ORS § 367.091 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.091
367.091 Multimodal Active Transportation Fund
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 367.093 (Grants from Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) :

(a) “Private entity” means any entity that is not a public body, including but not limited to a corporation, partnership, company, nonprofit organization or other legal entity or natural person.

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

(c) “Transportation project” means a project or undertaking for bicycle and pedestrian capital infrastructure, including bridges, paths and ways. A transportation project does not include costs associated with operating expenses or the purchase of bicycles.

(2) The Multimodal Active Transportation Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Earnings on moneys in the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund shall be deposited into the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purposes described in subsection (3) of this section and in ORS 367.093 (Grants from Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) . The fund consists of the following:

(a) Moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 320.440 (Deposit of revenue from excise tax on bicycles) .

(b) Moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 367.081 (Distribution of amounts in Connect Oregon Fund) .

(c) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly.

(d) Earnings on moneys in the fund.

(e) Moneys from any other source.

(3) The department shall use moneys in the fund to award grants for bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects as provided in ORS 367.093 (Grants from Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) . [2019 c.491 §23]

Note: 367.091 (Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) and 367.093 (Grants from Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 367 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 367.091 — Multimodal Active Transportation Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.560 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.560
390.560 Uses of All-Terrain Vehicle Account
Status: in_force

Moneys in the All-Terrain Vehicle Account established under ORS 390.555 (All-Terrain Vehicle Account) shall be used for the following purposes only:

(1) In each 12-month period, no less than 10 percent of the moneys described in ORS 390.555 (All-Terrain Vehicle Account) that are attributable to Class I all-terrain vehicles shall be transferred to the Department of Transportation for the development and maintenance of snowmobile facilities as provided in ORS 802.110 (Procedures for financial administration) ;

(2) Planning, promoting and implementing a statewide all-terrain vehicle program, including the acquisition, development and maintenance of all-terrain vehicle recreation areas;

(3) Education and safety training for all-terrain vehicle operators;

(4) Provision of first aid and police services related to all-terrain vehicle recreation;

(5) Paying the costs of instigating, developing or promoting new programs for all-terrain vehicle users and of advising people of possible usage areas for all-terrain vehicles;

(6) Paying the costs of coordinating between all-terrain vehicle user groups and the managers of public lands;

(7) Paying the costs of providing consultation and guidance to all-terrain vehicle user programs;

(8) Paying the costs of administration of the all-terrain vehicle programs, including staff support provided under ORS 390.565 (All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee) as requested by the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee;

(9) Paying the costs of law enforcement activities related to the operation of all-terrain vehicles. The State Parks and Recreation Department shall determine the amount required for law enforcement activities and the intervals at which the moneys shall be distributed. The funds available shall be apportioned according to the terms of an intergovernmental agreement entered into between the State Parks and Recreation Department and a city, the Department of State Police or the sheriff of a county; and

(10) Control and eradication of invasive species related to all-terrain vehicle recreation. [1999 c.977 §4; 2005 c.22 §267; 2007 c.887 §9; 2009 c.812 §1; 2009 c.825 §5; 2011 c.360 §8]

Source: Section 390.560 — Uses of All-Terrain Vehicle Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.777 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.777
377.777 Action to enjoin person from violation of ORS 377.700 to 377.844
Status: in_force

If the Department of Transportation has issued three or more final orders in a 12-month period finding that a person has violated one or more provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the Director of Transportation may file an action for injunctive relief to enjoin the person, or any other entity substantially controlled or directed by the person, from further violating ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . The action may be filed in the Circuit Court for Marion County or in the circuit court of the county that is the principal place of business or residence of the person the director seeks to enjoin. [2001 c.508 §5]

Note: 377.777 (Action to enjoin person from violation of ORS 377.700 to 377.844) was added to and made a part of 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 377.777 — Action to enjoin person from violation of ORS 377.700 to 377.844 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.331 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.331
374.331 Facility plans
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “facility plan” includes, but is not limited to, interchange area management plans, corridor plans, transportation refinement plans and access management plans.

(2) Every facility plan and access management strategy developed for a highway improvement or modernization project under this section or ORS 374.334 (Access management strategy) must include a methodology that balances the economic development objectives of properties abutting state highways with the transportation safety and access management objectives of state highways, in a manner consistent with local transportation system plans and the land uses permitted in the local comprehensive plans acknowledged under ORS chapters 197 and 197A.

(3) The following apply to all facility plans developed by the Department of Transportation:

(a) The location of county roads and city streets within the area described in the facility plan must be determined through collaborative discussion and agreement between the department and the affected cities and counties. Each facility plan must document the agreement regarding the location of county roads and city streets that intersect a state highway within the area described in the plan.

(b) The department shall develop key principles for each facility plan. The department shall use the key principles to evaluate how properties abutting a state highway may retain or obtain access to the state highway during and after plan implementation. In developing the key principles, the department shall also develop a methodology to weigh the benefits of a highway improvement or modernization project to public safety and mobility against:

(A) The local transportation system plans and the land uses permitted in the local comprehensive plans of cities and counties; and

(B) The economic development objectives of affected real property owners who require access to the state highway.

(c) If a facility plan identifies the need to modify, relocate or close existing private approaches, the plan must include key principles for managing access to the state highway. The key principles must contain a level of detail sufficient to inform affected real property owners of the potential for the modification, relocation or closure of existing private approaches within the area described in the facility plan.

(d) Each facility plan affecting access to a state highway must include a timeline by which the plan may need to be implemented in order to meet the safety and operational needs of the state highway.

(e) Each facility plan must include the long term safety and operational needs for the state highway and for all intersecting highways, roads or streets based on an engineering analysis conducted by a traffic engineer.

(f) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Until a facility plan is adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission or finalized by the department, an affected real property owner may request a review of the key principles and related methodology developed by the department through:

(i) A collaborative discussion as established by the department by rule; or

(ii) The Access Management Dispute Review Board established under ORS 374.360 (Access Management Dispute Review Board) .

(B) The recommendation of the Access Management Dispute Review Board under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is not a land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , that may be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(4) Prior to adopting any key principle under subsection (5) of this section, the department shall provide notice and an opportunity to be heard to the affected cities and counties and to affected real property owners. The department shall provide notice by first class mail.

(5) Twenty days after the date the department sends written notice under subsection (4) of this section, the department, in agreement with the affected cities and counties, shall adopt the key principles for a facility plan. [2013 c.476 §4]

Source: Section 374.331 — Facility plans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.247 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.247
390.247 Design
Status: in_force

(1) The State Treasurer shall select or provide for the selection of the design of the commemorative coins described in ORS 390.245 (Commemorative coins authorized) and shall make such arrangements as the State Treasurer considers appropriate for the production and sale of the coins and shall provide for the production of coins in such numbers considered appropriate.

(2) In carrying out the State Treasurer’s duties, functions and powers with regard to the commemorative coins, the State Treasurer may contract for the performance of those duties, functions and powers. The contract may include, among other matters, provisions for advance payment or reimbursement for services performed pursuant to any such contract. All costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this section shall be paid from the Commemorative Coin Account established in ORS 390.245 (Commemorative coins authorized) . [1991 c.582 §3]

Source: Section 390.247 — Design; contracted services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.144 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.144
390.144 Rules for ORS 390.143
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Director shall adopt rules to carry out the purpose of ORS 390.143 (Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities) . The rules shall include but need not be limited to:

(1) Procedures and forms to be used by an organization desiring to enter into an agreement with the director under ORS 390.143 (Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities) ;

(2) Guidelines for approving the interpretive material an organization proposes to provide to a recreation facility; and

(3) Provisions for renewing or dissolving an agreement between an organization and the director. [1985 c.303 §3]

Source: Section 390.144 — Rules for ORS 390.143 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.623 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.623
367.623 Consultation with local governments for project selection
Status: in_force

In establishing criteria other than those specified in ORS 367.622 (Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds) for selection of projects, and in choosing projects under ORS 367.622 (Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds) , the Oregon Transportation Commission shall consult with local governments, metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation advisory groups. [2001 c.669 §3]

Note: See note under 367.622 (Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds) .

Source: Section 367.623 — Consultation with local governments for project selection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.745 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.745
367.745 Setting aside sufficient moneys to pay maturing bonds
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall compute and determine in January of each year, after the sale of bonds under ORS 367.700 (Authority to sell limited amount of bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750) to 367.750 (Constitutional debt limits not to be exceeded) , the amount of bond debt service that will fall due during such year on bonds then outstanding and unpaid and shall maintain or hold in the State Highway Fund sufficient moneys to pay such maturing obligations. [1975 c.211 §10; 2003 c.201 §34]

Source: Section 367.745 — Setting aside sufficient moneys to pay maturing bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.540 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.540
377.540 Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance
Status: in_force

The Director of Transportation shall take appropriate action for the administration and enforcement of orders issued under the provisions of ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.545 (1975 Replacement Part). [1961 c.614 §10; 1963 c.400 §20; 1977 c.578 §4; 1993 c.741 §46]

Source: Section 377.540 — Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.640 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.640
381.640 Terms and conditions of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The bonds mentioned in ORS 381.605 (City construction, operation and financing of interstate bridges) shall:

(a) Be in denominations of $100 or more, but not exceeding $1,000.

(b) Run not to exceed 30 years from the end of the respective issues thereof.

(c) Bear interest at a rate not to exceed six percent per year, payable on January 1 and July 1.

(d) Have interest coupons attached to them, one coupon for each interest payment that will be made.

(2) The bonds and interest coupons shall:

(a) Be lithographed or printed on good bond paper.

(b) Be made payable to bearer, in any coin or currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts within the United States.

(c) Be paid by the city treasurer upon presentation at the office of the city treasurer or at the fiscal agency of the state in New York City, upon the date of payment named thereon.

(d) Be signed by the mayor and city recorder. The interest coupons shall bear the printed facsimile signatures of the mayor and city recorder.

(e) Be sealed with the seal of the council.

(f) Bear the certificate of the city treasurer, over the signature of the city treasurer, that they have been registered in the office of the city treasurer, naming the date of registry.

Source: Section 381.640 — Terms and conditions of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.730 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.730
376.730 Description of proposed mall and intersecting streets
Status: in_force

In such resolution any street may be described by referring thereto by its lawful or official name, or the name by which it is commonly known, and the pedestrian mall, the mall intersections and the intersecting streets may be described by reference to a map or plat thereof on file in the office of the city recorder. [1961 c.666 §7]

Source: Section 376.730 — Description of proposed mall and intersecting streets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.063 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.063
390.063 Lottery bonds for state park projects
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares that the purpose of ORS 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) is to authorize lottery bonds for state park projects. The lottery bonds authorized by ORS 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) shall be issued pursuant to ORS 286A.560 (Definitions for ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585 and 327.700 to 327.711) to 286A.585 (Lottery bonds for community sports facilities) . The obligation of the State of Oregon with respect to the bonds and with respect to any grant agreement or other commitment authorized by ORS 267.334 (Electoral approval for issuance of general obligation bonds by Tri-Met to fund extension of light rail) , 285B.410 (Definitions for ORS 285B.410 to 285B.482) , 285B.422 (Funding to municipalities for development projects) , 285B.482 (Revenue bonds as parity bonds) , 285B.530 (Definitions for ORS 285B.530 to 285B.548) to 285B.548 (Amount of infrastructure lottery bonds) and 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) shall at all times be restricted to the availability of unobligated net lottery proceeds, proceeds of lottery bonds and any other amounts specifically committed by ORS 286A.560 (Definitions for ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585 and 327.700 to 327.711) to 286A.585 (Lottery bonds for community sports facilities) . Neither the faith and credit of the State of Oregon nor any of its taxing power shall be pledged or committed to the payment of lottery bonds or any other commitment of the State of Oregon authorized by ORS 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) . [1997 c.800 §1; 1999 c.44 §22; 2005 c.835 §31; 2007 c.783 §178a]

Note: See note under 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) .

Source: Section 390.063 — Lottery bonds for state park projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.630 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.630
371.630 Notice to owners of engineer’s report
Status: in_force

(1) If the engineer makes a favorable report on the proposed improvement, the county court shall mail to the owner of each parcel of land to be assessed for the proposed improvement a written notice of the favorable report, the estimated cost of the improvement and the estimated amount of the assessment against the land of the owner. The notice shall require the owner to file with the county court within 20 days after the mailing of the notice, a written objection, if any, to the further prosecution of the improvement.

(2) If objections are received by the county court signed by more than 50 percent of the owners of land representing more than 50 percent of the total amount of the assessment for the proposed improvement, the proposed improvement shall, by order of the court, be declared abandoned and no new petition may be filed and no new resolution may be adopted for the improvement within a period of one year after the date of the order. [Amended by 1955 c.773 §4; 1971 c.327 §3]

Source: Section 371.630 — Notice to owners of engineer’s report; filing objections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.762 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.762
366.762 Appropriation from highway fund for counties
Status: in_force

There shall be and hereby are appropriated out of the highway fund annually such sums of money established under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) out of all moneys credited to the State Highway Fund by the State Treasurer between July 1 of any year and June 30 of the following year that are subject to the appropriation under this section by ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) . The appropriation shall be distributed among the several counties for the purposes provided by law. [Formerly 366.525]

Source: Section 366.762 — Appropriation from highway fund for counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.120 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.120
370.120 County court’s use of money raised by sale of bonds
Status: in_force

If the county court in its order calling an election under ORS 370.031 (Election procedure to determine issuance of bonds under ORS 370.010) designates the particular roads to be built or improved by the money raised by the sale of bonds, the county court shall not use any of the money raised upon any other road or for any other purpose than those mentioned in the order. If the order does not designate any particular roads to be built or improved by the money raised, then the county court may expend the money raised from the sale of the bonds to build, improve or maintain such permanent roads within the county as the county court considers proper. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §234]

Source: Section 370.120 — County court’s use of money raised by sale of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.355 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.355
384.355 Location of interstate ferry
Status: in_force

Any ferry service maintained and operated under ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) shall connect, or provision shall be made for such connection, with a state and federal highway in this state and a state and federal highway in the adjoining state to which the ferry service is maintained. Such ferry service is a part of the Oregon highway system.

Source: Section 384.355 — Location of interstate ferry; part of state highway system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.820 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.820
376.820 Jurisdiction over mall
Status: in_force

(1) Proceedings under ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) and the adoption of such ordinance notwithstanding, the city and its legislative body shall retain its police powers and other rights and powers relating to the city streets constituting a part of the pedestrian mall. No action taken pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) shall be interpreted or construed to be a vacation or abandonment, in whole or in part, of any city street or any right therein, it being intended that the establishment of a pedestrian mall pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) be a matter of regulation only.

(2) Nothing in ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) shall be interpreted or construed to prevent the city and its legislative body, at any time subsequent to the adoption of the ordinance provided for in ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) , from abandoning the operation of the pedestrian mall, from changing the extent of the pedestrian mall, or from changing or repealing any of the rules and regulations pertaining to the pedestrian mall. [1961 c.666 §34]

Source: Section 376.820 — Jurisdiction over mall; abandonment or modification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.945 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.945
368.945 Authority of county road official to remove unlawfully posted matter
Status: in_force

A county road official may lawfully remove or destroy, without resort to legal proceedings, any advertisement, bill, notice, sign, picture, card or poster placed in violation of ORS 368.942 (Posting notices, signs or pictures on structures within county road right of way prohibited) . [1973 c.462 §3]

Source: Section 368.945 — Authority of county road official to remove unlawfully posted matter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.368 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.368
390.368 Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement
Status: in_force

In carrying out the purposes of ORS 390.310 (Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368) to 390.368 (Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement) the State Parks and Recreation Department may enter into contracts with any agency of the United States, this state or a political subdivision thereof, or with any private person, agency or corporation to perform natural vegetative landscaping or to perform work to restore damage resulting from natural causes to vegetation on any land subject to a scenic easement within the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway in accordance with the terms of the scenic easement acquired on such land. [1973 c.558 §9]

Source: Section 390.368 — Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.050 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.050
390.050 Park and recreation violations
Status: in_force

In addition to any other persons permitted to enforce violations, the State Parks and Recreation Department and any employee of the State Parks and Recreation Department specifically designated by the State Parks and Recreation Director may issue citations for park and recreation violations established under this chapter in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153. [1981 c.692 §2; 1981 c.798 §35; 1987 c.905 §21; 1999 c.1051 §98; 2011 c.597 §134]

Source: Section 390.050 — Park and recreation violations; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.150 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.150
376.150 Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) :

(1) “Public road” means the entire right of way of any road over which the public has the right of use or any right of way held by the state or a political subdivision of the state for road purposes that is not open for public use.

(2) “Way of necessity” means:

(a) A road established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) to provide motor vehicle access from a public road to land that would otherwise have no motor vehicle access;

(b) A route established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) to provide utility service access from an existing service location to a service point that would otherwise have no utility service access; or

(c) A route established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) to provide a continuation of preexisting sewer service to land that has access to a public road. [1979 c.862 §1; 1989 c.674 §1; 2009 c.318 §1]

Source: Section 376.150 — Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.568 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.568
366.568 Using highway funds to comply with federal aid statutes
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation or officers having control of the state highways shall, out of the money received in the highway funds each year from any and all sources, first set aside, if deemed necessary or expedient, a sufficient amount to comply with the terms of the Federal Acts mentioned in ORS 366.556 (Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress) , and any other aid hereafter furnished by the federal government for the construction of roads and highways or to match the federal aid. [Formerly 366.735]

Source: Section 366.568 — Using highway funds to comply with federal aid statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.768 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.768
377.768 Effect of relocation permit on existing sign permit
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) :

(1) Issuance of a permit under ORS 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) to relocate an outdoor advertising sign for which a permit has been issued under ORS 377.725 (Permit) does not cancel the original permit issued under ORS 377.725 (Permit) except as provided in this section. The applicant for the permit to relocate shall surrender the original permit to the Director of Transportation upon issuance of the permit to relocate. Upon completion of the relocation of the outdoor advertising sign, including the removal of the sign structure from the original site, the person holding the permit for relocation of the sign shall immediately notify the director in writing.

(2) The director shall retain any permit surrendered under subsection (1) of this section. If the director:

(a) Is notified that the relocation of the outdoor advertising sign is completed within 180 days after the issuance of the permit for relocation, the director shall cancel the original permit.

(b) Cancels the permit for relocation because the relocation of the outdoor advertising sign is not completed within 180 days as required under ORS 377.725 (Permit) , the director shall reinstate the original permit for the sign to the person whose permit for relocation of the sign is canceled.

(3) A permit that is reinstated under subsection (2) of this section remains valid and retains all rights under ORS 377.725 (Permit) of a permit that has not been surrendered under this section. [1979 c.146 §2; 1993 c.741 §59; 2007 c.199 §15; 2009 c.463 §9]

Source: Section 377.768 — Effect of relocation permit on existing sign permit; duty of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.490 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.490
366.490 Coffee and cookies at roadside rest areas
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish by rule a permit program allowing nonprofit organizations to provide free coffee or other nonalcoholic beverages and cookies at roadside rest areas managed by the department. Cookies offered under the program must come from a licensed facility. Rules adopted under this section may not restrict the program to any particular days of the year.

(2) An organization may apply for a permit to provide coffee, other beverages and cookies at a rest area managed by the department by submitting a written request to an employee of the department designated by the department. The request shall specify the day on which the organization wishes to offer the beverages and cookies and the specific rest area where they will be offered. The request shall be submitted not more than 60 days prior to the date requested.

(3) The department shall issue a permit to the selected organization not less than 30 days in advance of the date for which the permit is issued. If there is more than one request for the same date and the same place, the department shall select one organization by random drawing and shall issue the permit to that organization.

(4) The department may not issue more than one permit for the same time and place.

(5) An organization that receives a permit shall confine distribution of coffee, other beverages or cookies to an area of the rest area designated in the permit or by the rest area attendant. The organization may not obstruct access to any building or other structure in the rest area.

(6) An organization providing coffee, other beverages or cookies may receive donations.

(7) An organization may post signs identifying the organization and the activity, provided that each sign is not more than 10 square feet in area and there are not more than two signs. The signs may be placed only on vehicles used in connection with the provision of beverages and cookies or located in the area designated for the activity.

(8) The department may revoke the permit of any organization that fails to comply with the provisions of this section or with rules adopted by the department to implement the provisions.

(9) Rules adopted by the department under this section do not apply to roadside rest areas managed by the Travel Information Council pursuant to ORS 377.841 (Roadside rest areas) . [1993 c.738 §3; 2005 c.256 §1; 2012 c.63 §9]

Note: See note under 366.486 (Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities) .

Source: Section 366.490 — Coffee and cookies at roadside rest areas; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.405 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.405
384.405 Oregon-Washington cooperative interstate ferry service
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, in the name of this state, if and when it appears to the department to be for the best interest of this state and the citizens thereof, may enter into a written agreement with the State of Washington, by and through its Director of Highways or other lawfully constituted authority, whereby there shall be established and maintained ferry service for the transportation of persons and property across the Columbia River at such sites or locations as are mutually agreed upon by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Director of Highways of the State of Washington.

Source: Section 384.405 — Oregon-Washington cooperative interstate ferry service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.400 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.400
366.400 Execution of contracts
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may enter into all contracts deemed necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, improvement or betterment of highways or for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act. All contracts executed by the department shall be made in the name of the state, by and through the department. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1975 c.771 §24]

Source: Section 366.400 — Execution of contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.171 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.171
367.171 Indenture
Status: in_force

An indenture under which grant anticipation revenue bonds are issued may provide for:

(1) The pledging of all or a portion of the moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) to the payment of the principal, interest, premium, if any, or the bond debt service of revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) ;

(2) Requirements concerning a particular series of revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) ;

(3) Requirements concerning moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) and payment on outstanding revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) ;

(4) A contractual undertaking for the benefit of bondholders concerning assessment, levy collection and deposit of moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) ;

(5) Provisions concerning the registration of revenue bonds or the recording or filing of the indenture;

(6) Provisions relating to a reserve account including, but not necessarily limited to, provisions related to the amount required for an account and provisions for replenishing the account from moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) ;

(7) Provisions concerning trustees including, but not limited to:

(a) Establishing funds, accounts or moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) over which the trustee will be custodian; and

(b) Providing that a trustee will be appointed; or

(8) Establishing the maturation date of the revenue bonds. [2003 c.201 §6; 2007 c.71 §99]

Source: Section 367.171 — Indenture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.405 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.405
381.405 “Construct,” “construction” and “county court” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 381.405 (“Construct,” “construction” and “county court” defined) to 381.520 (Tax to pay bond interest and principal) :

(1) “Construct” includes repair, maintain, improve or other words of similar meaning.

(2) “Construction” includes repair, maintenance, improvement or other words of similar meaning.

(3) “County court” means the county court of the county in which the bridge mentioned in the context is situated, and includes the board of county commissioners or other constituted authorities in the county having control of bridge construction.

Source: Section 381.405 — “Construct,” “construction” and “county court” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.910 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.910
390.910 Intergovernmental cooperation
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) , the State Parks and Recreation Department may enter into intergovernmental agreements to form committees to advise the various governmental agencies involved regarding management of the scenic waterways. Each such agreement must provide for membership on the committee of a representative of one of the governing bodies of the counties through which the scenic waterway flows. The county representative shall be chosen by the Governor from among those individuals recommended to the Governor by the county governing bodies. [1981 c.236 §2]

Source: Section 390.910 — Intergovernmental cooperation; county representative on management advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.752 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.752
366.752 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees
Status: in_force

(1) The following moneys shall be allocated as described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section:

(a) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) by section 42, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(b) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) by section 43, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(c) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) by section 43a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(d) The amount attributable to the fee increases by the amendments to ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) by section 44, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(e) The amount attributable to the fee increase by the amendments to ORS 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) by section 44a, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(f) The amount attributable to the increase in fees and tax rates by the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) and 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) by sections 48, 49 and 51 to 53, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated first in an amount of $24 million per year in monthly installments to the Department of Transportation for the purposes described in the long-range plan developed pursuant to ORS 184.617 (Functions of commission) . The remainder of the moneys shall be allocated as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section that remain after the allocation of moneys described in subsection (2) of this section shall be allocated as follows:

(a) 50 percent to the Department of Transportation.

(b) 30 percent to counties for distribution as provided in ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) .

(c) 20 percent to cities for distribution as provided in ORS 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) .

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the moneys described in subsection (3)(a) of this section or equivalent amounts that become available to the Department of Transportation shall be allocated as follows:

(a) 33 percent for maintenance, preservation and safety of highways.

(b) 15.75 percent for the state modernization program for highways as described in ORS 366.507 (Modernization program) .

(c) 51.25 percent for the purposes described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c) and section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009.

(5) The moneys allocated in subsection (4) of this section may be used to secure and pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) .

(6) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Bond” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) .

(b) “Bond debt service” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) . [2009 c.865 §§56,57,59; 2010 c.30 §§3,4,5; 2017 c.750 §28]

Source: Section 366.752 — Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.305 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.305
390.305 Salmonberry Trail
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department and the State Forestry Department shall, in cooperation with other interested state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders, develop a plan to construct a trail along or adjacent to the portion of the former Pacific Railway and Navigation Company line between Banks and Tillamook, to be known as the Salmonberry Trail. The plan shall identify and address:

(a) Options for the development, maintenance and operation of each trail segment, and the costs associated with the development, maintenance and operation, that:

(A) Take into account the existing uses of the land where trail segments are to be constructed, including active rail use;

(B) Ensure that the designation of trail segments will not affect surrounding private property rights, including rights of way and easements, or require management of privately owned lands in a manner different from that required under the Oregon Forest Practices Act;

(C) Ensure that the development, maintenance and operation of the trail segments do not affect active management of lands for their intended purposes as provided under ORS 530.050 (Management of lands acquired) and 530.490 (Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest) ; and

(D) Take into account the concerns of the public and other interested parties;

(b) Potential sources of funding for implementation of the plan, including but not limited to federal, state and private sources; and

(c) Options for designation of final state agency or other responsibility for the development, maintenance and operation of the trail and trail facilities as identified in the plan.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department and the State Forestry Department may coordinate with nonprofit organizations to raise funds and to develop, maintain and operate trail and trail facilities as necessary to implement the plan developed under this section. [2014 c.68 §1]

Note: 390.305 (Salmonberry Trail) and 390.307 (Salmonberry Trail Trust Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.305 — Salmonberry Trail; plan; coordination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.005
366.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter and in ORS chapter 367, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Chief engineer” or “engineer” means the person designated by the director under ORS 184.628 (Chief engineer) .

(2) “Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(4) “Director” means the Director of Transportation.

(5) “Federal funds” means any funds provided by the United States for cooperative road work with states, counties, cities or other municipal subdivisions of the state under Acts of Congress enacted for those purposes.

(6) “Highway” means every public way, road, street, thoroughfare and place, including bridges, viaducts and other structures within the boundaries of this state, open, used or intended for use of the general public for vehicles or vehicular traffic as a matter of right.

(7) “Highway fund” means the State Highway Fund.

(8) “State highway” means any road or highway designated as such by law or by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to law and includes both primary and secondary state highways.

(9) “This Act” means this chapter and ORS 105.760 (State or county liability for damages resulting from change of grade of streets) , 373.010 (Routing and marking state highways through cities) , 373.015 (Notice and hearing before location, relocation or abandonment of state highway through cities) , 373.020 (Jurisdiction over streets taken over for state highway routing through cities) and 373.030 (Construction and maintenance of streets) . [Amended by 1969 c.599 §16; 1973 c.249 §28; 1979 c.186 §8; 1989 c.904 §34; 1993 c.741 §34; 2003 c.618 §44]

Source: Section 366.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.936 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.936
390.936 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Parks and Recreation Department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out those provisions of ORS 390.930 (Definitions for ORS 390.930 to 390.940) to 390.940 (Relationship to other laws) that the department is charged with administering. [1987 c.624 §§12,22]

Source: Section 390.936 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.576 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.576
366.576 Road, highway or street agreements with local governments
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may enter into an agreement with any county, city, town or road district for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of any road, highway or street, upon terms and conditions mutually agreed to by the contracting parties, and the department may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of the power of eminent domain, any real property necessary for rights of way therefor. [Formerly 366.775; 2005 c.22 §262]

Source: Section 366.576 — Road, highway or street agreements with local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.159 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.159
366.159 Vegetation control permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may issue a vegetation control permit to a person who holds a sign permit issued pursuant to ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . A vegetation control permit authorizes the holder of the permit to control vegetation in the right of way of a state highway, in accordance with the provisions of this section, in order to keep the sign visible to the traveling public.

(2) The department may not issue a vegetation control permit for a scenic area as defined in ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) .

(3) The department may not issue a vegetation control permit for the right of way of a portion of state highway that is access controlled, or for which access rights have not accrued to the abutting property unless:

(a) Access to the right of way is from the abutting property; and

(b) The access does not breach, violate, destroy or otherwise diminish the effectiveness or purpose of fences or other physical barriers to the right of way.

(4) The department may charge a fee to the person issued a vegetation control permit under this section. The amount of the fee shall be determined by the department and shall be designed to recover the cost to the department of issuing the permit. [2001 c.508 §7]

Source: Section 366.159 — Vegetation control permit; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.983 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.983
390.983 Trail property tax assessment
Status: in_force

For ad valorem tax purposes, real property that is subject to an easement, or a written cooperative agreement, for purposes of ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) shall be valued at its real market value, less any reduction in value caused by the easement or the written cooperative agreement, and assessed in accordance with ORS 308.232 (Property to be valued at 100 percent real market value and assessed at assessed value) . The easement shall be exempt from assessment and taxation the same as any other property owned by the state. [1971 c.614 §13; 1981 c.804 §100; 1991 c.459 §395]

Source: Section 390.983 — Trail property tax assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.507 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.507
376.507 Definition of “transportation of the raw products of the forest.”
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) “transportation of the raw products of the forest” includes ingress to and egress from forestland solely for the purpose of management, protection, growth and conservation of forest crops by thinning, reseeding, brush control and other forest management operations. [1975 c.723 §2]

Source: Section 376.507 — Definition of “transportation of the raw products of the forest.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.165 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.165
366.165 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) The revolving fund in the amount of $400,000 established by warrant drawn on any fund belonging to the state highway funds in favor of the Director of Transportation is continued.

(2) The revolving fund shall be deposited with the State Treasurer. The fund shall be at the disposal of the director. The director may designate persons authorized to pay claims from the fund and shall specify the maximum amount of money each designee may draw from the fund. The fund may be used:

(a) To pay salaries, travel expenses, compensation or payments for real property purchased or otherwise acquired, and emergency claims; or

(b) To secure or take advantage of trade discounts and to pay for services, materials and capital outlay.

(3) All vouchers for claims paid from the fund shall be approved by the director and audited by the fiscal officer of the Department of Transportation. When claims are so approved and audited, warrants covering them shall be drawn in favor of the director and shall be used by the director to reimburse the fund. [Amended by 1957 c.9 §1; 1967 c.454 §35; 1969 c.87 §1; 1971 c.598 §6; 1973 c.249 §34; 1979 c.186 §12; 1987 c.265 §1; 1993 c.741 §37]

Source: Section 366.165 — Revolving fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.015 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.015
374.015 Department of Transportation to establish and maintain throughways
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, in addition to and without restricting, limiting or repealing any powers and authority which it now has, may lay out, locate, relocate, adopt, establish, construct, designate, maintain and supervise the use and operation of new highways known as throughways.

(2) Any relocated section of an existing highway and such portions of existing highways, which at the time they are designated as throughways have less than 10 commercial businesses abutting thereon catering to the motoring public in any one mile of such existing highway, may be designated and constructed as or converted into a throughway by the department. As used in this subsection, “relocated” means a highway or section thereof so located that for its construction an entirely new right of way is necessary.

(3) The authority and power of the department extends to and includes state highways within the corporate limits of cities, and with the approval of the municipal authorities may extend to and include city streets.

Source: Section 374.015 — Department of Transportation to establish and maintain throughways; highways to be designated throughways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.211 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.211
368.211 Compensation for property affected by road legalization
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body shall provide for compensation under this section to any person who has established a structure on real property if the structure encroaches on a road that is the subject of legalization proceedings under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) .

(2) To qualify for compensation under this section, a person must file a claim for damages with the county governing body before the close of the hearing to legalize the road. The county governing body shall consider a claim for damages unless the county governing body determines that:

(a) At the time the person acquired the structure, the person had a reasonable basis for knowing that the structure would encroach upon the road;

(b) Upon the original location of the road, the person received damages;

(c) The person or the person’s grantor applied for or assented to the road passing over the property; or

(d) When making settlements on the property, the person found the road in public use and traveled.

(3) The compensation allowed under this section shall be just compensation for the removal of the encroaching structure.

(4) The county governing body may proceed to determine compensation and acquire the structure by any method under ORS 368.096 (Alternative methods to acquire property for roads) .

(5) If a county governing body determines that removal of the encroaching structure is not practical under this section, the county governing body may acquire property to alter the road being legalized. [1981 c.153 §23]

Source: Section 368.211 — Compensation for property affected by road legalization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.934 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.934
366.934 Roadside memorial sign
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, to recognize and honor Tyrone Woods for his service to the United States, the Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a roadside memorial sign on Oregon Route 213, near milepost 2.

(2) The department may not erect a roadside memorial sign until the department receives the payment of a fee. The department shall determine the amount of the fee by rule, except that the fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

(3) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932 (Roadside Memorial Fund) .

(4) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of the roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the individual the sign is recognizing. [2013 c.391 §1]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.934 — Roadside memorial sign; Tyrone Woods; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.735 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.735
376.735 Contents of resolution when landowners to be paid for damages by assessments on benefited property
Status: in_force

In such resolution the legislative body may propose to pay the whole or any part of damages based on claims filed pursuant to ORS 376.755 (Objections to mall) (2), if any, allowed or awarded to any property owner by reason of the establishment of the pedestrian mall from the proceeds of assessments levied upon lands benefited by the establishment of the pedestrian mall. In such cases the resolution shall also contain:

(1) General description of the district (which may consist of noncontiguous portions) within which lie the lands deemed by the legislative body to be benefited by the establishment of the proposed pedestrian mall. Such district may be described by metes and bounds.

(2) A statement that an assessment will be levied pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) to pay the whole or a stated portion of the damages based on claims filed pursuant to ORS 376.755 (Objections to mall) (2), if any, allowed or awarded to any property owner by reason of the establishment of such pedestrian mall and the costs and expenses in connection with proceedings or actions taken pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) .

(3) If bonds are to be issued, a statement that bonds to represent unpaid assessments will be issued, and the interest rate, or maximum interest rate, and term, or maximum term, of any such bonds. [1961 c.666 §8]

Source: Section 376.735 — Contents of resolution when landowners to be paid for damages by assessments on benefited property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.435 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.435
366.435 Auditing and allowing claims
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may allow all claims legally payable out of the highway fund. The department shall, if satisfied as to the correctness and validity of a claim, indorse approval thereon. When claims have been approved and indorsed by the fiscal officer of the department, they shall be filed with the fiscal officer of the department, who shall audit and pay the same out of the highway fund. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1967 c.454 §39]

Source: Section 366.435 — Auditing and allowing claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.411 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.411
368.411 Notice by posting
Status: in_force

(1) Where the law requires notice by posting, the person providing notice shall post notices in no less than three places. The places where notice may be posted include any of the following:

(a) The property subject to the proceeding that is the subject of the notice; or

(b) Property within the vicinity of the property described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Notice that is posted on property under this section must be plainly visible from a traveled public road.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person providing notice under this section may post fewer than three notices if the small size of the property limits the value of the number of postings.

(4) A person posting notice under this section must post notice at least 20 days before the date of the proceeding that is the subject of the notice. [1981 c.153 §45]

Source: Section 368.411 — Notice by posting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.802 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.802
367.802 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) :

(1) “Agreement” means a written agreement, including but not limited to a contract, for a transportation project that is entered into under ORS 367.806 (Agreements) .

(2) “Private entity” means any entity that is not a unit of government, including but not limited to a corporation, partnership, company, nonprofit organization or other legal entity or a natural person.

(3) “Transportation project” or “project” means any proposed or existing undertaking that facilitates:

(a) Any mode of transportation in this state;

(b) The collection of taxes and fees as an alternative to the motor vehicle fuel taxes imposed under ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) and 319.530 (Imposition of tax) ; or

(c) The collection of the per-mile road usage charge imposed under ORS 319.885 (Per-mile road usage charge) .

(4) “Unit of government” means any department or agency of the federal government, any state or any agency, office or department of a state, any city, county, district, commission, authority, entity, port or other public corporation organized and existing under statutory law or under a voter-approved charter and any intergovernmental entity created under ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) , 190.410 (Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440) to 190.440 (Powers of public agency under agreement) or 190.480 (Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490) to 190.490 (Approval of agreement by Attorney General) . [2003 c.790 §2; 2011 c.470 §8; 2013 c.781 §23]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.802 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.310 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.310
372.310 Petition for annexation of land to district
Status: in_force

Land abutting a highway may be annexed to a highway lighting district. The petition shall set forth in addition to other matters the information required by ORS 372.040 (Petition for formation of district) as applied to the area proposed to be annexed. [1955 c.80 §3; 1971 c.514 §37; 1971 c.727 §112]

Source: Section 372.310 — Petition for annexation of land to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.425 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.425
374.425 County court to prescribe access rights of abutting property
Status: in_force

In connection with the acquisition of real property for right of way for a throughway described in ORS 374.420 (County throughways) , the county court or board of county commissioners may prescribe the location, width, nature and extent of any right of access that pertains to such real property. [Amended by 1965 c.364 §2]

Source: Section 374.425 — County court to prescribe access rights of abutting property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.110 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.110
373.110 Connecting county road to state highway by road through city
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever in its judgment it is necessary, for the purpose of connecting an existing county road with an existing state highway, that the connecting road be located, established and designated over property within the boundaries of a city, the county court or board of county commissioners may designate, locate, establish, construct and maintain the connecting road over property within the corporate limits of the city as a county road.

(2) The procedure for the establishment of the connecting road may be by petition of freeholders or by a resolution of the county court or board of county commissioners as provided by law for the establishment of county roads.

(3) In addition to the authority provided by law for the acquisition of rights of way, in the event the connecting road is established by petition of freeholders or by its resolution, the county court or board of county commissioners may acquire private property within the corporate limits of the city for rights of way for the connecting road by exercise of the power of eminent domain, under the procedure provided by law for exercise of the power of eminent domain by counties for the acquisition of private property for rights of way for county roads.

Source: Section 373.110 — Connecting county road to state highway by road through city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.060 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.060
390.060 Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “State park lottery bonds” means the bonds authorized to be issued under ORS 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) for the purpose of financing state park projects.

(2) “State park projects” means projects for the acquisition, development, improvement, upgrading, preservation and expansion of the capacity of facilities of the system of state parks, including but not limited to parks, park facilities, ocean shores, scenic waterways, trails and historic sites in the State of Oregon. [1997 c.800 §3; 1999 c.44 §21]

Note: 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) to 390.067 (Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.060 — Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.020 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.020
370.020 Road work plans, specifications and bids
Status: in_force

The county court:

(1) Shall prepare plans and specifications of roads mentioned in ORS 370.010 (Authority to issue bonds) .

(2) Shall invite bids in conformity to such plans and specifications.

(3) May also receive and consider any and all bids in conformity to any plans and specifications furnished by any individual, firm or corporation offering to bid on such roads.

(4) May reject any and all bids.

Source: Section 370.020 — Road work plans, specifications and bids , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.005
374.005 Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095
Status: in_force

(1) The kind, character and volume of traffic now moving over public highways, the speed at which such traffic moves, the prime and essential factors such as speed, safety and convenience to which transportation of persons and property over public highways is entitled, the relation which such transportation bears to the transportation systems of other states and of the nation as a whole, the ever-increasing toll of injury to and death of persons and the destruction of and damage to property caused by and resulting from accidents on public highways constitute and are conditions and elements which demand of highway officials a program of highway designing, highway regulations, highway use and operation, highway controls and highway safeguards which will make possible and insure a degree of safety and convenience and a type and class of service not possible under existing law.

(2) To the end that human lives may be saved, property damage minimized, transportation by motor vehicle promoted and highway travel in general safeguarded, the legislature finds, determines and declares that ORS 374.005 (Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095) to 374.095 (Utility roads where access to abutting property affected) is necessary for the preservation of public safety, the improvement and development of transportation facilities in the state, the protection of highway traffic from the hazards of unrestricted and unregulated entry from adjacent property, the elimination of hazards due to highway grade intersections and in general the promotion of public welfare.

Source: Section 374.005 — Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.640 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.640
391.640 Investment in authority’s bonds authorized
Status: in_force

The state and all counties, cities and other municipal corporations, all banking institutions and building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, insurance companies and associations, and all personal representatives, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) . [1977 c.662 §16]

Source: Section 391.640 — Investment in authority’s bonds authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.281 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.281
368.281 County recovery of costs for road hazard abatement
Status: in_force

(1) The county governing body may recover costs ordered paid under ORS 368.276 (Hearing, notice and costs when county abates road hazard) , by:

(a) Bringing an action for recovery of the costs in any court of competent jurisdiction; or

(b) If the person ordered to pay costs owns real property within the county, filing a copy of the order with the county clerk to be entered as a lien upon the real property of that person within the county.

(2) If a lien is filed under subsection (1)(b) of this section:

(a) That lien, when docketed, is prior and superior to all other liens or charges on the property except taxes; and

(b) If the costs ordered to be paid under ORS 368.276 (Hearing, notice and costs when county abates road hazard) are not paid within the time established by the county governing body in the order, the county governing body shall cause the lien to be foreclosed as provided in ORS chapter 88.

(c) The county governing body may increase the county road budget by the amount of costs recovered or to be recovered under this section. [1981 c.153 §32]

Source: Section 368.281 — County recovery of costs for road hazard abatement; lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.795 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.795
377.795 Allocation of costs of telephone informational system
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Travel Information Council establishes a telephone reservation system for lodging accommodations or other travel services at a sign plaza, the costs thereof shall be apportioned among the subscribing motels, hotels, trailer parks, campgrounds or providers of other travel services on a per room or other equitable basis.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever the council establishes a tourist and motorist information Internet webpage, or cooperates with the Department of Transportation or another public or private entity to provide information about travel services through an Internet webpage, the council may charge a fee for advertisement by, or information provided on the Internet webpage on behalf of, the providers of travel services.

(b) The council may not place an advertisement for a provider of travel services on an Internet webpage identified as a department webpage. The department may place a link to the council’s Internet webpage on an Internet webpage identified as a department webpage.

(3) If the council and the Department of Transportation decide to use the telephone system or the tourist and motorist information Internet webpage for emergency or other services, an appropriate portion of the overall telephone and Internet costs shall be borne by the department.

(4) Receipts shall be deposited monthly, before the 10th day of the month, to the Travel Information Council account required by ORS 377.840 (Travel Information Council account) .

(5) The council may enter into one or more contracts providing for the promotion and sale of logos, motorist informational signs, sign plazas, subscriptions to the telephone reservation service and subscriptions to the tourist and motorist information Internet webpage. [1971 c.770 §7; 1973 c.790 §17; 1993 c.745 §8; 2001 c.296 §1; 2003 c.14 §165]

Source: Section 377.795 — Allocation of costs of telephone informational system; webpage fee; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.360
371.360 Deposit of tax proceeds in bank
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds of the tax levied and collected for the district shall be deposited in a bank or banks designated by the district board of commissioners. Such moneys shall be paid out only upon order of the board by checks or drafts signed by the president and treasurer of the board. All deposits of any district in any bank in excess of the amount protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance shall be secured by deposit of bonds of the United States.

(2) Any moneys on deposit in a county treasury in a special fund of a road district on August 9, 1961, shall be paid to the district board of commissioners for deposit as provided in subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1961 c.681 §13]

Source: Section 371.360 — Deposit of tax proceeds in bank , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.055 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.055
374.055 Evidentiary purposes of improvement plan
Status: in_force

In any proceeding in eminent domain evidence of the entire plan of improvement is admissible for the purpose of determining:

(1) Value of property taken.

(2) All damages by reason of deprivation of right of access to any highway to be constructed, established or maintained as a throughway.

(3) The damages which, if the property sought to be condemned constitutes a part of a larger parcel, will accrue to the portion not sought to be condemned by reason of its severance from the portion sought to be condemned and by reason of the construction of the improvement in the manner proposed.

Source: Section 374.055 — Evidentiary purposes of improvement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.959 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.959
390.959 Composition of trails system
Status: in_force

The system of Oregon recreation trails shall be composed of trails established as provided in ORS 390.962 (Criteria for establishing trails) and 390.965 (Hearing required) . The State Parks and Recreation Department, in consultation with appropriate federal, state and local governmental agencies and public and private organizations, shall establish a uniform marker for the system of Oregon recreation trails. [1971 c.614 §4]

Source: Section 390.959 — Composition of trails system; establishment of markers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.243 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.243
390.243 Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the Office of Outdoor Recreation for the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (2) of this section. The State Parks and Recreation Director, upon consultation with the State Parks and Recreation Commission, shall determine the number of members of the committee. The Governor shall appoint the members of the committee, taking into consideration the geographic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity of this state and ensuring that a majority of the committee members represent historically underserved communities.

(2) The committee shall advise the Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation and make recommendations on statewide outdoor recreation policy under ORS 390.241 (Office of Outdoor Recreation) by:

(a) Reviewing statewide capacity for civic engagement in outdoor recreation planning and making recommendations to the office regarding options for increasing civic engagement;

(b) Evaluating and making recommendations for improvements to current equity, diversity and inclusion efforts regarding outdoor recreation planning;

(c) Providing recommendations for establishing and enhancing opportunities for safe and comfortable outdoor tourism and recreation for communities of color, members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) communities, people with disabilities and other historically marginalized groups;

(d) Facilitating input from Indian tribes and tribal organizations;

(e) Facilitating collaboration with other agency advisory committees; and

(f) Providing recommendations and facilitating public input regarding any other issues regarding increasing public access to outdoor recreation.

(3) Members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation, but in the discretion of the State Parks and Recreation Director may be reimbursed from funds available to the State Parks and Recreation Department for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amount provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2021 c.613 §7]

Note: 390.243 (Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.243 — Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.705 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.705
376.705 Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction of ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) .

(1) “City” includes every county, city, and city and county within this state. “The city” means the particular county, city, or city and county, acting pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) .

(2) “Legislative body” means the legislative body of the city.

(3) “Street” as used in the definitions of the terms “city streets,” “mall intersection” and “intersecting streets,” defined in subsections (4), (6) and (7) of this section, means any public street, road, highway, alley, land, court, way or place of any nature open to the use of the public.

(4) “City street,” as used with regard to streets located within a city or city and county, means any street located within the city or city and county, except a freeway, state highway, or county highway. “City street,” as used with regard to streets located within a county, means any street, located within the county, except a throughway as defined in ORS 374.010 (“Throughway” defined) or state highway as defined in ORS 373.010 (Routing and marking state highways through cities) .

(5) “Pedestrian mall” means one or more city streets, or portions thereof, on which vehicular traffic is or is to be restricted in whole or in part and which is or is to be used exclusively or primarily for pedestrian travel.

(6) “Mall intersection” means any intersection of a city street constituting a part of a pedestrian mall with any street, which intersection is itself part of the pedestrian mall.

(7) “Intersecting street” means any street which meets or crosses a pedestrian mall at a mall intersection but includes only those portions thereof on either side of a mall intersection which lie between the mall intersection and the first intersection of the intersecting street with a public street or highway open to vehicular traffic.

(8) “Assessment roll” means the assessment roll or rolls used by the county for purposes of city ad valorem taxes on real property.

(9) “Improvements” means the improvements referred to in ORS 376.720 (Powers of city with respect to pedestrian mall) (1). [1961 c.666 §2]

Source: Section 376.705 — Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.115 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.115
384.115 Cooperation between Department of Transportation and counties as to ferries
Status: in_force

In the acquisition, establishment, construction or operation of a ferry mentioned in ORS 384.105 (Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries) , the Department of Transportation and the county court of any county within which is located any stream, river, bay, arm of the ocean or other body of water over which it is contemplated and found necessary to operate ferries, may enter into a cooperative agreement for the acquisition, construction, operation or maintenance of the ferry upon such terms and conditions as the county court and the department agree. When the ferry is operated under a cooperative agreement between the county court and the department, the cost and expense incident to the acquisition, construction, operation or maintenance of the ferry shall be apportioned between the county and the state in such manner and amount as is agreed upon.

Source: Section 384.115 — Cooperation between Department of Transportation and counties as to ferries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.580 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.580
390.580 All-terrain vehicle operating permit
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An all-terrain vehicle off-road operating permit issued under this section is a decal that authorizes use of the all-terrain vehicle for which it is issued on trails and in areas designated for such use by the appropriate authority.

(b) An all-terrain vehicle decal issued under this section must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and displayed in a clearly visible manner. The State Parks and Recreation Department shall prescribe by rule the manner in which the decal shall be displayed.

(2) The department shall issue an all-terrain vehicle off-road operating permit to any person who completes the application described in subsection (4) of this section and pays the fee specified in subsection (5) of this section.

(3) The department shall specify by rule the form of the permit and the information to be contained on the permit.

(4) Application for an all-terrain vehicle off-road operating permit for a Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle shall be in a form furnished by the department. The application shall include:

(a) The name and address of the owner of the all-terrain vehicle; and

(b) The make and body style of the all-terrain vehicle for which application is made.

(5) The department shall establish by rule a fee for a permit issued or renewed under this section. The fee shall be designed to cover the costs to the department for issuing or renewing permits under this section but shall not exceed $10.

(6) Permits issued under this section are valid for two years. A permit may be renewed upon submission of an application that contains the information specified in subsection (4) of this section and payment of the renewal fee specified in subsection (5) of this section.

(7) The department may appoint agents to issue permits for all-terrain vehicles. The department shall prescribe the procedure for the issuance of the permits. Agents appointed under this subsection shall issue permits in accordance with the prescribed procedure and shall charge and collect the fees prescribed in this section for the permits. [1999 c.977 §8; 2011 c.360 §10]

Source: Section 390.580 — All-terrain vehicle operating permit; rules; application; fees; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.005
382.005 “County court” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “county court” includes board of county commissioners.

Source: Section 382.005 — “County court” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.360
366.360 Taking fee simple title
Status: in_force

In all cases where title to real property is acquired by the Department of Transportation either by donation, agreement or exercise of the power of eminent domain, a title in fee simple may be taken.

Source: Section 366.360 — Taking fee simple title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.314 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.314
390.314 Legislative findings and policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that, to protect and preserve the natural, scenic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River, to preserve and restore historical sites, structures, facilities and objects on lands along the Willamette River for public education and enjoyment and to further the state policy established under ORS 390.010 (Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources) , it is in the public interest to develop and maintain a natural, scenic, historical and recreational greenway upon lands along the Willamette River to be known as the Willamette River Greenway.

(2) In providing for the development and maintenance of the Willamette River Greenway, the Legislative Assembly:

(a) Recognizing the need for coordinated planning for such greenway, finds it necessary to provide for development and implementation of a plan for such greenway through the cooperative efforts of the state and units of local government.

(b) Recognizing the need of the people of this state for existing residential, commercial and agricultural use of lands along the Willamette River, finds it necessary to permit the continuation of existing uses of lands that are included within such greenway; but, for the benefit of the people of this state, also to limit the intensification and change in the use of such lands so that such uses shall remain, to the greatest possible degree, compatible with the preservation of the natural, scenic, historical and recreational qualities of such lands.

(c) Recognizing that the use of lands for farm use is compatible with the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway, finds that the use of lands for farm use should be continued within the greenway without restriction.

(d) Recognizing the need for central coordination of such greenway for the best interests of all the people of this state, finds it necessary to place the responsibility for the coordination of the development and maintenance of such greenway in the State Parks and Recreation Department.

(e) Recognizing the lack of need for the acquisition of fee title to all lands along the Willamette River for exclusive public use for recreational purposes in such greenway, finds it necessary to limit the area within such greenway that may be acquired for state parks and recreation areas and for public recreational use within the boundaries of units of local government along the Willamette River. [1973 c.558 §1]

Source: Section 390.314 — Legislative findings and policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.056 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.056
368.056 Permit for gate construction on public road
Status: in_force

A county governing body may issue a permit to a person to allow construction of a gate or stock guard on a public road under the jurisdiction of the county governing body. The county governing body may impose any conditions or specifications on the permit it determines advisable to preserve the purposes of the public road. Conditions on a permit under this section may include a requirement that the person issued the permit shall bear all costs of construction and maintenance of the gate or stock guard. [1981 c.153 §33]

Source: Section 368.056 — Permit for gate construction on public road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.305 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.305
371.305 Authority to form special road districts
Status: in_force

Contiguous territory lying within any county and not incorporated within the limits of a city may be formed into, or included in, a special road district in the manner provided by ORS 371.305 (Authority to form special road districts) to 371.360 (Deposit of tax proceeds in bank) . [Amended by 1961 c.681 §1; 1965 c.498 §4; 2003 c.802 §104]

Source: Section 371.305 — Authority to form special road districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.114 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.114
390.114 State Parks and Recreation Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a State Parks and Recreation Commission consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) All appointments of members of the commission by the Governor are subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) The Governor shall appoint at least one member of the commission from each of the congressional districts of this state, taking into consideration outdoor recreation interest, heritage interest and racial, ethnic, gender and geographic diversity. Of the seven members appointed by the Governor, at least one member must be from among individuals who reside west of the summit of the Coast Mountain Range and at least one member from among individuals who reside east of the summit of the Cascade Mountain Range.

(5) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1989 c.904 §4; 1997 c.249 §123; 2013 c.1 §53; 2023 c.167 §1]

Source: Section 390.114 — State Parks and Recreation Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.470 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.470
366.470 Agreements with railroad companies for snow removal
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with a railroad company for the removal of snow from highway and railroad whenever a state highway is in close proximity to a railroad track and by reason thereof and in order to remove from the highway snow and ice which has blocked or threatens to block the highway to traffic it becomes necessary to cast such snow and ice upon the railroad tracks, thereby impairing or interfering with train movement and tending to block train operations. The agreement may be made during or in anticipation of any such contingency, shall be in writing and shall fix the terms and conditions under which and the extent to and manner in which the state may, in removing the snow and ice from the highway, cast it upon the railroad tracks.

(2) The department may procure or cause to be executed by a corporation authorized to do such business in the state, a liability policy of insurance, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , or an undertaking running in favor of the state, the department, the railroad company and their officers and such employees of such parties as the contracting parties may designate.

(3) The insurance, letter of credit or undertaking:

(a) Shall be acceptable to the contracting parties.

(b) Shall in any event indemnify, protect and hold harmless the railroad company, its officers and employees designated, the state, the department, its officers and employees designated, from all claims for damage occasioned by or in connection with the removal of snow from the highway and the casting of the snow upon the railroad tracks.

(c) May, if so provided, reimburse either or both of the contracting parties for loss, cost and expense incurred in connection with or resulting from such work.

(4) The department may pay out of the highway fund the premium for the insurance or for the fee for the letter of credit and the cost and expense incurred or sustained by the railroad company and the state incident to the snow removal. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1991 c.331 §58; 1997 c.631 §466]

Source: Section 366.470 — Agreements with railroad companies for snow removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.060 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.060
374.060 Power of Department of Transportation as to intersecting streets and roads
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, with the official approval of municipal authorities of cities with respect to city streets and with the official approval of the county court or board of county commissioners of any county with respect to county roads, may:

(1) Close any street, highway or road at or near the point of its intersection with a throughway; or

(2) Make provision for carrying the street or road over or under the throughway; or

(3) Provide a connection with a throughway by means of a utility or service road to a suitable point of connection; and

(4) Do any and all work on the street, highway or road as is necessary therefor.

Source: Section 374.060 — Power of Department of Transportation as to intersecting streets and roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.470 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.470
372.470 Filing of dissolution plan with county board
Status: in_force

(1) When the district board has complied with ORS 372.460 (Board findings on proposed dissolution) , it shall thereupon file the petition or resolution with the county board of the county and request dissolution of the district in accordance with the plan. No proposal shall be filed until the assent of all known holders of valid indebtedness against the district is obtained or provision is made in the plan for payment of the nonassenting holders.

(2) Upon the filing of the proposal, the county board shall fix a time for, and cause notice to be given of, a hearing on the petition. The hearing shall be held not less than 30 nor more than 50 days after the date the petition is filed with the board. Notice of the hearing shall be given by:

(a) Posting in three public places within the district not less than 15 days prior to the hearing; and

(b) Publication in some newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing, making three publications, the last publication being at least five days before the hearing.

(3) The notice shall state the time and the place of the hearing, that it is proposed to dissolve the district and that any interested person may appear and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The notice shall give a brief summary of the proposed plan of dissolution and liquidation and state that a copy is on file at the office of the county clerk, available for inspection. [1971 c.514 §35]

Source: Section 372.470 — Filing of dissolution plan with county board; notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.330 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.330
371.330 Appointment of first commissioners
Status: in_force

If a proposal for formation of a district is approved and the proposal specifies an appointed district board of commissioners, the county court shall appoint three persons with the qualifications described in ORS 371.338 (District board of appointed commissioners) (1) to be the first commissioners of the district and shall designate the term of office of each. [Amended by 1961 c.681 §2; 1965 c.498 §6; 1971 c.727 §102; 1999 c.764 §3]

Source: Section 371.330 — Appointment of first commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.245 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.245
390.245 Commemorative coins authorized
Status: in_force

(1) The State Treasurer may issue commemorative coins for sale to the public. Such coins shall commemorate Oregon history, people or resources and shall not constitute legal tender and may include the use of the state seal of Oregon under ORS 186.023 (Improper use of state seal) . If the State Treasurer decides to issue commemorative coins using the state seal, no private entity shall be authorized to use the state seal on any commemorative coins.

(2) All moneys received by the State Treasurer from the sale of commemorative coins shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to a separate Commemorative Coin Account established within the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund. The State Treasurer is authorized to charge the account the reasonable expenses incurred in the design, production and sale of the coins.

(3) All moneys in the account, net of expenses charged, are appropriated continuously to the State Parks and Recreation Department for park land acquisition and development and for historical observances related to historical areas and sites. [1991 c.582 §2]

Source: Section 390.245 — Commemorative coins authorized; sale; use of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.755 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.755
390.755 Periodic reexamination of vegetation line
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department is directed to periodically reexamine the line of vegetation as established and described by ORS 390.770 (Vegetation line described) for the purpose of obtaining information and material suitable for a re-evaluation and re-definition, if necessary, of such line so that the private and public rights and interest in the ocean shore shall be preserved.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department may, from time to time, recommend to the Legislative Assembly adjustment of the line described in ORS 390.770 (Vegetation line described) . [1969 c.601 §27; 1979 c.186 §24]

Source: Section 390.755 — Periodic reexamination of vegetation line; department recommendations for adjustment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.763 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.763
377.763 Consolidation of relocation credits
Status: in_force

The owner of a relocation credit may combine relocation credits for outdoor advertising signs that have 249 square feet or less of display surface on one side to form a single relocation credit. After the relocation credits are combined, the Department of Transportation shall cancel the smaller relocation credits used to create the combined relocation credit. The first time an owner uses a combined relocation credit, the combined relocation credit is not restricted by the provisions of ORS 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) (4). [2009 c.463 §4]

Note: See note under 377.759 (Issuance of relocation credits for removal of outdoor advertising signs from scenic byway) .

Source: Section 377.763 — Consolidation of relocation credits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.690 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.690
390.690 Title and rights of state unimpaired
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 390.610 (Policy) , 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) , 390.690 (Title and rights of state unimpaired) and 390.705 (Prohibition against placing certain conduits across recreation area and against removal of natural products) to 390.770 (Vegetation line described) shall be construed to relinquish, impair or limit the sovereign title or rights of the State of Oregon in the shores of the Pacific Ocean as the same may exist before or after July 6, 1967. [1967 c.601 §10]

Source: Section 390.690 — Title and rights of state unimpaired , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.060 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.060
373.060 State liable for street closing damages
Status: in_force

(1) If by the closing of any street as provided in ORS 373.050 (Closing streets that intersect with state highways routed through city) , real property abutting on the intersected street between the point of intersection and the next street, but in no event beyond a point 300 feet from the point of intersection, is damaged, any person having any right, title or interest in any such real property has a cause of action against the state to enforce payment of such compensation or damages.

(2) Any such action may be commenced and prosecuted in the circuit court for the county in which such real property is situated. Any party to any such action has the right to appeal from the judgment of any circuit court to the Court of Appeals. Any person having or claiming any right, title or interest in such real property may join as party plaintiff or may intervene in any action involving real property in which the person claims an interest.

(3) The trial circuit court shall, in its general judgment, apportion such compensation as it may award among the various persons found by it to own or have some right, title or interest in such real property. The awarded compensation shall be apportioned according to the rules of law governing the distribution of awards made when real property is taken under the power of eminent domain.

(4) The liability of the state and of the municipality terminates wholly when the compensation thus determined is paid into court. Any cause of action granted by this section is barred unless it is commenced within six months after the street is closed and entrance from the street to the state highway or intersecting street is physically barred. [Amended by 1979 c.562 §13; 2003 c.576 §251]

Source: Section 373.060 — State liable for street closing damages; proceedings on cause of action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.552 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.552
366.552 Historic road program for Historic Columbia River Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall prepare and manage a historic road program, in consultation with the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee and other affected entities, consistent with the purposes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of 1986 and the public policy of this state declared in ORS 366.551 (Policy) .

(2) The departments shall inform the advisory committee of those activities of the departments which may affect the continuity, historic integrity and scenic qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway.

(3) The departments shall undertake efforts to rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve all intact and usable segments of the Historic Columbia River Highway and associated state parks. The Department of Transportation may expend funds dedicated for footpaths and bicycle trails under ORS 366.514 (Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails) to construct footpaths and bicycle trails on those portions of the Historic Columbia River Highway that are parts of the state highway system or that are county roads or city streets and the State Parks and Recreation Department may incorporate those segments into the Oregon recreation trails system under the provisions of ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2).

(4) The departments may acquire real property, or any right or interest therein, deemed necessary for the preservation of historic, scenic or recreation qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway, for the connection of intact and usable segments, or for the development and maintenance of parks along or in close proximity to the highway. The departments shall encourage the acquisition of lands, or interests in lands, by donation, agreement, exchange or purchase.

(5) The departments shall assist and cooperate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the state, state agencies, the federal government, special purpose districts, railroads, public and private organizations and individuals to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 366.550 (“Historic Columbia River Highway” defined) to 366.553 (Advisory committee) . The departments may enter into such contracts as are necessary to carry out these provisions. [1987 c.382 §3; 1989 c.904 §37]

Note: See note under 366.550 (“Historic Columbia River Highway” defined) .

Source: Section 366.552 — Historic road program for Historic Columbia River Highway; footpaths and bicycle trails; acquisition of property; cooperation with other agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.642 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.642
371.642 Assessment of costs of sidewalk or curb construction and other improvements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) , the cost of construction of sidewalks under those sections shall be assessed in proportion to the front footage of the land or otherwise, as provided in those sections, to the owners of land abutting on the side of the street or road on which the sidewalks are constructed and fronting on such sidewalks. The cost of construction of all other improvements under those sections shall be assessed, in the manner provided in those sections, to the owners of land benefited by the improvement. [1955 c.773 §12; 1971 c.327 §6]

Source: Section 371.642 — Assessment of costs of sidewalk or curb construction and other improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.315 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.315
384.315 Agreements for carrying out powers of interstate ferry authorities
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out or putting into effect any right, power and authority granted by ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) or any other law, the Department of Transportation, and each and all of the public bodies or agencies mentioned in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) , may make and enter into agreements with:

(1) The Government of the United States or any of its agencies.

(2) Any adjoining state, its county, municipality, port or other political subdivisions or agencies.

(3) Any persons, associations, corporations, domestic or foreign.

Source: Section 384.315 — Agreements for carrying out powers of interstate ferry authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.385 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.385
371.385 Certain tax limitations not in effect after August 22, 1969
Status: in_force

If any district existing on August 22, 1969, had a tax limitation set forth in the petition for formation as provided by ORS 371.310, prior to amendment by section 1, chapter 568, Oregon Laws 1969, the limitation stated in such petition shall not be effective to limit the taxing authority of any such district after August 22, 1969. Such limitation shall be construed to be effective only to limit taxes levied prior to August 22, 1969, and after the formation of the district. [1969 c.568 §3]

Note: 371.385 (Certain tax limitations not in effect after August 22, 1969) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 371 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 371.385 — Certain tax limitations not in effect after August 22, 1969 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.665 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.665
367.665 Interest on bonds exempt from state income tax
Status: in_force

The interest upon all bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) and upon all refunding and advance refunding bonds issued under ORS chapter 286A is exempt from personal income taxation imposed by this state under ORS chapter 316. [1985 c.551 §12; 2007 c.783 §172a]

Source: Section 367.665 — Interest on bonds exempt from state income tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.040 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.040
377.040 Application to department to remove trees along state highways
Status: in_force

Whenever any person, firm or corporation, including any public, municipal or private corporation and any privately or publicly owned utility or cooperative association, desires to dig up, cut down, injure, destroy or in any manner remove any trees growing upon the right of way of any state highway, such person shall file with the Department of Transportation an application in writing, setting forth the reasons and purpose for the removal or destruction of the trees.

Source: Section 377.040 — Application to department to remove trees along state highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.185 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.185
376.185 Way of necessity over public land
Status: in_force

(1) A way of necessity may not be established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) across land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state without the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision or of the appropriate agency of the state. The governing body of a political subdivision of this state and any agency of the state shall not unreasonably withhold consent required under this subsection.

(2) Whenever a way of necessity is sought over land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state, a copy of the petition for the way of necessity, of the county report and of the notice of hearing shall be forwarded by certified mail to:

(a) If the political subdivision owns the land, the governing body of the political subdivision.

(b) If the state owns the land, to the Department of State Lands and to each agency of the state that has use or control of the land. [1979 c.862 §7; 1993 c.98 §17]

Source: Section 376.185 — Way of necessity over public land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.190 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.190
376.190 Responsibility for maintenance of way of necessity
Status: in_force

(1) A way of necessity that is established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) shall be maintained and kept passable by the person owning the land for which the way of necessity is established. This subsection does not require the person to provide for maintenance of the way of necessity for uses or persons not specifically provided in the order establishing the way of necessity.

(2) A way of necessity established under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) shall not be altered or vacated except by the governing body of the county in which it is located and in a manner provided by law for the alteration or vacation of a public road.

(3) No county shall be required to work, improve, maintain or repair a way of necessity. [1979 c.862 §8; 1991 c.936 §5]

Source: Section 376.190 — Responsibility for maintenance of way of necessity; alteration limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.130 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.130
391.130 Allocation of lottery moneys to Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund
Status: in_force

(1) In each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1991, there is allocated, from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund created by ORS 461.540 (Administrative Services Economic Development Fund) , the amount of $8 million. However, commencing with the first fiscal year next following the fiscal year in which bonds are first issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) , there shall be allocated from such fund the amount of $10 million in each fiscal year. In each fiscal year after bonds are first issued, the Director of Transportation shall certify any funds allotted in excess of amounts necessary to pay the annual debt service on the outstanding bonds and to fund the amounts committed to be paid in the current or any future fiscal year under any written agreement or commitment entered into by the Director of Transportation pursuant to ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) (2). The certified amount shall immediately be returned to the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund. All amounts allocated under this section shall be transferred to the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund established by ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) .

(2) The annual amounts required to be transferred to the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund under subsection (1) of this section, together with all investment earnings on the amounts on deposit from time to time in the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund, are continuously appropriated only for the purposes of:

(a) Funding the Westside corridor extension of light rail referred to in ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) ; and

(b) Paying the principal and interest on revenue bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) .

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual allocation made by this section shall be satisfied and credited as and when net proceeds from the operation of the state lottery are received and before any other allocation, appropriation or disbursement of the net proceeds from the operation of the state lottery is made in the applicable fiscal year.

(4) For purposes of this section, net proceeds from the operation of the state lottery in each fiscal year include all revenues derived from the operation of the state lottery in each fiscal year less:

(a) The revenues used in that fiscal year for the payment of prizes and the expenses of the state lottery as provided in Article XV, section 4 (4)(d), of the Oregon Constitution, ORS 461.500 (Lottery to be self-supporting) and 461.510 (State Lottery Fund) (3) and (4); and

(b) The revenues required to be applied, distributed or allocated as provided in ORS 461.543 (Sports Lottery Account) .

(5) The transfer of moneys to the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund authorized by this section shall cease when the Director of Transportation certifies in writing that transfers of moneys under this section are no longer necessary because:

(a) Moneys in the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund are sufficient for the payment of all amounts committed to be paid under all written agreements or commitments entered into between the Director of Transportation and the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District pursuant to ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) with respect to the Westside corridor extension of light rail referred to in ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) (2)(a), and to pay all amounts of principal of and interest on the outstanding revenue bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) ; and

(b) The Westside corridor extension of light rail referred to in ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) (2)(a) has been completed and such project has been accepted by the Department of Transportation, and all claims, suits and actions arising out of such project that could create a liability payable out of the moneys in the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund have been resolved.

(6) The Director of Transportation shall deliver a copy of such certification to the Governor and the State Treasurer. Upon receipt of the director’s written certification that transfer of moneys to the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund under this section is no longer necessary, the State Treasurer shall thereafter credit moneys received by the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund under this section to the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund created by ORS 461.540 (Administrative Services Economic Development Fund) . [1991 c.575 §2; 1993 c.18 §92; 1997 c.249 §124; 2014 c.56 §2]

Source: Section 391.130 — Allocation of lottery moneys to Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund; authorized expenditures; end of allocations upon certification by Director of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.336 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.336
368.336 Abutting owners in vacation proceedings
Status: in_force

Where the property proposed to be vacated under ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) is a public road, a person owning property that abuts either side of the road is an abutting property owner for purposes of ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) even when the county governing body proposes to vacate less than the full width of the road. [1981 c.153 §36]

Source: Section 368.336 — Abutting owners in vacation proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.314 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.314
381.314 Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project
Status: in_force

(1) The Port of Hood River may sell or otherwise transfer ownership of a bridge or bridge project that the port owns if, in an agreement for the sale or transfer, the port provides that:

(a) The sale or transfer is subject to an easement in favor of public use for the duration of the functional life of the bridge or bridge project;

(b) The port has a right of first refusal in any subsequent sale or transfer under which the seller must offer the port a price, terms and conditions that are the same as or better than the price, terms and conditions that the seller offers to any other prospective purchaser; and

(c) The state has a right of first refusal that the state may exercise if the port declines to purchase the bridge or bridge project under paragraph (b) of this subsection and under which the seller must offer the state a price, terms and conditions that are the same as or better than the price, terms and conditions that the seller offers to any other prospective purchaser.

(2) A right of first refusal described in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section does not apply to a sale or transfer of a bridge or bridge project to a subsidiary or affiliate of the seller. [2017 c.710 §4]

Source: Section 381.314 — Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.740 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.740
377.740 ORS 377.700 to 377.844 not intended to authorize signs prohibited by other governmental units
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) and 377.992 (Penalties) is intended to permit a person to erect or maintain any sign that is prohibited by any governmental unit. [1971 c.770 §25]

Source: Section 377.740 — ORS 377.700 to 377.844 not intended to authorize signs prohibited by other governmental units , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.630 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.630
377.630 Removing junkyard from restricted area
Status: in_force

(1) Where a junkyard is in existence on June 30, 1967, less than 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of the Interstate System or federal-aid primary system, is not in a zoned industrial area, and cannot be effectively screened as provided in ORS 377.625 (Screening junkyard located in restricted area) (1), then the Department of Transportation may secure such interests in land as may be necessary to relocate, remove or dispose of the junkyard and may pay for the cost of relocation, removal or disposal thereof, as set forth in ORS 377.640 (Acquisition of land necessary to screen or relocate junkyards) .

(2) Where a junkyard is in existence less than 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line and visible from the main traveled way of any state highway which becomes a part of the Interstate System or federal-aid primary system and is not in a zoned industrial area, the junkyard may be screened as provided in subsection (1) of this section or may be relocated, removed or disposed of by the department after the portion of the state highway involved becomes a part of the Interstate System or the federal-aid primary system, as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Where a junkyard is in existence on June 30, 1967, less than 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of any state highway other than the Interstate System or federal-aid primary system, is not in a zoned industrial area, and cannot be effectively screened as provided in ORS 377.625 (Screening junkyard located in restricted area) (2), then the department may, in its discretion, secure such interests in lands as may be necessary to relocate, remove or dispose of the junkyard. [1967 c.590 §7; 1979 c.210 §3]

Source: Section 377.630 — Removing junkyard from restricted area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.505 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.505
371.505 Copy of assessment resolution to county assessor
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of the board of directors shall, after the apportionment of the assessment, certify a copy of the resolution levying and apportioning the assessment, to the county assessor of the county in which the district is situated.

(2) The county assessor shall extend the assessment so made against all taxable property within the district in the same manner as county taxes are entered by the assessor on the assessment roll.

(3) The assessments shall be collected and accounted for and the collection enforced in the same manner as the taxes of the county, except that the tax collector shall collect and account for the district assessments separately.

(4) When paid to the county treasurer such moneys shall be held and carried in a fund to be designated “______Road Assessment Fund.” All warrants of the district shall be drawn against and shall be paid from this fund. However, whenever the district secretary shall furnish bond as provided by ORS 198.220 (Bond or letter of credit for member of district governing body) the treasurer shall deliver all funds in the Road Assessment Fund to the secretary on demand. Thereafter the secretary shall disburse the funds on order of the board of directors. [Amended by 1955 c.227 §7; 1963 c.364 §3; 1969 c.345 §8; 1973 c.305 §15]

Source: Section 371.505 — Copy of assessment resolution to county assessor; duty of assessor; collection and accounting; separate fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.790 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.790
366.790 Authorized use of appropriation to cities
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys paid to cities under ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) shall be used only for the purposes stated in sections 3 and 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto including ORS 366.514 (Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails) .

(2) Cities receiving moneys under ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) shall report annually to the Legislative Assembly the expenditures of those moneys in each of the following areas:

(a) Administration;

(b) Bicycle paths;

(c) Construction and expansion;

(d) Operations and maintenance;

(e) Other payments;

(f) Payments to other governments; and

(g) Repair and preservation.

(3) The League of Oregon Cities shall make an annual report to the Legislative Assembly presenting the information required by subsection (2) of this section. The report shall be made to the committees of the Legislative Assembly with primary jurisdiction over transportation matters.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, each city shall account for moneys paid to the city under ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) separately from any other city moneys.

(5) This section does not apply to a city with a population under 5,000. [Amended by 1961 c.653 §2; 1971 c.376 §5; 1985 c.565 §65; 1987 c.899 §4; 1999 c.797 §2]

Source: Section 366.790 — Authorized use of appropriation to cities; report by cities to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.390 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.390
382.390 Arrangement by county commissioners for bond issuance and sale
Status: in_force

Thirty days after the entry upon the records of the order mentioned in ORS 382.380 (Order declaring bond election result) , or if the election is contested, within 30 days after the final determination of such contest, the board of county commissioners shall arrange to issue such bonds as were authorized at the election and shall thereafter, as soon as may in its judgment be deemed expedient, issue and sell the bonds. The board of county commissioners may arrange the form, details and sale of the bonds consistently with ORS 382.335 (Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425) to 382.425 (County clerk as clerk of county commissioners) .

Source: Section 382.390 — Arrangement by county commissioners for bond issuance and sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.460 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.460
366.460 Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may construct and maintain within the right of way of any state highway or section thereof sidewalks, footpaths, bicycle paths or trails for horseback riding or to facilitate the driving of livestock. Before the construction of any of such facilities the department must find and declare that the construction thereof is necessary in the public interest and will contribute to the safety of pedestrians, the motoring public or persons using the highway. Such facilities shall be constructed to permit reasonable ingress and egress to abutting property lawfully entitled to such rights.

Source: Section 366.460 — Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.090 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.090
374.090 Destruction by throughway of access to agricultural property
Status: in_force

Whenever a throughway is located, relocated, constructed or reconstructed through or over farm or agricultural property and thereby all reasonable ingress and egress have been destroyed, the Department of Transportation shall provide access from the abutting properties to the throughway by a service road or by direct access, unless by agreement with the owners of the abutting properties access to the throughway has been waived by the property owner or has been acquired by the state by agreement or exercise of the power of eminent domain.

Source: Section 374.090 — Destruction by throughway of access to agricultural property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.090 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.090
372.090 Inspection and report by county engineer
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of the petition for formation, the county board shall, by order, direct the county engineer to:

(1) Make an inspection and investigation of the proposed lighting project and of the area described in the petition with respect to feasibility and public convenience and necessity.

(2) File a report for the proposed district with the county board on or before a day specified in the order, but not later than the day fixed for the hearing on the petition. [Amended by 1965 c.85 §1; 1971 c.514 §9; 1971 c.727 §111]

Source: Section 372.090 — Inspection and report by county engineer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.729 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.729
377.729 Fees for sign permits and business licenses
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may adopt rules establishing permit fees for purposes of ORS 377.725 (Permit) and fees for an outdoor advertising business license issued under ORS 377.730 (License for business of maintaining or erecting signs) . Fees established by the department shall be designed to recover the cost to the department of regulating signs that are outside the right of way of a highway but are visible from the highway. [1985 c.553 §4; 1987 c.336 §1; 2001 c.750 §2]

Source: Section 377.729 — Fees for sign permits and business licenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.110 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.110
384.110 Ferry approaches and other appurtenances
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may itself, or under a cooperative agreement with any county, construct the necessary approaches, ramps, docks, wharves, ferry slips or other such appurtenances as are necessary for the maintenance and operation of a ferry mentioned in ORS 384.105 (Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries) , or the department may require the construction of such approaches, ramps, docks, wharves, ferry slips and other necessary approaches by the licensee in the event that the ferry is operated under a license or permit.

Source: Section 384.110 — Ferry approaches and other appurtenances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.885 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.885
377.885 Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation to pay for the expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of ORS 377.880 (Informational materials in roadside rest areas) . The fund consists of moneys appropriated or transferred to the fund and moneys received under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The department may receive gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private, to carry out the provisions of ORS 377.880 (Informational materials in roadside rest areas) . Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund. [2017 c.646 §3]

Source: Section 377.885 — Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.605 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.605
381.605 City construction, operation and financing of interstate bridges
Status: in_force

Incorporated cities may construct, maintain and operate toll bridges over rivers and bodies of water forming interstate boundaries, and for such purpose may borrow money and issue and sell bridge bonds to evidence such indebtedness.

Source: Section 381.605 — City construction, operation and financing of interstate bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.301 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.301
391.301 Ratification of compact
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby adopts and ratifies the Columbia River Light Rail Transit Compact set forth in ORS 391.306 (Columbia River Light Rail Transit Compact) , and the provisions of the compact are hereby declared to be the law of this state upon such compact becoming effective as provided in Article XXII of the compact. [1996 c.13 §1]

Source: Section 391.301 — Ratification of compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.767 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.767
377.767 Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign
Status: in_force

A permit or a relocation credit shall be issued for the relocation of a permitted outdoor advertising sign lawfully located within a commercial or industrial zone in existence on May 30, 2007, if the site lease for the sign is terminated for any reason. The existing outdoor advertising sign may be relocated within any commercial or industrial zone if the new sign and the new site comply with ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , and upon the following conditions:

(1) The outdoor advertising sign that is relocated may not have a sign size larger than that specified in the permit for the sign located on the site on which the lease was terminated. However, an outdoor advertising sign with 250 square feet or more of display surface on one side may be increased to the maximum size allowed by ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) if the relocated sign is not visible from Interstate Highway 5, Interstate Highway 205, or Interstate Highway 84. A single-faced sign may be relocated as a back-to-back sign.

(2) The site for the relocated sign is not within the distances set forth below, on the same side of the highway, from a site from which an outdoor advertising sign was purchased pursuant to the provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) .

Distance in Either

Types of HighwayDirection from Site

Interstate 2,000 feet

Freeway 1,000 feet

Other State Highway 500 feet

(3) If an outdoor advertising sign is relocated within a commercial or industrial zone that first came into existence after January 1, 1973, the site shall be within 750 feet of a developed commercial or industrial area, as measured parallel to the centerline of the highway. For purposes of this subsection, “developed commercial or industrial area” includes only the land occupied by a building, parking lot, storage area or processing area of a commercial or industrial use and on the same side of the highway.

(4) A permit may not be issued to relocate an outdoor advertising sign more than 100 miles from the existing site of the sign as of May 30, 2007, as measured along public streets, roads or highways between that site and the proposed new site. For relocation credits that exist as of May 30, 2007, a permit may not be issued to relocate an outdoor advertising sign more than 100 miles from the existing site of the sign as of September 1, 1977, as measured along public streets, roads or highways between that site and the proposed new site.

(5) Outdoor advertising signs may not be relocated to a scenic byway. If a portion of a highway is no longer designated as a scenic byway, as provided by state and federal law, an outdoor advertising sign may be relocated to that portion subject to ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) and 377.992 (Penalties) and any other limitations provided by law. [1975 c.336 §9; 1977 c.265 §4; 1983 c.226 §1; 1993 c.268 §1; 1997 c.249 §121; 1999 c.877 §10; 2007 c.199 §14; 2009 c.463 §8; 2011 c.562 §4]

Source: Section 377.767 — Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.805 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.805
366.805 Allocation of appropriation to cities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the appropriation specified in ORS 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) shall be allocated to the cities as provided in this subsection. The moneys subject to allocation under this subsection shall be distributed by the Department of Transportation according to the following:

(a) The moneys shall be distributed to all the cities.

(b) Each city shall receive such share of the moneys as its population bears to the total population of the cities.

(2) Each year, the sum of $2,500,000 shall be withdrawn from the appropriation specified in ORS 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) and $2,500,000 shall be withdrawn from moneys available to the Department of Transportation from the State Highway Fund. The sums withdrawn shall be transferred to a separate account to be administered by the Department of Transportation. The following apply to the account described in this subsection:

(a) Money from the account shall be used only on roads:

(A) That are not a part of the state highway system, with the exception of project elements that are required to comply with federal or state law;

(B) That are within cities with populations of 5,000 or fewer persons; and

(C) That are inadequate for the capacity the roads serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety.

(b) To the extent moneys are available to fund whole projects, all moneys in the account shall be allocated each year.

(c) Subject to paragraph (d) of this subsection, the department shall determine annual allocation after considering applications, including project budgets, submitted by the cities to the department.

(d) The department may enter into agreements with cities upon the advice and counsel of the small city advisory committee to determine allocation based on those applications.

(3) The Director of Transportation shall establish a small city advisory committee. The small city advisory committee shall review department recommendations and approve applications submitted by small cities to the director. In consultation with the League of Oregon Cities, the director shall appoint to the small city advisory committee one representative of a small city in each of the five regions of this state.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) Region one consists of Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

(b) Region two consists of Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties.

(c) Region three consists of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and Josephine Counties.

(d) Region four consists of Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties.

(e) Region five consists of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties. [Amended by 1959 c.170 §1; 1985 c.123 §§1,2; 1989 c.865 §6; 1991 c.355 §1; 2017 c.750 §72; 2023 c.400 §6]

Source: Section 366.805 — Allocation of appropriation to cities; small city advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.400 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.400
372.400 Petition for withdrawal of area from district
Status: in_force

(1) The landowners within a district may petition the county board for withdrawal of a designated and described contiguous area lying along the boundary of and included in the district.

(2) The county board, where it appears that the petition has been signed by 10 percent of the landowners representing not less than 10 percent of the front footage abutting the highway included in the district, shall fix a time and place for hearing the petition, which time shall be not less than 31 nor more than 50 days after the date of receipt thereof. At least 10 days prior to the hearing, the county board shall publish a notice thereof by two insertions in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. [1971 c.514 §28]

Source: Section 372.400 — Petition for withdrawal of area from district; notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.340
384.340 Eminent domain
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, and any county, city, town or port mentioned in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) , may exercise the power of eminent domain to carry out any of the provisions of ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) , in accordance with the procedure provided in ORS chapter 35. [Amended by 1971 c.741 §30]

Source: Section 384.340 — Eminent domain , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.560 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.560
366.560 Pledge of state to match federal funds
Status: in_force

For the construction or improvement and maintenance of rural post roads or such other roads, highways and streets as may be eligible for federal aid funds, the good faith of the state is pledged to make available funds which alone, or combined with funds made or to be made available by counties and cities, will be sufficient to match funds made available to the State of Oregon by the federal government for highway, road or street purposes. For the purpose of evidencing such good faith the Department of Transportation, in the name of the state, is authorized to enter into any and all agreements with the federal government. [Formerly 366.715]

Source: Section 366.560 — Pledge of state to match federal funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.340
374.340 Cattle crossings under public road
Status: in_force

Any person owning, using or occupying lands on both sides of any public road is entitled to the privilege of making a crossing under the road for the purpose of letting the person’s cattle and other domestic animals cross the road. A crossing may be installed as provided under ORS 374.302 (Definitions for ORS 374.302 to 374.334) to 374.334 (Access management strategy) . [Formerly 374.270; 1981 c.153 §74]

Source: Section 374.340 — Cattle crossings under public road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.030 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.030
372.030 Location of district
Status: in_force

A highway lighting district may be entirely outside the limits of a city or it may be both outside and inside such limits. The boundary lines of the district shall include only territory that abuts a portion, not less than 600 feet in length, of a highway. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §3]

Source: Section 372.030 — Location of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.605 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.605
390.605 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 390.610 (Policy) , 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) , 390.690 (Title and rights of state unimpaired) and 390.705 (Prohibition against placing certain conduits across recreation area and against removal of natural products) to 390.770 (Vegetation line described) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Improvement” includes filling a portion of the ocean shore, removal of material from the ocean shore or a structure, appurtenance or other addition, modification or alteration constructed, placed or made on or to the land.

(2) “Ocean shore” means the land lying between extreme low tide of the Pacific Ocean and the statutory vegetation line as described by ORS 390.770 (Vegetation line described) or the line of established upland shore vegetation, whichever is farther inland. “Ocean shore” does not include an estuary as defined in ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) .

(3) “State recreation area” means a land or water area, or combination thereof, under the jurisdiction of the State Parks and Recreation Department used by the public for recreational purposes. [Formerly 274.065 and then 390.710; 1989 c.904 §23; 1999 c.373 §2]

Source: Section 390.605 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.655 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.655
381.655 Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all the bonds sold under ORS 381.605 (City construction, operation and financing of interstate bridges) to 381.670 (Plans for bridge construction) shall be paid into the city treasury and shall go into a special bridge fund. Such proceeds shall be disbursed for the purposes for which the bonds are issued.

Source: Section 381.655 — Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.320 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.320
384.320 Use of funds for interstate ferry expenses
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, and any county, city, town or port mentioned in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) , may pay out of its respective funds, or any other funds to any of them available, all or any part of the cost of the construction, maintenance and operation of the ferry service.

Source: Section 384.320 — Use of funds for interstate ferry expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.720 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.720
376.720 Powers of city with respect to pedestrian mall
Status: in_force

(1) The legislative body of a city shall have the power:

(a) To establish pedestrian malls.

(b) To prohibit, in whole or in part, vehicular traffic on a pedestrian mall.

(c) To pay, from general funds of the city or other available moneys or from the proceeds of assessments levied on lands benefited by the establishment of a pedestrian mall, the damages, if any, allowed or awarded to any property owner by reason of the establishment of a pedestrian mall.

(d) To construct on city streets which have been or will be established as a pedestrian mall improvements of any kind or nature necessary or convenient to the operation of such city streets as a pedestrian mall, including but not limited to paving, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, drainage works, street lighting facilities, fire protection facilities, flood protection facilities, water distribution facilities, vehicular parking areas, retaining walls, landscaping, tree planting, child care facilities, display facilities, information booth, public assembly facilities and other structures, works or improvements necessary or convenient to serve members of the public using such pedestrian mall, including the reconstruction or relocation of existing city-owned works, improvements or facilities on such city streets.

(e) To pay, from general funds of the city or other available moneys or from the proceeds of assessments levied on property benefited by any such improvements, the whole or any portion of the cost of such improvements.

(f) To do any and all other acts necessary or convenient for the accomplishment of the purposes of ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) , including the power to rent, lease or license to any individual firm or corporation any portion of the pedestrian mall for service concessions, commercial uses or otherwise, providing that in any term of use exceeding 60 days, the city shall first advertise for bids therefor by publication not less than once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, making two publications thereof.

(2) The powers granted in ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) to prohibit, in whole or in part, vehicular traffic on any city street shall be in addition to and not limited by the powers granted by any other law. [1961 c.666 §4; subsection (2) enacted as part of 1961 c.666 §5; 1971 c.506 §1]

Source: Section 376.720 — Powers of city with respect to pedestrian mall , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.098 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.098
381.098 Agreements for carrying out powers granted by ORS 381.096
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out or putting into effect the right, power and authority granted by ORS 381.096 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Snake River bridges) or any other law, the Department of Transportation in the name of the state may make and enter into agreements with:

(1) The Government of the United States or any of its agencies.

(2) The State of Idaho.

(3) Any county, municipality, port or other political subdivisions or agencies of the State of Idaho.

(4) Any county, municipality, port or any other political subdivisions of this state.

(5) Any persons, associations, corporations, domestic or foreign. [1955 c.85 §2]

Source: Section 381.098 — Agreements for carrying out powers granted by ORS 381.096 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.919 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.919
366.919 Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of State Highway 126 that is known as the Eugene-Springfield Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with West 6th Avenue and West 7th Avenue in Eugene and ending where the highway intersects with Main Street in Springfield, shall also be known as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway. [2011 c.570 §1; 2023 c.9 §22]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.919 — Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.515 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.515
381.515 Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all the bonds sold under ORS 381.405 (“Construct,” “construction” and “county court” defined) to 381.520 (Tax to pay bond interest and principal) shall be paid into the county treasury and shall go into a special bridge fund. Such proceeds shall be disbursed for the purposes for which the bonds are issued.

Source: Section 381.515 — Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.155 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.155
376.155 Petition to establish way of necessity
Status: in_force

(1) To establish a way of necessity under ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) to 376.200 (Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court) , a landowner shall file a petition with the governing body of the county in which the land is located.

(2) A petition filed under this section shall contain a drawing and a narrative statement that contain all of the following information:

(a) The location and legal description of the property to be served by the proposed way of necessity.

(b) The location of all public roads located in the vicinity of the property to be served by the proposed way of necessity that are capable of being used to provide access to the property. The petition shall include the location of public roads that are not open for public use.

(c) A specific proposed location for the proposed way of necessity.

(d) Evidence showing the necessity for the establishment of a way of necessity.

(e) Evidence that either:

(A) The proposed way of necessity does not connect to a public road that has access rights acquired and limited by the state or county; or

(B) If the public road proposed for access by way of necessity has the limited access rights, the state or county is willing to grant permission to connect the proposed way of necessity to the public road.

(f) Evidence that the proposed way of necessity may be connected to the public road safely.

(g) Evidence that the specific location proposed for the way of necessity is the nearest practicable point for connection to a way of necessity to a public road.

(h) The names and addresses of the persons owning the land across which the way of necessity could be located.

(i) The petitioner’s proposal for the amount of compensation to persons owning land across which the way of necessity is proposed to be located.

(j) Evidence that the petitioner does not have an existing easement or right to an easement to provide access to a public road.

(k) Evidence that the petitioner does not have any enforceable access to a public road.

(L) If the petition is to establish a way of necessity described in ORS 376.150 (Definitions for ORS 376.150 to 376.200) (2)(c), evidence that:

(A) A publicly owned sewer line does not exist in the portion of any public road adjacent to the land; and

(B) The land is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted and implemented a public sewer extension program designed to make public sewers available to land lacking access to a public sewer line in the portion of a public road adjacent to the land. [1979 c.862 §2; 1991 c.936 §2; 2009 c.318 §2]

Source: Section 376.155 — Petition to establish way of necessity; contents; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.340
366.340 Acquisition of real property generally
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of the power of eminent domain real property, or any right or interest therein, including any easement or right of access, deemed necessary for:

(1) Construction of shops, equipment sheds, office buildings, maintenance sites, patrolmen accommodations, snow fences, quarry sites, gravel pits, storage sites, stock pile sites, weighing stations and broadcasting stations.

(2) Appropriation, acquisition or manufacture of road-building materials, approach or hauling roads, connecting roads, frontage road, highway drainage and drainage tunnels.

(3) Maintenance of an unobstructed view of any state highway so as to provide for the safety of the traveling public.

(4) Any other use or purpose deemed necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

(5) Elimination or prevention of hazardous or undesirable points of entry from adjacent property to state highways. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2]

Source: Section 366.340 — Acquisition of real property generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.415 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.415
382.415 Paying bond principal and interest with tax or motor license fund
Status: in_force

(1) The board of county commissioners shall, at the time of making the annual tax levy upon the previous year’s assessment, levy a tax on all the taxable property in the county sufficient to pay the outstanding bonds at maturity and the interest on all outstanding bonds for the current year. The proceeds derived from the tax shall be used only for the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds. Such proceeds shall be paid by the county treasurer to the bearer of the bonds or sent to the fiscal agency at New York City for the payment of the interest coupons upon presentation, as provided in ORS 382.395 (Terms and conditions of bonds) .

(2) The board of county commissioners in its annual budget has the option of providing for the application of all or part of the proceeds of the county motor license fund to all or part of the payments of principal and interest on bridge bonds maturing in the ensuing year. In case this option is exercised and such other provision is made for meeting the debt requirement, in whole or in part, then the tax levy authorized by subsection (1) of this section shall only be for such amount, if any, as may be necessary over and above this other provision of funds.

Source: Section 382.415 — Paying bond principal and interest with tax or motor license fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.325 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.325
376.325 Signing and contents of notice
Status: in_force

The notice of hearing shall be signed by the county clerk and shall state:

(1) The date the application was filed.

(2) The name of the applicant.

(3) The description of the forest road proposed to be improved or maintained, or both.

(4) The proposal for improvement or maintenance, or both, as set forth in the application.

(5) The time and place of hearing.

(6) That all persons interested may appear and be heard for or against the application.

Source: Section 376.325 — Signing and contents of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.635 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.635
390.635 Jurisdiction of department over recreation areas
Status: in_force

Except as provided by ORS 273.551 (Mining and drilling leases on state lands) , 274.710 (Jurisdiction of department over tidal submerged lands) and 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) , the State Parks and Recreation Department has jurisdiction over the land and interests in land acquired under ORS 390.610 (Policy) , 390.615 (Ownership of Pacific shore) , 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) or 390.630 (Acquisition along ocean shore for state recreation areas or access) in order to carry out the purposes of ORS 390.610 (Policy) , 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) , 390.690 (Title and rights of state unimpaired) and 390.705 (Prohibition against placing certain conduits across recreation area and against removal of natural products) to 390.770 (Vegetation line described) . [1969 c.601 §21; 1973 c.364 §2]

Source: Section 390.635 — Jurisdiction of department over recreation areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.753 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.753
377.753 Permits for outdoor advertising signs
Status: repealed

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 377.715 (Application of ORS 377.700 to 377.844) , 377.725 (Permit) and 377.770 (Signs in protected, commercial or industrial areas) , the Department of Transportation may issue permits for outdoor advertising signs placed on benches or shelters erected or maintained for use by customers of a mass transit district, a transportation district or other public transportation agency.

(2) The department shall determine by rule the fees and criteria for the number, size, and location of such signs but the department may not issue a permit for a sign that is visible from an interstate highway. [2007 c.199 §3]

Note: 377.753 (Permits for outdoor advertising signs) was added to and made a part of 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

377.755 [1971 c.770 §13; 1973 c.790 §9; 1974 s.s. c.33

§4; 1977 c.256 §1; repealed by 1987 c.336 §7]

Source: Section 377.753 — Permits for outdoor advertising signs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.467 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.467
371.467 Special elections
Status: in_force

Special elections may be called by resolution of the board of directors for any proper purpose. [1963 c.364 §1; 1971 c.647 §75]

Source: Section 371.467 — Special elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.450 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.450
366.450 Road signs
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may erect and maintain such directional road and other signs on the state highways at such places and of such material and design as it selects. [Amended by 1957 c.663 §1]

Source: Section 366.450 — Road signs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.345 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.345
382.345 Multnomah County constructing and financing Willamette River bridges
Status: in_force

Multnomah County may borrow money for the purpose of constructing and reconstructing bridges across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, and Willamette Slough within Multnomah County and issue bonds to evidence such indebtedness.

Source: Section 382.345 — Multnomah County constructing and financing Willamette River bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.515 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.515
376.515 Property subject to appropriation
Status: in_force

No more lands shall be appropriated under ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) than are reasonably necessary for the purposes specified therein. No building nor the land upon which it is situated, which is exempt from execution as a homestead under the laws of the state, nor any land belonging to the homestead owner within 100 feet of the building, shall be so appropriated.

Source: Section 376.515 — Property subject to appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.930 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.930
390.930 Definitions for ORS 390.930 to 390.940
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 390.930 (Definitions for ORS 390.930 to 390.940) to 390.940 (Relationship to other laws) :

(1) “Managing agencies” includes:

(a) State Parks and Recreation Department;

(b) State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

(c) Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation;

(d) State Marine Board;

(e) Sherman, Wasco and Jefferson Counties;

(f) Oregon State Police;

(g) United States Bureau of Land Management;

(h) United States Bureau of Indian Affairs; and

(i) The City of Maupin.

(2) “Recreation area” means the Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Recreation Area created under ORS 390.932 (Creation of Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Recreation Area) . [1987 c.624 §§1,18; 1989 c.904 §26; 2001 c.104 §133]

Source: Section 390.930 — Definitions for ORS 390.930 to 390.940 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.210 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.210
366.210 Limit on administration and engineering expenditure
Status: in_force

The total cost in any one year for administration and engineering of highway construction shall not exceed 10 percent of the total funds available to the Department of Transportation during that year for its highway activities. [Amended by 1973 c.249 §38; 1993 c.741 §39]

Source: Section 366.210 — Limit on administration and engineering expenditure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.310 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.310
376.310 Definitions for ORS 376.305 to 376.390
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) :

(1) “Forest road” means any county or public road, or part thereof, outside the corporate limits of a city, which is within or extends into or toward a mountainous or timbered area, and which is under the control and supervision of a county court of this state.

(2) “Contract forest road” means a forest road improved or maintained pursuant to a contract made under ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) .

(3) “Logging operator” means any person having the right to cut and remove timber or forest products in this state, or who is engaged or desirous of engaging in this state in the transportation of forest products, by motor vehicle, to market or processing plant.

(4) “Forest road contractor” means a logging operator who has entered into a contract under ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) to improve or maintain, or improve and maintain, a contract forest road.

(5) “Motor vehicle” includes any motor vehicle with or without a trailer or semitrailer.

(6) “Person” means any person, firm or corporation, or group or combination thereof.

Source: Section 376.310 — Definitions for ORS 376.305 to 376.390 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.160 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.160
370.160 Option to issue redeemable term or serial bonds
Status: in_force

In its discretion, the county court further may issue either term bonds or the serial bonds mentioned in ORS 370.150 (Issuance of serial in lieu of term bonds) with the option of redeeming them on and after certain interest-paying dates specified by the county court in the bonds. [Amended by 1997 c.171 §19; 2007 c.783 §176]

Source: Section 370.160 — Option to issue redeemable term or serial bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.350 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.350
390.350 Intergovernmental agreements
Status: in_force

Units of local government may enter into agreements with the State Parks and Recreation Department and with each other in carrying out the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway, and may accept and use gifts and grants from the department or others. [1967 c.551 §5; 1973 c.558 §12]

Source: Section 390.350 — Intergovernmental agreements; use of gifts and grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.816 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.816
367.816 Use of moneys in Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund for projects
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 367.020 (Loans and other assistance to public and private entities) , the Department of Transportation may use moneys in the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund established by ORS 367.015 (Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund) to ensure the repayment of loan guarantees or extensions of credit made to or on behalf of private entities engaged in the planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, management, repair, leasing or operation of any transportation project that is part of the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) .

(2) The lien of a pledge made under this section is subordinate to the lien of a pledge securing bonds payable from moneys in the State Highway Fund described in ORS 366.505 (Composition and use of highway fund) , the Toll Program Fund established by ORS 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) or the State Transportation Enterprise Fund established by ORS 367.810 (State Transportation Enterprise Fund) . [2003 c.790 §9; 2021 c.630 §159]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.816 — Use of moneys in Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund for projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.512 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.512
366.512 Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall collect all registration fees for campers, motor homes and travel trailers. Such fees shall be paid into the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Camper” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.180 (“Camper.”) .

(b) “Motor home” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.350 (“Motor home.”) .

(c) “Travel trailer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.565 (“Travel trailer.”) . [1969 c.605 §46; 1979 c.186 §13; 1983 c.338 §918; 1983 c.363 §2; 1985 c.16 §460; 1985 c.395 §6; 1989 c.904 §36; 1993 c.696 §15; 2003 c.14 §161; 2003 c.655 §72; 2005 c.22 §§260,261]

Source: Section 366.512 — Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.700 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.700
367.700 Authority to sell limited amount of bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority now vested by any other provision of law state highway bonds of the State of Oregon used to provide funds for purposes of ORS 367.700 (Authority to sell limited amount of bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750) to 367.750 (Constitutional debt limits not to be exceeded) in the aggregate principal sum may not exceed $50 million. [1975 c.211 §1; 1981 c.660 §34]

Source: Section 367.700 — Authority to sell limited amount of bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.420 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.420
372.420 Board to order withdrawal of area if remonstrance not filed
Status: in_force

(1) If at the time and place set for hearing upon the withdrawal petition no remonstrance is filed, either orally or in writing, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the designated and described contiguous area from the district. If at the hearing any remonstrance is filed and after the hearing the county board is satisfied that the petition should not be granted, then the board may deny the petition or it may change the boundaries of the area proposed to be withdrawn and grant the petition. The boundaries may be reduced if such boundary change will eliminate the remonstrance filed in whole or in part, and if the county board finds that:

(a) The lands withdrawn could not be benefited by the district; and

(b) The lands remaining in the district will meet the requirements of ORS 372.030 (Location of district) .

(2) If the petition is granted, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the area from the district. [1971 c.514 §30]

Source: Section 372.420 — Board to order withdrawal of area if remonstrance not filed; grounds for denial or granting of petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.955 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.955
368.955 Posting notices, signs or pictures within view of county road on property of another without consent prohibited
Status: in_force

No person may paste, paint, brand or in any manner whatever place or attach to any building, fence, gate, bridge, tree, rock, board, structure or anything whatever on the property of another within view of a county road, without the written consent of the owner or person entitled to possession of such property, any written, printed or painted advertisement, bill, notice, sign, picture, card or poster. [1973 c.462 §5]

Source: Section 368.955 — Posting notices, signs or pictures within view of county road on property of another without consent prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.517 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.517
366.517 Department may determine certain accounting procedures
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall determine the accounting period for which any expenditures shall be charged against the State Highway Fund. The department may charge such expenditures against the State Highway Fund at the time the expenditures are actually paid even though the expenditures were obligated during a prior accounting period. The department may keep its accounts on a calendar year basis. [1953 c.125 §3; 1967 c.454 §40]

Source: Section 366.517 — Department may determine certain accounting procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.485 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.485
371.485 Authority of district over roads and highways
Status: in_force

A road assessment district has authority over all roads and highways within the district, except state primary and secondary highways, and streets, alleys or public ways within a city within the district other than as provided by ORS 371.480 (Contracts as to streets in cities) . [Amended by 2003 c.802 §108]

Source: Section 371.485 — Authority of district over roads and highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.210 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.210
373.210 Improvement of through highways by certain cities
Status: in_force

Any city having a population of less than 100,000 may provide for the improvement of any roads or streets within the limits of the city at the partial expense of the general fund of the city in the manner provided in ORS 373.220 (Procedure to authorize improvement) and 373.230 (Charter or ordinance provisions governing improvement) , where:

(1) Such roads or streets are parts of any general system of state or county roads or highways; or

(2) Such roads or streets directly connect with state or county roads or highways;

(3) Such roads or streets afford an outlet from the limits of the city to adjoining state or county roads or highways; or

(4) Such roads or streets provide the most accessible or generally traveled route from within the city to beyond the limits of the city.

Source: Section 373.210 — Improvement of through highways by certain cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.240 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.240
370.240 Warrants in lieu of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) After the issuance of bonds has been authorized by an election held in accordance with ORS 370.031 (Election procedure to determine issuance of bonds under ORS 370.010) , 370.120 (County court’s use of money raised by sale of bonds) and 370.130 (Order declaring election results) , the county court, in lieu of the issuance of any or all such bonds, may issue warrants drawn upon the county treasury for the purpose of securing any or all funds sought to be secured by the issuance of such bonds.

(2) These warrants shall be in denominations of $50, or multiples thereof up to $1,000, and shall bear the same rate of interest as the bonds would bear in lieu of which the warrants are issued.

(3) No such warrants shall become due at any specified time, but shall be redeemable by the county at any time in the same manner as other county warrants are redeemed or paid. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §237]

Source: Section 370.240 — Warrants in lieu of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.535 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.535
376.535 Use of appropriated property
Status: in_force

(1) Any property acquired under ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) shall be used exclusively for the purposes set forth therein or such incidental purposes as may be necessary to the continued carrying out of such purposes.

(2) Whenever the use of property as contemplated in ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) ceases for a period of two years, it shall revert to the original owner, or the heirs or assigns of the original owner, but in assessing damages the amount allowed shall not be in any manner lessened or decreased by reason of the possibility that the lands may so revert to their original owner.

(3) The limitations set out in this section shall not apply to or run against any interest acquired by the state.

Source: Section 376.535 — Use of appropriated property; reversion on disuse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.827 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.827
390.827 Effect of ORS 390.826 on rights of Indian tribes
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 390.826 (Designated scenic waterways) shall:

(1) Affect or modify any treaty or other rights of any Indian tribe; or

(2) Affect lands held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for Indian tribes or individual members of Indian tribes or other lands acquired by the Army Corps of Engineers and administered by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of Indian tribes and individual members of Indian tribes. [1989 c.2 §3]

Note: 390.827 (Effect of ORS 390.826 on rights of Indian tribes) was enacted into law but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by law. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.827 — Effect of ORS 390.826 on rights of Indian tribes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.353 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.353
371.353 Establishment of zones within special road district
Status: in_force

The district board of a special road district located in a county of between 3,000 and 3,500 square miles and with a population of between 100,000 and 200,000 may seek elector approval to divide the district into zones for the purpose of imposing and levying property taxes at a different rate and amount on the assessed value of all taxable property in each zone. The establishment of zones within a district under ORS 371.353 (Establishment of zones within special road district) to 371.357 (Ad valorem property taxation) must be based upon and reflect qualitative differences in the services provided by the district to the residents and their property in each zone. [2001 c.553 §2]

Source: Section 371.353 — Establishment of zones within special road district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.710 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.710
376.710 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly hereby finds and declares that in certain areas in cities, and particularly in retail shopping areas thereof, there is need to separate pedestrian travel from vehicular travel and that such separation is necessary to protect the public safety or otherwise to serve the public interest and convenience. The Legislative Assembly further finds and declares that such objective can, in part, be accomplished by the establishment of pedestrian malls pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) .

(2) ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) may be cited as the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1961. [1961 c.666 §§1,3]

Source: Section 376.710 — Legislative findings; short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.814 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.814
367.814 Moneys from federal government or other sources
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation or a unit of government may accept from the United States or any of its agencies such funds as are available to this state or to the unit of government for carrying out the purposes of ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) , whether the funds are made available by grant, loan or other financing arrangement. The department or unit of government may enter into such agreements and other arrangements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary, proper and convenient for carrying out the purposes of ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) .

(2) The department or a unit of government may accept from any source any grant, donation, gift or other form of conveyance of land, money, other real or personal property or other valuable thing made to the State of Oregon, the department or the unit of government for carrying out the purposes of ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) .

(3) Any transportation project may be financed in whole or in part by contribution of any funds or property made by any private entity or unit of government that is a party to any agreement entered into under ORS 367.806 (Agreements) . [2003 c.790 §8]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.814 — Moneys from federal government or other sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.366 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.366
368.366 Vesting of vacated property
Status: in_force

(1) When a county governing body vacates public property under ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) , the vacated property shall vest as follows:

(a) If the county holds title to the property in fee, the property shall vest in the county.

(b) If the property vacated is a public square the property shall vest in the county.

(c) Unless otherwise described in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, the vacated property shall vest in the rightful owner holding title according to law.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the vacated property shall vest in the owner of the land abutting the vacated property by extension of the person’s abutting property boundaries to the center of the vacated property.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a county governing body may determine the vesting of property vacated under ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) in the order or resolution that vacates the property. [1981 c.153 §42]

Source: Section 368.366 — Vesting of vacated property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.825 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.825
377.825 Fees for sign applications, maintenance costs and reinstallation
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a logo sign, tourist oriented directional sign or a motorist informational sign shall pay to the Travel Information Council an initial permit fee and an annual renewal fee which shall be determined for each year by the council in advance of such year.

(2) The council may establish a fee schedule for maintenance costs.

(3) The council may establish a fee for reinstallation of a sign that has been removed. [1971 c.770 §27; 1973 c.790 §21; 1983 c.111 §7; 1991 c.525 §1; 1999 c.38 §1]

Source: Section 377.825 — Fees for sign applications, maintenance costs and reinstallation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.242 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.242
390.242 Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Director, upon consultation with and the approval of the State Parks and Recreation Commission, shall appoint an Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation to serve as the executive head of the Office of Outdoor Recreation within the State Parks and Recreation Department. The director and the commission shall appoint an individual well qualified by training and experience to serve for a term of four years unless sooner removed by the commission.

(2) The associate director shall receive such salary as may be prescribed by law. In addition to salary, subject to applicable law regulating travel and expenses of a state officer, the associate director shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

(3) The associate director shall be responsible to the State Parks and Recreation Director and the State Parks and Recreation Commission for administration and enforcement of the duties, functions and powers imposed by law upon the office.

(4) The associate director shall regularly consult with outdoor recreation representatives to assist the office in carrying out its duties under ORS 390.241 (Office of Outdoor Recreation) . When consulting with outdoor recreation representatives, the associate director shall take into consideration geographic and demographic diversity and include feedback from members of the outdoor recreation industry, the environmental community, the natural resources community, other outdoor recreation stakeholders and appropriate state, regional and local governmental entities. [Formerly 390.234]

Source: Section 390.242 — Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation; appointment; compensation; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.360
374.360 Access Management Dispute Review Board
Status: in_force

(1) If the applicant or permit holder of an approach permit requests a review by an Access Management Dispute Review Board under ORS 374.355 (Dispute resolution procedures) , the Department of Transportation shall appoint an Access Management Dispute Review Board by selecting members for a board consisting of any or all of following:

(a) The Director of Transportation or a designee of the director who is familiar with the location in which the disputed approach is located.

(b) A representative of the local jurisdiction in which the disputed approach is located.

(c) A traffic engineer who practices engineering in Oregon.

(d) A representative from the economic or business sector.

(2) The Access Management Dispute Review Board shall consider information presented by the parties and shall notify the applicant or permit holder and the director of its findings regarding the department’s original decision.

(3) The director shall review the Access Management Dispute Review Board’s findings and may approve, modify or reverse the department’s original decision to approve an application for an approach permit with conditions, to modify or require mitigation measures for an existing approach permit, to deny the approach permit or to remove or modify an approach.

(4) The director shall notify the applicant or permit holder in writing of the department’s determination following a review by an Access Management Dispute Review Board appointed under this section. [2011 c.330 §15]

Source: Section 374.360 — Access Management Dispute Review Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.605 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.605
377.605 Definitions for ORS 377.605 to 377.655
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 377.605 (Definitions for ORS 377.605 to 377.655) to 377.655 (Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(2) “Director” means the Director of Transportation.

(3) “Federal-aid primary system” means the federal-aid primary system in existence on June 1, 1991, and any highway that is not on such system but that is on the National Highway System.

(4) “Interstate System” means every state highway that is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways established by the department in compliance with section 103(e) of title 23, United States Code.

(5) “Junk” means old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber, debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, wrecked, scrapped or ruined motor vehicles, or motor vehicle parts, iron, steel or other old or scrap ferrous, or nonferrous material, metal or nonmetal materials.

(6) “Junkyard” means any establishment or place of business where there is accumulated on the premises eight or more motor vehicles or an equivalent volume of junk that is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying or selling of junk and the term includes automobile graveyards, garbage dumps and scrap metal processing facilities.

(7) “Maintain” means to allow to exist.

(8) “Main traveled way” means the through traffic lanes, exclusive of frontage roads, auxiliary lanes and ramps.

(9) “State highway” or “state highway system” means the entire width between the boundary lines of every state highway as defined in ORS 366.005 (Definitions) , including but not limited to the Interstate System and the federal-aid primary system.

(10) “Visible” means capable of being seen without visual aid by a person of normal visual acuity.

(11) “Zoned industrial area” is an area adjacent to a state highway or public highway which is zoned for industrial use under authority of state law. [1967 c.590 §3; 1979 c.186 §16; 1979 c.210 §1; 1993 c.741 §47]

Source: Section 377.605 — Definitions for ORS 377.605 to 377.655 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.305 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.305
366.305 Materials, supplies and equipment
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may select the materials to be used in the construction, maintenance and operation of state highways. It may purchase or contract for, independent of any particular job, improvement or highway project, whether done by contract, force account or otherwise, any material, supplies or equipment deemed necessary for carrying out the provisions and purposes of this Act in such amounts and manner and pursuant to such method as in the judgment of the department will be for the best interests of the state.

Source: Section 366.305 — Materials, supplies and equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.605 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.605
391.605 Limitations on transfer to metropolitan service district
Status: in_force

(1) No transfer authorized by ORS 267.020 (Transfer of transit system to metropolitan service district) of a mass transit district system to a metropolitan service district shall take effect while bonds issued by the Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority to finance mass transit facilities for the district are outstanding until a plan designed to repay any outstanding bonds when due is prepared by the governing body of the metropolitan service district and approved by:

(a) The chairperson of the Oregon Transportation Commission or the chairperson’s designee;

(b) The State Treasurer or State Treasurer’s designee; and

(c) The chairperson of the Oregon Investment Council or the chairperson’s designee.

(2) Persons given authority to approve a transfer under subsection (1) of this section may only refuse to approve a transfer for reasons relating to the financial effect of the transfer. [1983 c.306 §3]

Source: Section 391.605 — Limitations on transfer to metropolitan service district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).