ORS § 181a.942 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.942
181A.942 Eligibility to act as authorized tribal police officer
Status: in_force

(1) A tribal police officer is eligible to act as an authorized tribal police officer if the officer:

(a) Is acting within the scope of employment as a tribal police officer;

(b) Is certified as a police officer under the provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) ;

(c) Is in compliance with any rules adopted by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) ; and

(d) Is employed by a tribal government that:

(A) Is in compliance with ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) and any rules adopted by the department under ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) ;

(B) Has submitted to the department the resolution and documents described in ORS 181A.944 (Legislative purpose) ;

(C) Has adopted a provision of tribal law:

(i) That requires the tribal government to participate in, and be bound by, a deadly physical force plan approved under ORS 181A.775 (Definitions for ORS 181A.775 to 181A.805) to 181A.805 (Grants) , to the same extent that the county sheriff is required to participate in, and be bound by, the plan;

(ii) That requires the tribal government to retain records related to the exercise of the authority granted to authorized tribal police officers under ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) in a manner substantially similar to the manner in which the provisions of ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) require the Department of State Police to retain public records;

(iii) That provides members of the public with the right to inspect records of the tribal government related to the exercise of the authority granted to authorized tribal police officers under ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) in a manner substantially similar to the manner in which the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) provide members of the public with the right to inspect public records of the Department of State Police;

(iv) That requires the tribal government to preserve biological evidence in a manner substantially similar to ORS 133.705 (Definitions for ORS 133.705 to 133.717) to 133.717 (Provision of notice or order to defendant) when the biological evidence:

(I) Is collected as part of a criminal investigation, conducted by an authorized tribal police officer, into a covered offense as defined in ORS 133.705 (Definitions for ORS 133.705 to 133.717) ; or

(II) Is otherwise in the possession of the tribal government and reasonably may be used to incriminate or exculpate any person for a covered offense as defined in ORS 133.705 (Definitions for ORS 133.705 to 133.717) ; and

(v) That waives sovereign immunity, in a manner similar to the waiver expressed in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , as to tort claims asserted in the tribal government’s court that arise from the conduct of an authorized tribal police officer. The waiver described in this sub-subparagraph:

(I) Must apply to the conduct of an authorized tribal police officer that occurs while the provision of tribal law is in effect;

(II) Must allow for recovery against the tribal government in an amount equal to or greater than the amounts described in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) that are applicable to a local public body;

(III) May require that the claim be asserted in accordance with any applicable tort claims procedures of the tribal government; and

(IV) May exclude claims that could be brought in federal court under the Federal Tort Claims Act;

(D) When an authorized tribal officer separates from employment with the tribal government, provides the department with notification of the dates of hire and separation and the reason for separation from employment;

(E) Follows the rules and regulations of the department related to age, background checks, psychological examinations and physical, intellectual, emotional and moral fitness requirements adopted under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) for all authorized tribal officers; and

(F) Has adopted or is exempt from adopting, in accordance with this paragraph, a written pretrial discovery policy that describes how a tribal government and its authorized tribal police officers will assist the district attorney, in criminal prosecutions conducted in state court in which an authorized tribal police officer arrested or cited the defendant, in meeting the pretrial discovery obligations imposed on the state by ORS 135.805 (Applicability) to 135.873 (Protective orders) . The process for adopting, and determining whether a tribal government is exempt from adopting, a written pretrial discovery policy is as follows:

(i) A tribal government may request in writing that the sheriff of a county with land that is contiguous to the land of the tribal government provide the tribal government with a copy of any written pretrial discovery policy adopted by the sheriff that describes how the sheriff’s office assists the district attorney in meeting the pretrial discovery obligations imposed by ORS 135.805 (Applicability) to 135.873 (Protective orders) . Not later than 30 days after receiving the request, the sheriff shall provide the tribal government with a copy of the policy or notify the tribal government that the sheriff has not adopted the policy.

(ii) If a tribal government fails to submit a written request to each sheriff of a county that is contiguous to the land of the tribal government or if each sheriff has adopted a written pretrial discovery policy described in sub-subparagraph (i) of this subparagraph, the tribal government shall, not later than 90 days after July 22, 2011, adopt a written pretrial discovery policy.

(iii) A tribal government may create and adopt a written pretrial discovery policy or may adopt the written pretrial discovery policy adopted by the sheriff of a county with land that is contiguous to the land of the tribal government.

(iv) If the sheriff of any county with land that is contiguous to the land of the tribal government has not, on the date the sheriff receives a request described in sub-subparagraph (i) of this subparagraph, adopted a written pretrial discovery policy, the tribal government is exempt from adopting a written pretrial discovery policy.

(2) This section does not regulate the conduct or activities of tribal police officers or tribal governments occurring in Indian country or on the land of a tribal government or outside of Indian country or the land of a tribal government but within a tribe’s civil or criminal jurisdiction. [Formerly 181A.685]

Source: Section 181A.942 — Eligibility to act as authorized tribal police officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.380 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.380
181A.380 Leave to perform duties of board or policy committee
Status: in_force

At the request of an employee who is a public safety officer and who serves on the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or on a policy committee established by the board, an employer shall grant leaves of absence to the employee for periods reasonably necessary for the employee to attend meetings and perform the duties of the board or committee. The employer shall grant the leaves with regular pay and benefits. [Formerly 181.632]

Source: Section 181A.380 — Leave to perform duties of board or policy committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.621 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.621
184.621 Commission
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall work with stakeholders to review and update the criteria used to select projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. When revising the project selection criteria the commission shall consider whether the project:

(1) Improves the state highway system or major access routes to the state highway system on the local road system to relieve congestion by expanding capacity, enhancing operations or otherwise improving travel times within high-congestion corridors.

(2) Enhances the safety of the traveling public by decreasing traffic crash rates, promoting the efficient movement of people and goods and preserving the public investment in the transportation system.

(3) Supports improvements necessary for Oregon’s economic growth and competitiveness, accessibility to industries and economic development.

(4) Provides the greatest benefit in relation to project costs as analyzed under ORS 184.659 (Written analysis of costs and benefits of proposed transportation projects) .

(5) Fosters livable communities by demonstrating that the investment does not undermine sustainable urban development.

(6) Enhances the value of transportation projects through designs and development that reflect environmental stewardship and community sensitivity.

(7) Is consistent with the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and reduces Oregon’s dependence on foreign oil.

(8) To the extent practicable, ensures that the state’s transportation infrastructure is resilient in the event of a natural disaster.

(9) Is located near operations conducted for mining aggregate or processing aggregate as described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(d) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(b). [2009 c.865 §17; 2017 c.750 §14]

Source: Section 184.621 — Commission; selection of projects for Statewide Transportation Improvement Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.841 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.841
184.841 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) An efficient transportation system is critical for Oregon’s economy and quality of life.

(2) The revenues currently available for highways and local roads are inadequate to preserve and maintain existing infrastructure and to provide funds for improvements that would reduce congestion and improve service.

(3) The gas tax will become a less effective mechanism for meeting Oregon’s long-term revenue needs because:

(a) It will steadily generate less revenue as cars become more fuel-efficient and alternative sources of fuel are identified; and

(b) Bundling fees for roads and highways into the gas tax makes it difficult for users to understand the amount they are paying for roads and highways. [2001 c.862 §1]

Source: Section 184.841 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.360
180.360 Division exempt from payment of certain court fees
Status: in_force

Filing, recording or court fees may not be required from the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice by any circuit court clerk for the filing of any cases, documents, stipulated orders or processes. However, if the division is entitled to recover costs and disbursements, any of those fees taxable as costs and disbursements may be so taxed, and if recovered by the division, shall be paid to the appropriate officer. A circuit court clerk may not refuse to file a stipulated order, or enter a stipulated judgment, for the reason that the parties signing such order have failed to pay any fee when such order is presented by the Division of Child Support and is signed by a judge. [1957 c.105 §3; 1983 c.761 §13; 1983 c.763 §23; 1999 c.803 §2; 2003 c.576 §192]

Source: Section 180.360 — Division exempt from payment of certain court fees; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.440 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.440
180.440 Prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Affix a stamp to a package or other container of cigarettes of a tobacco product manufacturer or brand family that is not included in the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) ;

(b) Sell, offer for sale or possess for sale cigarettes of a tobacco product manufacturer or brand family that the person acquired at a time when the tobacco product manufacturer or brand family was not included in the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) ; or

(c) Possess in this state for sale in another jurisdiction cigarettes of a tobacco product manufacturer or brand family that the person acquired at a time when the tobacco product manufacturer or brand family was not included in the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) and was not in compliance with the Master Settlement Agreement qualifying statute in the other jurisdiction or with statutes that supplement the qualifying statute in that jurisdiction.

(2) A person who sells, offers for sale, distributes, acquires, holds, owns, possesses, transports, imports or causes to be imported cigarettes that the person knows or should know are intended for sale or distribution in violation of subsection (1) of this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) A distributor may not affix a stamp to a package or other container of cigarettes or purchase untaxed roll-your-own tobacco unless the distributor certifies to the Attorney General, in a manner prescribed by the Attorney General, that the distributor has purchased the cigarettes or roll-your-own tobacco directly from the tobacco product manufacturer or from the first importer of the cigarettes or roll-your-own tobacco into the United States. [2003 c.801 §11; 2009 c.70 §1; 2019 c.240 §3]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.440 — Prohibited conduct; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.360
179.360 Powers and duties of superintendents
Status: in_force

(1) Each superintendent shall:

(a) Have custody of the residents of the institution under jurisdiction of the superintendent.

(b) Direct the care, custody and training of the residents unless otherwise directed by law or by rule.

(c) Adopt sanitary measures for the health and comfort of the residents.

(d) Promote the mental, moral and physical welfare and development of the residents.

(e) Enjoy the other powers and privileges and perform the other duties that are prescribed by law or by rule or that naturally attach themselves to the position of superintendent.

(2) The Director of the Department of Corrections and the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe for their respective institutions:

(a) The duties of the superintendents where the duties are not prescribed by law.

(b) The additional duties, beyond those prescribed by law, that each agency director considers necessary for the good of the public service. [Amended by 1969 c.391 §14; 1969 c.597 §34; 1979 c.683 §4; 1987 c.320 §120; 2001 c.900 §36; 2009 c.59 §3; 2009 c.595 §133; 2013 c.36 §41; 2017 c.223 §1]

Source: Section 179.360 — Powers and duties of superintendents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.105 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.105
181A.105 Distribution of police throughout state
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall distribute the state police throughout the various sections of the state where they will be most efficient in carrying out the purposes of the Department of State Police to preserve the peace, to enforce the law and to prevent and detect crime. [Formerly 181.110]

Source: Section 181A.105 — Distribution of police throughout state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.464 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.464
182.464 Financial review by Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall enter into agreements with each of the boards to set appropriate financial review schedules for those boards. The financial review schedules shall be set to allow board compliance with ORS 182.472 (Reports) . In lieu of conducting a financial review, the Secretary of State may elect to contract for the financial review with, or accept a financial review conducted by, an independent certified public accountant. [1999 c.1084 §7; 2007 c.218 §1]

Note: See note under 182.454 (Semi-independent state agencies) .

Source: Section 182.464 — Financial review by Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.060 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.060
182.060 County clerk to record instruments affecting realty for state boards and commissions
Status: in_force

When requested by a state board or commission, the county clerk shall record in the office of the clerk any instrument affecting real property and shall return to the board or commission a receipt for the instrument showing the legal charge for the recording of the instrument. [Amended by 1999 c.654 §12]

Source: Section 182.060 — County clerk to record instruments affecting realty for state boards and commissions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.030 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.030
181A.030 Superintendent of State Police
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall be the executive and administrative head of the Department of State Police. Subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) , the Governor shall appoint the superintendent for a term of four years. The Governor may remove the superintendent for inefficiency or malfeasance in office after charges have been preferred and a hearing granted. [Formerly 181.200]

Source: Section 181A.030 — Superintendent of State Police; appointment; confirmation; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.005 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.005
185.005 Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office
Status: in_force

The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office is established to provide administrative support to:

(1) The Commission on Hispanic Affairs;

(2) The Commission on Black Affairs;

(3) The Commission for Women; and

(4) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. [2005 c.818 §1; 2011 c.273 §6]

Source: Section 185.005 — Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.140 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.140
185.140 Advisory function
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall:

(a) Advise the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on services and resources needed to serve individuals with disabilities and recommend action by the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, state agencies, other governmental entities and the private sector appropriate to meet such needs.

(b) Advise the Governor, state and local elected officials and managers of public and private firms and agencies on issues related to achieving full economic, social, legal and political equity for individuals with disabilities.

(2) The commission in no way shall impinge upon the authority or responsibilities of any other existing or duly appointed commissions, boards, councils or committees. The commission shall act as a coordinating link between and among public and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities. [1983 c.726 §§4, 8(2); 1989 c.224 §18; 1989 c.470 §3; 1989 c.657 §2; 2007 c.70 §50; 2011 c.720 §68a]

Source: Section 185.140 — Advisory function , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.335 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.335
183.335 Notice
Status: repealed

(1) Prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule, the agency shall give notice of its intended action:

(a) In the manner established by rule adopted by the agency under ORS 183.341 (Model rules of procedure) (4), which provides a reasonable opportunity for interested persons to be notified of the agency’s proposed action;

(b) In the bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 (Publication of rules and orders) at least 21 days prior to the effective date;

(c) At least 28 days before the effective date, to persons who have requested notice pursuant to subsection (8) of this section; and

(d) Delivered only by electronic mail, at least 49 days before the effective date, to the persons specified in subsection (15) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The notice required by subsection (1) of this section must include:

(A) A caption of not more than 15 words that reasonably identifies the subject matter of the agency’s intended action. The agency shall include the caption on each separate notice, statement, certificate or other similar document related to the intended action.

(B) An objective, simple and understandable statement summarizing the subject matter and purpose of the intended action in sufficient detail to inform a person that the person’s interests may be affected, and the time, place and manner in which interested persons may present their views on the intended action.

(b) The agency shall include with the notice of intended action given under subsection (1) of this section:

(A) A citation of the statutory or other legal authority relied upon and bearing upon the promulgation of the rule;

(B) A citation of the statute or other law the rule is intended to implement;

(C) A statement of the need for the rule and a statement of how the rule is intended to meet the need;

(D) A list of the principal documents, reports or studies, if any, prepared by or relied upon by the agency in considering the need for and in preparing the rule, and a statement of the location at which those documents are available for public inspection. The list may be abbreviated if necessary, and if so abbreviated there shall be identified the location of a complete list;

(E) A statement of fiscal impact identifying state agencies, units of local government and the public that may be economically affected by the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule and an estimate of that economic impact on state agencies, units of local government and the public. In considering the economic effect of the proposed action on the public, the agency shall utilize available information to project any significant economic effect of that action on businesses which shall include a cost of compliance effect on small businesses affected. For an agency specified in ORS 183.530 (Housing cost impact statement required for certain proposed rules) , the statement of fiscal impact shall also include a housing cost impact statement as described in ORS 183.534 (Housing cost impact statement described) ;

(F) A statement identifying how adoption of the rule will affect racial equity in this state;

(G) If an advisory committee is not appointed under the provisions of ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) , an explanation as to why no advisory committee was used to assist the agency in drafting the rule; and

(H) A request for public comment on whether other options should be considered for achieving the rule’s substantive goals while reducing the negative economic impact of the rule on business.

(c) The Secretary of State may omit the information submitted under paragraph (b) of this subsection from publication in the bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 (Publication of rules and orders) .

(d) When providing notice of an intended action under subsection (1)(c) of this section, the agency shall provide a copy of the rule that the agency proposes to adopt, amend or repeal, or an explanation of how the person may acquire a copy of the rule. The copy of an amended rule shall show all changes to the rule by striking through material to be deleted and underlining all new material, or by any other method that clearly shows all new and deleted material.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an agency proposes to adopt, amend or repeal a rule, it shall give interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data or views. Opportunity for oral hearing shall be granted upon request received from 10 persons or from an association having not less than 10 members before the earliest date that the rule could become effective after the giving of notice pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. An agency holding a hearing upon a request made under this subsection shall give notice of the hearing at least 21 days before the hearing to the person who has requested the hearing, to persons who have requested notice pursuant to subsection (8) of this section and to the persons specified in subsection (15) of this section. The agency shall publish notice of the hearing in the bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 (Publication of rules and orders) at least 14 days before the hearing. The agency shall consider fully any written or oral submission.

(b) If an agency is required to conduct an oral hearing under paragraph (a) of this subsection, and the rule for which the hearing is to be conducted applies only to a limited geographical area within this state, or affects only a limited geographical area within this state, the hearing shall be conducted within the geographical area at the place most convenient for the majority of the residents within the geographical area. At least 14 days before a hearing conducted under this paragraph, the agency shall publish notice of the hearing in the bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 (Publication of rules and orders) and in a newspaper of general circulation published within the geographical area that is affected by the rule or to which the rule applies. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published within the geographical area that is affected by the rule or to which the rule applies, the publication shall be made in the newspaper of general circulation published closest to the geographical area.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision may adopt rules limiting participation by adults in custody in the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule to written submissions.

(d) If requested by at least five persons before the earliest date that the rule could become effective after the agency gives notice pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall provide a statement that identifies the objective of the rule and a statement of how the agency will subsequently determine whether the rule is in fact accomplishing that objective.

(e) An agency that receives data or views concerning proposed rules from interested persons shall maintain a record of the data or views submitted. The record shall contain:

(A) All written materials submitted to an agency in response to a notice of intent to adopt, amend or repeal a rule.

(B) A recording or summary of oral submissions received at hearings held for the purpose of receiving those submissions.

(C) Any public comment received in response to the request made under subsection (2)(b)(H) of this section and the agency’s response to that comment.

(D) Any statements provided by the agency under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

(4) Upon request of an interested person received before the earliest date that the rule could become effective after the giving of notice pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall postpone the date of its intended action no less than 21 nor more than 90 days in order to allow the requesting person an opportunity to submit data, views or arguments concerning the proposed action. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude an agency from adopting a temporary rule pursuant to subsection (5) of this section.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (4) of this section, an agency may adopt, amend or suspend a rule without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable, if the agency prepares:

(a) A statement of its findings that its failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest or the interest of the parties concerned and the specific reasons for its findings of prejudice;

(b) A citation of the statutory or other legal authority relied upon and bearing upon the promulgation of the rule;

(c) A statement of the need for the rule and a statement of how the rule is intended to meet the need;

(d) A list of the principal documents, reports or studies, if any, prepared by or relied upon by the agency in considering the need for and in preparing the rule, and a statement of the location at which those documents are available for public inspection; and

(e) For an agency specified in ORS 183.530 (Housing cost impact statement required for certain proposed rules) , a housing cost impact statement as defined in ORS 183.534 (Housing cost impact statement described) .

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A rule adopted, amended or suspended under subsection (5) of this section is temporary and may be effective for a period of not longer than 180 days. The adoption of a rule under this subsection does not preclude the subsequent adoption of an identical rule under subsections (1) to (4) of this section.

(b) A rule temporarily suspended shall regain effectiveness upon expiration of the temporary period of suspension unless the rule is repealed under subsections (1) to (4) of this section.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (4) of this section, an agency may amend a rule without prior notice or hearing if the amendment is solely for the purpose of:

(a) Changing the name of an agency by reason of a name change prescribed by law;

(b) Changing the name of a program, office or division within an agency as long as the change in name does not have a substantive effect on the functions of the program, office or division;

(c) Correcting spelling;

(d) Correcting grammatical mistakes in a manner that does not alter the scope, application or meaning of the rule;

(e) Correcting statutory or rule references;

(f) Correcting addresses or telephone numbers referred to in the rules; or

(g) Changing a term or phrase in order to conform with a change prescribed by law.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person may request in writing that an agency send to the person copies of the agency’s notices of intended action issued under subsection (1) of this section. The person must provide an address where the person elects to receive notices. The address provided may be a postal mailing address or, if the agency provides notice by electronic mail, may be an electronic mailing address.

(b) A request under this subsection must indicate that the person requests one of the following:

(A) The person may request that the agency mail paper copies of the proposed rule and other information required by subsection (2) of this section to the postal mailing address.

(B) If the agency posts notices of intended action on a website, the person may request that the agency mail the information required by subsection (2)(a) of this section to the postal mailing address with a reference to the website where electronic copies of the proposed rule and other information required by subsection (2) of this section are posted.

(C) The person may request that the agency electronically mail the information required by subsection (2)(a) of this section to the electronic mailing address, and either provide electronic copies of the proposed rule and other information required by subsection (2) of this section or provide a reference to a website where electronic copies of the proposed rule and other information required by subsection (2) of this section are posted.

(c) Upon receipt of any request under this subsection, the agency shall acknowledge the request, establish a mailing list and maintain a record of all mailings made pursuant to the request. Agencies may establish procedures for establishing the mailing lists and keeping the mailing lists current. Agencies by rule may establish fees necessary to defray the costs of mailings and maintenance of the lists.

(d) Members of the Legislative Assembly who receive notices under subsection (15) of this section may request that an agency furnish paper copies of the notices.

(9) This section does not apply to rules establishing an effective date for a previously effective rule or establishing a period during which a provision of a previously effective rule will apply.

(10) This section does not apply to ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) , 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) to 279A.161 (Review and verification of advice and recommendations concerning procurements) , 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) , 279A.990 (Penalties) , 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) to 279B.085 (Special procurements) , 279B.200 (Definitions for ORS 279B.200 to 279B.240) to 279B.240 (Exclusion of recycled oils prohibited) , 279B.270 (State contracting agencies to use recovered resources and recycled materials) , 279B.275 (Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material) , 279B.280 (Use of recycled products when economically feasible) , 279C.360 (Requirement for public improvement advertisements) , 279C.365 (Requirements for solicitation documents and bids and proposals) , 279C.370 (First-tier subcontractor disclosure) , 279C.375 (Award and execution of contract) , 279C.380 (Performance bond) , 279C.385 (Return or retention of bid security) , 279C.500 (“Person” defined) to 279C.530 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) , 279C.540 (Maximum hours of labor on public contracts) , 279C.545 (Time limitation on claim for overtime) , 279C.550 (“Retainage” defined) to 279C.570 (Prompt payment policy) , 279C.580 (Contractor’s relations with subcontractors) , 279C.585 (Authority to substitute undisclosed first-tier subcontractor) , 279C.590 (Complaint process for substitutions of subcontractors) , 279C.600 (Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor) to 279C.625 (Joint liability when payment bond not executed) , 279C.650 (“Labor dispute” defined) to 279C.670 (Application of ORS 279C.650 to 279C.670) and 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) relating to public contracts and purchasing.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a rule is not valid unless adopted in substantial compliance with the provisions of this section in effect on the date that the notice required under subsection (1) of this section is delivered to the Secretary of State for the purpose of publication in the bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 (Publication of rules and orders) .

(b) In addition to all other requirements with which rule adoptions must comply, a rule other than a rule amended for a purpose described in subsection (7) of this section is not valid if the rule has not been submitted to the Legislative Counsel in the manner required by ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) and 183.715 (Submission of adopted rule to Legislative Counsel required) .

(c) A rule is not subject to judicial review or other challenge by reason of failing to comply with subsection (2)(a)(A) of this section.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (11) of this section, but subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, an agency may correct its failure to substantially comply with the requirements of subsections (2) and (5) of this section in adoption of a rule by an amended filing, as long as the noncompliance did not substantially prejudice the interests of persons to be affected by the rule.

(b) An agency may use an amended filing to correct a failure to include a fiscal impact statement in a notice of intended action, as required by subsection (2)(b)(E) of this section, or to correct an inaccurate fiscal impact statement, only if the agency developed the fiscal impact statement with the assistance of an advisory committee or fiscal impact advisory committee appointed under ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) .

(13) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule by an agency need not be based upon or supported by an evidentiary record.

(14) When an agency has established a deadline for comment on a proposed rule under the provisions of subsection (3)(a) of this section, the agency may not extend that deadline for another agency or person unless the extension applies equally to all interested agencies and persons. An agency shall not consider any submission made by another agency after the final deadline has passed.

(15) The notices required under subsections (1) and (3) of this section must be given by the agency to the following persons:

(a) If the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal results from legislation that was passed within two years before notice is given under subsection (1) of this section, notice shall be given to the legislator who introduced the bill that subsequently was enacted into law, and to the chair or cochairs of all committees that reported the bill out, except for those committees whose sole action on the bill was referral to another committee.

(b) If the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal does not result from legislation that was passed within two years before notice is given under subsection (1) of this section, notice shall be given to the chair or cochairs of any interim or session committee with authority over the subject matter of the rule.

(c) If notice cannot be given under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, notice shall be given to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate who are in office on the date the notice is given.

(16) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon the request of a member of the Legislative Assembly or of a person who would be affected by a proposed adoption, amendment or repeal, the committees receiving notice under subsection (15) of this section shall review the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal for compliance with the legislation from which the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal results.

(b) The committees shall submit their comments on the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal to the agency proposing the adoption, amendment or repeal. [1971 c.734 §3; 1973 c.612 §1; 1975 c.136 §11; 1975 c.759 §4; 1977 c.161 §1; 1977 c.344 §6; 1977 c.394 §1a; 1977 c.798 §2; 1979 c.593 §11; 1981 c.755 §2; 1987 c.861 §2; 1993 c.729 §3; 1995 c.652 §5; 1997 c.602 §3; 1999 c.123 §1; 1999 c.334 §1; 2001 c.220 §1; 2001 c.563 §1; 2003 c.749 §5; 2003 c.794 §206; 2005 c.17 §1; 2005 c.18 §1; 2005 c.382 §1; 2005 c.807 §5; 2007 c.115 §1; 2007 c.768 §58; 2011 c.380 §2; 2017 c.518 §2; 2019 c.213 §126; 2021 c.463 §2; 2022 c.97 §6]

Source: Section 183.335 — Notice; content; public comment; temporary rule adoption, amendment or suspension; substantial compliance required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.330 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.330
182.330 Commission determination final
Status: in_force

The Employee Suggestion Awards Commission shall make the final determination as to whether an employee suggestion award will be made. Subject to the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 182.320 (Employee Suggestion Awards Commission) , the commission shall determine the nature and extent of the award. [1957 c.616 §3; 1993 c.724 §27]

Source: Section 182.330 — Commission determination final , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.702 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.702
181A.702 Identifying information on uniform
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer who is on duty and assigned to work crowd management in a city with a population of over 60,000 shall have:

(a) The officer’s first initial and last name, or a unique identifier assigned by the officer’s law enforcement agency, affixed to the front of the officer’s uniform;

(b) The officer’s first initial and last name, or a unique identifier assigned by the officer’s law enforcement agency, affixed to the back of the officer’s uniform;

(c) If wearing a tactical helmet and assigned a unique identifier by the officer’s law enforcement agency, the unique identifier affixed to the back of the officer’s helmet;

(d) The name of the jurisdiction of the officer’s law enforcement agency and the word “POLICE,” “SHERIFF” or “TROOPER” on the front and back of the officer’s uniform; and

(e) A patch signifying the officer’s law enforcement agency affixed to one shoulder.

(2) The information required under subsection (1) of this section shall be affixed in a manner that makes the letters and numbers clearly visible.

(3) A law enforcement agency shall adopt a policy prohibiting the intentional obscuring by a law enforcement officer of any of the information required under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) This section does not apply to members of the Oregon State Police. [2021 c.306 §2]

Source: Section 181A.702 — Identifying information on uniform , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.651 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.651
184.651 Cost accounting system
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall develop, operate and maintain a full cost accounting system that accurately and separately accounts for all direct, indirect and administrative costs incurred by each of the following units of the department:

(1) Central services.

(2) Driver and motor vehicle services.

(3) Highways.

(4) Motor carriers.

(5) Rail.

(6) Transit.

(7) Transportation development.

(8) Transportation safety. [1999 c.936 §2; 1999 c.936 §5; 2005 c.612 §2; 2007 c.768 §65]

Source: Section 184.651 — Cost accounting system; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.040 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.040
178.040 Successive recoveries on bond
Status: in_force

One recovery had on the official bond given by the State Treasurer shall not render the bond void, but the bond may be prosecuted upon a breach thereof, from time to time, until the whole penalty is collected.

Source: Section 178.040 — Successive recoveries on bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.408 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.408
184.408 Major League Stadium Grant Fund
Status: in_force

The Major League Stadium Grant Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Amounts in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of making the grants required by the grant agreements entered into under ORS 184.404 (Grant agreements) and paying the costs and expenses of the State Treasurer, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Revenue in connection with the implementation and administration of ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) and 316.213 (Definitions for ORS 316.213 to 316.219) to 316.219 (Rules) . Interest earned by the Major League Stadium Grant Fund must be credited to the fund. [2003 c.808 §4]

Source: Section 184.408 — Major League Stadium Grant Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.345 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.345
181A.345 Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

(1) A humane special agent shall work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies in enforcing animal welfare laws and shall defer to the direction of a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the commission of a violation of animal welfare laws.

(2) If a law enforcement agency or a humane investigation agency learns of an allegation that a humane special agent has abused the agent’s commission, or otherwise has reasonable cause to believe that the commission of a humane special agent is subject to suspension or revocation under ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) (3), the agency shall promptly notify the Superintendent of State Police.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Animal welfare laws” and “humane investigation agency” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) .

(b) “Humane special agent” means a person who is commissioned under ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) and is engaged in the enforcement of animal welfare laws.

(c) “Law enforcement agency” includes the Department of State Police, a county sheriff’s office, a district attorney’s office and a municipal police department. [Formerly 181.435]

Note: 181A.345 (Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.345 — Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency; notice required of allegation of abuse of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.390 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.390
179.390 Appointment, suspension, removal and salaries of assistants, officers and employees
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of an institution within the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections shall, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Corrections, appoint in the manner provided by law all assistants, officers and other employees at the institution under the jurisdiction of the superintendent. The superintendent may suspend or remove an assistant, officer or other employee in the manner provided by law, reporting all acts of suspension or removal to the Director of the Department of Corrections for approval or disapproval.

(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee at a facility under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Health Authority shall, as provided by law, appoint, suspend or discharge an employee of the authority. The director or a designee shall discharge an employee at a facility under the jurisdiction of the authority if it has been substantiated that the employee physically or sexually abused a patient or client.

(3) The Director of the Department of Corrections and the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Fix the salaries of assistants, officers and employees where their salary is not fixed by law.

(b) Suspend or discharge any subordinate of a superintendent when public service requires such action, except when suspending or discharging the subordinate violates the State Personnel Relations Law under ORS chapter 240.

(4) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority may designate up to three employees at each facility under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Health Authority to act in the name of the director in accordance with ORS 240.400 (Designation by appointing authority of staff employees to act as alternates) .

(5) In addition to or in lieu of employing physicians, the Director of the Department of Corrections or the designee of the director may contract for the personal services of physicians licensed to practice medicine by the Oregon Medical Board or naturopathic physicians licensed under ORS chapter 685 to serve as medical advisors for the Oregon Health Authority. Advisors under contracts entered into under this subsection shall be directly responsible for administration of medical treatment programs at penal and correctional institutions, as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) . [Amended by 1969 c.597 §37; 1973 c.807 §1; 1987 c.78 §1; 1987 c.320 §123a; 2001 c.900 §39; 2009 c.595 §138; 2013 c.36 §46; 2017 c.356 §23; 2019 c.357 §1]

Source: Section 179.390 — Appointment, suspension, removal and salaries of assistants, officers and employees; contract services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.491 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.491
180.491 Judicial review
Status: in_force

(1) A determination by the Attorney General to omit or remove a tobacco product manufacturer from the directory developed under ORS 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) is subject to review in the manner prescribed by ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) for judicial review of orders in other than contested cases.

(2) The Attorney General may adopt rules necessary to effect the purposes of ORS 180.465 (Legislative findings) to 180.494 (Revocation or suspension of distributor license) and 323.520 (Application for distributor license) (3).

(3) In any action brought by the state to enforce ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.483 (Distributor obligations) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) or 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) , or any rule adopted under this section or ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) , the state may recover the costs of investigation, expert witness fees, costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees. Moneys recovered under this subsection shall be deposited into the Tobacco Enforcement Fund established under ORS 180.205 (Tobacco Enforcement Fund) .

(4) If a court determines that a person has violated any provision of ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.483 (Distributor obligations) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) or 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) , or any rule adopted under this section or ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) , the court shall order any profits, gain, gross receipts or other benefit from the violation to be disgorged and paid to the Tobacco Enforcement Fund established under ORS 180.205 (Tobacco Enforcement Fund) .

(5) Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this section and ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) and 180.494 (Revocation or suspension of distributor license) are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state. [2009 c.717 §15]

Source: Section 180.491 — Judicial review; civil remedies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.375 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.375
178.375 Definitions for ORS 178.375, 178.380 and 178.385
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) and 178.385 (Right to direct investments for ABLE accounts) :

(1) “ABLE account” means an account established by an eligible individual, owned by the eligible individual and maintained under the qualified ABLE program established by the Oregon 529 Savings Board under ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) .

(2) “ABLE Act” means the Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (Division B of P.L. 113-295).

(3) “Designated beneficiary” has the same meaning as contained in section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) “Eligible individual” has the same meaning as contained in section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(5) “Internal Revenue Code” means the federal Internal Revenue Code as amended and in effect on December 31, 2022.

(6) “Qualified disability expense” has the same meaning as contained in section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. [2015 c.843 §1; 2016 c.33 §1a; 2017 c.367 §3; 2018 c.57 §1; 2021 c.528 §1; 2022 c.83 §2; 2023 c.171 §2]

Source: Section 178.375 — Definitions for ORS 178.375, 178.380 and 178.385 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.080 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.080
182.080 Effect of repeal or amendment of statute authorizing state agency to collect, receive and expend moneys
Status: repealed

(1) The repeal of a statute or the deletion by amendment of a part thereof that granted or conferred power to any state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department, agency or other state organization to collect, receive and expend moneys for or on behalf of the state or for any purpose authorized by law does not affect or impair any act done, or right accruing, accrued or acquired, or liability, or obligation to pay the state a license or other fee, or payment exacted or required by law to be made or authorized by the repealed or amended statute and the rules, regulations and orders, if any, promulgated thereunder and in effect at the time of the repeal or amendment, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. In the event of such repeal or amendment of a statute, the Secretary of State may determine, collect and disburse any moneys due the state, or payable by or through the state, representing such license or other fee, or payment exacted or required by law in accordance with the provisions of such repealed or amended statute and such rules, regulations and orders promulgated thereunder, and as otherwise provided by law, in order to secure the full force, effect and operation of such statute up to the time of its repeal or amendment, but not thereafter.

(2) Upon repeal or amendment of a statute as described in subsection (1) of this section, so much as may be necessary, and no more, of the balance in the General Fund appropriated for the use, operation and function of the state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department, agency or other state organization is transferred to the Secretary of State for the payment of all expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in winding up and concluding administration of the repealed or amended statute, as authorized in subsection (1) of this section. If the balance of the unexpended appropriation is insufficient to cover the costs and expenses of the Secretary of State in administering and concluding the operation of the repealed or amended statute, the secretary may request transfer or appropriation of any funds, accounts and receipts belonging to the state in the custody or control of such state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department, agency or other state organization, to cover in full the costs of winding up and concluding the administration of the statute. [1955 c.73 §1; 2005 c.755 §3]

Source: Section 182.080 — Effect of repeal or amendment of statute authorizing state agency to collect, receive and expend moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.647 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.647
184.647 Transfer of funds to working capital account
Status: in_force

In order to facilitate financing the costs advanced under ORS 184.645 (Department of Transportation Working Capital Account) (2), the Department of Transportation may at any time during the biennium transfer to the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account such amounts as it considers necessary from funds available to the department for a biennial period. Funds transferred shall be retransferred from the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account by the department to the fund from which the original transfer was made prior to the last day of each biennial period. All or part of the funds remaining in the working capital account at the end of any biennium may remain in the account beyond the end of the biennium for the acquisition of data processing, word processing and photocopy equipment and services. [1979 c.380 §4; 1981 c.306 §2]

Source: Section 184.647 — Transfer of funds to working capital account; retransfer; use of remainder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.676 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.676
181A.676 Uniform background checklist
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall create a uniform background checklist and a standardized personal history questionnaire for use by law enforcement units in hiring applicants to be public safety officers. The checklist must include a description of the law enforcement unit’s investigation of the applicant, including but not limited to:

(1) Information about a psychiatric or psychological evaluation of the applicant, including the evaluator’s name and license number and an assessment of the applicant’s tendencies, feelings and opinions toward diverse cultures, races and ethnicities and differing social, political, economic and life statuses;

(2) Investigation of the applicant’s finances; and

(3) Identification of at least three references provided by the applicant that are interviewed by the law enforcement unit. [2021 c.299 §3]

(Misconduct, Discipline and Standards)

Source: Section 181A.676 — Uniform background checklist; standardized personal history questionnaire , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.416 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.416
180.416 Nonparticipating manufacturer bond
Status: in_force

(1) A nonparticipating manufacturer shall post a bond for the benefit of the state, in accordance with this section, which is conditioned on the nonparticipating manufacturer fully complying with the escrow obligations of ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(2) The bond must be posted at least 10 days in advance of each calendar quarter as a condition to the nonparticipating manufacturer and its brand families being included in the state directory for that quarter. The amount of the bond must be the greater of:

(a) The greatest required escrow amount due from the nonparticipating manufacturer or its predecessor for any of the 12 preceding calendar quarters; or

(b) $25,000.

(3) If a nonparticipating manufacturer that posted a bond has failed to make or have made on its behalf deposits equal to the full amount owed for a quarter within 15 days following the due date for the quarter, the Attorney General may execute upon the bond in the amount equal to any remaining amount of the escrow due, including any applicable penalties or other charges allowable by law. Amounts the Attorney General collects on a bond shall be deposited into the General Fund for the benefit of the state and shall reduce the amount of escrow due from the nonparticipating manufacturer in the dollar amount collected. Escrow obligations above the amount collected on the bond remain due from the nonparticipating manufacturer and any importer liable as provided in ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(4) The bond required under this section must be a good and sufficient bond executed by a surety company licensed and authorized to do business in Oregon and shall be conditioned to pay the escrow requirements as well as any penalties or other charges under this chapter.

(5) The Attorney General may promulgate rules necessary to implement this section including acceptable forms and types of bonds. [2017 c.687 §9]

Note: The amendments to 180.416 (Nonparticipating manufacturer bond) by section 10, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. See section 16, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that applies to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

180.416 (Nonparticipating manufacturer bond) . (1) A nonparticipating manufacturer shall post a bond for the benefit of the state, in accordance with this section, which is conditioned on the nonparticipating manufacturer fully complying with the obligations of ORS 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(2) The bond must be posted at least 10 days in advance of each calendar quarter as a condition to the nonparticipating manufacturer and its brand families being included in the state directory for that quarter. The amount of the bond must be the greater of:

(a) The greatest required escrow or equity assessment payment amount due from the nonparticipating manufacturer or its predecessor for any of the 12 preceding calendar quarters; or

(b) $25,000.

(3) If a nonparticipating manufacturer that posted a bond has failed to make or have made on its behalf deposits or payments equal to the full amount owed for a quarter within 15 days following the due date for the quarter, the Attorney General may execute upon the bond in the amount equal to any remaining amount due, including any applicable penalties or other charges allowable by law. Amounts the Attorney General collects on a bond shall be deposited into the General Fund for the benefit of the state and shall reduce the amount due from the nonparticipating manufacturer in the dollar amount collected. Obligations above the amount collected on the bond remain due from the nonparticipating manufacturer and any importer liable as provided in ORS 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(4) The bond required under this section must be a good and sufficient bond executed by a surety company licensed and authorized to do business in Oregon and shall be conditioned to pay the escrow requirements as well as any penalties or other charges under this chapter.

(5) The Attorney General may promulgate rules necessary to implement this section including acceptable forms and types of bonds.

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.416 — Nonparticipating manufacturer bond; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.829 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.829
181A.829 Prohibition on agreements related to immigration enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) A public body, law enforcement agency or an officer of a law enforcement agency may not enter into or renew an agreement, contract, memorandum of understanding or other arrangement that authorizes the public body, law enforcement agency or officer to exercise federal immigration enforcement powers, including those powers specified in 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), or that otherwise permits the public body, law enforcement agency or officer to detain or house individuals for federal civil immigration violations.

(2) A public body or law enforcement agency may not enter into or renew an agreement, contract, memorandum of understanding or other arrangement under which the public body or law enforcement agency detains or houses individuals who are in the custody of a federal immigration authority for violations of federal immigration law.

(3) A person may not operate a private immigration detention facility within this state.

(4) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency or public body that violates this section to enjoin the violation. [2021 c.550 §6]

Source: Section 181A.829 — Prohibition on agreements related to immigration enforcement; operation of private immigration detention facility; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.700 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.700
181A.700 Definitions for ORS 181A.702 and 181A.704
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 181A.702 (Identifying information on uniform) and 181A.704 (Provision of officer identity to member of public) :

(1) “Crowd management” means a public security practice in which large crowds of 50 persons or more are managed to prevent the outbreak of crowd crushes, affrays, fights or riots.

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means the Oregon State Police, a county sheriff’s office, a municipal police department or a police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) .

(3) “Law enforcement officer” means a member of the Oregon State Police, a sheriff or deputy sheriff, a municipal police officer or a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) . [2021 c.306 §1]

Source: Section 181A.700 — Definitions for ORS 181A.702 and 181A.704 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.287 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.287
181A.287 Entry of certain convictions related to possession of firearms or ammunition into Law Enforcement Data System and databases of National Crime Information Center
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a record of conviction for an offense described in ORS 166.255 (Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited) (1)(b), the Department of State Police shall immediately enter the conviction into the Law Enforcement Data System and shall cause the conviction to be entered into the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. The entry must include any judicial findings or terms of the judgment, when available, that are necessary to designate the conviction as a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or as an offense described in ORS 166.255 (Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited) (1)(b). [2018 c.5 §3]

Source: Section 181A.287 — Entry of certain convictions related to possession of firearms or ammunition into Law Enforcement Data System and databases of National Crime Information Center , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.331 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.331
179.331 Appointment, suspension and removal of superintendents
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendents shall be appointed and, whenever the public service requires such action, may be removed, suspended or discharged, as follows:

(a) The superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(b) The superintendents of Department of Corrections institutions as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) , by the Director of the Department of Corrections.

(2) For purposes of the State Personnel Relations Law, the superintendents are assigned to the unclassified service. [1965 c.616 §81 (enacted in lieu of 179.330); 1969 c.597 §26; 1971 c.301 §17; 1987 c.320 §119; 2003 c.14 §75; 2009 c.595 §132; 2013 c.36 §40; 2015 c.318 §11]

Source: Section 179.331 — Appointment, suspension and removal of superintendents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.010 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.010
180.010 Office of Attorney General
Status: in_force

There is established the office of Attorney General of the State of Oregon.

Source: Section 180.010 — Office of Attorney General , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.720 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.720
181A.720 Definitions for ORS 181A.725 to 181A.735
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 181A.725 (Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center) to 181A.735 (Advisory committee) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Center” means the Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center.

(2) “Coordinator” means the Coordinator of the Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(4) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. [Formerly 181.750]

Source: Section 181A.720 — Definitions for ORS 181A.725 to 181A.735 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.777 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.777
180.777 Confidentiality and use of documentary material, answers to interrogatories and transcripts of oral testimony
Status: in_force

(1) While in the possession of the Attorney General, any documentary material, answers to interrogatories and transcripts of oral testimony shall be held in confidence and not be disclosed to any person except:

(a) The person providing the material or answers;

(b) The representative or attorney of the person providing the material or answers;

(c) Persons employed by the Attorney General;

(d) Officials of the United States or any state who are authorized to enforce federal or state false claims laws, including the federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3733, provided that prior to the disclosure the Attorney General shall obtain the written agreement of the officials to abide by the confidentiality restriction of this section; and

(e) Other persons authorized in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Documentary material, answers to interrogatories and transcripts of oral testimony in the possession of the Attorney General may be:

(a) Used in any investigation conducted pursuant to ORS 180.750 (Definitions) to 180.785 (Remedy not exclusive) or in any case or proceeding before a court or administrative agency; or

(b) Disclosed to any committee or subcommittee of the Legislative Assembly in a manner and for purposes as the Attorney General deems appropriate.

(3) Upon completion of a civil action brought under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) , the Attorney General shall return any documents, answers and transcripts that have not passed into the control of the court through introduction into the records, to the person who provided the documents, answers or testimony, upon the person’s request in writing. If no action in which documents, answers or testimony may be used has been commenced within a reasonable time after completion of the examination or analysis of all documentary material, but in no event later than four years after production of the material, the Attorney General shall, upon written request of the person who produced the material, return all documents, answers and transcripts to the person who provided them. [2023 c.104 §4]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.777 — Confidentiality and use of documentary material, answers to interrogatories and transcripts of oral testimony , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.405 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.405
181A.405 Legislative intent and findings
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly in creating the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to provide for the coordination of training programs for police officers, certified reserve officers, corrections officers and parole and probation officers and to set standards.

(2) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) Providing high quality training for public safety personnel enhances the quality of public safety services provided to communities, contributes significantly to the safety of public safety officers and reduces state, local and individual liability;

(b) Basic training for public safety personnel provides a consistent foundation of best practices knowledge and skills necessary for public safety officers throughout the state;

(c) Advanced, leadership and continuing training preserve and build on the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training, ensuring that communities continue to have well-trained professional public safety officers;

(d) Advanced, leadership and continuing training should be consistent with recognized best practices while meeting specific local needs; and

(e) Course and instructor accreditation help to ensure that advanced, leadership and continuing training programs are consistent with recognized best practices and are legally sufficient.

(3) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may continue to accredit advanced, leadership and continuing training courses and programs consistent with ORS 181A.590 (Certification of instructors) . [Subsection (1) formerly 181.700; subsections (2) and (3) formerly 181.639]

Source: Section 181A.405 — Legislative intent and findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.310
185.310 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission on Hispanic Affairs is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for Hispanics in Oregon.

(2) The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. [1983 c.132 §1; 2011 c.545 §32; 2021 c.290 §2]

Source: Section 185.310 — Policy; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.245 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.245
178.245 Assistance of state agencies with outreach, technical assistance and compliance services
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State, the Department of Revenue, the Employment Department, the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the Bureau of Labor and Industries and any other agency that enters into an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Retirement Savings Board to provide outreach, technical assistance or compliance services shall collaborate to provide the outreach, technical assistance or compliance services to the board. [2015 c.557 §10]

Source: Section 178.245 — Assistance of state agencies with outreach, technical assistance and compliance services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.766 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.766
184.766 Qualified entities
Status: in_force

(1) Every qualified entity that receives a percentage distribution under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) shall submit the following to the Department of Transportation:

(a) No later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, a report on any actions taken by a public transportation service provider located within the area of a qualified entity to mitigate the impact of the tax imposed under ORS 320.550 (Tax on wages) on passengers who reside in low-income communities;

(b) No later than 30 days after adoption, the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and

(c) No later than 30 days after receipt of the final results of any audits of the qualified entity or of a public transportation service provider located within the area of the qualified entity as required by a local, state or federal oversight agency for purposes of statewide reporting, the final results including, but not limited to:

(A) The state financial report required under ORS 291.040 (State financial report) ;

(B) The results of any comprehensive review completed by the Federal Transit Administration or the department;

(C) Any information submitted by the qualified entity as a part of the requirements of a statewide audit in accordance with the federal Single Audit Act of 1984 (31 U.S.C. 7501 to 7507), as amended by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (P.L. 104-156); and

(D) Any quarterly reports that detail project progress, outcomes achieved and the expenditure of funds described under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) (2)(a).

(2) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall establish rules concerning the making of agreements for the distributions made to qualified entities under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) . Each agreement must include a condition that requires a qualified entity to repay, in full, distributions paid to the qualified entity, if the commission determines that the recipient has failed meet to any terms or conditions of the agreement. [2017 c.750 §122p; 2018 c.93 §38; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §7]

Source: Section 184.766 — Qualified entities; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.430 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.430
183.430 Hearing on refusal to renew license
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of any license which must be periodically renewed, where the licensee has made timely application for renewal in accordance with the rules of the agency, such license shall not be deemed to expire, despite any stated expiration date thereon, until the agency concerned has issued a formal order of grant or denial of such renewal. In case an agency proposes to refuse to renew such license, upon demand of the licensee, the agency must grant hearing as provided by this chapter before issuance of order of refusal to renew. This subsection does not apply to any emergency or temporary permit or license.

(2) In any case where the agency finds a serious danger to the public health or safety and sets forth specific reasons for such findings, the agency may suspend or refuse to renew a license without hearing, but if the licensee demands a hearing within 90 days after the date of notice to the licensee of such suspension or refusal to renew, then a hearing must be granted to the licensee as soon as practicable after such demand, and the agency shall issue an order pursuant to such hearing as required by this chapter confirming, altering or revoking its earlier order. Such a hearing need not be held where the order of suspension or refusal to renew is accompanied by or is pursuant to, a citation for violation which is subject to judicial determination in any court of this state, and the order by its terms will terminate in case of final judgment in favor of the licensee. [1957 c.717 §8 (3), (4); 1965 c.212 §1; 1971 c.734 §11]

Source: Section 183.430 — Hearing on refusal to renew license; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.845 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.845
181A.845 Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.918
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) do not apply to:

(a) A person certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as a police officer or a parole and probation officer.

(b) A law enforcement officer of the United States.

(c) An officer or employee of this state, Oregon Health and Science University established by ORS 353.020 (Oregon Health and Science University as public corporation) or the United States while performing duties of the office or employment.

(d) A person appointed or commissioned by the Governor to perform law enforcement or security services.

(e) An attorney admitted to practice law in this state while engaged in the practice of law.

(f) An insurance adjuster licensed in this state while performing duties authorized by the license.

(g) A person who monitors alarm systems that are not designed to detect threats to public safety or personal well-being.

(h) A person while protecting the person’s property.

(i) A person who repairs and installs intrusion alarms while repairing or installing intrusion alarms.

(j) A person acting as an investigator as defined in ORS 703.401 (Definitions) .

(k) A person performing crowd management or guest services, including, but not limited to, a person described as a ticket taker, an usher, a parking attendant or event staff.

(L) A person who has a valid service permit issued by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission pursuant to ORS 471.360 (Service permit required) and who is an employee of a licensee of the commission when the person is performing age verification and controlling access to premises of the licensee, if the person is not:

(A) Armed;

(B) Permitted to initiate confrontational activities, including physical contact and the confiscation of property; or

(C) Hired with the primary responsibility of taking enforcement action as described in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) (9)(f).

(m) A person performing security services at a facility regulated by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission if the facility is operated by the person’s employer.

(n) An individual while on active duty as a member of the armed services or while performing duties as a law enforcement officer.

(o) An employee of a financial institution who has been designated as a security officer for the financial institution pursuant to the Bank Protection Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.) and regulations adopted under the act.

(p) A person who provides security services as a volunteer or for de minimis consideration other than money for an event operated for the benefit of a corporation that is organized not for profit pursuant to ORS chapter 65 or any predecessor of ORS chapter 65 or that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(q) A student enrolled in a community college as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) while engaged in nonconfrontational activities that contribute to campus safety under the direct or indirect supervision of a law enforcement professional or private security professional certified or licensed by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, provided the community college has conducted a criminal background check on the student.

(2) The exemption provided by subsection (1)(k) of this section applies only:

(a) To a person who is not:

(A) Armed;

(B) Permitted to initiate confrontational activities, including physical contact and the confiscation of property; or

(C) Hired with the primary responsibility of taking enforcement action as described in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) (9)(f);

(b) If there is at least one person on-site who is certified or licensed under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) for every 10 or fewer uncertified persons performing the services described in subsection (1)(k) of this section;

(c) If any enforcement action, as described in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) (9)(f), other than incidental or temporary action, is taken by or under the supervision of a person certified or licensed under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) ; and

(d) During the time when a crowd has assembled for the purpose of attending or taking part in an organized event, including pre-event assembly, event operation hours and post-event departure activities.

(3) The exemption provided by subsection (1)(L) of this section does not apply during an organized event that is on a scale substantially outside the ordinary course of the licensee’s business. [Formerly 181.871; 2021 c.351 §13; 2021 c.618 §15]

Source: Section 181A.845 — Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.918 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.355 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.355
181A.355 Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Abuse” has the meaning given that term in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) .

(2) “Board” means the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training appointed pursuant to ORS 181A.360 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training) .

(3) “Certified reserve officer” means a reserve officer who has been designated by a local law enforcement unit, has received training necessary for certification and has met the minimum standards and training requirements established under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) .

(4) “Commissioned” means being authorized to perform various acts or duties of a police officer, certified reserve officer or reserve officer and acting under the supervision and responsibility of a county sheriff or as otherwise provided by law.

(5) “Corrections officer” means an officer or member employed full-time by a law enforcement unit who:

(a) Is charged with and primarily performs the duty of custody, control or supervision of individuals convicted of or arrested for a criminal offense and confined in a place of incarceration or detention other than a place used exclusively for incarceration or detention of juveniles; or

(b) Has been certified as a corrections officer described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and has supervisory or management authority for corrections officers described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(6) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(7) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(8) “Domestic violence” means abuse between family or household members.

(9) “Emergency medical dispatcher” means a person who has responsibility to process requests for medical assistance from the public or to dispatch medical care providers.

(10) “Family or household members” has the meaning given that term in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) .

(11) “Fire service professional” means a paid or volunteer firefighter, an officer or a member of a public or private fire protection agency that is engaged primarily in fire investigation, fire prevention, fire safety, fire control or fire suppression or providing emergency medical services, light and heavy rescue services, search and rescue services or hazardous materials incident response. “Fire service professional” does not mean forest fire protection agency personnel.

(12) “Law enforcement unit” means:

(a) A police force or organization of the state, a city, university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , port, school district, mass transit district, county, county service district authorized to provide law enforcement services under ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) , tribal government as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) that employs authorized tribal police officers as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) , the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon State Lottery Commission, the Marshal’s Office of the Judicial Department or common carrier railroad the primary duty of which, as prescribed by law, ordinance or directive, is one or more of the following:

(A) Detecting crime and enforcing the criminal laws of this state or laws or ordinances relating to airport security;

(B) The custody, control or supervision of individuals convicted of or arrested for a criminal offense and confined to a place of incarceration or detention other than a place used exclusively for incarceration or detention of juveniles; or

(C) The control, supervision and reformation of adult offenders placed on parole or sentenced to probation and investigation of adult offenders on parole or probation or being considered for parole or probation;

(b) A police force or organization of a private entity with a population of more than 1,000 residents in an unincorporated area the employees of which are commissioned by a county sheriff;

(c) A district attorney’s office;

(d) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with regard to regulatory specialists; or

(e) A humane investigation agency as defined in ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) .

(13) “Parole and probation officer” means:

(a) An officer who is employed full-time by the Department of Corrections, a county or a court and who is charged with and performs the duty of:

(A) Community protection by controlling, investigating, supervising and providing or making referrals to reformative services for adult parolees or probationers or offenders on post-prison supervision; or

(B) Investigating adult offenders on parole or probation or being considered for parole or probation;

(b) An officer who:

(A) Is certified and has been employed as a full-time parole and probation officer for more than one year;

(B) Is employed part-time by the Department of Corrections, a county or a court; and

(C) Is charged with and performs the duty of:

(i) Community protection by controlling, investigating, supervising and providing or making referrals to reformative services for adult parolees or probationers or offenders on post-prison supervision; or

(ii) Investigating adult offenders on parole or probation or being considered for parole or probation; or

(c) An officer who is certified as a parole and probation officer and is employed full-time by the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.

(14) “Police officer” means:

(a) An officer, member or employee of a law enforcement unit employed full-time as a peace officer who is:

(A) Commissioned by a city, port, school district, mass transit district, county, county service district authorized to provide law enforcement services under ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) , tribal government as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) , the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice, the Oregon State Lottery Commission, a university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , the Governor or the Department of State Police; and

(B) Responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of this state or laws or ordinances relating to airport security;

(b) An investigator of a district attorney’s office if the investigator is or has been certified as a peace officer in this or another state;

(c) A humane special agent commissioned under ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) ;

(d) A judicial marshal appointed under ORS 1.177 (State plan for security, emergency preparedness and business continuity for court facilities) who is trained pursuant to ORS 181A.540 (Certification of judicial marshals) ; or

(e) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) .

(15) “Public or private safety agency” means a unit of state or local government, a special purpose district or a private firm that provides, or has authority to provide, fire fighting, police, ambulance or emergency medical services.

(16) “Public safety personnel” and “public safety officer” include corrections officers, youth correction officers, emergency medical dispatchers, parole and probation officers, police officers, certified reserve officers, reserve officers, telecommunicators, regulatory specialists and fire service professionals.

(17) “Regulatory specialist” has the meaning given that term in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) .

(18) “Reserve officer” means an officer or member of a law enforcement unit who is:

(a) A volunteer or employed less than full-time as a peace officer commissioned by a city, port, school district, mass transit district, county, county service district authorized to provide law enforcement services under ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) , tribal government as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) , the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice, the Oregon State Lottery Commission, a university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , the Governor or the Department of State Police;

(b) Armed with a firearm; and

(c) Responsible for enforcing the criminal laws and traffic laws of this state or laws or ordinances relating to airport security.

(19) “Telecommunicator” means a person employed as an emergency communications worker as defined in ORS 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) or a public safety dispatcher whose primary duties are receiving, processing and transmitting public safety information received through the emergency communications system as defined in ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) .

(20) “Youth correction officer” means an employee of the Oregon Youth Authority who is charged with and primarily performs the duty of custody, control or supervision of adjudicated youths confined in a youth correction facility. [Formerly 181.610; 2021 c.173 §4; 2021 c.314 §1; 2021 c.351 §10; 2021 c.489 §21]

Source: Section 181A.355 — Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.425 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.425
183.425 Depositions or subpoena of material witness
Status: in_force

(1) On petition of any party to a contested case, or upon the agency’s own motion, the agency may order that the testimony of any material witness may be taken by deposition in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions. Depositions may also be taken by the use of audio or audio-visual recordings. The petition shall set forth the name and address of the witness whose testimony is desired, a showing of the materiality of the testimony of the witness, and a request for an order that the testimony of such witness be taken before an officer named in the petition for that purpose. If the witness resides in this state and is unwilling to appear, the agency may issue a subpoena as provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) , requiring the appearance of the witness before such officer.

(2) An agency may, by rule, prescribe other methods of discovery which may be used in proceedings before the agency. [1971 c.734 §14; 1975 c.759 §11; 1979 c.593 §19; 1997 c.837 §6]

Source: Section 183.425 — Depositions or subpoena of material witness; discovery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.828 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.828
181A.828 Prohibition on civil arrest without warrant or order in court facility or in connection with court proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not be subject to civil arrest without a judicial warrant or judicial order when the individual is in a court facility.

(2) An individual who, in good faith, is attending a court proceeding in which the individual is a party or potential witness, or family or household member of a party or potential witness, may not be subject to civil arrest while going to, remaining at or returning from the court proceeding, unless the civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order that authorizes the civil arrest.

(3) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency or public body that violates this section to enjoin the violation. [2021 c.550 §5]

Source: Section 181A.828 — Prohibition on civil arrest without warrant or order in court facility or in connection with court proceeding; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.040 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.040
177.040 Deputy Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may appoint in writing one Deputy Secretary of State who shall hold the office during the pleasure of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is responsible for the acts of the Deputy Secretary of State. The Deputy Secretary of State shall qualify by taking the oath of the principal, to be indorsed upon and filed with the certificate of appointment, and when so qualified the Deputy Secretary of State has the power to perform any act or duty of the Secretary of State pertaining to the office. [Amended by 1981 c.528 §2]

Source: Section 177.040 — Deputy Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.430 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.430
181A.430 Effect of minimum requirements under authority other than ORS 181A.410
Status: in_force

Compliance with minimum standards or minimum training recommended pursuant to ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) for public safety personnel, except youth correction officers, does not exempt any individual from any minimum requirement for selection or promotion as a police officer or certified reserve officer under ORS 181A.055 (Qualifications for appointment and reappointment of state police) or under any civil service law, charter or ordinance for a county or city. [Formerly 181.670]

Source: Section 181A.430 — Effect of minimum requirements under authority other than ORS 181A.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.125 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.125
181A.125 Interference with personal and property rights of others
Status: in_force

No member of the state police shall in any way interfere with the rights or property of any person, except for the prevention of crime, or the capture or arrest of persons committing crimes. [Formerly 181.400]

Source: Section 181A.125 — Interference with personal and property rights of others , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.365 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.365
182.365 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to encourage and reward government efficiency and that the present state budgeting system has developed inadequate mechanisms to reward efficiency in government agencies and programs. The Legislative Assembly further finds that it is in the public interest to establish a program to reward efficiency and effectiveness in government agencies and programs.

(2) As used in ORS 182.365 (Legislative findings) to 182.400 (Report on productivity improvement program) :

(a) “Agency or unit” means any department, division, agency or section or unit of any department, division or agency or unit, that has an identifiable budget which may be separated from other budgets and for which credit can be given.

(b) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(c) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1989 c.815 §1; 1993 c.724 §29]

Source: Section 182.365 — Legislative findings; definitions for ORS 182.365 to 182.400 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.225 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.225
181A.225 Reporting of crime statistics
Status: in_force

(1) All law enforcement agencies shall report to the Department of State Police statistics concerning crimes:

(a) As directed by the department, for purposes of the Uniform Crime Reporting System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) As otherwise directed by the Governor concerning general criminal categories of criminal activities but not individual criminal records.

(c) Motivated by prejudice based on the perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity of the victim.

(d) And other incidents arising out of domestic disturbances under ORS 133.055 (Criminal citation) (2) and 133.310 (Authority of peace officer to arrest without warrant) (3).

(2) The department shall prepare:

(a) Quarterly and annual reports for the use of agencies reporting under subsection (1) of this section, and others having an interest therein;

(b) An annual public report of the statistics on the incidence of crime motivated by prejudice based on the perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity of the victim;

(c) Quarterly and annual reports of the statistics on the incidence of crimes and incidents of domestic disturbances; and

(d) Special reports as directed by the Governor.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall report to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, continually and at least quarterly, all primary data collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The data reported to, and maintained by, the commission under this subsection:

(A) Shall be used only for statistical purposes and not for any other purpose.

(B) Is exempt from public disclosure if the data directly identifies any individual involved in a bias crime. [Formerly 181.550; 2019 c.553 §3]

Source: Section 181A.225 — Reporting of crime statistics , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.130 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.130
177.130 Fees of the Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State shall establish a schedule of fees to be charged in the office of the Secretary of State for furnishing a copy of, recording, or certifying and affixing the state seal to any document; for issuing certificates of official character; and for affixing the state seal to and countersigning or attesting any document issued by the Governor. The fees shall be reasonably calculated to reimburse the office for the cost thereof. No fee, however, shall be charged for affixing the state seal and countersigning or attesting pardons, commutations, paroles, military commissions, extradition papers, certificates of election to state and district officers and commissions and appointments under which the appointee receives no compensation.

(2) No member of the legislature or state officer shall be charged any fee for any certificate or certified copy relative to the official duties of the member or officer.

(3) This section does not apply to any commission issued by the Governor. [Amended by 1961 c.350 §1; 1975 c.720 §1; 1981 c.11 §3]

Source: Section 177.130 — Fees of the Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.495 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.495
184.495 Report
Status: in_force

Each CASA Volunteer Program may report biannually to committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the provision of court appointed special advocate services. The report may include information regarding the program’s efforts to improve culturally specific and equitable services, partnerships with community-based organizations, volunteer recruitment efforts, percentage of need for CASA Volunteer Program services met by the program and demographic information relative to volunteers and children in foster care. The statewide coordinating entity contracted with by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 184.492 (Duties) may present the biannual reports required under this section on behalf of the CASA Volunteer Programs in this state. [2017 c.630 §4; 2021 c.459 §3]

Source: Section 184.495 — Report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.415 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.415
182.415 Definitions for ORS 182.415 to 182.435
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 182.415 (Definitions for ORS 182.415 to 182.435) to 182.435 (Schedule of reduction from fair rental value) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Furnishings” includes furniture usually used in connection with occupancy of a household but does not include rugs, draperies, ranges, refrigerators, washers, dryers or any item of furnishings received by the state or one of its agencies as a gift, nor does it include any furniture purchased for the state-owned residence required in relation to the official duties of an institutional executive.

(2) “Housing” includes single and multiple family dwellings, apartments, and manufactured dwellings and manufactured dwelling pads, available on a monthly tenancy but does not include guard stations maintained by the State Forestry Department or dormitory facilities at any state institution or at any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(3) “Dormitory” includes any facility that houses students and those facilities used primarily for sleeping purposes by the employees of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority.

(4) “State agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 291.002 (Definitions) . [1971 c.575 §1; 1977 c.583 §3; 1993 c.276 §1; 2009 c.11 §17; 2009 c.595 §161; 2009 c.762 §45; 2011 c.637 §63; 2015 c.767 §52]

Source: Section 182.415 — Definitions for ORS 182.415 to 182.435 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.879 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.879
184.879 Greenhouse gas reduction program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 184.882 (Technical advisory committee) and 184.884 (Reports) :

(a) “Bidder” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(b) “Covered materials” means:

(A) Concrete, including ready mix concrete, shotcrete, precast concrete and concrete masonry units;

(B) Asphalt paving mixtures;

(C) Steel, including rebar, reinforcing steel and structural steel, hot-rolled sections, hollow sections, plate steel and cold-formed steel; and

(D) Other materials the Department of Transportation designates by rule after consultation with the technical advisory committee.

(c) “Emergency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(d) “Environmental product declaration” means a product-specific label developed in accordance with rules the department adopts that are based on ISO Standard 14025 and on independently verified life cycle assessment data, life cycle inventory and analysis data or information modules in accordance with the ISO 14040 series of standards.

(e) “Procurement” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(f) “Proposer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(g) “Public contract” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(h) “Public Contracting Code” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(i) “Technical advisory committee” means the committee described in ORS 184.882 (Technical advisory committee) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department, not later than December 31, 2025, shall establish a program for greenhouse gas reduction that:

(A) Assesses the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to covered materials the department uses in the department’s construction and maintenance activities for the state’s transportation system;

(B) Conducts life cycle assessments of a selected set of the department’s construction and maintenance activities; and

(C) Devises strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that include, but are not limited to, improving pavement and bridge conditions.

(b) In establishing the program described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department shall identify and disclose in any reports the department produces all relevant measurement difficulties, deficiencies in needed data, assumptions, uncertainties, technological limitations, costs associated with assessment and implementation and any other relevant limitations of methodology, practice or implementation.

(c) In devising the strategies described in paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection, the department, at a minimum, shall consider and evaluate:

(A) Advancements in materials and engineering as applied to greenhouse gas emission reduction;

(B) Regional variability in the quality and durability of aggregates and other components of covered materials;

(C) The types and effects of fuels available for use in manufacturing, transporting and using covered materials;

(D) The quality and performance of the covered materials; and

(E) Any other factors that the department, in consultation with the technical advisory committee, deems relevant and useful.

(d) The department shall conduct the assessments and devise the strategies described in paragraph (a) of this subsection separately for each of the state’s five transportation regions, accounting for differences among the regions with respect to the availability of covered materials, fuel and other necessary resources and the quantity of covered materials the department uses or plans to use.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In procuring covered materials for the program described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, the department shall require contractors to submit environmental product declarations before the contractor installs the covered materials, unless the department:

(A) Procures the covered materials on an emergency basis;

(B) Determines that a relevant product category rule does not exist;

(C) Determines that requiring an environmental product declaration will reduce competition for public contracts or otherwise contravene the requirements of the Public Contracting Code;

(D) Determines that requiring an environmental product declaration would unreasonably affect the department’s specifications or requirements for covered materials or impair the department’s construction or maintenance activities;

(E) Determines that an environmental product declaration is not necessary to measure or quantify greenhouse gas emissions; or

(F) Determines after consultation with the technical advisory committee that other considerations outweigh the need for requiring environmental product declarations or that a construction or maintenance activity would use less than a threshold amount of covered materials. The department, in consultation with the technical advisory committee, shall specify the threshold amount by rule.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, in procuring asphalt paving mixtures, the department may allow contractors to submit environmental product declarations within a reasonable time after executing a public contract for constructing roads or acquiring materials or within the time required for an environmental product declaration provider to prepare the environmental product declaration, but not later than the date on which the contractor completes performance of the public contract.

(c) The department may not use an environmental product declaration as a consideration in ranking or scoring a bid or proposal before January 1, 2027, but thereafter may consider environmental product declarations if the department determines that doing so is beneficial and if, after consulting with the technical advisory committee, construction contractors, material suppliers and other stakeholders, the department devises a scoring methodology that ensures fairness among bidders and proposers.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In order to assist bidders or proposers to prepare or submit environmental product declarations required under this section, the department by rule shall establish a program to extend grants to bidders or proposers that require financial assistance to prepare environmental product declarations.

(b) Before establishing a program under this subsection, the department shall submit a request for funding to the Legislative Assembly in an amount that the department estimates would be necessary to provide the grants described in this subsection. The department shall deposit any funding the department receives into a designated account within the department’s operating account and shall keep records of disbursements from the account. Any moneys the department does not award as grants must revert to the General Fund upon the termination of the program.

(c) The department by rule shall establish criteria for eligibility for grants under this subsection and shall specify the maximum amount of each grant on the basis of available funding. [2022 c.74 §1]

Source: Section 184.879 — Greenhouse gas reduction program; definitions; grants; request for funding; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.265 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.265
180.265 Authority of department to delegate certain duties to employees of Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice may delegate to officers and employees of the Department of Revenue the authority to undertake and complete certain filings and other tasks relating to tax claims pending before a United States Bankruptcy Court that the Department of Justice has identified as being routine tasks. [1997 c.84 §7]

Source: Section 180.265 — Authority of department to delegate certain duties to employees of Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.660 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.660
181A.660 Oregon Center for Policing Excellence
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Center for Policing Excellence is established within the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(2) The primary purposes of the center are:

(a) To make policing in this state more effective and efficient by:

(A) Developing and promulgating updated skills in policing among officers, managers and administrators; and

(B) Making use of the body of knowledge of effective and efficient methods in the criminal justice system.

(b) To make communities safer.

(c) To reduce, through the use of police practices proven to be effective, the number of offenders entering the criminal justice system.

(3) To accomplish the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section, the center shall provide opportunities for:

(a) Practitioners to present actual problems to researchers in order to identify potential approaches to resolving the problems.

(b) Researchers to present to practitioners the results of research on effective and efficient methods of policing.

(c) Practitioners and researchers to form partnerships to test the effectiveness of practices and approaches.

(d) The development and delivery of training to public safety personnel in this state to enhance their skills related to:

(A) Problem solving;

(B) Leadership and facilitation;

(C) Effective application and use of information from reputable research; and

(D) Identifying and addressing future challenges affecting public safety.

(4) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , and local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , are directed to cooperate with the center in achieving the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [Formerly 181.685]

Source: Section 181A.660 — Oregon Center for Policing Excellence; purpose; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.105 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.105
179.105 Acceptance of federal or other assistance to carry out general powers and duties
Status: in_force

(1) For a purpose of ORS 179.040 (General powers and duties) , including aid and support of research in any of the institutions, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may in their respective discretions accept from the United States or any of its agencies financial assistance and grants in the form of money or labor, or from any other source any donation or grant of land or gift of money or any other thing. Funds accepted in accordance with the provisions of this section and ORS 179.110 (Use of federal grants) shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and, subject to subsection (2) of this section, are continuously appropriated to the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, as appropriate, and may be expended by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority according to the conditions and terms of the grant or donation.

(2) Funds received under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 179.110 (Use of federal grants) shall be expended subject to expenditure limitations imposed on the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority by the Legislative Assembly or, in the absence of such limitations, only after approval of the Legislative Assembly or of the Emergency Board, if approval is required during the interim between sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) In any case where prior approval of the authority to expend any funds available under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 179.110 (Use of federal grants) is imposed as a term or condition of receipt of such funds, the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board may approve expenditures of such funds prior to their receipt. [1961 c.651 §4; 1967 c.55 §1; 1969 c.597 §23; 1987 c.320 §112; 2001 c.900 §31; 2003 c.14 §74; 2005 c.755 §2; 2009 c.595 §123]

Source: Section 179.105 — Acceptance of federal or other assistance to carry out general powers and duties; legislative oversight of expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.625 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.625
183.625 Assignment of administrative law judges
Status: in_force

(1) In assigning an administrative law judge to conduct hearings on behalf of an agency, the chief administrative law judge shall, whenever practicable, assign an administrative law judge that has expertise in the legal issues or general subject matter of the proceeding.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, any agency that is required to use administrative law judges assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct hearings must delegate responsibility for the conduct of the hearing to an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the hearing may not be conducted by the administrator, director, board, commission or other person or body charged with administering the agency.

(3) Any agency may authorize an administrative law judge assigned to conduct a hearing on behalf of the agency under this section to enter a final order for the agency.

(4) An agency that is not required to use administrative law judges assigned from the office may contract with the chief administrative law judge for the assignment of an administrative law judge from the office for the purpose of conducting one or more contested cases on behalf of the agency. [1999 c.849 §7; 2003 c.75 §6]

Source: Section 183.625 — Assignment of administrative law judges; conduct of hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.750 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.750
179.750 Equal care and services for persons in state institutions
Status: in_force

(1) Discrimination may not be made in the admission, accommodation, care, education or treatment of any person in a state institution because the person does or does not contribute to the cost of the care.

(2) Discrimination may not be made in the provision of or access to educational facilities and services and recreational facilities and services to any person in the state institutions enumerated in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) or Department of Corrections institutions as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or marital status of the person. This subsection does not require combined domiciliary facilities at the state institutions to which it applies. [1959 c.652 §19; 1973 c.546 §12; 1977 c.363 §1; 1979 c.141 §1; 1989 c.348 §11; 1995 c.422 §134; 2003 c.14 §78; 2007 c.100 §20; 2021 c.367 §10]

Source: Section 179.750 — Equal care and services for persons in state institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.010 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.010
179.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Institution” means the institutions designated in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) .

(2) “Agency” means:

(a) The Department of Corrections when the institution is a Department of Corrections institution, as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) ;

(b) The Department of Human Services when the institution is the facility formerly used as the Eastern Oregon Training Center; or

(c) The Oregon Health Authority when the institution is an Oregon State Hospital campus. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §17; 1969 c.706 §62; 1971 c.301 §14; 1987 c.320 §106; 1987 c.321 §11; 2001 c.900 §26; 2003 c.14 §73; 2009 c.595 §118; 2013 c.36 §37; 2015 c.318 §9]

Source: Section 179.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.423 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.423
184.423 Findings and goals regarding sustainability
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares the following goals for the State of Oregon regarding sustainability:

(1) In conducting internal operations, state agencies shall, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, seek to achieve the following objectives:

(a) State purchases should be made so as to serve the broad, long term financial interests of Oregonians, including ensuring that environmental, economic and societal improvements are made so as to enhance environmental, economic and societal well-being.

(b) Investments in facilities, equipment and durable goods should reflect the highest feasible efficiency and lowest life cycle costs.

(c) Investments and expenditures should help promote improvements in the efficient use of energy, water and resources.

(d) State operations should be located in diverse locations, including rural and distressed communities.

(e) State operations and purchases should help maintain vital and active downtown and main street communities.

(f) State purchases should help support opportunities for economically distressed communities and historically underemployed people.

(g) State operations should reflect partnerships with communities and businesses.

(h) State operations should help reduce adverse impacts on native habitats and species and help restore ecological processes.

(i) State operations should be conducted in ways that significantly increase the efficient use of energy, water and resources.

(j) State operations and purchases should reflect the efficient use and reuse of resources and reduction of contaminants released into the environment.

(2) In supporting sustainable communities, state agencies shall seek to enable and encourage local communities to achieve the following objectives:

(a) Resilient local economies that provide a diversity of economic opportunities for all citizens.

(b) Workers supported by lifelong education to ensure a globally competitive workforce.

(c) An independent and productive citizenry.

(d) Youth supported by strong families and communities.

(e) Downtowns and main street communities that are active and vital.

(f) Development that wisely and efficiently uses infrastructure investments and natural resources.

(g) Affordable housing available for citizens in community centers.

(h) Healthy urban and rural watersheds, including habitats for fish and wildlife.

(i) Clean and sufficient water for all uses.

(j) Efficient use and reuse of resources and minimization of harmful emissions to the environment.

(3) Intensification of efforts to increase the economic stability of communities designated as economically distressed. [2001 c.918 §4]

Source: Section 184.423 — Findings and goals regarding sustainability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.325 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.325
181A.325 Policies and procedures regarding collection, submission for testing, retention and destruction of kits
Status: in_force

(1) Each law enforcement agency within this state shall have policies and procedures concerning the collection, submission for testing, retention and destruction of sexual assault forensic evidence kits. The policies and procedures must be in writing, must be made available to the public as soon as possible upon request and must include:

(a) Procedures for investigating reports of sexual assault.

(b) A time limit by which the law enforcement agency must obtain a sexual assault forensic evidence kit from a medical facility that is within seven days after the medical facility notifies the agency that the kit has been collected.

(c) A time limit by which a sexual assault forensic evidence kit must be submitted to the Department of State Police for testing that is within 14 days after taking possession of the kit from a medical facility.

(d) A requirement that the law enforcement agency submit to the department information sufficient to allow the department to prioritize the testing of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit according to the rules of the department.

(e) A prohibition on the submission of an anonymous kit to the department for testing.

(f) A requirement that all sexual assault forensic evidence kits, including anonymous kits, be retained for no less than 60 years after the collection of the evidence.

(g) A requirement that when a victim who did not previously participate with a law enforcement agency in the creation of a report of a sexual assault participates in the creation of a report of the sexual assault at a later time, the sexual assault forensic evidence kit associated with the report must be reclassified as a nonanonymous kit.

(h) A requirement that when a sexual assault forensic evidence kit is reclassified as a nonanonymous kit as described in paragraph (g) of this subsection, the law enforcement agency in possession of the kit shall submit the kit to the department for testing within 14 days of the reclassification.

(2) Each law enforcement agency within this state shall have policies and procedures concerning contact with the victims and the provision of information to victims concerning sexual assault forensic evidence kits. The policies and procedures must include:

(a) A requirement that the agency designate at least one person within the agency to receive all telephone inquiries concerning sexual assault forensic evidence kits and to serve as a liaison between the agency and the Department of State Police.

(b) A requirement that, at the time that a sexual assault forensic evidence kit is collected, a victim be provided with the contact information of a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) Provisions allowing sexual assault victims to request and receive information concerning sexual assault forensic evidence kits, including but not limited to the location, testing date and testing results of a kit, whether a DNA sample was obtained from the kit, whether or not there are matches to DNA profiles in state or federal databases and the estimated destruction date for the kit.

(d) A requirement that a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection provide, in response to a victim inquiry concerning a sexual assault forensic evidence kit, any information the victim requests in a manner of communication designated by the victim, as soon as possible and within 30 days of the inquiry, unless the agency declines to provide the information pursuant to paragraph (e) of this subsection.

(e) Provisions allowing the agency to decline to provide information that interferes with the investigation or prosecution of a case.

(f) A procedure that allows a sexual assault victim to provide the agency with written authorization for a designee to access information on the victim’s behalf.

(g) Provisions allowing a victim to contact a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection in order to participate with the law enforcement agency in the creation of a report of the sexual assault associated with the sexual assault forensic evidence kit. [2016 c.89 §4; 2016 c.89 §6; 2017 c.361 §2]

Note: See note under 181A.322 (Short title) .

Source: Section 181A.325 — Policies and procedures regarding collection, submission for testing, retention and destruction of kits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.680 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.680
183.680 Standards and training program
Status: in_force

(1) The chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings, working in coordination with the Attorney General, shall design and implement a standards and training program for administrative law judges employed by the office and for persons seeking to be employed as administrative law judges by the office. The program shall include:

(a) The establishment of an ethical code for persons employed as administrative law judges by the office.

(b) Training for administrative law judges employed by the office that is designed to assist in identifying cases that are appropriate for the use of alternative dispute resolution processes.

(2) The program established by the chief administrative law judge under this section may include:

(a) The conducting of courses on administrative law, evidence, hearing procedures and other issues that arise in presiding over administrative hearings, including courses designed to provide any training required by the chief administrative law judge for administrative law judges employed by the office.

(b) The certification of courses offered by other persons for the purpose of any training required by the chief administrative law judge for administrative law judges employed by the office.

(c) The provision of specialized training for administrative law judges in subject matter areas affecting particular agencies required to use administrative law judges assigned from the office.

(3) The chief administrative law judge is bound by the ethical code established under this section and must satisfactorily complete training required of administrative law judges employed by the office other than specialized training in subject matter areas affecting particular agencies. [1999 c.849 §19; 2003 c.75 §17]

Source: Section 183.680 — Standards and training program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.055 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.055
179.055 Disposition of income from property
Status: in_force

(1) The revenue from the rental or lease of property administered by an institution governed or managed by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, except dormitory and housing rentals at institutions governed by the agencies, shall be deposited in the account of the respective agency for use by the respective agency to pay for the cost of administration, taxes, repairs and improvements on the property.

(2) The agencies may request the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to make necessary repairs and improvements on the property described in subsection (1) of this section to be paid for by the agencies from the proceeds derived from such rental or lease of the property or from appropriations otherwise available. [1961 c.652 §2(1),(2); 1969 c.597 §22; 1969 c.706 §64; 1971 c.615 §12; 1981 c.106 §10; 1983 c.599 §1; 1987 c.320 §110; 2001 c.900 §29; 2009 c.595 §121]

Source: Section 179.055 — Disposition of income from property; maintenance of property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.653 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.653
179.653 Unpaid costs as lien on property
Status: in_force

(1) If any person or authorized representative refuses to pay for the cost of care as ordered by the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 179.640 (Determination of ability to pay) , the amount unpaid plus interest shall be a lien in favor of the State of Oregon. The lien shall arise as each payment is due under the order and shall continue until the liability with interest is satisfied. The lien shall be upon the title to and interest in the real and personal property of the personal estate.

(2) Prior to the filing of a distraint warrant as provided in ORS 179.655 (Enforcement of lien) (2), the lien shall only be valid against:

(a) Property of the person;

(b) Assets held by any authorized representative bound by the ability-to-pay order; and

(c) Assets subject to lien held by any person or entity having actual knowledge of the ability-to-pay order or the lien.

(3) Regardless of any other provision of law or statute that provides a procedure for establishing obligations, including the claim and payment provisions of ORS chapter 125, an authorized representative who has received notice and had an opportunity to request a contested case hearing shall comply with an ability-to-pay order upon demand by the agency. The agency may issue the demand any time after the order becomes final.

(4) An authorized representative who has not had an opportunity to request a contested case hearing, either because the authorized representative was not appointed at the time the ability-to-pay order became final, or was not given notice of the ability-to-pay order as required by ORS 179.640 (Determination of ability to pay) (4), shall not be bound by the order of the agency. To bind the authorized representative, the ability-to-pay order must be reissued and notice provided to the authorized representative pursuant to ORS 179.640 (Determination of ability to pay) (4). The authorized representative shall have the same appeal rights as if the order had originally been issued to the authorized representative. After the order becomes final, the authorized representative shall be bound as provided in subsection (3) of this section. The agency may not issue an execution of a lien or foreclose against property held by or in the control of the authorized representative until the authorized representative is bound by the order of the agency.

(5) An authorized representative who is a trustee shall only be bound to the extent that the final order specifically finds that the trust assets of a trust fund are subject to claim by the agency.

(6) If the authorized representative does not comply with the demand, the agency may file with the probate court a motion to require the authorized representative to comply. If the authorized representative is a conservator or guardian appointed under ORS chapter 125, the motion shall be filed in that proceeding. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating that the order is final, that demand has been made on the authorized representative and that the order has not been complied with.

(7) The authorized representative may object to the motion only on grounds that the order is not final, that the order is not binding on the authorized representative as provided in this section or that all required payments have been made. The objection must be by affidavit.

(8) If the authorized representative objects by affidavit, the court shall hear the motion. If the court determines that the ability-to-pay order is final and binding on the authorized representative and that all required payments have not been made, the court shall order the authorized representative to comply with the ability-to-pay order.

(9) If the authorized representative fails to object by affidavit within 15 days of the filing of the motion, the court shall order the authorized representative to comply with the order. An authorized representative who willfully fails or refuses to comply may be found in contempt of court and may be held personally responsible.

(10) Nothing in this section shall affect the requirement that the agency issue a new order in accordance with ORS 179.640 (Determination of ability to pay) (5) if financial circumstances have changed. [1973 c.806 §9a; 1989 c.348 §4; 1995 c.664 §90; 1999 c.159 §3; 2001 c.487 §4; 2009 c.595 §150; 2013 c.36 §60]

Source: Section 179.653 — Unpaid costs as lien on property; order; when appealable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.635 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.635
183.635 Agencies required to use administrative law judges from Office of Administrative Hearings
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, all agencies must use administrative law judges assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to conduct contested case hearings, without regard to whether those hearings are subject to the procedural requirements for contested case hearings.

(2) The following agencies need not use administrative law judges assigned from the office:

(a) Attorney General.

(b) Boards of stewards appointed by the Oregon Racing Commission.

(c) Bureau of Labor and Industries and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(d) Department of Corrections.

(e) Department of Education, State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(f) Department of Human Services for vocational rehabilitation services cases under 29 U.S.C. 722(c) and disability determination cases under 42 U.S.C. 405.

(g) Department of Revenue.

(h) Department of State Police.

(i) Employment Appeals Board.

(j) Employment Relations Board.

(k) Energy Facility Siting Council.

(L) Fair Dismissal Appeals Board.

(m) Governor.

(n) Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(o) Land Use Board of Appeals.

(p) Local government boundary commissions created pursuant to ORS 199.430 (Procedure for creating commissions by local resolution or petition) .

(q) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(r) Oregon Youth Authority.

(s) Psychiatric Security Review Board.

(t) Public Utility Commission.

(u) State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation.

(v) State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

(w) State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.

(x) State Land Board.

(y) State Treasurer, except the State Treasurer shall use an administrative law judge for contested cases involving claims arising under ORS 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) , 98.992 (Penalty for failure to report, pay or deliver property under ORS 98.302 to 98.436) or 116.253 (Recovery of escheated property) or any other claim to escheated or unclaimed property.

(3) The Workers’ Compensation Board is exempt from using administrative law judges assigned from the office for any hearing conducted by the board under ORS chapters 147, 654 and 656. Except as specifically provided in this subsection, the Department of Consumer and Business Services must use administrative law judges assigned from the office only for contested cases arising out of the department’s powers and duties under:

(a) ORS 86A.095 (Short title) to 86A.198 (Materials in languages other than English) , 86A.990 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 86A.095 to 86A.198) and 86A.992 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 86A.095 to 86A.198) and ORS chapter 59;

(b) ORS chapter 455;

(c) ORS chapter 674;

(d) ORS chapters 706 to 716;

(e) ORS chapter 717;

(f) ORS chapters 723, 725 and 726; and

(g) ORS chapters 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 737, 742, 743, 743A, 743B, 744, 746, 748 and 750.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any proceeding in which an agency is required to use an administrative law judge assigned from the office, an officer or employee of the agency may not conduct the hearing on behalf of the agency.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) , an agency is not required to use an administrative law judge assigned from the office if:

(a) Federal law requires that a different administrative law judge or hearing officer be used; or

(b) Use of an administrative law judge from the office could result in a loss of federal funds.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Department of Environmental Quality must use administrative law judges assigned from the office only for contested case hearings conducted under the provisions of ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [1999 c.849 §9; 2001 c.900 §46; 2003 c.75 §8; 2005 c.22 §131; 2005 c.26 §18; 2007 c.239 §9; 2009 c.541 §6; 2009 c.762 §46; 2009 c.830 §147; 2009 c.866 §10; 2011 c.637 §64; 2011 c.708 §25; 2013 c.296 §19; 2015 c.767 §53; 2017 c.442 §24; 2019 c.678 §56]

Source: Section 183.635 — Agencies required to use administrative law judges from Office of Administrative Hearings; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.545 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.545
180.545 Plain language standards
Status: in_force

(1) The agency to whom a consumer contract is submitted under ORS 180.540 (Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards) shall review the contract to determine whether it complies with plain language standards. A consumer contract complies with plain language standards if it:

(a) Uses words that convey meanings clearly and directly;

(b) Uses the present tense and active voice whenever possible;

(c) Primarily uses simple sentences;

(d) Defines only those words that cannot be properly explained or qualified in the text;

(e) Explains at the beginning that the form is a contract between parties;

(f) Uses margins adequate for ease in reading; and

(g) Uses frequent section headings, in a narrative format, to help locate provisions.

(2) If the agency determines that the consumer contract complies with the standards in subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall certify to that effect to the seller or extender of credit who submitted the contract for review.

(3) An agency reviewing contracts under this section shall charge a reasonable fee for reviewing each consumer contract. The agency may require payment of the fee when the contract is submitted for review. Fees received under this section shall be disposed of as follows:

(a) Fees received by the Department of Justice shall be credited to the Department of Justice Operating Account.

(b) Fees received by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall be credited to the Consumer and Business Services Fund. [1985 c.587 §§2,7,10]

Note: See note under 180.540 (Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards) .

Source: Section 180.545 — Plain language standards; approval; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.325 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.325
178.325 State interest in contributions and earnings
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon has no proprietary interest in the contributions or earnings of the Oregon 529 Savings Network. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Oregon 529 Savings Board is the trustee of the contributions and earnings. [Formerly 348.869]

Source: Section 178.325 — State interest in contributions and earnings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.480 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.480
181A.480 Training in human trafficking
Status: in_force

(1) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall include training on recognizing, investigating and reporting cases involving labor trafficking and sex trafficking of children and adults in the minimum training required to obtain basic certification as a police officer under ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) .

(2) The board may require that all police officers and certified reserve officers are trained to recognize, investigate and report cases involving labor trafficking and sex trafficking of children and adults at any advanced training program operated or authorized by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. [Formerly 181.649; 2023 c.217 §9]

Source: Section 181A.480 — Training in human trafficking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.400 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.400
184.400 Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) :

(a) “Incremental baseball tax revenues” means:

(A) The Oregon personal income tax revenues that are generated from the Oregon personal income tax liabilities shown on the income tax returns filed by the members of a professional athletic team engaged in Major League Baseball, including revenues that are generated from the tax liabilities of spouses of members of a professional athletic team engaged in Major League Baseball if the tax liabilities are reported on a joint return; or

(B) If Oregon personal income tax rates are reduced after the dates of the grant agreements described in ORS 184.404 (Grant agreements) and the grant agreements provide that payments will be based on rates in effect when the grant agreements are executed, the Oregon personal income tax liabilities, as described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, that would have been due if the liabilities were calculated using personal income tax rates in effect on the date of execution of the grant agreements.

(b) “Major league stadium” means a baseball stadium located in the City of Portland that is designed for use by a Major League Baseball team and that has an estimated cost of $300 million or more.

(c) “Member of a professional athletic team” means an athlete or other individual rendering service to a professional athletic team if the compensation of the athlete or other individual exceeds $50,000 in a tax year.

(d) “Tax liabilities” means the tax determined under ORS chapter 316 for the tax year less the credits allowed for purposes of ORS chapter 316 for the tax year.

(2) The Department of Revenue may adopt administrative rules that the department determines are necessary to:

(a) Further define the terms defined in this section in a manner consistent with this section;

(b) Implement the duties of the department under ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) ; and

(c) Carry out the purposes of ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) . [2003 c.808 §1]

Source: Section 184.400 — Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.360
181A.360 Board on Public Safety Standards and Training
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint a Board on Public Safety Standards and Training consisting of 26 members as follows:

(a) Two members who are chiefs of police recommended to the Governor by the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(b) One member who is a sheriff recommended to the Governor by the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(c) One member who is a fire chief recommended to the Governor by the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association;

(d) One member who is a representative of the fire service recommended to the Governor by the Oregon Fire District Directors Association;

(e) One member who is a member of the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council recommended to the Governor by the executive body of the council;

(f) One member who is a representative of corrections personnel recommended to the Governor by the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(g) One member who is a representative of the fire service recommended to the Governor by the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association;

(h) One member who is a representative of public safety telecommunicators;

(i) One member who is a district attorney recommended to the Governor by the Oregon District Attorneys Association;

(j) One member who is the Superintendent of State Police;

(k) One member who is the Chief of the Portland Police Bureau;

(L) One member who is the State Fire Marshal;

(m) One member who is the Chief of the Portland Fire Bureau;

(n) One member who is the Director of the Department of Corrections;

(o) One nonvoting member who is the Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Oregon;

(p) One member who is an administrator of a municipality recommended to the Governor by the executive body of the League of Oregon Cities;

(q) Two members who are nonmanagement representatives of law enforcement;

(r) Three members who are public members. Of the three public members appointed under this section:

(A) None may have personal interest or occupational responsibilities in the area of responsibility given to the board;

(B) All must represent the interests of the public in general;

(C) At least one member must be part of a marginalized or historically underrepresented community;

(D) One member must be recommended to the Governor by the President of the Senate; and

(E) One member must be recommended to the Governor by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(s) Two members recommended by and representing the private security industry;

(t) One member who is a representative of the collective bargaining unit that represents the largest number of individual workers in the Department of Corrections; and

(u) One member who is a nonmanagement parole and probation officer employed by a community corrections program.

(2) The term of office of a member is three years, and no member may be removed from office except for cause. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint the member’s successor to assume the member’s duties on July 1 next following. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment, effective immediately, for the unexpired term.

(3) Except for members who serve by virtue of office, no member shall serve more than two terms. For purposes of this subsection, a person appointed to fill a vacancy consisting of an unexpired term of at least one and one-half years has served a full term.

(4) Appointments of members of the board by the Governor, except for those members who serve by virtue of office, are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 181.620; 2021 c.611 §7]

Source: Section 181A.360 — Board on Public Safety Standards and Training; term limit; confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.420 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.420
180.420 Document retention period
Status: in_force

A tobacco product manufacturer that certifies to the Attorney General as required by ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) and 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) shall retain all invoices and documentation of sales and other information relied upon for the certifications for a period of five years. [2003 c.801 §5]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.420 — Document retention period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.035 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.035
181A.035 Appointment of Deputy Superintendent of State Police
Status: in_force

(1) The Superintendent of State Police may, with the approval of the Governor as to person and salary, appoint a Deputy Superintendent of State Police.

(2) The deputy superintendent must have served as a captain or in higher rank in the Oregon State Police not less than one year prior to appointment as deputy superintendent. [Formerly 181.220]

Source: Section 181A.035 — Appointment of Deputy Superintendent of State Police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.944 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.944
181A.944 Legislative purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the purpose of ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) is to provide authorized tribal police officers with the ability to exercise the powers of, and to receive the same authority and protections provided to, law enforcement officers under the laws of this state, without incurring any additional costs or loss of revenue to the State of Oregon or a political subdivision of the State of Oregon.

(2) When an authorized tribal police officer issues a citation for the commission of an offense for which the State of Oregon has jurisdiction and the tribal government employing the officer does not have jurisdiction, the citation must:

(a) Summon the person cited to appear in the circuit court of the county in which the offense was committed; and

(b) Be submitted to the district attorney of the county in which the offense was committed.

(3) A tribal government that employs tribal police officers may submit to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training a resolution declaring that the tribal government is self-insured or has purchased and maintains in force:

(a) Public liability and property damage insurance for vehicles operated by authorized tribal police officers; and

(b) Police professional liability insurance from a company licensed to sell insurance in this state.

(4) The tribal government shall attach the following documents to the resolution submitted to the department under subsection (3) of this section:

(a) A declaration that the tribal government has complied with the requirements of ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) ; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A full copy of the public liability and property damage insurance policy for vehicles operated by the tribal government’s authorized tribal police officers and a full copy of the police professional liability insurance policy from a company licensed to sell insurance in this state; or

(B) A description of the tribal government’s self-insurance program.

(5) A self-insurance program or insurance policy described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section must provide:

(a) That the self-insurance program or insurance policy is available to satisfy settlements and judgments arising from the tortious conduct of authorized tribal police officers in an amount equal to or greater than the amounts described in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) that are applicable to a local public body; and

(b) That the tribal government and the insurance carrier will not raise the defense of sovereign immunity for claims that are asserted in the tribal government’s court and involve the tortious conduct of an authorized tribal police officer, provided that the claims:

(A) Are asserted in accordance with any applicable tort claims procedures of the tribal government; and

(B) Could not be brought in federal court under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

(6) If, after submitting the resolution and documents described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, there is a material change in the tribal government’s self-insurance program or insurance policy, the tribal government shall file with the department a written description of the change within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

(7) The department shall maintain a file of submissions made by tribal governments under this section. The department shall permit inspection and copying of the submissions in accordance with ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(8) For purposes of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , an authorized tribal police officer is not an officer, employee or agent of the State of Oregon or of any other public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . A public body or an officer, employee or agent of a public body is not liable for certifying a tribal police officer under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) , for accepting for filing the resolution and documents described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section or for the acts or omissions of an authorized tribal police officer.

(9) Nothing in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) :

(a) Affects the authority of a county sheriff to appoint duly commissioned police officers as deputy sheriffs authorized to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the State of Oregon;

(b) Affects the existing status and sovereignty of tribal governments whose traditional lands and territories lie within the borders of the State of Oregon as established under the laws of the United States; or

(c) Authorizes a tribal government to receive funds from, or in lieu of, the State of Oregon or a political subdivision of the State of Oregon.

(10) A tribal government or tribal police department is not a seizing agency for purposes of ORS 131.550 (Definitions for ORS 131.550 to 131.600) to 131.600 (Record keeping and reporting requirements) or ORS chapter 131A.

(11) The department may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) and shall require tribal governments that employ authorized tribal police officers to reimburse the department for any costs incurred in carrying out the provisions of ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) . [Formerly 181A.690]

Source: Section 181A.944 — Legislative purpose; requirements for citation issued outside tribal jurisdiction; tribal government insurance; tribal police officer not officer, employee or agent of state; tribal government not seizing agency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.656 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.656
184.656 Governor’s budget for department
Status: in_force

The Governor shall submit to the Legislative Assembly a proposed biennial budget for the Department of Transportation that specifies how existing revenues from all sources will be spent. The budget shall include proposed expenditures for each program or item specifically listed in the budget bills for the department enacted during the preceding odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. [1999 c.939 §4; 2001 c.104 §65; 2005 c.612 §3; 2011 c.545 §16; 2015 c.138 §8; 2016 c.117 §43]

Note: Section 18, chapter 30, Oregon Laws 2010, provides:

Sec. 18. Reports on revenue. The Department of Transportation shall report semiannually to the legislative committees on revenue if the Legislative Assembly is in session or, if the Legislative Assembly is not in session, to the Legislative Revenue Officer. The department’s report shall include:

(1) An estimate of the amounts received in the previous two quarters from the increased taxes and fees established in ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 818.270 (Fees for permits) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and an estimate of the projected revenue in the current quarter and the next quarter from the increased taxes and fees established in ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 818.270 (Fees for permits) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017.

(2) An estimate of the amounts received in the previous biennium to date from the increased taxes and fees established in ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 818.270 (Fees for permits) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and an estimate of the projected revenue in the remaining current biennium from the increased taxes and fees established in ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 818.270 (Fees for permits) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017.

(3) Information about the expenditures and distributions made under ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) , including but not limited to:

(a) Information about the department’s total funds as well as the funds raised separately by the increased taxes and fees established in ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 818.270 (Fees for permits) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and expended as described in ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) (3).

(b) Semiannual amounts that include all the actual and forecasted expenditures and distributions made under ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) for each quarter of the current biennium and the forecasted expenditures and distributions for the following biennium. [2010 c.30 §18; 2017 c.750 §71L; 2018 c.93 §32; 2019 c.491 §11]

Note: Section 5, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009, provides:

Sec. 5. (1) The Department of Transportation shall provide information on the department’s website about:

(a) Transportation projects described in section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009; and

(b) Any other transportation projects funded by the increase in taxes and fees by the amendments to:

(A) ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) by section 42, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(B) ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) by section 43, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(C) ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) by section 43a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(D) ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) by section 44, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(E) ORS 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) by section 44a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(F) ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) by section 48, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(G) ORS 319.530 (Imposition of tax) by section 49, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(H) ORS 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) by section 51, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(I) ORS 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) by section 52, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009; and

(J) ORS 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) by section 53, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(2) The department shall make the information accessible directly from the department’s website home page.

(3) For each project listed, the department shall provide a short description of the project, the intended benefit of the project, an estimated date for inviting bids and entering into contracts, an estimated contract cost, an estimated completion date, any change in the estimated completion date and any change in the project cost. The department shall also provide explanation for any change in the estimated completion date or change in project cost.

(4) The department shall update the information required by this section each week until all projects are completed.

(5) The department shall report to the interim House and Senate committees related to transportation on the progress the department is making toward achieving the goals of this section. [2009 c.865 §5; 2010 c.30 §2]

Source: Section 184.656 — Governor’s budget for department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.492 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.492
184.492 Duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall:

(a) Contract with a nongovernmental entity to serve as the statewide coordinating entity for the provision of court appointed special advocate services throughout this state. The nongovernmental entity must be a member of the National CASA Association and have a board or other membership structure that contains directors from the CASA Volunteer Programs in this state. At a minimum, the contract must include authority for the statewide coordinating entity to:

(A) Contract with CASA Volunteer Programs; and

(B) Disburse and expend moneys in the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund established in ORS 184.498 (Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund) to CASA Volunteer Programs in this state.

(b) Disburse and expend moneys in the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund established under ORS 184.498 (Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund) for the purposes set forth in this section and ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) . The department shall disburse and expend moneys from the fund to the statewide coordinating entity contracted with pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection for the purposes set forth in this section and ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) . No moneys may be distributed to a CASA Volunteer Program until the program has submitted to the statewide coordinating entity the program’s annual diversity, equity, inclusion and accountability plan.

(c) Contract with the statewide coordinating entity contracted with pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection for oversight of the provision of court appointed special advocate services throughout this state in a uniform, equitable, consistent and cost-efficient manner and to ensure that CASA Volunteer Programs comply with the state standards and practices and with the National CASA Association’s standards and practices and perform the duties and functions under ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) .

(d) Require the statewide coordinating entity contracted with pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection to oversee the CASA Volunteer Programs to ensure that each program:

(A) Uses metrics to track volunteer demographics and develops a detailed diversity recruitment plan that reflects the demographics of children in foster care in the counties served by the program;

(B) Adopts a mission and values statement;

(C) Regularly reviews and updates its plans and policies consistent with the National CASA Association’s standards, including an annual review and update of the program’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accountability plans;

(D) Conducts an annual financial audit or review; and

(E) Has a sustainable growth plan, if applicable.

(e) Require the statewide coordinating entity contracted with pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection to develop and provide training and education for court appointed special advocates and employees and other volunteers in CASA Volunteer Programs. The training and education must be consistent with the National CASA Association’s standards and include culturally specific and community-responsive training components. The training and education for each program must be tailored to the program’s identified equity and outreach needs. The statewide coordinating entity shall make available additional training opportunities regarding cultural responsiveness and skill building, as needed and as resources allow.

(f) Adopt rules for carrying out the department’s responsibilities, duties and functions under this section and ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) .

(2) The department may:

(a) Consult with the statewide coordinating entity contracted with under subsection (1)(a) of this section for the purpose of developing:

(A) An allocation formula for the disbursement of moneys to CASA Volunteer Programs in this state; and

(B) Policies, procedures, standards and guidelines regarding the provision of court appointed special advocate services in this state taking into consideration the National CASA Association’s standards.

(b) Apply for and receive funds from state, federal and private sources for CASA Volunteer Programs and the provision of court appointed special advocate services in this state.

(3) The statewide coordinating entity with which the department has contracted under subsection (1)(a) of this section shall provide biannual reports to the department regarding:

(a) The fulfillment of responsibilities that have been contracted for or delegated; and

(b) The achievement of the objectives in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section. [2017 c.630 §3; 2021 c.459 §2]

Source: Section 184.492 — Duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.882 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.882
184.882 Technical advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish a technical advisory committee to assist the department with issues related to implementing the program described in ORS 184.879 (Greenhouse gas reduction program) .

(2) Members of the technical advisory committee must include, but need not be limited to, representatives from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Quality, from construction firms engaged in transportation construction and maintenance, from suppliers of covered materials, from construction and material supplier industry associations, from workers in construction or manufacturing industries, from environmental organizations and from institutions of higher education.

(3) The technical advisory committee shall:

(a) Recommend quantities of covered materials below which the Department of Transportation need not require an environmental product declaration.

(b) Advise the department as needed to prepare the reports required under ORS 184.884 (Reports) .

(c) Advise and guide the department concerning:

(A) The extent to which environmental product declarations are available or are in development;

(B) Which of the department’s construction and maintenance activities are appropriate for inclusion in the program described in ORS 184.879 (Greenhouse gas reduction program) (2);

(C) The time within which a bidder or proposer must submit an environmental product declaration and any related information;

(D) How to properly analyze or interpret an environmental product declaration;

(E) The content of and criteria for devising, adopting and implementing the strategies described in ORS 184.879 (Greenhouse gas reduction program) (2)(a)(C);

(F) Potential changes to the design or implementation of the program described in ORS 184.879 (Greenhouse gas reduction program) in light of technological advances and the need to maintain reasonable competition for public contracts; and

(G) Other matters the technical advisory committee deems necessary to achieve the goals of the program.

(4) The technical advisory committee may recommend to the department additional materials for designation as covered materials.

(5) A majority of the members of the technical advisory committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) The technical advisory committee shall elect two of the members of the technical advisory committee to serve as cochairpersons.

(7) The department shall appoint a replacement for any vacancy on the technical advisory committee. The replacement must become immediately effective upon appointment.

(8) The technical advisory committee must meet at least four times within each calendar year at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson, of a majority of the members of the technical advisory committee or of the Director of Transportation.

(9) The department shall provide staff support to the technical advisory committee.

(10) Members of the technical advisory committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the technical advisory committee. [2022 c.74 §2]

Source: Section 184.882 — Technical advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.530 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.530
179.530 Disbursements from accounts
Status: in_force

Disbursements from the accounts for the purposes for which the contributions or payments were made, and for payment to persons lawfully entitled thereto, may be made by the superintendent of the institution by which the funds were deposited, or by the state agency having jurisdiction over the institution, by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer. The superintendent or state agency shall be accountable for the proper handling of the account. [Formerly 179.730; 1991 c.271 §3]

Source: Section 179.530 — Disbursements from accounts; accountability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.610
179.610 Definitions for ORS 179.610 to 179.770
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 179.610 (Definitions for ORS 179.610 to 179.770) to 179.770 (Rules) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Authorized representative” means an individual or entity appointed under authority of ORS chapter 125, as guardian or conservator of a person, who has the ability to control the person’s finances, and any other individual or entity holding funds or receiving benefits or income on behalf of any person.

(2) “Care” means all services rendered to a patient by the state institutions as described in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) or by the Eastern Oregon Training Center. These services include, but are not limited to, such items as medical care, room, board, administrative costs and other costs not otherwise excluded by law.

(3) “Decedent’s estate” has the meaning given “estate” in ORS 111.005 (Definitions for probate law) .

(4) “Person,” “person in a state institution” or “person at a state institution,” or any similar phrase, means an individual who is or has been at a state institution described in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) or in the Eastern Oregon Training Center.

(5) “Personal estate” means all income and benefits as well as all assets, including all personal and real property of a living person, and includes assets held by the person’s authorized representative and all other assets held by any other individual or entity holding funds or receiving benefits or income on behalf of any person. [Subsections (1) and (2) enacted as 1959 c.652 §1; subsection (3) enacted as 1959 c.652 §3 (2); 1969 c.597 §43; 1971 c.411 §2; 1973 c.546 §1; 1973 c.806 §1; 1977 c.384 §4; 1989 c.348 §1; 1995 c.664 §89; 2001 c.487 §1; 2003 c.14 §77; 2009 c.595 §147; 2013 c.36 §57; 2016 c.42 §19]

Source: Section 179.610 — Definitions for ORS 179.610 to 179.770 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.620
179.620 Liability of person or estate for cost of care
Status: in_force

(1) A person and the personal estate of the person, or a decedent’s estate, is liable for the full cost of care. Full cost of care is established according to ORS 179.701 (Determination of cost-of-care rates) .

(2) While the person is liable for the full cost of care, the maximum amount a person is required to pay toward the full cost of care shall be determined according to the person’s ability to pay. Ability to pay is determined as provided in ORS 179.640 (Determination of ability to pay) .

(3) Upon the death of a person, the decedent’s estate shall be liable for any unpaid cost of care. The liability of the decedent’s estate is limited to the cost of care incurred on or after July 24, 1979. The decedent’s estate shall not include assets placed in trust for the person by other persons. Collection of any amount from a decedent’s estate shall be pursuant to ORS 179.740 (Collection from estates) .

(4) Regardless of subsection (1) of this section and ORS 179.610 (Definitions for ORS 179.610 to 179.770) (5), assets held in trust by a trustee for a person are subject to laws generally applicable to trusts.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may not collect the cost of care from:

(a) Any assets received by or owing to a person and the personal estate of the person, or the decedent’s estate, as compensation from the state for injury, death or, if the collection is being made by the Department of Corrections, the false imprisonment of the person that occurred when the person was in a state institution listed in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) or in the Eastern Oregon Training Center and for which the state admits liability or is found liable through adjudication; and

(b) Any real or personal property of the personal estate of the person, or the decedent’s estate, that the person or an authorized representative of the person can demonstrate was purchased solely with assets referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection or partially with such assets, to the extent such assets were used in the purchase. [1959 c.652 §2; 1961 c.501 §1; 1973 c.823 §§122,158; 1979 c.684 §2; 1989 c.348 §2; 1999 c.159 §1; 2001 c.487 §2; 2009 c.595 §148; 2013 c.36 §58]

Source: Section 179.620 — Liability of person or estate for cost of care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.431 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.431
184.431 Chairperson and vice chairperson
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor, or a member of the Sustainability Board designated by the Governor, shall serve as the chairperson of the board. The board shall select one of its members as vice chairperson. The board shall determine the terms, duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices.

(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [2007 c.875 §5]

Source: Section 184.431 — Chairperson and vice chairperson; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.220 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.220
181A.220 Confidentiality of some records
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) relating to public records the fingerprints, photographs, records and reports compiled under ORS 137.225 (Order setting aside conviction or record of criminal charge) , 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) , 181A.160 (Fingerprints, identifying data, disposition report required upon arrest) , 181A.175 (Transmittal of disposition report) , 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) , 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles) and this section are confidential and exempt from public inspection except:

(a) As ordered by a court;

(b) As provided in rules adopted by the Department of State Police under ORS chapter 183 to govern access to and use of computerized criminal offender information including access by an individual for review or challenge of the individual’s own records;

(c) As provided in ORS 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) and 181A.245 (Procedure when information requested by other than criminal justice agency) ;

(d) As provided in ORS 181A.180 (Copy of certain disposition reports to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and Department of Education) ; or

(e) As provided in ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) (5).

(2) The records of the department of crime reports to the department and of arrests made by the department, however, shall not be confidential and shall be available in the same manner as the records of arrest and reports of crimes of other law enforcement agencies under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (3). [Formerly 181.548]

Source: Section 181A.220 — Confidentiality of some records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.202 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.202
181A.202 Authority of municipal tax collection agency to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , a municipal tax collection agency in a city with a population of 250,000 or more may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Is employed or applying for employment by the city; or

(B) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the city as a contractor or volunteer; and

(b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position in which the person will have access to federal tax information.

(2) A municipal tax collection agency in a city with a population of 250,000 or more may enter into a written agreement with the Department of State Police for purposes of conducting criminal records checks under this section. An agreement entered into under this subsection must include terms pertaining to the scope of work and reimbursement of costs. [2021 c.528 §20]

Source: Section 181A.202 — Authority of municipal tax collection agency to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.800 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.800
176.800 Construction of ORS 176.750 to 176.815
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) is intended as a delegation of legislative responsibility for the appropriation or authorization of expenditure of public funds, as provided in the Constitution and laws of this state.

(2) The powers vested in the Governor under ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) are in addition to, and not in lieu of, emergency powers vested in the Governor under ORS chapter 401 or any other law of Oregon.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that if ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) and 176.990 (Penalties) are held unconstitutional as applied to contracts executed before February 26, 1974, ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) and 176.990 (Penalties) nevertheless are effective with respect to contracts executed on or after February 26, 1974, and with respect to renewals or extensions of existing contracts on or after February 26, 1974. [1974 c.5 §§10,14,15; 2009 c.718 §38]

Source: Section 176.800 — Construction of ORS 176.750 to 176.815 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.040 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.040
179.040 General powers and duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Govern, manage and administer the affairs of the public institutions and works within their respective jurisdictions.

(b) Enter into contracts for the planning, erection, completion and furnishings of all new buildings or additions at their respective institutions.

(c) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS 279A.125 (Preference for recycled materials) , 279A.255 (Inspection, appraisal and inventory of state property) , 279A.275 (Leasing of state property) , 279A.280 (Disposal of surplus property) , 279A.285 (Disposition of moneys received as payment for repair or replacement of damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen property) , 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) , 279B.025 (Procurement practices regarding recyclable and reusable goods) , 279B.240 (Exclusion of recycled oils prohibited) , 279B.270 (State contracting agencies to use recovered resources and recycled materials) , 279B.275 (Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material) , 279B.280 (Use of recycled products when economically feasible) and 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) to 283.395 (Driving state-owned vehicles for private purposes prohibited) , enter into contracts for the purchase of supplies for their respective institutions.

(d) Make and adopt rules for the guidance of the agencies and for the government of their respective institutions.

(2) The agencies, respectively, may:

(a) Sue and plead in all courts of law and equity.

(b) Subject to ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (7), procure, contract for or enter into agreements for goods and services of all kinds, including personal services contracts designated under ORS 279A.055 (Personal services contracts) , and perform all legal acts requisite and necessary for the successful management and maintenance of the institutions within their respective jurisdictions. [Amended by 1967 c.419 §57; 1969 c.597 §18; 1969 c.706 §63; 1987 c.320 §107; 2001 c.900 §27; 2003 c.794 §200; 2009 c.397 §1; 2009 c.595 §119]

Source: Section 179.040 — General powers and duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.300 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.300
176.300 Temporary transfer of power
Status: in_force

The Governor may at any time declare that the Governor expects to be temporarily disabled for a period of time and will not be able to discharge the duties of the office during that period of time. The Governor shall indicate the date and time that the period of disability will commence, and an estimate of the length of time during which the Governor will be disabled. Upon the date and time specified by the Governor, the person charged with assuming the duties of the office under Article V, section 8a of the Oregon Constitution, shall commence serving as Acting Governor. Upon the Governor declaring that the period of disability has ended, the Acting Governor shall immediately cease to perform those duties and the Governor shall resume performance of the duties of the office of Governor. [2009 c.77 §1]

Source: Section 176.300 — Temporary transfer of power , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.020 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.020
177.020 Successive recoveries on bond
Status: in_force

One recovery had on the official bond given by the Secretary of State shall not render the bond void, but the bond may be prosecuted upon a breach thereof, from time to time, until the whole penalty is collected.

Source: Section 177.020 — Successive recoveries on bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.220 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.220
180.220 Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice shall have:

(a) General control and supervision of all civil actions and legal proceedings in which the State of Oregon may be a party or may be interested.

(b) Full charge and control of all the legal business of all departments, commissions and bureaus of the state, or of any office thereof, which requires the services of an attorney or counsel in order to protect the interests of the state.

(2) No state officer, board, commission, or the head of a department or institution of the state shall employ or be represented by any other counsel or attorney at law.

(3) This section is subject to ORS 825.508 (Use of collection agency to obtain moneys due) . [Amended by 1967 c.178 §3]

Source: Section 180.220 — Powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.450 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.450
181A.450 Child abuse and domestic violence training
Status: in_force

No later than January 1 of each year, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, shall submit to the Legislative Assembly, as provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , a report on the implementation of child abuse and domestic violence training provided by the department. [Formerly 181.712]

Source: Section 181A.450 — Child abuse and domestic violence training; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.462 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.462
182.462 Budgets for semi-independent state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A board shall adopt budgets on a biennial basis using classifications of expenditures and revenues required by ORS 291.206 (Guidance of agencies in completing agency request budgets) (1), but the budget is not subject to review and approval by the Legislative Assembly or to future modification by the Emergency Board or the Legislative Assembly.

(b) The budget referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be adopted in accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183. Except as provided in this paragraph, a board shall adopt or modify a budget only after a public hearing thereon. A board must give notice of the hearing to all holders of licenses issued by the board.

(c) A board shall follow generally accepted accounting principles and keep financial and statistical information as necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial condition and financial operations of the board as may be required by the Secretary of State.

(d) A board shall prepare an annual financial statement of board revenues and expenses and shall make the statement available for public review. The board shall provide a copy of the statement to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services not later than the 90th day after the end of the state fiscal year.

(e) A board may, by rule, elect to donate all or part of the revenue derived by the board from civil penalties to the General Fund of the State Treasury.

(2) In addition to the reports required by ORS 182.472 (Reports) , the Oregon Board of Optometry, the State Board of Massage Therapists and the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy shall, on or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year, present the budget adopted by the board under this section to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Legislative Fiscal Officer. [1999 c.1084 §6; 2011 c.110 §2; 2019 c.43 §3]

Note: See note under 182.454 (Semi-independent state agencies) .

Source: Section 182.462 — Budgets for semi-independent state agencies; annual financial statements; disposition of civil penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.010 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.010
177.010 Oath and bond
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State, before entering upon the duties of office, shall take and subscribe the oath required by the Constitution, and give a bond, with sufficient sureties, to the State of Oregon, in the sum of $10,000, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of office as Secretary of State and as Auditor, and that the Secretary of State will deliver over to a successor in the office of the Secretary of State, or to any other person authorized by law to receive the same, all moneys, books, records and all papers pertaining to the office. The bond shall be approved by the Governor and, together with the oath of office, shall be preserved in the executive office. [Amended by 1977 c.366 §1]

Source: Section 177.010 — Oath and bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).