622 §8; 2009 c.606 §3]

Source: Section 197.180 — State agency planning responsibilities; determination of compliance with goals and compatibility with plans; coordination between agencies and local governments; rules; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.398 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.398
192.398 Medical records
Status: in_force

The following public records are exempt from disclosure:

(1) Records less than 75 years old which contain information about the physical or mental health or psychiatric care or treatment of a living individual, if the public disclosure thereof would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy. The party seeking disclosure shall have the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in the particular instance and that public disclosure would not constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy.

(2) Records less than 75 years old which were sealed in compliance with statute or by court order. Such records may be disclosed upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as otherwise provided by law.

(3) Records of a person who is or has been in the custody or under the lawful supervision of a state agency, a court or a unit of local government, are exempt from disclosure for a period of 25 years after termination of such custody or supervision to the extent that disclosure thereof would interfere with the rehabilitation of the person if the public interest in confidentiality clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed as prohibiting disclosure of the fact that a person is in custody.

(4) Student records required by state or federal law to be exempt from disclosure. [Formerly 192.496]

Note: 192.398 (Medical records) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.398 — Medical records; sealed records; records of individual in custody or under supervision; student records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.210 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.210
190.210 Oregon Department of Administrative Services to maintain liaison with local governments providing services to state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly recognizes the need for intergovernmental cooperation between the state governmental agencies located in the various regions of the state and the local governmental agencies which provide the state agencies necessary services such as:

(a) Fire and police protection;

(b) Sewage, water and storm drainage;

(c) Traffic and transportation facilities;

(d) Refuse disposal; and

(e) Schools, parks and zoning.

(2) In meeting this need for intergovernmental cooperation, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall maintain liaison with the various local governmental agencies which provide services to the state agencies and may participate in the joint deliberations of the local governments in developing plans for services which are supported or utilized by these state agencies. [1961 c.591 §1; 1995 c.79 §69]

Source: Section 190.210 — Oregon Department of Administrative Services to maintain liaison with local governments providing services to state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.340 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.340
194.340 Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State may deny, revoke, suspend or impose a condition on a commission as a notary public for:

(a) Failure of the applicant or notary public to comply with any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter or any other state or federal law relating to any duty required of a notary public;

(b) A fraudulent, dishonest or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the secretary;

(c) A conviction of the applicant or notary public for any felony or for a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit;

(d) A conviction of the applicant or notary public for:

(A) Acting as or otherwise impersonating a notary public as described in ORS 194.990 (Criminal penalties) (1)(b);

(B) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration under ORS 162.235 (Obstructing governmental or judicial administration) (1)(b); or

(C) Engaging in the unlawful practice of law as described in ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) ;

(e) A finding by a court that the applicant or notary public:

(A) Practiced law without a license in a suit under ORS 9.166 (Enjoining practicing law without a license) ; or

(B) Engaged in an unlawful trade practice described in ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(vvv);

(f) Entering into an assurance of voluntary compliance, pursuant to ORS 646.632 (Enjoining unlawful trade practices) , based on an alleged violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(vvv);

(g) A finding against, or admission of liability by, the applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on the applicant’s or notary public’s fraud, dishonesty or deceit;

(h) Use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary public has powers, qualifications, rights or privileges that the notary public does not have, including the power to counsel on immigration matters;

(i) Denial, revocation, suspension or conditioning of a commission as a notary public in another state; or

(j) Execution of any certificate as a notary public containing a statement known to the notary public to be false.

(2) If the Secretary of State denies, revokes, suspends or imposes a condition on a commission as a notary public, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case.

(3) The authority of the Secretary of State to deny, revoke, suspend or impose a condition on a commission as a notary public does not prevent a person from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law. [2013 c.219 §22; 2016 c.47 §4]

Note: The amendments to 194.340 (Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public) by section 8, chapter 410, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 410, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

194.340 (Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public) . (1) The Secretary of State may deny, revoke, suspend or impose a condition on a commission as a notary public for:

(a) Failure of the applicant or notary public to comply with any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter or any other state or federal law relating to any duty required of a notary public;

(b) A fraudulent, dishonest or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the secretary;

(c) A conviction of the applicant or notary public for any felony or for a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit;

(d) A conviction of the applicant or notary public for:

(A) Acting as or otherwise impersonating a notary public as described in ORS 194.990 (Criminal penalties) (1)(b);

(B) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration under ORS 162.235 (Obstructing governmental or judicial administration) (1)(b); or

(C) Engaging in the unlawful practice of law as described in ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) ;

(e) A finding by a court that the applicant or notary public:

(A) Practiced law without a license in a suit under ORS 9.166 (Enjoining practicing law without a license) ; or

(B) Engaged in an unlawful trade practice described in ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(uuu);

(f) Entering into an assurance of voluntary compliance, pursuant to ORS 646.632 (Enjoining unlawful trade practices) , based on an alleged violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(uuu);

(g) A finding against, or admission of liability by, the applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on the applicant’s or notary public’s fraud, dishonesty or deceit;

(h) Use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary public has powers, qualifications, rights or privileges that the notary public does not have, including the power to counsel on immigration matters;

(i) Denial, revocation, suspension or conditioning of a commission as a notary public in another state; or

(j) Execution of any certificate as a notary public containing a statement known to the notary public to be false.

(2) If the Secretary of State denies, revokes, suspends or imposes a condition on a commission as a notary public, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case.

(3) The authority of the Secretary of State to deny, revoke, suspend or impose a condition on a commission as a notary public does not prevent a person from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law.

Source: Section 194.340 — Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.826 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.826
192.826 Application for participation in program
Status: in_force

(1) Any of the following individuals with the assistance of an application assistant may file an application with the Attorney General to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program:

(a) An adult individual.

(b) A parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor when the minor resides with the parent or guardian.

(c) A guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated individual.

(2) The application must be dated, signed and verified by the applicant and the application assistant who assisted in the preparation of the application.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the application must contain all of the following:

(a) A statement by the applicant that the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward is a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking and that the applicant fears for the applicant’s safety or the safety of the applicant’s child or ward.

(b) Evidence that the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward is a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking. This evidence may include any of the following:

(A) Law enforcement, court or other federal, state or local government records or files;

(B) Documentation from a public or private entity that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking if the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward is an alleged victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking;

(C) Documentation from a religious, medical or other professional from whom the applicant has sought assistance in dealing with the alleged domestic violence, sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking; or

(D) Other forms of evidence as determined by the Attorney General by rule.

(c) A statement by the applicant that disclosure of the actual address of the applicant would endanger the safety of the applicant or the safety of the applicant’s child or ward.

(d) A statement by the applicant that the applicant:

(A) Resides at a location in this state that is not known by assailants or potential assailants of the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward; and

(B) Will not disclose the location to assailants or potential assailants of the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward while the applicant is a program participant.

(e) Written consent permitting the Attorney General to act as an agent for the applicant for the service of all legal process in this state and the receipt of first-class, certified or registered mail.

(f) The mailing address and telephone number at which the Attorney General can contact the applicant.

(g) The actual address that the applicant requests not be disclosed by the Attorney General that directly relates to the increased risk of the applicant or the applicant’s child or ward as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, stalking, bias or human trafficking.

(h) A sworn statement by the applicant that to the best of the applicant’s knowledge the information contained in the application is true.

(i) A recommendation by an application assistant that the applicant be a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program.

(4) Upon the filing of a properly completed application and upon approval by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall certify the applicant as a program participant.

(5) Upon certification, the Attorney General shall issue an Address Confidentiality Program authorization card to the program participant. The Address Confidentiality Program authorization card is valid as long as the program participant remains certified under the program.

(6) The term of certification shall be for a period of time determined by the Attorney General by rule, unless prior to the end of the period one of the following occurs:

(a) The program participant withdraws the certification by filing with the Attorney General a request for withdrawal signed by the program participant and acknowledged in writing by a notary public or an application assistant; or

(b) The Attorney General cancels the certification under ORS 192.834 (Cancellation of certification) .

(7) A program participant may renew the certification by filing an application for renewal with the Attorney General at least 30 days prior to expiration of the current certification.

(8) The Attorney General shall establish by rule the requirements for an application filed by a health care provider. [2005 c.821 §3; 2009 c.468 §3; 2023 c.228 §43; 2023 c.549 §10]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.826 — Application for participation in program; certification of participation; authorization card; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.846 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.846
192.846 Records of Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) A program participant may request that any driver or vehicle record kept by the Department of Transportation that contains or is required to contain the program participant’s actual address contain instead the substitute address designated by the Attorney General. A request under this subsection must:

(a) Be in a form specified by the department; and

(b) Contain verification that the individual is a program participant.

(2) Upon receipt of a request and verification under this section, the department shall remove the program participant’s actual address from its records and instead use the substitute address designated by the Attorney General. The department shall note on the records that the address shown is a substitute address under ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) . While the request is in effect, the program participant may enter the substitute address on any driver or vehicle form issued by the department that requires an address.

(3) If an individual ceases to be certified as a program participant, the individual shall notify the department of a change of address as provided in ORS 803.220 (Notification to department of name or address change) , 807.420 (Failure to notify department on change of name or address) or 807.560 (Failure to notify department upon change of address or name) . [2007 c.542 §11]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.846 — Records of Department of Transportation; substitute address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.760 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.760
198.760 Requirements for signers of petition
Status: in_force

(1) Each person signing a petition may also print the person’s name on the petition and shall add after the signature the date of signing. If a person is signing the petition as an elector, the person shall add after the signature the person’s place of residence, giving street and number or a designation sufficient to enable the place of residence to be readily ascertained. If the signer is signing the petition as a landowner, the number of acres of land owned by the signer and the name of the county whose assessment roll is used for the purpose of determining the signer’s right to vote shall be stated in the body of the petition or indicated opposite the signature. If the signer is a legal representative of the owner, the signature shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the signer’s authority to sign as a legal representative.

(2) After a petition has been offered for filing, a person may not withdraw the person’s name therefrom.

(3) A petition shall designate not more than three persons as chief petitioners, setting forth their names and mailing addresses. A petition may consist of a single instrument or separate counterparts. [1971 c.727 §17; 1973 c.283 §7; 1983 c.567 §18]

Source: Section 198.760 — Requirements for signers of petition; signer’s withdrawal prohibited; chief petitioners designated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.265 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.265
197.265 State compensation for costs of defending compliance actions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “action” includes but is not limited to a proceeding under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) .

(2) If any action is brought against a local government challenging any comprehensive plan, land use regulation or other action of the local government which was adopted or taken for the primary purpose of complying with the goals approved under ORS 197.240 (Commission action) and which does in fact comply with the goals, then the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by such local government in the action or suit including any appeal, to the extent funds have been specifically appropriated to the commission therefor. [1977 c.898 §2; 1979 c.772 §7b; 1981 c.748 §39; 1983 c.827 §6]

Source: Section 197.265 — State compensation for costs of defending compliance actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.015 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.015
200.015 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly supports the aspirations of minorities, women and emerging small businesses to enter the mainstream of Oregon social, political and economic life.

(2) The Legislative Assembly finds:

(a) The opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by minorities, women and emerging small businesses is essential;

(b) Greater economic opportunity for minorities, women and emerging small businesses is essential;

(c) Review of public programs to remedy historical patterns of exclusion of and discrimination against racial or ethnic groups and women is needed;

(d) Public policies and programs to eliminate the effects of long-term, open and pervasive exclusion of and discrimination against minorities and women from the business sector, including increased opportunities to integrate minorities and women into the full economic life of the community should be reviewed; and

(e) In cooperation with the private sector, the affected populations, interested groups and appropriate governmental entities, a program of review should be established to recommend remedies for the unfortunate effects of social, political and economic inequity that still exist.

(3) Women and minorities are rebuttably presumed to be:

(a) Economically disadvantaged.

(b) Socially disadvantaged. [1987 c.893 §3; 1989 c.1043 §2]

Source: Section 200.015 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.018 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.018
192.018 Written policies on use, retention and ownership of public records
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency shall have a written policy that sets forth the agency’s use, retention and ownership of public records. The policy shall ensure that public records are being maintained and managed consistently within the agency from the time of creation of a public record to the time of final disposition of the public record.

(2) Each state agency shall submit the written policy and any subsequent amendment of the policy to the State Archivist for approval before the policy takes effect or the amendment to the policy takes effect. [2011 c.645 §3]

Source: Section 192.018 — Written policies on use, retention and ownership of public records; State Archivist approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.235 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.235
195.235 Application of other annexation procedures
Status: in_force

The method of annexing territory to cities or districts set forth in ORS 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.225 (Boundary commission review) is in addition to and does not affect or prohibit other methods of annexation authorized by law. [1993 c.804 §18]

Source: Section 195.235 — Application of other annexation procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.250 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.250
192.250 Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to report to legislature on ORS 192.230 to 192.250
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall report to the Legislative Assembly by appearing at least once during each biennium before the appropriate interim committees designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. The director shall testify as to the effectiveness of ORS 171.206 (Legislative publications) , 192.230 (Definitions for ORS 192.235 to 192.245) to 192.250 (Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to report to legislature on ORS 192.230 to 192.250) and 292.956 (Methodology for determining comparability of value of work) , including any cost savings realized or projected and any recommendations for further legislative action. [1991 c.842 §5; 2003 c.803 §4]

Note: See note under 192.230 (Definitions for ORS 192.235 to 192.245) .

Source: Section 192.250 — Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to report to legislature on ORS 192.230 to 192.250 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.478 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.478
197.478 Siting of manufactured homes and prefabricated structures within urban growth boundaries
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision in ORS chapter 197A, within an urban growth boundary, a local government shall allow the siting of manufactured homes and prefabricated structures on all land zoned to allow the development of single-family dwellings.

(2) This section does not apply to any area designated in an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation as a historic district or residential land immediately adjacent to a historic landmark.

(3) Manufactured homes and prefabricated structures allowed under this section are in addition to manufactured dwellings or prefabricated structures allowed within designated manufactured dwelling subdivisions.

(4) A local government may not subject manufactured homes or prefabricated structures within an urban growth boundary, or the land upon which the homes or structures are sited, to any applicable standard that would not apply to a detached, site-built single-family dwelling on the same land, except:

(a) As necessary to comply with a protective measure adopted pursuant to a statewide land use planning goal; or

(b) To require that the manufacturer certify that the manufactured home or prefabricated structure has an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance standards which reduce levels equivalent to the performance standards required of single-family dwellings constructed under the Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) .

(5) Within any residential zone inside an urban growth boundary where a manufactured dwelling park is otherwise allowed, a city or county may not adopt a minimum lot size for a manufactured dwelling park that is larger than one acre.

(6) This section may not be construed as abrogating a recorded restrictive covenant. [Formerly 197.314]

Source: Section 197.478 — Siting of manufactured homes and prefabricated structures within urban growth boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.860 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.860
198.860 Effect of annexation order
Status: in_force

(1) After the date of entry of an order by the county board annexing territory to a district, the territory annexed shall become subject to the outstanding indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, of the district in like manner as the territory within the district, unless otherwise provided in a debt distribution plan established under ORS 198.900 (Content of petition for annexation, merger or consolidation) .

(2) On and after the effective date of the annexation of territory:

(a) The outstanding indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, of the annexing district and the territory annexed may be allocated pursuant to an approved debt distribution plan.

(b) The territory annexed is subject to the permanent rate limit established, and any local option taxes imposed, by the annexing district. [1971 c.727 §36; 2011 c.369 §3]

Source: Section 198.860 — Effect of annexation order; debt distribution plan; permanent rate limit and local option taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.239 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.239
187.239 Lupus Awareness Month
Status: in_force

May of each year shall be known as Lupus Awareness Month. [2011 c.23 §1]

Source: Section 187.239 — Lupus Awareness Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.685 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.685
197.685 Location of farmworker housing
Status: in_force

(1) The availability of decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities for farmworkers is a matter of statewide concern.

(2) Farmworker housing within the rural area of a county shall be permitted in a zone or zones in rural centers and areas committed to nonresource uses.

(3) Any approval standards, special conditions and procedures for approval adopted by a local government shall be clear and objective and shall not have the effect, either in themselves or cumulatively, of discouraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay. [1989 c.964 §5; 2001 c.613 §4]

Source: Section 197.685 — Location of farmworker housing; approval standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.805 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.805
197.805 Policy on review of land use decisions
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly that time is of the essence in reaching final decisions in matters involving land use and that those decisions be made consistently with sound principles governing judicial review. It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly in enacting ORS 197.805 (Policy on review of land use decisions) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) to accomplish these objectives. [1979 c.772 §1a; 1983 c.827 §28]

Source: Section 197.805 — Policy on review of land use decisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.035 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.035
190.035 Authority to obtain benefits
Status: in_force

(1) An intergovernmental entity created by a written agreement pursuant to ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) may apply for or otherwise seek to obtain any benefits of any kind from any public or private entity that any unit of local government, or American Indian tribe, that is a party to the written agreement may apply for or otherwise seek to obtain.

(2) The benefits sought may be used only for the purposes for which the intergovernmental entity was created. [2021 c.375 §2]

Source: Section 190.035 — Authority to obtain benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.065 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.065
197.065 Biennial report analyzing uses of certain land
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to each odd-numbered year regular legislative session, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall submit to the appropriate legislative committee a written report analyzing applications approved and denied for:

(a) New and replacement dwellings:

(A) Under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(d) and (f), (2)(a) and (b), (3) and (4), 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(d) and (e), 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) and 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) ; and

(B) On land zoned for forest use under any statewide planning goal that relates to forestland;

(b) Divisions of land:

(A) Under ORS 215.263 (Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones) (2), (4) and (5); and

(B) On land zoned for forest use under any statewide planning goal that relates to forestland, including a division under ORS 215.785 (Exception to minimum lot or parcel sizes) ;

(c) Dwellings and land divisions approved for marginal lands:

(A) Under ORS 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) or 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) ; and

(B) On any land zoned for forest use under any statewide planning goal that relates to forestland; and

(d) Such other matters pertaining to protection of agricultural or forest land as the commission deems appropriate.

(2) The governing body of each county shall provide the Department of Land Conservation and Development with a report of its actions involving those dwellings, land divisions and land designations upon which the commission must report to the appropriate legislative committee under subsection (1) of this section. The department shall establish, after consultation with county governing bodies, an annual reporting period and may establish a schedule for receiving county reports at intervals within the reporting period. The report shall be on a standard form with a standardized explanation adopted by the commission and shall be eligible for grants by the commission. The report shall include the findings for each action except actions involving:

(a) Dwellings authorized by ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(d) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(d); or

(b) Land divisions authorized by ORS 215.263 (Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones) (2) creating parcels as large as or larger than a minimum size established by the commission under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) .

(3) The governing body of each county shall, upon request by the department, provide the department with other information necessary to carry out subsection (1) of this section. [1983 c.826 §13; 1985 c.811 §9; 1987 c.555 §4; 1989 c.107 §1; 1993 c.792 §9; 2001 c.704 §9; 2007 c.354 §7; 2009 c.850 §3; 2011 c.545 §34; 2015 c.104 §4]

Source: Section 197.065 — Biennial report analyzing uses of certain land; annual local government reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.430 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.430
199.430 Procedure for creating commissions by local resolution or petition
Status: in_force

(1) A boundary commission may be created as provided by this section with territorial jurisdiction in one county or in two or more contiguous counties. A commission may be created by:

(a) Similar resolutions creating a commission adopted by the county board of each of the counties within the jurisdiction of the commission; or

(b) Similar petitions, signed by the electors of each county within the jurisdiction of the proposed commission, requesting the creation of a commission having jurisdiction within the counties, filed with and approved by order of the county boards of each county in the jurisdiction of the commission.

(2) Each petition filed with a county board requesting creation of a boundary commission shall be signed by not less than 10 percent of the registered electors of the county. The petition shall be approved by the county board if it finds that the needs of the local government units in the territory described in the petition and the public interest would be benefited by the establishment of a boundary commission to carry out the purposes described by ORS 199.410 (Policy) .

(3) A resolution creating or an order approving the creation of a boundary commission is effective on:

(a) The date the last county board in the jurisdiction of the commission adopts the resolution or order; or

(b) The date specified in the order, or resolution, but not more than 60 days after the adoption of the resolution or order.

(4) When a commission is created under this section, copies of the resolutions or orders of the county boards shall be filed with the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the county clerk and the assessor of each county within the jurisdiction of the commission.

(5) A commission created as provided by this section shall not have jurisdiction of any proceeding initiated prior to the effective date of the resolution or order creating such commission. [1969 c.494 §5; 1971 c.462 §3; 1979 c.645 §1; 1980 c.14 §4; 1981 c.265 §3; 2007 c.239 §10]

Source: Section 199.430 — Procedure for creating commissions by local resolution or petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.542 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.542
196.542 Limitation on ability of State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt prohibitions on fishing by rule
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may not impose prohibitions on fishing by rule pursuant to ORS 196.540 (Marine reserves) until the baseline data specified in ORS 196.545 (Work plan) (2)(f) have been collected consistent with scientifically based monitoring plans.

(2) In implementing the activities described in ORS 196.540 (Marine reserves) pursuant to ORS 196.545 (Work plan) , the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall use local resources where feasible and practical. [2012 c.27 §3]

Note: See note under 196.540 (Marine reserves) .

Source: Section 196.542 — Limitation on ability of State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt prohibitions on fishing by rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.275 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.275
187.275 Oregon Oyster Week
Status: in_force

The fourth week in April of each year is designated as Oregon Oyster Week, beginning on Sunday and ending the following Saturday, and all Oregonians are encouraged to join in observing the week by enjoying fine Oregon oysters. [2015 c.573 §1]

Source: Section 187.275 — Oregon Oyster Week , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.405 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.405
196.405 Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Council” means the council established in ORS 196.438 (Ocean Policy Advisory Council) .

(2) “Exclusive Economic Zone” has the meaning set forth in Proc. 5030 whereby the United States proclaimed jurisdiction over the resources of the ocean within 200 miles of the coastline.

(3) “Panel” means a project review panel established under ORS 196.453 (Project review panels) .

(4) “Plan” means the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan.

(5) “Territorial sea” means the waters and seabed extending three geographical miles seaward from the coastline in conformance with federal law.

(6) “Territorial Sea Plan” means the plan for Oregon’s territorial sea. [1987 c.576 §6; 1991 c.501 §2; 2003 c.744 §1]

Source: Section 196.405 — Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.450 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.450
199.450 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) Each boundary commission shall appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the commission in carrying out the purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . An advisory committee shall consist of nine members who are residents within the jurisdiction of the commission. Except for the public members, to be qualified to serve on a committee a person shall be a member of the governing body of a city, county or district located within the jurisdiction of the commission. The members shall include two city officers, two county officers, two district officers and three public members, one of whom shall serve as chairperson of the advisory committee. A governing body shall not have more than one member on the advisory committee. When only one county is under the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, then the committee shall consist of three city officers, one county officer, three district officers and the two public members. Any member of the committee may designate a representative who is an officer or employee of the member’s city, county or district to appear and act for that member at any meeting of the committee.

(2) The advisory committee shall meet as necessary. The advisory committee shall also meet on the call of the commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The committee may review each petition filed with the commission except a petition filed under ORS 199.495 (Effective date of certain annexations) . If the committee reviews a petition, it may submit a recommendation on the petition to the boundary commission within 30 days after the petition is filed with the commission.

(b) The committee shall review each administrative rule of the commission prior to its adoption. The committee may propose any changes to the commission’s rules, policies or practices as it deems necessary or desirable.

(4) In addition to its other functions and duties, the advisory committee shall review the annual budget of the boundary commission and any assessments levied under ORS 199.457 (Finances) . The advisory committee shall meet with the commission and may make such recommendations relating to the budget or assessments as it deems necessary or prudent. The budget or an assessment levied under ORS 199.457 (Finances) shall be effective only when approved by the advisory committee.

(5) A member shall serve for a term of two years. Of the members first appointed, however, four shall serve for terms of one year and five shall serve for terms of two years. The respective terms of the members shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the advisory committee. [1969 c.494 §9a; 1971 c.462 §5; 1981 c.265 §6; 1983 c.336 §3; 1989 c.92 §13]

Source: Section 199.450 — Advisory committee; membership; function; term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.770 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.770
199.770 Status of employees after consolidation
Status: in_force

After a consolidation is effected under ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) , there shall be preserved and continued, to at least the same extent as they exist at the time immediately before the city-county comes into existence, the employment status and pension and other benefit rights of the employees of the consolidating, merging or extinguished governmental units, including, but not limited to:

(1) Rights, privileges and benefits, including pensions and pension rights and benefits existing under collective bargaining agreements or otherwise.

(2) Collective bargaining rights.

(3) Protection of individual employees against a worsening of their positions with respect to their employment.

(4) Employment of persons employed immediately prior to the time the city-county comes into existence by the units.

(5) Priority, as of the time immediately before the city-county comes into existence, of reemployment of employees of the units who have previously been laid off or had their employment terminated.

(6) Paid training or retraining programs for any employee of a unit whose position or job is eliminated by the consolidation, merger or extinction, or by any subsequent administrative reorganization in the city-county. [1971 c.731 §14; 1973 c.745 §5]

Source: Section 199.770 — Status of employees after consolidation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.612 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.612
197.612 Comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to conform plan or regulations to new requirement in statute, goal or rule
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding contrary provisions of state and local law, a local government that proposes a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation solely for the purpose of conforming the plan and regulations to new requirements in a land use statute, statewide land use planning goal or rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission implementing the statutes or goals may take action to change the comprehensive plan or the land use regulation without holding a public hearing if:

(a) The local government gives notice to the Department of Land Conservation and Development of the proposed change in the manner provided by ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) ; and

(b) The department confirms in writing that the only effect of the proposed change is to conform the comprehensive plan or the land use regulations to the new requirements.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirement under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (2) that a person must have appeared before the local government orally or in writing, a person that has not appeared may petition for review of the decision under subsection (1) of this section solely to determine whether the only effect of the local decision is to conform the comprehensive plan or the land use regulation to the new requirements. [2011 c.280 §6]

Source: Section 197.612 — Comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to conform plan or regulations to new requirement in statute, goal or rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.060 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.060
197.060 Biennial report
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to the end of each even-numbered year, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall prepare a written report for submission to the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon describing activities and accomplishments of the department, Land Conservation and Development Commission, state agencies, local governments and special districts in carrying out ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(2) A draft of the report required by subsection (1) of this section shall be submitted to the appropriate legislative committee at least 60 days prior to submission of the report to the Legislative Assembly. Comments of the committee shall be incorporated into the final report.

(3) Goals and guidelines adopted by the commission shall be included in the report to the Legislative Assembly submitted under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The department shall include in its biennial report:

(a) A description of its activities implementing ORS 197.631 (Commission to amend regulations to facilitate periodic review) ; and

(b) An accounting of new statutory, land use planning goal and rule requirements and local government compliance with the new requirements pursuant to ORS 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute) . [1973 c.80 §56; 1977 c.664 §9; 1981 c.748 §21b; 2005 c.829 §9; 2007 c.354 §6]

Source: Section 197.060 — Biennial report; draft submission to legislative committee; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.610 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.610
192.610 Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) :

(1) “Convening” means:

(a) Gathering in a physical location;

(b) Using electronic, video or telephonic technology to be able to communicate contemporaneously among participants;

(c) Using serial electronic written communication among participants; or

(d) Using an intermediary to communicate among participants.

(2) “Decision” means any determination, action, vote or final disposition upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order, ordinance or measure on which a vote of a governing body is required, at any meeting at which a quorum is present.

(3) “Deliberation” means discussion or communication that is part of a decision-making process.

(4) “Executive session” means any meeting or part of a meeting of a governing body which is closed to certain persons for deliberation on certain matters.

(5) “Governing body” means the members of any public body which consists of two or more members, with the authority to make decisions for or recommendations to a public body on policy or administration.

(6) “Public body” means the state, any regional council, county, city or district, or any municipal or public corporation, or any board, department, commission, council, bureau, committee or subcommittee or advisory group or any other agency thereof.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Meeting” means the convening of a governing body of a public body for which a quorum is required in order to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision on any matter.

(b) “Meeting” does not include any on-site inspection of any project or program or the attendance of members of a governing body at any national, regional or state association to which the public body or the members belong. [1973 c.172 §2; 1979 c.644 §1; 2023 c.417 §1]

Source: Section 192.610 — Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.615 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.615
196.615 Program for mitigation banks
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) , upon the approval of the State Land Board, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall initiate and implement a program for mitigation banks. The director shall encourage the development of and the expeditious approval of mitigation banks and other types of compensatory mitigation.

(2) Subject to the approval of the State Land Board, the Department of State Lands shall adopt, by rule, standards and criteria for the site selection process, operation and evaluation of mitigation banks. Criteria to be considered shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) Historical trends relating to the waters of this state, including the estimated rate of current and future losses of the respective types of waters of this state.

(b) The contributions of the waters of this state to:

(A) Wildlife, migratory birds and resident species;

(B) Commercial and sport fisheries;

(C) Surface and ground water quality and quantity, and flood moderation;

(D) Outdoor recreation including enhancement of scenic waterways; and

(E) Scientific and research values.

(c) Regional economic needs.

(3) The rules adopted by the department under this section must also include:

(a) Guidelines for the use of mitigation banks to compensate for adverse effects of project development or to resolve violations of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) related to waters of this state; and

(b) Guidelines for allowing a permittee or third party to create a mitigation bank or to conduct compensatory mitigation in order to create, restore, enhance or preserve water resources of this state.

(4) For each mitigation bank, the department shall establish a well-defined plan, including preliminary objectives, inventory of resource values and an evaluation and monitoring program. [Formerly 541.560; 1991 c.67 §48; 2003 c.738 §6; 2009 c.343 §4]

Source: Section 196.615 — Program for mitigation banks; program standards and criteria; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.471 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.471
196.471 Territorial Sea Plan review requirements
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall review the Territorial Sea Plan and any subsequent amendments recommended by the Ocean Policy Advisory Council to either the Territorial Sea Plan or the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan and make findings that the plan or amendments recommended by the council:

(a) Carry out the policies of ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) ; and

(b) Are consistent with applicable statewide planning goals, with emphasis on the four coastal goals.

(2) After making the findings required by subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall adopt the Territorial Sea Plan or proposed amendments as part of the Oregon Coastal Management Program.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the commission does not make the findings required by subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall return the plan or amendments to the council for revision. The commission may specify any needed revisions.

(b) If the council makes subsequent recommendations for amendments, the council must:

(A) Include the commission’s specified revisions in the recommendations; and

(B) Make the subsequent recommendations for amendments within 155 days after the date that the commission returns the plan or amendments to the council for revision. The commission and the council may mutually agree to extend the time that the council is allowed under this subparagraph for submitting subsequent recommendations to the commission.

(c) If the council does not make the subsequent recommendations for amendments within the time provided for in paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection, the commission may adopt the Territorial Sea Plan amendments recommended by the council under subsection (1) of this section, including any needed revisions specified by the commission.

(4) Upon adoption of the Territorial Sea Plan or subsequent amendments the commission may, after consultation with affected state agencies, identify amendments to agency ocean or coastal resource management programs necessary to conform to the provisions of the adopted plan. [1991 c.501 §20; 1993 c.18 §35; 2013 c.416 §1]

Note: 196.471 (Territorial Sea Plan review requirements) was added to and made a part of 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.471 — Territorial Sea Plan review requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 191.040 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 191 / Section 191.040
191.040 Costs
Status: in_force

(1) In case of appeal to the county court, if the damages finally assessed do not exceed the amount tendered, the person entering shall recover costs; otherwise the prevailing party shall recover costs.

(2) The costs to be allowed in all such cases shall be the same as allowed according to the rules of the court.

Source: Section 191.040 — Costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors191.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.623 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.623
196.623 Watershed enhancement project as mitigation bank
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Lands may approve a watershed enhancement program and certify the project as a mitigation bank under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) if the watershed enhancement program complies with the rules adopted by the department under ORS 196.615 (Program for mitigation banks) for certification of a program as a mitigation bank.

(2) A person, state agency, federal agency, federally recognized Indian tribe, watershed council or political subdivision in this state that owns land upon which is located a watershed enhancement program that qualifies as a mitigation bank under subsection (1) of this section may sell mitigation credit from the mitigation bank subject to ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) and the rules of the Department of State Lands adopted under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) . [1997 c.444 §2; 2009 c.343 §6]

Source: Section 196.623 — Watershed enhancement project as mitigation bank; sale of mitigation credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.635 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.635
196.635 Director to consult and cooperate with other agencies and interested parties
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) shall be carried out by the Director of the Department of State Lands. The Department of State Lands shall solicit, but not be bound by, comments from the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Transportation, Department of Land Conservation and Development, Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Business Development Department, federal natural resources and regulatory agencies, affected local governments and special districts, conservation organizations and other interested parties. All comments shall be in writing and provided to the Department of State Lands and mitigation bank sponsor within 30 days of solicitation by the Department of State Lands. If comments are not received by the Department of State Lands from a state agency or from an affected local government or special district within 30 days of solicitation, the director shall assume that the state agency, local government or special district does not desire to provide comments.

(2) In cooperation with the parties in subsection (1) of this section, the director, in consultation with the State Land Board, shall:

(a) Review opportunities for inclusion of appropriate wetlands in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

(b) Develop and recommend a wetlands priority plan for inclusion in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The wetlands priority plan shall be complementary to the purposes and programs under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) .

(3) The director shall confer with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to develop criteria to certify watershed enhancement projects as mitigation banks. [Formerly 541.575; 1997 c.444 §4; 2003 c.738 §9]

Source: Section 196.635 — Director to consult and cooperate with other agencies and interested parties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.505 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.505
195.505 Elements of camp removal policies
Status: in_force

(1) A policy developed pursuant to ORS 195.500 (Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property) shall conform, but is not limited, to the following provisions.

(2) As used in this section, “personal property” means any item that can reasonably be identified as belonging to an individual and that has apparent value or utility.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (9) of this section, at least 72 hours before removing homeless individuals from an established camping site, law enforcement officials shall post a written notice, in English and Spanish, at all entrances to the camping site to the extent that the entrances can reasonably be identified.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a 72-hour notice is posted, law enforcement officials shall inform the local agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals as to where the notice has been posted.

(b) The local agency may arrange for outreach workers to visit the camping site that is subject to the notice to assess the need for social service assistance in arranging shelter and other assistance.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All personal property at the camping site that remains unclaimed after removal shall be given to a law enforcement official, a local agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals, an outreach worker, a local agency official or a person authorized to issue a citation described in subsection (10) of this section, whether notice is required under subsection (3) of this section or not.

(b) The unclaimed personal property must be stored:

(A) For property removed from camping sites in counties other than Multnomah County, in a facility located in the same community as the camping site from which it was removed.

(B) For property removed from camping sites in Multnomah County, in a facility located within six blocks of a public transit station.

(c) Items that have no apparent value or utility or are in an insanitary condition may be immediately discarded upon removal of the homeless individuals from the camping site.

(d) Weapons, controlled substances other than prescription medication and items that appear to be either stolen or evidence of a crime shall be given to or retained by law enforcement officials.

(6) The written notice required under subsection (3) of this section must state, at a minimum:

(a) Where unclaimed personal property will be stored;

(b) A phone number that individuals may call to find out where the property will be stored; or

(c) If a permanent storage location has not yet been determined, the address and phone number of an agency that will have the information when available.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The unclaimed personal property shall be stored in an orderly fashion, keeping items that belong to an individual together to the extent that ownership can reasonably be determined.

(b) The property shall be stored for a minimum of 30 days during which it shall be reasonably available to any individual claiming ownership. Any personal property that remains unclaimed after 30 days may be disposed of or donated to a corporation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as amended and in effect on December 31, 2020.

(8) Following the removal of homeless individuals from a camping site on public property, the law enforcement officials, local agency officials and outreach workers may meet to assess the notice and removal policy, to discuss whether the removals are occurring in a humane and just manner and to determine if any changes are needed in the policy.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The 72-hour notice requirement under subsection (3) of this section does not apply:

(A) When there are grounds for law enforcement officials to believe that illegal activities other than camping are occurring at an established camping site.

(B) In the event of an exceptional emergency at an established camping site, including, but not limited to, possible site contamination by hazardous materials, a public health emergency or other immediate danger to human life or safety.

(b) If a funeral service is scheduled with less than 72 hours’ notice at a cemetery at which there is a camping site, or a camping site is established at the cemetery less than 72 hours before the scheduled service, the written notice required under subsection (3) of this section may be posted at least 24 hours before removing homeless individuals from the camping site.

(10) A person authorized to issue a citation for unlawful camping under state law, administrative rule or city or county ordinance may not issue the citation if the citation would be issued within 200 feet of a notice required under subsection (3) of this section and within two hours before or after the notice was posted.

(11) Any law or policy of a city or county that is more specific or offers greater protections to homeless individuals subject to removal from an established camping site preempts contrary provisions of this section. [Formerly 203.079]

Note: See note under 195.500 (Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property) .

Source: Section 195.505 — Elements of camp removal policies; unclaimed personal property; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.325 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.325
197A.325 Review of final decision of city
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 197.626 (Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves) , when a city evaluates or amends the urban growth boundary of the city pursuant to ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) , the Land Use Board of Appeals has jurisdiction for review of a final decision of the city.

(2) The board shall review the final decision of the city under ORS 197A.285 (Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries) to 197A.325 (Review of final decision of city) as provided in ORS 197.805 (Policy on review of land use decisions) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) , except that:

(a) In circumstances in which the Land Conservation and Development Commission has specified by rule a number or a range of numbers that the city may use:

(A) The city is not required to adopt findings to support the use of the number or a number within the range of numbers; and

(B) The board’s review of the number may determine only that the city has used a number that is allowed by the rule.

(b) The board shall affirm an interpretation by a local government of its comprehensive plan or land use regulations unless that interpretation is clearly erroneous.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) and 197.629 (Schedule for periodic review) , when a city evaluates or amends the urban growth boundary of the city pursuant to ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) , the city is not required to commence or complete periodic review. The commission shall, by rule, specify alternate means to ensure that the comprehensive plan and land use regulations of the city comply with the statewide land use planning goals and are updated over time to reflect changing conditions and needs. [2013 c.575 §8]

Source: Section 197A.325 — Review of final decision of city; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.590 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.590
190.590 Reporting information to university
Status: in_force

Any state agency, or officer thereof, and any city, or department, officer or employee thereof, shall, upon request of Portland State University, furnish such available information as may be required by the university in securing accurate data and information upon which to base its estimates. The university may prescribe the form for reporting such information. [Formerly 221.885; 2013 c.768 §106f]

Source: Section 190.590 — Reporting information to university , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.719 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.719
197.719 Industrial use of abandoned or diminished mill sites
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “abandoned or diminished mill site” means a mill, plant or other facility engaged in the processing or manufacturing of wood products, including sawmills and facilities for the production of plywood, veneer, hardboard, panel products, pulp and paper, that:

(a) Is located outside of urban growth boundaries;

(b) Was closed after January 1, 1980, or has been operating at less than 25 percent of capacity since January 1, 2003; and

(c) Contains or contained permanent buildings used in the production or manufacturing of wood products.

(2) Notwithstanding statewide land use planning goals protecting agricultural lands or forestlands or administrative rules implementing those goals, the governing body of a county may amend the county’s comprehensive plan and land use regulations to allow an abandoned or diminished mill site to be zoned for industrial use.

(3) Notwithstanding a statewide land use planning goal relating to urbanization or administrative rules implementing that goal, the governing body of a county may amend the county’s comprehensive plan and land use regulations to allow an abandoned or diminished mill site to be zoned for any level of industrial use.

(4) Notwithstanding a statewide land use planning goal relating to public facilities and services or administrative rules implementing that goal, the governing body of a county or its designee may approve:

(a) The extension of sewer facilities to lands that on June 10, 2003, are zoned for industrial use and that contain an abandoned or diminished mill site. The sewer facilities may serve only industrial uses authorized for the mill site and contiguous lands zoned for industrial use.

(b) The extension of sewer facilities to an abandoned or diminished mill site that is rezoned for industrial use under this section only as necessary to serve industrial uses authorized for the mill site.

(c) The establishment of on-site sewer facilities to serve an area that on June 10, 2003, is zoned for industrial use and that contains an abandoned or diminished mill site or to serve an abandoned or diminished mill site that is rezoned for industrial use under this section. The sewer facilities may serve only industrial uses authorized for the mill site and contiguous lands zoned for industrial use.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , may not authorize a connection to any portion of a sewer facility located between an urban growth boundary or the boundary of an unincorporated community and the boundary of the mill site or the industrial zone containing the mill site, except as provided under a statewide land use planning goal relating to public facilities and services or under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) .

(b) Sewer facilities approved under subsection (4) of this section shall be limited in size to meet the needs of authorized industrial uses and may not provide service to retail, commercial or residential development, except as provided under a statewide land use planning goal relating to public facilities and services or under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) . The presence of the sewer facilities may not be used to justify an exception to statewide land use planning goals protecting agricultural lands or forestlands or relating to urbanization.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a county or its designee shall determine the boundary of an abandoned or diminished mill site. For an abandoned or diminished mill site that is rezoned for industrial use under this section, land within the boundary of the mill site may include only those areas that were improved for the processing or manufacturing of wood products.

(b) For an abandoned or diminished mill site subject to subsection (2), (3) or (4) of this section, the governing body of a city or county or its designee may approve a permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) , only for industrial development and accessory uses subordinate to such development on the mill site. The governing body or its designee may not approve a permit for retail, commercial or residential development on the mill site.

(7) For land that on June 10, 2003, is zoned under statewide land use planning goals protecting agricultural lands or forestlands and that is rezoned for industrial use under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the governing body of the county or its designee may not later rezone the land for retail, commercial or other nonresource use, except as provided under the statewide land use planning goals or under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) . [2003 c.252 §2; 2003 c.688 §3]

Source: Section 197.719 — Industrial use of abandoned or diminished mill sites; amendment of comprehensive plans and land use regulations; sewer facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.485 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.485
196.485 State agency coordination requirements
Status: in_force

(1) If a state agency incorporates the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan and Territorial Sea Plan by reference in its coordination program and, upon a finding by the Land Conservation and Development Commission that the agency has amended its rules, procedures and standards to conform with the objectives and requirements of the plan and Territorial Sea Plan, the state agency shall satisfy the requirements of state agency planning and coordination required by ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) for ocean planning.

(2) If a state agency does not incorporate the plan or Territorial Sea Plan in its coordination program, the agency shall be subject to the state agency coordination requirements of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A for state agency programs, procedures and standards that in any way affect ocean resources.

(3) State agency programs or rules for management of ocean resources or ocean uses shall be consistent with the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan and the Territorial Sea Plan. [1987 c.576 §17; 1991 c.501 §17]

Source: Section 196.485 — State agency coordination requirements; incorporation of plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.318 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.318
192.318 Functions of custodian of public records
Status: in_force

(1) The custodian of any public records, including public records maintained in machine readable or electronic form, unless otherwise expressly provided by statute, shall furnish proper and reasonable opportunities for inspection and examination of the records in the office of the custodian and reasonable facilities for making memoranda or abstracts therefrom, during the usual business hours, to all persons having occasion to make examination of them. If the public record is maintained in machine readable or electronic form, the custodian shall furnish proper and reasonable opportunity to assure access.

(2) The custodian of the records may adopt reasonable rules necessary for the protection of the records and to prevent interference with the regular discharge of duties of the custodian. [Formerly 192.430]

Source: Section 192.318 — Functions of custodian of public records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.794 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.794
198.794 Effect of district name change
Status: in_force

(1) All powers, rights, duties and obligations of a district which has adopted a new name under ORS 198.793 (Change of district name) shall be continued under the new name. All references to the prior name of the district shall be considered references to the new name.

(2) A district changing its name under ORS 198.793 (Change of district name) shall, immediately upon effectiveness of the change, certify the name change to the Director of the Department of Revenue, the county treasurer of the principal county and the county clerk and county assessor of each county in which the district is situated. [1979 c.272 §3]

Source: Section 198.794 — Effect of district name change; notification to certain officials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.340 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.340
193.340 Proof of broadcast
Status: in_force

Proof of publication of the notice or other material under ORS 193.310 (Definitions for ORS 193.310 to 193.360) to 193.360 (Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer) and 251.295 (Radio and television broadcasts to supplement pamphlet) shall be by affidavit of the owner, manager, assistant manager or program director of the station, in substantially the following form:

State of Oregon, )

) ss.

County of ______ )

I, _____, being first duly sworn, depose and say that I

am the owner, manager, assistant manager or program director of station _____, a radio (television) station broadcasting from _____ in the aforesaid county and state; that the notice (or other material) described as _____ was broadcast on the following days: (here set forth dates and times when the same was broadcast).

________

Subscribed and sworn to before me _____

___

(Day),

2___.

________

Notary Public for Oregon

My commission expires: ______

[1967 c.63 §5]

Source: Section 193.340 — Proof of broadcast , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.400 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.400
197A.400 Clear and objective approval criteria required
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a local government may adopt and apply only clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures regulating the development of housing, including needed housing, on land within an urban growth boundary. The standards, conditions and procedures:

(a) May include, but are not limited to, one or more provisions regulating the density or height of a development.

(b) May not have the effect, either in themselves or cumulatively, of discouraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to:

(a) An application or permit for residential development in an area identified in a formally adopted central city plan, or a regional center as defined by Metro, in a city with a population of 500,000 or greater.

(b) An application or permit for residential development in historic areas designated for protection under a land use planning goal protecting historic areas.

(3) In addition to an approval process for needed housing based on clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures as provided in subsection (1) of this section, a local government may adopt and apply an alternative approval process for applications and permits for residential development based on approval criteria that are not clear and objective if:

(a) The applicant retains the option of proceeding under the approval process that meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section;

(b) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process comply with applicable statewide land use planning goals and rules; and

(c) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process authorize a density at or above the density level authorized in the zone under the approval process provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, this section does not infringe on a local government’s prerogative to:

(a) Set approval standards under which a particular housing type is permitted outright;

(b) Impose special conditions upon approval of a specific development proposal; or

(c) Establish approval procedures. [Formerly subsections (4) to (7) of 197.307]

Note: The amendments to 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (formerly 197.307) by section 2, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2025. See section 4, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) . (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a local government may adopt and apply only clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures regulating the development of housing, including needed housing, on land within an urban growth boundary, unincorporated communities designated in a county’s acknowledged comprehensive plan after December 5, 1994, nonresource lands and areas zoned for rural residential use as defined in ORS 215.501 (Conversion of historic homes to accessory dwelling units) . The standards, conditions and procedures:

(a) May include, but are not limited to, one or more provisions regulating the density or height of a development.

(b) May not have the effect, either in themselves or cumulatively, of discouraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to:

(a) An application or permit for residential development in an area identified in a formally adopted central city plan, or a regional center as defined by Metro, in a city with a population of 500,000 or greater.

(b) An application or permit for residential development in historic areas designated for protection under a land use planning goal protecting historic areas.

(3) In addition to an approval process for needed housing based on clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures as provided in subsection (1) of this section, a local government may adopt and apply an alternative approval process for applications and permits for residential development based on approval criteria that are not clear and objective if:

(a) The applicant retains the option of proceeding under the approval process that meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section;

(b) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process comply with applicable statewide land use planning goals and rules; and

(c) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process authorize a density at or above the density level authorized in the zone under the approval process provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, this section does not infringe on a local government’s prerogative to:

(a) Set approval standards under which a particular housing type is permitted outright;

(b) Impose special conditions upon approval of a specific development proposal; or

(c) Establish approval procedures.

Source: Section 197A.400 — Clear and objective approval criteria required; alternative approval process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.902 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.902
198.902 Application of district petition requirements to cities
Status: in_force

The procedures and requirements regarding the preparation, circulation and filing of a petition in a district under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) apply to the preparation, circulation and filing of a petition in a city, except that the duties of the secretary of the district board as described in ORS 198.765 (Requirements for filing petition) and 198.770 (Method of determining validity of landowner signatures) shall be performed by the elections officer of the city. The governing body of a city shall perform the duties of the district board in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) in regard to a petition filed with the city. [1983 c.142 §9]

Source: Section 198.902 — Application of district petition requirements to cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.726 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.726
197.726 Jurisdiction on appeal
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Use Board of Appeals does not have jurisdiction to consider decisions, aspects of decisions or actions taken under ORS 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) to 197.728 (Rules) .

(2) An appeal of a decision on an application for an expedited industrial land use permit made under ORS 197.724 (Review of application for land use permit within regionally significant industrial area) may be made in the manner set forth in ORS 197.375 (Appeal of local government to referee) for appeal of a decision on an expedited land division. Notwithstanding ORS 197.375 (Appeal of local government to referee) :

(a) The applicant and a person who filed written comments in the time period established under ORS 197.365 (Application) may file an appeal;

(b) If an appeal is filed, the referee shall hold a hearing on the appeal; and

(c) The referee shall issue a written decision within 56 days after the appeal was filed.

(3) A party to a proceeding before a referee under this section may seek judicial review of the referee’s decision in the manner provided for review of final orders of the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) and 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) . The Court of Appeals shall review decisions of the referee in the manner provided for review of final orders of the Land Use Board of Appeals in ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) and 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) . However, notwithstanding ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) (9) or any other provision of law, the court shall reverse or remand the decision only if the court finds that:

(a) The local government’s decision clearly does not concern an application for an expedited industrial land use permit as described in ORS 197.724 (Review of application for land use permit within regionally significant industrial area) and the appellant raised this issue in proceedings before the referee;

(b) The referee’s decision contains a clear, material error of fact based on the record, and the appellant raised the issue in proceedings before the referee;

(c) The referee’s decision contains a clear, material error of law, giving deference to any interpretations of law by the referee, and the appellant raised the issue in proceedings before the referee; or

(d) The decision of the local government or the referee is unconstitutional. [2011 c.564 §9]

Note: See note under 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) .

Source: Section 197.726 — Jurisdiction on appeal; standing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.485 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.485
192.485 Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.485 (Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513) to 192.513 (Review of exemptions from disclosure by Oregon Sunshine Committee) , “public record” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) . [2017 c.654 §1]

Note: 192.485 (Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513) to 192.513 (Review of exemptions from disclosure by Oregon Sunshine Committee) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.485 — Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.120 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.120
200.120 Development plan for mentor relationship
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department, in consultation with the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, may approve a written development plan as part of a mentor relationship. The development plan must:

(a) Clearly set forth the objectives and roles of the parties;

(b) Be for a specified length of time;

(c) Determine measurable goals that the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business must reach; and

(d) Provide that if a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business uses a mentor’s resources in performing contracts or subcontracts for the mentor or for another contractor, the enterprise or business shall separately identify, account for and directly compensate the mentor for the resources. The department may closely monitor a development plan that provides that the enterprise or business will use the mentor’s resources extensively.

(2) The development plan may also provide for the mentor to train the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business. Training may include:

(a) Business planning;

(b) Record keeping;

(c) Technical training;

(d) Capital formation;

(e) Loan packaging;

(f) Financial counseling;

(g) Bonding; and

(h) Equipment utilization.

(3) The Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs may review the development plan annually to monitor progress.

(4) The development plan must provide that the mentor relationship may be terminated by mutual consent or if:

(a) An enterprise or a business no longer qualifies for certification under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business;

(b) Either party has failed or is unable to meet the party’s obligations under the development plan;

(c) The disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business is not progressing or is not likely to progress in accordance with the development plan;

(d) The disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business has reached a satisfactory level of self-sufficiency to compete without resorting to special treatment provided in the development plan; or

(e) The plan or provisions of the plan are contrary to the requirements of federal, state, or local law or regulation, or otherwise contrary to public policy.

(5) The parties to the development plan, the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs shall retain copies of the plan.

(6) The development plan may provide that either party may dissolve the plan for any reason by notifying the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs. [1991 c.559 §3; 2009 c.830 §141; 2015 c.565 §10; 2023 c.497 §10]

Source: Section 200.120 — Development plan for mentor relationship; contents; review; termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.015 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.015
192.015 Secretary of State as public records administrator
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State is the public records administrator of this state, and it is the responsibility of the secretary to obtain and maintain uniformity in the application, operation and interpretation of the public records laws. [1973 c.439 §2]

Source: Section 192.015 — Secretary of State as public records administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.820 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.820
192.820 Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) :

(1) “Actual address” means:

(a) A residential, work or school street address of an individual specified on the application of the individual to be a program participant; or

(b) The name of the county in which the program participant resides or the name or number of the election precinct in which the program participant is registered to vote.

(2) “Address Confidentiality Program” means the program established under ORS 192.822 (Address Confidentiality Program) .

(3) “Application assistant” means an employee of or a volunteer serving a public or private entity designated by the Attorney General under ORS 192.854 (Application assistants) to assist individuals with applications to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program.

(4) “Health care provider” means an individual who is authorized in this state to provide physical and behavioral health care services and who provides reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.

(5) “Program participant” means an individual accepted into the Address Confidentiality Program under ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) .

(6) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(7) “Public record” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) .

(8) “Substitute address” means an address designated by the Attorney General under the Address Confidentiality Program.

(9) “Victim of a sexual offense” means:

(a) An individual against whom a sexual offense has been committed, as described in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) to 163.467 (Private indecency) , 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) , 163.466 (Classification of felony public indecency) or 163.525 (Incest) ; or

(b) Any other individual designated by the Attorney General by rule.

(10) “Victim of bias” means:

(a) An individual against whom a bias crime or bias incident, as those terms are defined in ORS 147.380 (Service referral for bias incidents) , has been committed; or

(b) Any other individual designated by the Attorney General by rule.

(11) “Victim of domestic violence” means:

(a) An individual against whom domestic violence has been committed, as defined in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) , 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) or 412.072 (Requirements when victims of domestic violence apply for or receive TANF) ;

(b) An individual who has been a victim of abuse, as defined in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) ; or

(c) Any other individual designated a victim of domestic violence by the Attorney General by rule.

(12) “Victim of human trafficking” means:

(a) An individual against whom an offense described in ORS 163.263 (Subjecting another person to involuntary servitude in the second degree) , 163.264 (Subjecting another person to involuntary servitude in the first degree) or 163.266 (Trafficking in persons) has been committed; or

(b) Any other individual designated by the Attorney General by rule. In adopting rules under this subsection, the Attorney General shall consider individuals against whom an act recognized as a severe form of trafficking in persons under 22 U.S.C. 7102 has been committed.

(13) “Victim of stalking” means:

(a) An individual against whom stalking has been committed, as described in ORS 163.732 (Stalking) ; or

(b) Any other individual designated by the Attorney General by rule. [2005 c.821 §1; 2007 c.542 §1; 2009 c.11 §18; 2009 c.468 §1; 2023 c.228 §41; 2023 c.549 §8]

Note: 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.820 — Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.033 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.033
195.033 Area population forecasts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “affected local government” means:

(a) A city or county for which the Portland State University Population Research Center is preparing a population forecast;

(b) A county that contains all or part of a city or an urban growth boundary for which the center is preparing a population forecast; and

(c) A local service district, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , that includes territory within the area subject to the population forecast.

(2) For the purpose of land use planning, the center shall issue a population forecast for:

(a) Each county except Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties;

(b) The portions of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties that are not within Metro; and

(c) The area within each urban growth boundary other than the urban growth boundary of Metro.

(3) A local government with land use jurisdiction over land for which the center issues population forecasts under subsection (2) of this section shall apply the current final population forecast when changing the comprehensive plan or a land use regulation of the local government.

(4) The center shall issue population forecasts for each area described in subsection (2) of this section not less than once every four years on a schedule established by standards adopted by Portland State University in consultation with the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(5) When issuing a population forecast, the center shall:

(a) Consider and, if appropriate, incorporate available local data and information about local conditions received from representatives of local governments and members of the public;

(b) Cause, directly or with the assistance of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the issuance of notice to all affected local governments and to members of the public that have provided a written request for notice to the center; and

(c) Post the methodology and supporting data used to make the population forecast on a publicly available website when the center causes notice to be issued as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(6) A population forecast must forecast population for a 50-year period including:

(a) Forecasts for intervals, within the 50-year period, that are established by standards adopted by Portland State University in consultation with the Department of Land Conservation and Development;

(b) Population cohorts as provided by standards adopted by the university in consultation with the department;

(c) Population data segmented by race, ethnicity and disability status; and

(d) Segregated information for populations on tribal lands.

(7) Within 45 days after the center issues a proposed population forecast under this section, a member of the public or an affected local government may file objections with the center. An objection must be supported by the inclusion of data or information that supports the objection. If the center:

(a) Does not receive an objection within the 45-day period, the proposed population forecast becomes final.

(b) Receives an objection within the 45-day period, the center shall review the objections filed, make changes to the proposed population forecast, if necessary in the discretion of the center, and issue a final population forecast.

(8) Periodically, the Department of Land Conservation and Development may require the center to submit its forecasting methodology and local data collection practices for review by an advisory committee established by the department and composed of experts in the field of population forecasting, representatives of cities and counties and members of the public.

(9) The issuance of a final population forecast under this section is:

(a) Not a land use decision; and

(b) A final decision not subject to further review or appeal.

(10) The Land Conservation and Development Commission, in consultation with Portland State University, shall adopt rules to implement the population forecasting program required by this section.

(11) Each biennium, the commission may allocate, from the grant funding described in ORS 197.639 (State assistance teams) (5), an amount of moneys that the Land Conservation and Development Commission, in consultation with Portland State University, determines is sufficient, in combination with any appropriation by the Legislative Assembly, to operate the population forecasting program required by this section. [2013 c.574 §2; 2015 c.767 §58; 2023 c.13 §40]

Note: 195.033 (Area population forecasts) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 195 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 195.033 — Area population forecasts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.408 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.408
196.408 Duties of state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) State agencies shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate development of coastal and ocean information systems with those in adjacent states.

(2) State agencies with responsibility for oil spill and hazardous material response, damage assessment and compensation in the marine environment shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate Oregon’s plans, programs, policies and techniques with those of adjacent states.

(3) State agencies which have jurisdiction over water areas, the seabed and resources adjacent to offshore rocks and islands may coordinate with adjacent states and federal agencies to develop programs and regulations to manage uses and activities of ocean areas adjacent to coastal cliffs and offshore rocks and islands managed within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

(4) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may coordinate with fishery managers in adjacent states to develop a uniform fish catch and monitoring system. [1989 c.895 §3; 2003 c.744 §3]

Source: Section 196.408 — Duties of state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.350 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.350
194.350 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

(1) A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to:

(a) Assist persons in drafting legal records, give advice on legal matters or otherwise practice law;

(b) Act as an immigration consultant as defined in ORS 9.280 (Prohibition on acting as immigration consultant) or an expert on immigration matters;

(c) Represent an individual in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship or related matters; or

(d) Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection.

(2) A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising.

(3) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law, may not use the term “notario” or “notario publico.”

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law, may not advertise or represent that the notary public may assist persons in drafting legal records, give advice on legal matters or otherwise practice law.

(b) If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law advertises or represents that the notary public offers notarial services, whether orally or in a record, including broadcast media, print media and the Internet, the notary public shall include in the advertisement or representation, the following:

(A) A statement, or an alternate statement authorized or required by the Secretary of State, prominently and in each language used in the advertisement or representation: “I am not an attorney licensed to practice law. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.”

(B) The fees for notarial acts specified under ORS 194.400 (Fees for notarial acts) .

(c) If the advertisement or representation is not in the form of broadcast media, print media or the Internet and does not permit inclusion of the statement required by this subsection because of size, the statement must be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed.

(5) A notary public may not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.

(6) A notary public may not commit any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with the intent to substantially benefit the notary public or another or substantially injure another.

(7) Except as otherwise allowed by law, a notary public may not withhold access to or possession of an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public. [2013 c.219 §24]

Source: Section 194.350 — Prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.792 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.792
198.792 District formation or annexation proceedings to relieve public health danger
Status: in_force

(1) Proceedings may be initiated by the county board or any other public agency in accordance with ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) :

(a) To annex the affected territory to a district, as defined by ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) ; or

(b) To form a metropolitan service district as authorized by ORS chapter 268, or a county service district as authorized by ORS chapter 451, to include the affected territory.

(2) The findings of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority when filed with the county board in accordance with ORS 431.735 (Director’s authority under ORS 431.705 to 431.760) or 431.750 (Commission review of alternative plan) shall be considered a petition for the purposes of ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . The county board of the principal county shall conduct proceedings in accordance with the findings and order of the director and with ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(3) In proceedings described by subsection (1) of this section, the county board shall determine whether the affected territory shall be included in a new district or annexed to an existing district. The county board shall not inquire into the need for the proposed service facilities or adjust the boundaries of the affected territory. ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) (2), and the provisions of ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) and 198.815 (Election on formation) providing for an election on the formation of or annexation to a district, do not apply to proceedings under this section. [1973 c.361 §14; 2009 c.595 §175]

Source: Section 198.792 — District formation or annexation proceedings to relieve public health danger , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.547 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.547
192.547 Oregon Health Authority rules
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules for conducting research using DNA samples, genetic testing and genetic information. Rules establishing minimum research standards shall conform to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, 45 C.F.R. 46, that is current at the time the rules are adopted. The rules may be changed from time to time as may be necessary.

(b) The rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority shall address the operation and appointment of institutional review boards. The rules shall conform to the compositional and operational standards for such boards contained in the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that is current at the time the rules are adopted. The rules must require that research conducted under paragraph (a) of this subsection be conducted with the approval of the institutional review board.

(c) Persons proposing to conduct anonymous research, coded research or genetic research that is otherwise thought to be exempt from review must obtain from an institutional review board prior to conducting such research a determination that the proposed research is exempt from review.

(2) A person proposing to conduct research under subsection (1) of this section, including anonymous research or coded research, must disclose to the institutional review board the proposed use of DNA samples, genetic testing or genetic information.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules requiring that all institutional review boards operating under subsection (1)(b) of this section register with the department. The Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research shall use the registry to educate institutional review boards about the purposes and requirements of the genetic privacy statutes and administrative rules relating to genetic research.

(4) The Oregon Health Authority shall consult with the Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research before adopting the rules required under subsections (1) and (3) of this section, including rules identifying those parts of the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that are applicable to this section.

(5) Genetic research in which the DNA sample or genetic information is coded shall satisfy the following requirements:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The subject has granted informed consent for the specific research project;

(B) The subject has consented to genetic research generally; or

(C) The DNA sample or genetic information is derived from a biological specimen or from clinical individually identifiable health information that was obtained or retained in compliance with ORS 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) (2).

(b) The research has been approved by an institutional review board after disclosure by the investigator to the board of risks associated with the coding.

(c) The code is:

(A) Not derived from individual identifiers;

(B) Kept securely and separately from the DNA samples and genetic information; and

(C) Not accessible to the investigator unless specifically approved by the institutional review board.

(d) Data is stored securely in password protected electronic files or by other means with access limited to necessary personnel.

(e) The data is limited to elements required for analysis and meets the criteria in 45 C.F.R 164.514(e) for a limited data set.

(f) The investigator is a party to the data use agreement as provided by 45 C.F.R. 164.514(e) for limited data set recipients.

(6) Research conducted in accordance with this section is rebuttably presumed to comply with ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) and 192.539 (Disclosure of genetic information) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) , a person may use a DNA sample or genetic information obtained, with blanket informed consent, before June 25, 2001, for genetic research.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) , a person may use a DNA sample or genetic information obtained without specific informed consent and derived from a biological specimen or clinical individually identifiable health information for anonymous research or coded research if an institutional review board operating under subsection (1)(b) of this section:

(A) Waives or alters the consent requirements pursuant to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects; and

(B) Waives authorization pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy regulations, 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (5)(a) of this section or paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person must have specific informed consent from an individual to use a DNA sample or genetic information of the individual obtained on or after June 25, 2001, for genetic research.

(8) Except as otherwise allowed by rule of the Oregon Health Authority, if DNA samples or genetic information obtained for either clinical or research purposes is used in research, a person may not recontact the individual or the physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner of the individual by using research information that is identifiable or coded. The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule criteria for recontacting an individual or the physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner of an individual. In adopting the criteria, the department shall consider the recommendations of national organizations such as those created by executive order by the President of the United States and the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research.

(9) The requirements for consent to, or notification of, obtaining a DNA sample or genetic information for genetic research are governed by the provisions of ORS 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) to 192.549 (Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research) and the administrative rules that were in effect on the effective date of the institutional review board’s most recent approval of the study. [2001 c.588 §6; 2003 c.333 §5; 2005 c.678 §6; 2009 c.595 §171; 2014 c.45 §33; 2017 c.356 §25]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.547 — Oregon Health Authority rules; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.345 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.345
194.345 Database of notaries public
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public:

(1) Through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts; and

(2) That indicates whether a notary public has notified the secretary that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records. [2013 c.219 §23]

Source: Section 194.345 — Database of notaries public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).