ORS § 390.067 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.067
390.067 Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds
Status: in_force

(1) State park lottery bonds shall be issued only at the request of the State Parks and Recreation Director. State park lottery bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to provide no more than $105 million of net proceeds to pay costs of state park projects, plus the amounts required to pay bond-related costs.

(2) The Oregon Parks for the Future Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The net proceeds from the sale of the state park lottery bonds which are available to pay costs of state park projects shall be credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund. Investment earnings on amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund shall be credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund. All moneys from time to time credited to the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund, including any investment earnings, are appropriated continuously to the State Parks and Recreation Department only for payment of costs of state park projects and for payment of bond-related costs that are allocable to state park lottery bonds. Amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund shall be disbursed upon the written request of the State Parks and Recreation Director to pay for costs of state park projects pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, and upon the written request of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to pay for bond-related costs that are allocable to state park lottery bonds.

(3) The State Parks and Recreation Director shall apply amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund to pay costs of state park projects. The State Parks and Recreation Director may make and administer contracts to carry out state park projects. In addition, the director may enter into agreements with any state agency or local government that commits the State Parks and Recreation Department to pay anticipated funds from the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund to the agency or local government for state park projects. Agreements under this subsection may, subject to the provisions of this section, provide for the remittance of the moneys on such periodic basis, in such amounts, over such period of years and with such priority over other commitments of such funds as the director shall specify in the agreements. The obligation of the state and the department to provide funds under any such agreement shall be subject to the availability of amounts in the Oregon Parks for the Future Fund and any other amounts lawfully available to the State Parks and Recreation Department. The State Parks and Recreation Department and any agency or local government receiving proceeds of state park lottery bonds shall, if so directed by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, take any action specified by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services which is necessary to maintain the excludability of lottery bond interest from gross income under the United States Internal Revenue Code. [1997 c.800 §4]

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

Source: Section 390.067 — Request for issuance of state park lottery bonds; Oregon Parks for the Future Fund; uses of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.351 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.351
371.351 Officers of elected district board
Status: in_force

As soon as possible after the first commissioners are elected to the district board of commissioners, and thereafter during each July, the board shall meet and organize by selecting from their number a president, a secretary and a treasurer. The board shall hold one regular meeting each month at a time and place within the district designated by the board. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public and the records of the district shall be available for public inspection. [1999 c.764 §7]

Source: Section 371.351 — Officers of elected district board; meetings; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.833 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.833
377.833 Public notifications
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall work together with the Travel Information Council, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Department of State Police, the Secretary of State and owners of digital billboards to develop a public notification plan for the purpose of using digital billboards to display notifications to the traveling public related to civic activities and public safety. Public notifications include but are not limited to information about the Government Waste Hotline established under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) , elections, voter registration, Amber Alerts and natural disasters and other emergencies.

(2) The Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Department of State Police, the Secretary of State and owners of digital billboards, shall prepare a written public notification plan. In preparing the plan, the Department of Transportation shall address:

(a) The criteria to be applied in determining when it is appropriate to request that an owner of a digital billboard display a public notification.

(b) The procedures used to determine the expiration of a notification and to recall the request once the information is no longer needed. [2011 c.562 §7; 2021 c.539 §30]

Source: Section 377.833 — Public notifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.334 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.334
374.334 Access management strategy
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Access management strategy” means a project delivery strategy developed by the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with cities, counties and owners of real property abutting a state highway in the affected area, that identifies the location and type of public and private approaches and other necessary improvements that are planned to occur primarily in the highway right of way and that are intended to improve current conditions on the section of highway by moving in the direction of the objective standards described in ORS 374.311 (Permit standards) , subject to safety and highway operations concerns.

(b) “Project” means a highway improvement project or highway modernization project included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall develop an access management strategy for each project. In developing an access management strategy, the department shall engage affected real property owners when:

(a) Establishing the methodology by which private approaches will be considered for modification, relocation or closure; or

(b) The department proposes to acquire all rights of access to a segment of the state highway.

(3) Within 21 days after the department finalizes the methodology by which private approaches will be considered for modification, relocation or closure, an affected real property owner may request a review of the methodology through:

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

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

(4) If a facility plan, as defined in ORS 374.331 (Facility plans) , is created for a project, the facility plan must include a sufficient level of detail to identify the location of the private approaches affected by the project.

(5) The department shall work with the cities, counties, highway users and real property owners affected by a project to:

(a) Identify deficiencies with each highway segment impacted by a project; and

(b) Establish the long-term vision for each highway segment impacted by a project that would guide the scope and design of improvements within the highway segment.

(6) The following apply to all projects that include modification, relocation or closure of existing private approaches to a state highway:

(a) The location of intersecting county roads and city streets shall be consistent with the city and county transportation system plans or shall be determined and agreed upon through collaborative discussion between the department and the cities and counties affected by the project.

(b) The department shall determine the location of private approaches in the access management strategy in collaboration with affected real property owners using a collaborative discussion as established by the department by rule. [2013 c.476 §5]

Source: Section 374.334 — Access management strategy; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.027 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.027
383.027 Issuance of revenue bonds by municipality for tollway project
Status: in_force

(1) A public body, as defined in ORS 287A.001 (Definitions for ORS chapter 287A) , may issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing a tollway project.

(2) A nonprofit corporation organized under Oregon law may issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing a tollway project.

(3) Revenue bonds authorized by this section shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [2001 c.844 §6; 2007 c.783 §§178,232d]

Source: Section 383.027 — Issuance of revenue bonds by municipality for tollway project , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.182 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.182
390.182 Statewide accessibility design standards for recreation projects
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall establish statewide recommended standards for the design of recreation projects, including trails, docks and public recreation access points, to ensure that state recreation areas are accessible to members of the public of all mobility levels.

(2) The department shall apply the statewide recommended standards to all future department recreation projects. [2021 c.613 §4]

Note: 390.182 (Statewide accessibility design standards for recreation projects) 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 390.182 — Statewide accessibility design standards for recreation projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.938 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.938
390.938 Guidelines for management and development
Status: in_force

The Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Recreation Area shall be managed and developed in accordance with the following guidelines:

(1) To the extent allowed under ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) , the recreational area shall be administered to allow continuance of compatible existing uses, while allowing a wide range of compatible river-oriented public outdoor recreation opportunities, to the extent that these do not impair substantially the natural beauty of the scenic waterway or diminish its aesthetic, fish and wildlife, scientific and recreational values.

(2) The management plan shall stress a segment by segment design and shall include provisions for the development of appropriate facilities and services in the recreation area to meet resource needs for protection and preservation and user needs. This development may include but need not be limited to:

(a) River and car camp development;

(b) Sanitation stations for human waste and garbage;

(c) Parking and access road improvement;

(d) Signs indicating land ownership;

(e) Tree and riparian zone protection and restoration;

(f) Educational programs; and

(g) Initiation of additional volunteer programs.

(3) Before restricting access through the use of a permit system, all other management options shall be considered.

(4) Special emphasis shall be placed on protecting the recreation area and all adjacent property from recreationist-caused wildfires. This goal shall be equal in priority to the other primary goals set forth in this section. This protection shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Permanent adoption of a fire rule that provides the same protection as the fire rule in force during the 1986 fire season.

(b) Requiring boater passes to include the name of the group leader, date and section of river used.

(c) The establishment of information centers near major points of entry into the recreation area to provide users with information and education regarding the fire rules and general rules of the river.

(d) Conducting cadet patrols at the levels considered necessary to facilitate reasonable compliance with recreation area rules. [1987 c.624 §§4,20]

Source: Section 390.938 — Guidelines for management and development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.227 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.227
381.227 Employment and compensation of attorneys
Status: in_force

Whenever any county undertakes the construction or acquisition of an interstate bridge or ferry pursuant to ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) to 381.314 (Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project) , the county court or board of county commissioners may employ and pay reasonable compensation to attorneys, including the district attorney of the county, for services heretofore or hereafter performed in connection with the construction or acquisition of such bridge or ferry. Such compensation, which in the case of the district attorney shall be in addition to any other compensation allowed by law, shall be payable solely out of the funds received from the sale of bonds for the construction or acquisition of the bridge or ferry or the revenues derived from the operation thereof. [1953 c.44 §1]

Source: Section 381.227 — Employment and compensation of attorneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.220 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.220
366.220 Creation of state highway system
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may select, establish, designate, construct, maintain, operate and improve or cause to be constructed, maintained, operated and improved a system of state highways within the state, which highways shall be designated by name and by the point of beginning and terminus thereof. The system of state highways shall include such other highways as may from time to time be selected and adopted by the commission pursuant to law and all highways adopted and classified as secondary state highways which are subject to and qualified for construction, improvement, betterment and maintenance as are other state highways.

(2) The commission may classify and reclassify the highways comprising the state highway system as primary and secondary highways. Secondary highways may consist of newly established highways, reclassified primary highways and county roads selected pursuant to ORS 366.290 (Adding to or removing roads from state highway system) . [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 1977 c.312 §3]

Source: Section 366.220 — Creation of state highway system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.617 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.617
367.617 Allocation of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) As used in 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) .

(2) On each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, and on the date of issuance of any Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c), the Department of Transportation shall determine:

(a) The amount of Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c) that are outstanding;

(b) The amount reasonably estimated, as set forth in subsection (4) of this section, as being necessary to pay bond debt service on the outstanding Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c); and

(c) The amount of moneys allocated to the department under ORS 366.752 (Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees) that is not required to pay bond debt service on the outstanding Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c). The department shall deposit the amount into the Transportation Project Account established under ORS 366.523 (Transportation Project Account) .

(3) The amount of moneys determined by the department under subsection (2)(c) of this section may be allocated by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to a request of the department, in an amount that does not exceed the amount determined by the department, under subsection (2)(c) of this section, to the following projects in the following order of priority:

(a) The amount established for projects listed in section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009;

(b) $15 million each year for maintenance, preservation and safety of the highways so long as the amount reasonably estimated by the department pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section is not greater than the amount received by the department under ORS 366.752 (Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees) (4)(c); and

(c) For any other purposes determined by the commission.

(4) To reasonably estimate the amount necessary to pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3)(c), the department shall include in its computation:

(a) For fixed rate bonds, the bond debt service payments due on the bonds in the calendar quarter; and

(b) For variable rate bonds, bond debt service payments due on the bonds in the calendar quarter, with interest computed at the maximum rate of interest as set forth in the bond declaration or bond indenture executed by the department pursuant to ORS 367.630 (Highway revenue declaration) and 367.640 (Indenture) . [2009 c.865 §62]

Note: 367.617 (Allocation of bonds) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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 367.617 — Allocation of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.173 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.173
367.173 Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds
Status: in_force

The principal, interest, premium, if any, and the purchase or tender price of the grant anticipation 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) are payable solely from the following moneys:

(1) Federal transportation funds.

(2) To the extent affirmatively pledged at the time issuance of revenue bonds is authorized, the following moneys that are lawfully available:

(a) Moneys deposited in the State Highway Fund established under ORS 366.505 (Composition and use of highway fund) .

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, moneys, once deposited in the State Highway Fund established under ORS 366.505 (Composition and use of highway fund) , from the following sources may be affirmatively pledged:

(A) Moneys from the taxes and fees on motor carriers imposed under ORS 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) and 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) .

(B) Moneys from the tax on motor vehicle fuel imposed under ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) .

(C) Moneys from the tax on fuel used in motor vehicles imposed under ORS 319.530 (Imposition of tax) .

(D) Moneys from the special use fuel license fee under ORS 319.535 (Special use fuel license fee) .

(E) Moneys described under ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) from the titling of vehicles.

(F) Moneys described under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) from the registration of vehicles.

(G) Moneys described under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) relating to the issuance of driver licenses and driver permits.

(H) Moneys received by the Department of Transportation from taxes, fees or charges imposed after January 1, 2001, or other revenues or moneys received by the department from sources not listed in subparagraphs (A) to (G) of this paragraph that are lawfully available to be pledged under this section.

(c) Moneys described in paragraph (b) of this subsection do not include:

(A) Moneys provided for appropriations to counties under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) .

(B) Moneys provided for appropriations 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) .

(C) Moneys in the account established under ORS 366.512 (Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund) for parks and recreation. [2003 c.201 §7; 2014 c.13 §8]

Source: Section 367.173 — Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.180 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.180
370.180 Tax levy for redemption fund and bond interest
Status: in_force

The amount necessary to provide the redemption fund and to pay the annual interest on outstanding bonds shall be added to the general levy of taxes as may be required, which tax shall be levied upon all the taxable property within the county.

Source: Section 370.180 — Tax levy for redemption fund and bond interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.005
390.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Commission” means the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

(2) “Department” means the State Parks and Recreation Department.

(3) “Director” means the State Parks and Recreation Director. [1989 c.904 §2]

Source: Section 390.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.216 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.216
368.216 Order under road legalization proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) After considering matters presented in a proceeding to legalize a road under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) , a county governing body shall determine whether legalization of the road is in the public interest and shall enter an order abandoning or completing the legalization procedures on the road.

(2) When a county governing body legalizes a road under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) , the county governing body shall comply with ORS 368.106 (Records and survey of property acquired for road) .

(3) Courts shall receive any order filed under this section as conclusive proof that the county road exists as described in the order.

(4) Upon completion of the legalization procedures under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) :

(a) Any records showing the location of the road that conflict with the location of the road as described in the order are void; and

(b) The road exists as shown on the order legalizing the road. [1981 c.153 §24]

Source: Section 368.216 — Order under road legalization proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.462 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.462
366.462 Construction of fences on freeway overpasses
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall construct fences on all freeway overpasses that are built on and after November 4, 1993. The fences shall be designed to deter persons from throwing objects from the overpasses onto the freeways.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall construct fences on existing freeway overpasses that involve the greatest risk factors. [1993 c.510 §§1,2; 2001 c.104 §125; 2017 c.750 §133]

Note: 366.462 (Construction of fences on freeway overpasses) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.462 — Construction of fences on freeway overpasses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.338 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.338
371.338 District board of appointed commissioners
Status: in_force

(1) The powers of a special road district are vested in a district board of commissioners consisting of three commissioners appointed by the county court. Each commissioner shall be an elector of the district. The term of office of a commissioner is three years commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the county court by appointment for the unexpired term.

(2) Notwithstanding the three-year term of office prescribed in subsection (1) of this section, of the commissioners first appointed to a board one commissioner shall be appointed for a term ending December 31 of the second year following the year in which that commissioner first takes office, one commissioner for a term ending December 31 of the year following the year in which that commissioner first takes office and one commissioner for a term ending December 31 of the year in which that commissioner takes office.

(3) Before entering upon the duties of office, a commissioner shall take and subscribe an oath to support the Constitution and laws of the State of Oregon and of the United States, and to well and faithfully perform the duties of office to the best of the commissioner’s knowledge and ability. [1961 c.681 §6; 1983 c.83 §81]

Source: Section 371.338 — District board of appointed commissioners; qualification; term; vacancies; oath , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.160 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.160
376.160 Notice to landowners
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a petition for a way of necessity filed under ORS 376.155 (Petition to establish way of necessity) , a county governing body shall:

(a) Provide for service of the petition on all persons owning land across which the way of necessity could be located; and

(b) Direct the county engineer, county surveyor or other persons appointed by the governing body to investigate the proposed way of necessity and to submit a written report to the county governing body.

(2) The report under subsection (1) of this section shall include:

(a) Possible alternate routes for ways of necessity to the property;

(b) A determination of whether the proposed way of necessity meets the requirements 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) ;

(c) The reasonableness of the way of necessity proposed in the petition; and

(d) A recommendation for a specific location and width for a way of necessity.

(3) Upon receipt of the report under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall:

(a) Provide a copy of the report to the petitioner; and

(b) Serve a copy of the petition and report on all persons owning land across which the way of necessity is proposed to be located under the report or the petition.

(4) Service of the petition and report under this section shall be accomplished in the manner provided for service of summons in an action at law. If the report includes a recommendation for a route different than the route proposed in the petition, service on the affected parties shall include a copy of the petition. [1979 c.862 §3]

Source: Section 376.160 — Notice to landowners; investigation of proposed way; report to county governing body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.095 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.095
374.095 Utility roads where access to abutting property affected
Status: in_force

If under ORS 374.005 (Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095) to 374.095 (Utility roads where access to abutting property affected) any existing highway or section of existing highway is converted into a throughway, by reason thereof real properties then occupied and used are affected and such abutting real properties are dependent upon the existing highway or section of highway for ingress and egress, the Department of Transportation shall provide a utility or service road to serve the properties. This utility or service road shall be constructed and maintained by the state at state expense and shall follow a location or route immediately parallel to and adjoining the throughway. After the service or utility road has been constructed the abutting land owner’s right of reasonable view shall not be impaired.

APPROACH ROADS, PRIVATE CROSSINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES UPON RIGHT OF WAY

Source: Section 374.095 — Utility roads where access to abutting property affected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.512 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.512
371.512 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §23]

Source: Section 371.512 — Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.215 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.215
383.215 Collection and use of federal transportation funds
Status: in_force

(1) If allowed by federal law, the Department of Transportation may use federal transportation funds for the following purposes:

(a) For deposit into one or more special funds or accounts that may be pledged to secure payment of the tollway project revenue bonds issued under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) .

(b) For payment of the costs of tollway projects.

(c) For reimbursement to the department of moneys previously spent on tollway projects.

(2) The department may request the United States government to deposit federal transportation funds directly with a trustee for the holders of tollway project revenue bonds to secure payment of the bonds. [2021 c.630 §149]

Source: Section 383.215 — Collection and use of federal transportation funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.051 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.051
368.051 Accounting for county road work
Status: in_force

The county road official or such other person as may be designated by the county governing body shall maintain a complete and accurate cost account for road work performed by the county as required under ORS 279C.305 (Least-cost policy for public improvements) . [Formerly 368.150; 2003 c.794 §267]

Source: Section 368.051 — Accounting for county road work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.722 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.722
368.722 Expenditure of general road fund on city streets and bridges
Status: in_force

Counties may expend funds received by the general road fund pursuant to ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) on city streets and bridges under such terms and conditions as the county may determine pursuant to the provisions of ORS 373.260 (Agreements between counties and cities as to acquisition of rights of way and road improvement) . [1975 c.292 §2]

Source: Section 368.722 — Expenditure of general road fund on city streets and bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.045 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.045
372.045 County board as district governing board
Status: in_force

(1) The county board may be established as the governing board of a district. If the petition for formation filed under ORS 372.040 (Petition for formation of district) requests the county board to be the governing board of the district and the district is formed as provided by ORS 198.795 (Jurisdiction over district formation) to 198.845 (Costs) , the county board shall act as the district board thereafter.

(2) After the formation of a district, the county board shall act as the district board if a petition is filed with the county board requesting that it do so. The petition may be presented by the district board or it may be presented by the landowners in the district. A petition presented by landowners shall be signed by landowners within the district owning not less than 50 percent of the front footage abutting the portion of highway included within the district. A copy of a landowners’ petition shall be sent to the district board before it is filed with the county board. When a county board becomes the governing body of a district under this subsection, the district board shall turn over to the county board the books, records, files, assets and obligations of the district and upon the delivery thereof, the county board shall become and thereafter act as the district board. [1971 c.514 §20b; 1987 c.158 §65]

Source: Section 372.045 — County board as district governing board; filing petition; landowners as signatories; transfer of records and files , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.075 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.075
374.075 Cooperation of municipal and county authorities with Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

The municipal authorities of cities and the county court or board of county commissioners of any county may do anything or all things necessary to cooperate with the Department of Transportation for laying out, acquiring and constructing any section or portion of any street or highway within their respective jurisdiction as a throughway and to convert any existing street or highway into a throughway.

Source: Section 374.075 — Cooperation of municipal and county authorities with Department of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.742 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.742
366.742 Repayment of specified bonds
Status: in_force

Each biennium, any portion of the $71.2 million referred to in ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) that remains after deducting an amount equal to total debt service payments payable on outstanding Highway User Tax Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (2) shall be allocated 50 percent to the Department of Transportation, 30 percent to counties and 20 percent to cities. Moneys allocated to counties and cities under this section shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) are distributed. [Formerly 366.543]

Note: 366.742 (Repayment of specified bonds) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.742 — Repayment of specified bonds; allocation of moneys not needed for repayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.155 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.155
390.155 Authority for State Parks and Recreation Department to accept gifts or donations
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Department may accept gifts or donations of moneys or property to be used for specific or general park and recreational purposes. Subject to the terms specified in a gift or donation, the State Parks and Recreation Commission may authorize use of gifts or donations in a manner that, in the commission’s judgment, best carries out the intent of the gift or donation. [1987 c.181 §2]

Source: Section 390.155 — Authority for State Parks and Recreation Department to accept gifts or donations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.121 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.121
390.121 Powers of commission
Status: in_force

In carrying out its responsibilities, the State Parks and Recreation Commission may:

(1) Acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of eminent domain, real property or any right or interest therein deemed necessary for the operation and development of state parks, roads, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, nature study areas, waysides, relaxation areas, visitor and interpretive centers, department management facilities, such as shops, equipment sheds, office buildings, park ranger residences or other real property or any right or interest because of its natural, scenic, cultural, historic or recreational value, or any other places of attraction and scenic or historic value which in the judgment of the State Parks and Recreation Department will contribute to the general welfare, enjoyment and pleasure of the public.

(2) Construct, improve, develop, manage, operate and maintain facilities and areas, including but not limited to roads, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps and nature study areas named in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose or permit use of real or personal property, including equipment and materials acquired by the department, if in the opinion of the department it is no longer needed, required or useful for department purposes, except that:

(a) Real property may be leased when such real property will not be needed for department purposes during the leasing period.

(b) Real property used for park purposes may be donated to the United States Department of Interior for the purpose of establishing a national monument when in the judgment of the department such disposition would best serve the interests of this state.

(c) Proceeds from the sale of all surplus or unsuitable lands held for park purposes shall be deposited in the Parks Donation Trust Fund for use for park land acquisition or development. Proceeds from the sale of other property shall be paid by the department to the State Treasurer for credit to the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund, and any interest from this fund shall be credited to this fund.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Before offering forest products for sale, the department shall cause the forest products to be appraised.

(B) If the appraised value of the forest products exceeds $25,000, the department shall offer the forest products for sale by competitive bid. A sale under this paragraph is not subject to the Public Contracting Code. Prior to such bid offering, the department shall give notice not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the forest products are located and by such other media of communication as the department deems advisable. The minimum bid price and a brief statement of the terms and conditions of the sale must be in the notice.

(C) The notice and competitive bidding under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph are not required if the State Parks and Recreation Director declares an emergency to exist that requires the immediate removal of the timber. If an emergency has been so declared:

(i) The timber, regardless of value, may be sold by a negotiated price; and

(ii) The director shall make available for public inspection a written statement giving the reasons for declaring the emergency.

(e) In the case of real property acquired by eminent domain, the prior owner of real property for which sale, lease, exchange or other disposal is proposed must be given the first opportunity to reacquire the property in accordance with ORS chapter 35.

(4) Enter into contracts deemed necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, improvement or betterment of parks or for the accomplishment of the purposes of chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989. All contracts executed by the department shall be made in the name of this state, by and through the department.

(5) In carrying out its duties, functions and powers under this chapter, publish guides and other materials relating to recreational opportunities in this state or to any program or function administered by the department. The department may arrange for the sale of such publications. The price of such publications shall include the cost of publishing and distributing the materials. All moneys received by the department from the sale of publications shall be deposited in the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund. The department may contract for the publication of the materials described in this subsection, including the research, design and writing of the materials. The contract may include, among other matters, provisions for advance payment or reimbursement for services performed under the contract. [1989 c.904 §9; 2019 c.90 §2]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989,” for the words “this 1989 Act” in section 9, chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989, compiled as 390.121 (Powers of commission) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1989 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 390.121 — Powers of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.280 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.280
390.280 Duties of State Parks and Recreation Department
Status: in_force

In addition to the other duties of the State Parks and Recreation Department, the department shall:

(1) Make grants to cities, counties and rural fire protection districts to reimburse them for funds used to make capital acquisitions for and pay expenses incurred in providing lifesaving services along the ocean shore as provided in ORS 390.285 (Application by local governing body for reimbursement) and 390.290 (Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies) .

(2) Determine the eligibility of a city, county or rural fire protection district for, and the amounts of, such matching fund grants.

(3) Establish and adopt minimum standards for lifesaving services at such places.

(4) Advise governing bodies how to acquire and qualify for matching fund grants.

(5) Adopt rules to carry out ORS 390.270 (Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290) to 390.290 (Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies) . [1973 c.673 §3; 1985 c.395 §3]

Source: Section 390.280 — Duties of State Parks and Recreation Department; grants for lifesaving services; minimum standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.406 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.406
368.406 Notice by service
Status: in_force

(1) When the law requires notice to owners of certain real property by service, the person providing notice by service may have notice personally served or may have the notice mailed.

(2) A person providing notice shall accomplish notice that is personally served by obtaining a signed acknowledgment of receipt of notice from:

(a) The person being served; or

(b) A person 18 years of age or older who resides at the address of the person being served.

(3) A person providing notice by mail shall accomplish notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the person being served.

(4) A person’s refusal to sign a receipt for notice that is personally served or mailed under this section is a waiver of any objection based on nonreceipt of the notice in any proceeding.

(5) Except where the person providing notice under this section has personal knowledge of a more appropriate address for the notice, the address to be used for notice personally served or mailed under this section is the address of the person to be served as shown on the tax rolls.

(6) A person serving notice under this section must serve notice at least 30 days before the date of the proceeding that is the subject of the notice. [1981 c.153 §44]

Source: Section 368.406 — Notice by service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.275 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.275
390.275 Purpose of ORS 390.270 to 390.290
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of ORS 390.270 (Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290) to 390.290 (Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies) is to encourage cities, counties and rural fire protection districts to provide lifesaving services along the ocean shore.

(2) Any city, county or rural fire protection district that provides lifesaving services along the ocean shore may qualify for a matching fund grant for services and capital acquisitions under ORS 390.270 (Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290) to 390.290 (Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies) . [1973 c.673 §2; 1985 c.395 §2]

Source: Section 390.275 — Purpose of ORS 390.270 to 390.290 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.015 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.015
367.015 Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund. All moneys in the infrastructure fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purposes of ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) .

(2) The infrastructure fund consists of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the infrastructure fund by the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Moneys transferred to the infrastructure fund by the department from the State Highway Fund or from other funds available to the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(c) Moneys from any federal grant, state grant or other grant that are deposited in the infrastructure fund.

(d) Proceeds of infrastructure bonds.

(e) Proceeds of Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) for the purpose of providing infrastructure assistance or an infrastructure loan.

(f) Moneys due to a municipality that are withheld pursuant to ORS 367.035 (Loans to municipalities) (3) or (5) and, for a loan made with proceeds of Highway User Tax Bonds, moneys due to a municipality that are withheld pursuant to ORS 367.655 (Loan of bond proceeds to cities and counties) (2)(c).

(g) Earnings on the infrastructure fund.

(h) Moneys paid to the department in connection with infrastructure loans or infrastructure assistance.

(i) Any grants or donations made to the State of Oregon for deposit in the infrastructure fund.

(3) A pledge by the department of its revenues or other moneys in the infrastructure fund is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made as provided in ORS 286A.102 (Lien of a pledge) .

(4) The department shall use moneys in the infrastructure fund solely to:

(a) Provide infrastructure loans and infrastructure assistance;

(b) Pay the bond debt service for infrastructure bonds and pay the costs of issuance and other costs related to infrastructure bonds;

(c) Pay the department’s costs of administering the infrastructure fund and providing infrastructure loans and infrastructure assistance, including any costs of monitoring transportation projects and obtaining repayment of infrastructure loans and infrastructure assistance;

(d) Pay the department’s or another public entity’s costs for transportation projects including, but not limited to, projects funded with the proceeds of Highway User Tax Bonds; and

(e) Ensure repayment of loan guarantees or extensions of credit as provided in ORS 367.816 (Use of moneys in Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund for projects) .

(5) The department may establish separate accounts in the infrastructure fund for infrastructure loans, infrastructure assistance, the funding of infrastructure bond reserves, bond debt service payments for infrastructure bonds and related costs, administrative and operating expenses or any other purpose necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) . The commission may adopt rules that govern how the infrastructure fund and its accounts are used. The infrastructure fund or any of its accounts may be held by an escrow agent or bond trustee.

(6) The department shall administer the infrastructure fund. Moneys in the infrastructure fund, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may be invested as provided by ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) and the earnings from such investments must be credited to the account in the infrastructure fund designated by the department. [1997 c.679 §2; 2003 c.201 §12; 2003 c.790 §14; 2007 c.783 §162]

Source: Section 367.015 — Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund; sources; uses; rules; investment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.365 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.365
384.365 Contract or contributions for interstate ferries by counties
Status: in_force

Whenever the county court of any county determines that the construction or maintenance of a ferry in a state adjoining such county or connecting the county with the adjoining state, where there is then no ferry licensed and maintained, is a necessity or convenience to the citizens of the county, the county court may enter into a contract for the construction or maintenance of such ferry or make contributions deemed advisable toward the construction or maintenance thereof.

OREGON-WASHINGTON COOPERATIVE INTERSTATE FERRIES

Source: Section 384.365 — Contract or contributions for interstate ferries by counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.231 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.231
390.231 Development of Crissey Field as state park
Status: in_force

Consistent with ORS 390.010 (Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources) and 390.180 (Standards for recreational planning and fund disbursement) , the State Parks and Recreation Department shall develop a plan to make Crissey Field in Brookings a state park. The department may jointly develop the park with the State of California. [1999 c.562 §1]

Note: 390.231 (Development of Crissey Field as state park) 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 390.231 — Development of Crissey Field as state park , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.190 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.190
372.190 Exemption of railroad right of way from assessment
Status: in_force

Except for railroad right of way that abuts on the highway at a grade crossing, railroad right of way shall not be subject to assessment by a district. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §19]

Source: Section 372.190 — Exemption of railroad right of way from assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.566 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.566
366.566 Meeting requirements of federal aid statutes
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation or officers having control of the state highways shall enter into such contracts, appoint such officers and do any other act or thing necessary to fully meet the requirements of the federal government and the officers acting under the federal statutes mentioned in ORS 366.556 (Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress) , or of other federal aid furnished. [Formerly 366.730]

Source: Section 366.566 — Meeting requirements of federal aid statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.770 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.770
376.770 Allowing claims for damages
Status: in_force

(1) At the hearing on the resolution of intention the legislative body may allow any claim for damages made pursuant to ORS 376.755 (Objections to mall) (2). Any such allowance shall be for the full amount of damages claimed in the written claim except that the legislative body, with the written consent of the claimant, may allow a claim for a lesser amount.

(2) The right of any claimant to payment of the amount of any allowed claim shall be contingent upon the final establishment of the pedestrian mall but all allowed claims must be paid by the city, from such source as the legislative body may determine, before vehicular traffic is prohibited, in whole or in part, on the pedestrian mall, pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) . [1961 c.666 §20]

Source: Section 376.770 — Allowing claims for damages; payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.280 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.280
381.280 Bond required with certain contracts
Status: in_force

There shall be required, in connection with all contracts mentioned in ORS 381.275 (Contracts made in name of authority authorizing work) and involving the employment of labor and materials, a satisfactory bond in a sum not less than 50 percent of the total amount of the contract. The bond:

(1) Shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract.

(2) Shall contain a condition that the contractor shall promptly, as due, make payments to all persons supplying the contractor, or the subcontractors, labor and materials of the contractor for the performance of the work, and that such contractor shall pay all contributions or amounts due to the State Industrial Accident Fund from such contractor or subcontractors of the contractor incurred in the performance of the contract.

(3) May contain such other conditions or provisions as the Oregon authority performing the work or the lawful constituted authority of the adjoining state may require.

Source: Section 381.280 — Bond required with certain contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.200 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.200
376.200 Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of 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 county governing body may adopt an ordinance removing the county governing body from jurisdiction over the establishment of ways 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) .

(2) If the county governing body adopts an ordinance described in subsection (1) of this section, the circuit court of that county shall have jurisdiction of the establishment of ways of necessity for that county. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a court with jurisdiction of the establishment of ways of necessity under this section shall follow the procedures for establishment of a way of necessity provided 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) . The court may adopt local court rules to supplement the procedures provided 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) .

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 376.175 (Order granting or denying way of necessity) , if jurisdiction for establishment of ways of necessity is in the circuit court as provided under this section, an appeal from the decision of the court shall be to the Court of Appeals.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 376.160 (Notice to landowners) (1), if jurisdiction for establishment of ways of necessity is in the circuit court as provided under this section, upon filing a petition the petitioner shall:

(a) Provide for service of the petition on all persons owning land across which the way of necessity could be located; and

(b) Post a bond or security deposit with the court clerk in an amount required by the court to pay for the cost of the investigation and report under subsection (5) of this section.

(5) If jurisdiction for establishment of ways of necessity is in the circuit court as provided under this section, upon receipt of a petition the court shall appoint a person to investigate the proposed way of necessity and submit a written report to the court and the petitioner. The cost of the investigation and report shall be charged against the bond or security deposit posted under subsection (4) of this section. If the bond or security deposit is more than the actual cost of the investigation and report, the difference shall be refunded to the petitioner. If the bond or security deposit is less than the actual cost of the investigation and report, the petitioner shall pay to the county governing body the amount of the deficiency. A judgment of the court shall not become final until the full cost of the investigation and report has been paid.

(6) Notwithstanding ORS 376.160 (Notice to landowners) (3), if jurisdiction for establishment of ways of necessity is in the circuit court as provided under this section, upon receipt of the report under subsection (5) of this section, the petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition and report on all persons owning land across which the way of necessity is proposed to be located under the petition or report. [1979 c.862 §10; 1995 c.265 §1]

Source: Section 376.200 — Transfer of jurisdiction over establishment of ways of necessity to circuit court; local court rules; procedure after transfer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.150 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.150
383.150 Toll program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall establish a toll program.

(2) As part of the toll program, after seeking and receiving approval from the Federal Highway Administration, the commission may assess variable rate tolls. Tolling may include, but is not limited to assessing variable rate tolls for the purpose of:

(a) Managing congestion; and

(b) Partially or wholly funding the construction, operation or maintenance of a highway.

(3) The commission shall assess tolls in the following locations:

(a) On Interstate 205, beginning at the Washington state line and ending where it intersects with Interstate 5 in this state.

(b) On Interstate 5, beginning at the Washington state line and ending where it intersects with Interstate 205.

(4) To the extent necessary and permitted by state and federal law and Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution, the commission shall ensure tolls assessed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section or tolls assessed as part of the Interstate 5 Boone Bridge and Seismic Improvement Project:

(a) Reduce traffic congestion by managing demand on the tollway and by improving operations on the tollway;

(b) Reduce traffic congestion as a result of the tollway, not only on the tollway but also on adjacent, connected or parallel highways to the tollways, regardless of ownership;

(c) Improve safety not only on the tollway but also on adjacent, connected or parallel highways to the tollways, regardless of ownership; and

(d) Minimize and mitigate impacts to historically and currently underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.

(5) Any unit of government assessing tolls on highways for which the unit of government is the road authority, pursuant to ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) , shall collaborate with other units of government to:

(a) Determine whether assessing tolls may result in traffic, equity, safety or climate impacts as a result of assessing tolls;

(b) Determine appropriate investments or efforts that may minimize or reduce any potential impacts; and

(c) Periodically review any investments or efforts identified and implemented under this subsection.

(6) Before assessing tolls in the locations described under subsection (3) of this section, the commission shall report to the Joint Committee on Transportation established under ORS 171.858 (Joint Committee on Transportation) .

(7) The commission may enter into agreements with the State of Washington, or the State of Washington’s tollway operator or other designee, relating to establishing, reviewing, adjusting and collecting tolls for the program described in this section.

(8) As used in this section, “highway” has the meaning given that term in ORS 366.005 (Definitions) . [2017 c.750 §120; 2021 c.630 §146]

Source: Section 383.150 — Toll program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.875 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.875
390.875 Transfer of public lands in scenic waterways to department
Status: in_force

Any public land within or adjacent to a scenic waterway, with the consent of the governing body having jurisdiction thereof, may be transferred to the jurisdiction of the State Parks and Recreation Department with or without compensation. Any land so transferred shall become state recreational land and shall be administered as a part of the scenic waterway. Any such land within a scenic waterway which is not transferred to the jurisdiction of the department, to the fullest extent consistent with the purposes for which the land is held, shall be administered by the body having jurisdiction thereof in accordance with the provisions of ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) . [1971 c.1 §8]

Source: Section 390.875 — Transfer of public lands in scenic waterways to department; administration of nontransferred lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.097 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.097
371.097 Levy of taxes
Status: in_force

(1) A road district may assess, levy and collect each year an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the road district.

(2) Ad valorem taxes authorized by this section shall be paid in money and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as other county taxes.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 294.316 (Exclusions from scope) (5), 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) apply to the road district for each fiscal year in which ad valorem taxes are assessed and levied by the district. [1987 c.667 §2]

Source: Section 371.097 — Levy of taxes; application of Local Budget Law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.060 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.060
371.060 Drainage districts and cities as separate road districts
Status: in_force

Every drainage district consisting of 5,000 acres or more, and every city, shall constitute a separate road district. The county court shall not divide such territory to include any of it in any other road district unless the people of the drainage district or city, by majority vote at an election held pursuant to law, vote that the territory be included by the county court in a road district established by the county court. The county court may include in the road district of any drainage district contiguous property adjoining or adjacent to such drainage district, but in no event shall the total area added by the county court be more than 50 percent of the area of the drainage district. [Amended by 2003 c.802 §101]

Source: Section 371.060 — Drainage districts and cities as separate road districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.510 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.510
371.510 County assessor to furnish certificate of assessed valuation
Status: in_force

The county assessor, upon request of the board of directors, shall furnish from time to time a certificate showing the total assessed valuation, according to the last completed assessment roll, of all the taxable property within the district. [Amended by 1955 c.227 §8]

Source: Section 371.510 — County assessor to furnish certificate of assessed valuation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.180 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.180
376.180 Conditions for way of necessity
Status: in_force

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:

(1) Be located to cause the least possible damage to land across which it is located;

(2) Be fenced or gated if required by the county governing body;

(3) Not be connected to a public road in a location or manner that creates a traffic hazard or decreases the safety on the public road;

(4) Be established only for uses in connection with the property for which the way of necessity is sought;

(5) Not be subject to any use that is not described in the order establishing the way of necessity;

(6) Not exceed 30 feet in width unless authorized by the county governing body for engineering purposes;

(7) Not be connected to a public road where the rights of access to the road have been acquired by the state or a county unless the state or governing body of the county grants permission for the connection;

(8) Not be established if the property for which the way of necessity is sought has an existing enforceable access to a public road;

(9) Not be established if the petitioner for the way of necessity could acquire an easement for access to a public road through other legal action;

(10) Not be established for land that has been subdivided or partitioned in violation of ORS chapter 92;

(11) Not be established over land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state unless permission is granted for the way of necessity under ORS 376.185 (Way of necessity over public land) ; and

(12) Not be established for any land if the owner of the land had knowingly eliminated access to all public roads from the land by the sale of other land owned by the landowner. [1979 c.862 §6; 1991 c.936 §5; 1993 c.18 §91]

Source: Section 376.180 — Conditions for way of necessity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.350 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.350
374.350 Process for appeal of decisions regarding access to highways
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall establish a process through which persons affected by decisions of the department regarding access to highways may appeal the decisions. [1999 c.686 §3]

Source: Section 374.350 — Process for appeal of decisions regarding access to highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.096 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.096
368.096 Alternative methods to acquire property for roads
Status: in_force

(1) If proceedings to acquire real property for public road purposes have been initiated under ORS 368.073 (Initiation of proceedings to acquire property for road purposes) , a county governing body may acquire the property by any of the following methods:

(a) Acceptance of a dedication or donation.

(b) Acquisition by purchase or other agreement.

(c) Exercise of the power of eminent domain under ORS chapter 35.

(d) Use of road viewers under ORS 368.161 (Use of road viewers to establish road) to 368.171 (Order, costs and damages under proceeding with road viewers) .

(2) Nothing in this section:

(a) Supersedes procedures for establishing roads by subdividing or partitioning land under ORS chapter 92;

(b) Precludes public acquisition of any property interest by adverse possession or prescription; or

(c) Restricts the ability of a public body to acquire an interest in property by any other method permitted by law. [1981 c.153 §14]

Source: Section 368.096 — Alternative methods to acquire property for roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.508 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.508
366.508 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) Estimated highway, road and street revenues from current sources will not adequately meet the need for continued development of a statewide road and bridge system that is economically efficient, provides accessibility to and from commercial, agricultural, industrial, tourist and recreational facilities and enhances the highway safety, environmental quality and land use goals of this state;

(b) Responsibility for the cost of the highway, road and street system should be proportional and should be based on the number and types of vehicles that use the system and on the frequency of their use; and

(c) Expansion, modernization, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, increased capacity and enhanced safety on all roads and bridges is crucial to the economic revitalization of Oregon.

(2) The Legislative Assembly declares that the purpose of this section and ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , 366.507 (Modernization program) , 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) , 366.774 (Authorized use of allocation to counties) , 366.790 (Authorized use of appropriation to cities) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) and 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) is:

(a) To enhance the revenue base for the state, counties and cities for continued development and maintenance of the road and bridge system; and

(b) To enhance the revitalization of this state’s economy by implementing a long-term plan for the state, counties and cities that establishes priorities for road and bridge improvements. [1987 c.899 §1]

Note: 366.508 (Legislative findings) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.508 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.111 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.111
368.111 Assessment of costs and damages from road proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) If a county incurs costs or is required to pay damages in the acquisition of property necessary for a public road, the county governing body may assess those costs or damages to and order the costs or damages to be paid by any of the following:

(a) The county governing body.

(b) If the proceedings for acquisition were initiated by a petition described under ORS 368.081 (Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings) , the petitioners.

(c) If the acquisition is of land that is donated or dedicated, the person donating or dedicating the land.

(d) An owner of land that is specially benefited.

(2) This section does not limit the ability of a county governing body to provide for the payment of the costs of acquiring property for a public road in any manner permitted by law.

(3) Any person directed to pay costs or damages under an order issued under this section shall pay those costs or damages within 60 days after entry of the order or resolution. Any person who does not pay costs or damages as directed by an order or resolution under this section within the time established under this section is liable for those costs or damages. [1981 c.153 §17]

Source: Section 368.111 — Assessment of costs and damages from road proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.225 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.225
383.225 Revenue declaration or indenture
Status: in_force

(1) Before tollway project revenue bonds are issued under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) , the Department of Transportation must prepare a revenue declaration or indenture authorizing issuance of the bonds. The revenue declaration or indenture must be signed by the Director of Transportation or a person designated by the director and must be approved by the State Treasurer or a person designated by the State Treasurer.

(2) A revenue declaration or indenture prepared under this section may do any of the following:

(a) Pledge any part or all of moneys described under ORS 383.205 (Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects) for purposes of the bonds to be issued.

(b) Limit the purpose for which the proceeds of the sale may be applied by the department.

(c) Make pledges concerning the proceeds of the sale or moneys described under ORS 383.205 (Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects) as necessary to secure payment of bonds of the department.

(d) Limit or establish terms upon which additional bonds or refunding bonds may be issued under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) .

(e) Provide for procedures, if any, by which the terms of contracts with bondholders may be amended or rescinded, for the percentage of the bondholders that must consent to amendment or rescission of the contract and for the manner of bondholder consent to any amendment or rescission of the contract.

(f) Establish a trustee and vest the trustee with property, rights, powers and duties in trust, as the State Treasurer determines appropriate.

(g) Provide for other matters affecting the issuance of bonds.

(h) Provide for a debt service reserve pursuant to ORS 286A.025 (Issuance and sale of bonds) (6).

(i) Provide for certain covenants pursuant to ORS 286A.025 (Issuance and sale of bonds) (4)(c) and 286A.102 (Lien of a pledge) (10). [2021 c.630 §150]

Source: Section 383.225 — Revenue declaration or indenture; contents; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.014 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.014
383.014 Interstate system compatibility
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall establish criteria when selecting electronic toll collection systems used in this state to ensure interoperability with tolling systems used in other states, to the extent that technology facilitating interoperability exists. [2007 c.531 §8; 2021 c.630 §140]

Source: Section 383.014 — Interstate system compatibility; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.276 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.276
368.276 Hearing, notice and costs when county abates road hazard
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a report under ORS 368.271 (Abatement of road hazard by county) , a county governing body shall establish a time, place and date for a hearing to assess costs for acts performed under ORS 368.271 (Abatement of road hazard by county) and to determine persons liable for payment of those costs.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be provided by service under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) to:

(a) The person determined under ORS 368.266 (Hearing on abatement of road hazard) to be in violation of ORS 368.256 (Creation of road hazard prohibited) ; or

(b) If no determination of violation has been made under ORS 368.266 (Hearing on abatement of road hazard) , the owner of the land that is the source of the violation and to any persons lawfully occupying that land during the time of the violation.

(3) After consideration of matters presented at the hearing, the county governing body shall issue an order:

(a) Establishing costs to be paid; and

(b) Directing the person the county governing body determines to be responsible for payment of the costs to pay the costs within the time established by the county governing body, which time shall not be less than 60 days.

(4) If the county governing body cannot establish responsibility for payment of costs under this section, the owner of the property that is the source of the violation of ORS 368.256 (Creation of road hazard prohibited) shall be responsible for payment unless the owner can establish that there was no reasonable method for the owner to control, stop or remove the cause of the violation.

(5) The county governing body shall provide for notice of the results of the hearing to persons ordered to pay costs by service under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) . Any person who does not pay costs as directed by an order under this section is liable for those costs. [1981 c.153 §31]

Source: Section 368.276 — Hearing, notice and costs when county abates road hazard , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.590 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.590
390.590 Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit
Status: in_force

(1) An out-of-state all-terrain vehicle operating permit is a vehicle permit that is issued as evidence of a grant of authority to operate in this state an all-terrain vehicle that is owned by a resident of another state.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall establish a program for the issuance of out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permits under this section. The program established by the department shall comply with all of the following:

(a) A permit may only be issued for all-terrain vehicles owned by the resident of another state where registration is not required by law.

(b) A permit is valid for not more than two years.

(c) Application for a permit shall state the name and address of each owner.

(d) The fee for issuance of a permit shall be $10. [1999 c.977 §10]

OCEAN SHORES; STATE RECREATION AREAS

Source: Section 390.590 — Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit; qualifications; duration; application; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.365 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.365
376.365 Persons having rights under forest road law and contract
Status: in_force

During the term of the forest road contract, all exemptions, privileges and rights granted or provided for by ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) , and by the provisions of the contract made pursuant thereto, are limited to the forest road contractor, the agents and subcontractors of the forest road contractor, and to such other logging operators as may meet the provisions required to be included in the contract by ORS 376.345 (Contents of forest road contract) (6). This section does not, however, prevent the use of the forest contract road by the general public. [Amended by 1953 c.370 §5]

Source: Section 376.365 — Persons having rights under forest road law and contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.140 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.140
370.140 Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

After having entered the order as provided in ORS 370.130 (Order declaring election results) , the county court shall cause the bonds to be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [Amended by 1981 c.94 §34; 2007 c.783 §175]

Source: Section 370.140 — Issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.297 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.297
366.297 Environmental performance standards
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “highway” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.305 (“Highway.”) .

(2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules, taking into consideration the following:

(a) Incorporating environmental performance standards into the design and construction of all state highway construction projects, including local government highway construction projects funded by the department.

(b) Improving the environmental permitting process for state highway construction projects in order to:

(A) Reduce the time required to design projects and obtain environmental permits;

(B) Reduce the cost and delay associated with redesigning projects to meet environmental requirements;

(C) Maintain a strong commitment to environmental stewardship; and

(D) Reduce this state’s dependence on foreign oil. [2009 c.865 §18]

Note: 366.297 (Environmental performance standards) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.297 — Environmental performance standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.905 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.905
390.905 Effect of ORS 390.805 to 390.925 on other state agencies
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of other state agencies with respect to boating, fishing, hunting, water pollution, health or fire control; except that such state agencies shall endeavor to perform their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the purposes of ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) . [1971 c.1 §11]

Source: Section 390.905 — Effect of ORS 390.805 to 390.925 on other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.705 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.705
377.705 Policy
Status: in_force

To promote the public safety; to preserve the recreational value of public travel on the state’s highways; to preserve the natural beauty and aesthetic features of such highways and adjacent areas; to provide information about and direct travelers to public accommodations, services for the traveling public, campgrounds, parks, recreational areas and points of scenic, historic, cultural and educational interest, it is the policy of this state and the purpose of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) and 377.992 (Penalties) :

(1) To establish official information centers and motorist informational signs, including sign plazas or travel plazas in appropriate locations.

(2) To provide for publication and distribution of official guidebooks and other publications.

(3) To prohibit the indiscriminate use of other outdoor advertising.

(4) To provide motorists, where feasible, with information and access to communications systems for emergency and travel-related purposes. [1971 c.770 §2; 1999 c.877 §1; 2012 c.63 §5]

Source: Section 377.705 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.321 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.321
366.321 Expense of relocating municipal facilities payable by department
Status: in_force

(1) When location, construction, relocation, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of a state highway requires relocation of any facilities placed or maintained in or on a public right of way by any municipal corporation, or a district or authority established under ORS chapter 264, 450, 451, 523 or 545, the Department of Transportation shall pay the municipal corporation, district or authority whose facilities are so required to be relocated the reasonable expenses of relocation, less any benefits and salvage of the relocation.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to:

(a) Facilities located in or on the right of way of a state highway under permits issued by the department upon the condition that the permittee would bear the cost of any relocation; or

(b) Facilities located in or on the right of way of a state highway where the municipal corporation, district or authority established under ORS chapter 264, 450, 451 or 545, has placed such facilities in or on the right of way of the state highway without a permit from the Oregon Transportation Commission or has refused to execute a permit as required by law or commission regulations. However, this paragraph shall not apply where such municipal corporation, district or authority has located facilities in or on the right of way of a city street or county road with the permission of the governing body of such city or county before such city street or county road was selected and designated a state highway by the Department of Transportation pursuant to ORS 366.290 (Adding to or removing roads from state highway system) or 373.010 (Routing and marking state highways through cities) . [1967 c.272 §1; 1975 c.587 §1; 1975 c.782 §51a]

Source: Section 366.321 — Expense of relocating municipal facilities payable by department; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.640 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.640
390.640 Permit required for improvements on ocean shore
Status: in_force

(1) In order to promote the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the state recreation areas recognized and declared by ORS 390.610 (Policy) and 390.615 (Ownership of Pacific shore) , to protect the safety of the public using such areas, and to preserve values adjacent to and adjoining such areas, the natural beauty of the ocean shore and the public recreational benefit derived therefrom, it is necessary to control and regulate improvements on the ocean shore. Unless a permit therefor is granted as provided by ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) , no person shall make an improvement on any property that is within the ocean shore.

(2) This section does not apply to permits granted pursuant to ORS 390.715 (Permits for pipe, cable or conduit across ocean shore, state recreation areas and submerged lands) , or to rules adopted or permits granted under ORS 390.725 (Permits for removal of products along ocean shore) .

(3) This section does not apply to continuous extensions of densely vegetated land areas that were, as of August 22, 1969, both seaward of the line established by ORS 390.770 (Vegetation line described) and above the 16-foot contour. The elevation mentioned in this subsection refers to the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Sea-Level Datum of 1929 through the Pacific Northwest Supplementary Adjustment of 1947.

(4) This section does not apply to the removal, filling or alteration of material on the ocean shore where those activities are regulated under a state-assumed permit program as provided in 33 U.S.C. 1344(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. [1967 c.601 §5; 1969 c.601 §7; 1973 c.642 §14; 1999 c.373 §3]

Source: Section 390.640 — Permit required for improvements on ocean shore; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.715 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.715
367.715 Procedure for issuing bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750
Status: in_force

All bonds issued 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) must be issued in accordance with ORS chapter 286A. [1975 c.211 §4; 1981 c.660 §35; 2003 c.201 §33; 2007 c.783 §173]

Source: Section 367.715 — Procedure for issuing bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.650 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.650
377.650 Personal property on state highway
Status: in_force

Any personal property not coming within the definition of junk, except a vehicle as defined in ORS 801.590 (“Vehicle.”) or a manufactured structure as defined in ORS 446.561 (Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646) , that is deposited, left or displayed on a state highway is hereby found and declared to be a public nuisance. Except as provided in ORS 377.653 (Personal property under state highway bridge) , the Director of Transportation may do any of the following with respect to personal property declared to be a nuisance by this section:

(1) Ten days after written notice is mailed to the person owning the personal property, the director may institute on behalf of the Department of Transportation any legal proceedings the director considers necessary to prevent the violation of this section.

(2) Ten days after written notice, the director may remove the personal property and store it. After 30 days of storage, unless claimed sooner by the owner, the director may sell or otherwise dispose of the personal property. Where removal is performed by the director, the director shall not be liable for any conversion of personal property and may collect the cost for removal, storage and sale or disposal of the personal property from the person owning it.

(3) If the property is a sign, as defined under ORS 377.710 (Definitions for ORS 377.700 to 377.844) , that is portable or if the property has been repeatedly deposited, left or displayed in violation of this section, the director may follow the procedures under ORS 377.655 (Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650) . This subsection applies notwithstanding any other provision of this section. [1975 c.262 §4; 1983 c.338 §925; 1985 c.110 §1; 1993 c.741 §53; 1999 c.59 §102; 2003 c.655 §73; 2011 c.84 §3]

Source: Section 377.650 — Personal property on state highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.520 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.520
371.520 District excluded from other districts
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the organization of a road assessment district the entire area thereof shall be excluded by such organization from any existing road district theretofore existing and shall not be included within any other road district thereafter created during the life of the road assessment district.

(2) Upon the organization of the road assessment district there shall be credited to it the portion of all special road district levies unexpended in the county treasurer’s office, or levied upon and uncollected, derived from the area within the road assessment district, except the amounts levied upon and remaining uncollected, or remaining unexpended in the county treasurer’s office, derived from assessments upon property within a city included within the road assessment district, which shall be paid to the city as provided by law prior to June 16, 1945, for use by the city upon its local streets.

(3) The inclusion of a city within the road assessment district shall not prevent the city from levying general or special taxes or assessments upon the property within the city for the purpose of improvement, maintenance, repair or reconstruction of the city streets as authorized or permitted by law or the charter of the city. [Amended by 2003 c.802 §109]

Source: Section 371.520 — District excluded from other districts; certain unexpended funds credited to district; city within district may make levies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.355 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.355
376.355 Limitations on using motor vehicles to transport forest products over forest road
Status: in_force

(1) During such term as may be specified in the contract, the forest road contractor and agents and subcontractors of the forest road contractor have the right and privilege to:

(a) Use and operate over the contract forest road, motor vehicles limited as to wheel base, weights, dimensions, tire widths and tire surfaces only as specified in the contract.

(b) Transport forest products upon such motor vehicles over the road, with loads limited as to gross weights, axle load weights, tire load weights, and load dimensions and heights only as specified in the contract.

(2) Whenever any forest road contractor operates any motor vehicle having a size or weight prohibited by or in excess of the limitations contained in any law pertaining to state highways, on a contract forest road which crosses a state highway, the Department of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations and issue permits for said motor vehicle to cross said state highway in the use of such contract forest road. Such rules and regulations and such permits may include, but need not be limited to, provisions for reinforcing and strengthening the highway and for the installation of signs and signals, and such other requirements as the Department of Transportation may deem necessary for the preservation of the highway and for the safety and best interest of the public. All construction and installations under such permits shall be under the supervision of the Department of Transportation and at the expense of the forest road contractor. [Amended by 1953 c.370 §5]

Source: Section 376.355 — Limitations on using motor vehicles to transport forest products over forest road; regulations and permits for crossing state highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.081 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.081
368.081 Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A petition to initiate proceedings under ORS 368.073 (Initiation of proceedings to acquire property for road purposes) must contain all of the following:

(a) A statement of the public necessity for the public road.

(b) A description of the proposed public road.

(c) A list containing the names and mailing addresses of any owner of property that:

(A) Is proposed to be acquired for the public road;

(B) Abuts the proposed public road; or

(C) Would otherwise be affected by the proposed acquisition of property for the public road.

(d) The signatures and mailing addresses of a majority of the owners of property that would abut the proposed road.

(2) The petition described under this section is subject to the following:

(a) Where a signature from an owner is required, the signature of an owner of property that has multiple ownership is valued as a fraction of an owner signature for that property in the same proportion as that owner’s interest in the property bears to the interest of all other owners of the same property.

(b) Any person signing the petition may withdraw the signature by filing a written withdrawal with the county governing body.

(c) A signature that is required on the petition does not qualify for purposes of the petition if the signature is withdrawn or if the person whose signature appears on the petition files an objection under ORS 368.091 (Owners’ rights to terminate road proceedings) .

(3) A county governing body may establish and require payment of a fee for the filing of a petition under this section. [1981 c.153 §11]

Source: Section 368.081 — Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.285 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.285
366.285 Location of highways when in doubt
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may locate, relocate, define, establish, reestablish and confirm the extension, location and establishment of primary and secondary state highways where:

(a) By reason of loss or destruction of field notes of the original surveys made by the county when such roads or highways were laid out and established by the county, defective or incomplete surveys or records, or destroyed monuments or marks, the exact original location and boundary cannot be found or ascertained.

(b) For any reason the exact location and right of way lines are in doubt or are challenged.

(2) In exercising the authority under subsection (1) of this section the procedure afforded the county with respect to public roads under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) may be followed by the department. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §61]

Source: Section 366.285 — Location of highways when in doubt; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.705 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.705
368.705 County road fund
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 368.710 (Apportionment of certain local option taxes) , “county road fund” means a separate fund in the county treasury designated to receive deposit of revenues that are dedicated to roads or road improvements.

(2) The county road fund must be used in establishing, laying out, opening, surveying, altering, improving, constructing, maintaining and repairing county roads and bridges on county roads.

(3) County funds derived from any ad valorem tax levy may not be used or expended by the county governing body upon any roads or bridges except:

(a) Funds derived from a levy within the permanent rate limit of section 11 (3), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution, or the statutory rate as provided in ORS 310.236 (Determination of taxing district 1997-1998 operating taxes and permanent and statutory rate limits for tax years after 1997-1998) (4) or 310.237 (Reallocation of Measure 47 comparison taxes and adjustment of rate limits for certain districts for 2000-2001 and later tax years) , if a voter-approved county serial levy dedicated to road improvements was used in determining the rate limit; or

(b) Local option taxes levied under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) . [Amended by 1963 c.9 §18; 1967 c.203 §1; 1973 c.240 §3; 1983 c.582 §1; 1987 c.667 §5; 1991 c.459 §388; 1999 c.21 §73; 2007 c.679 §1]

Source: Section 368.705 — County road fund; use of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.040 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.040
374.040 Acquisition of land not immediately needed
Status: in_force

Whenever it becomes necessary to acquire any real property for use in connection with the location, relocation, construction, reconstruction, improvement and maintenance of any throughway or section thereof or for a service road, the Department of Transportation may, in its discretion, acquire an entire lot, block or tract of land if by so doing the interests of the owner and the state will be best served, even though the entire tract is not immediately needed for the highway proper. This provision and authority shall apply to and be effective whether the real property is acquired by purchase, agreement or exercise of the power of eminent domain.

Source: Section 374.040 — Acquisition of land not immediately needed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.560 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.560
391.560 Lease terms for facility financed by bonds
Status: in_force

Any lease of a mass transit facility entered into pursuant to the provisions of ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) shall be for a term not shorter than the longest maturity of any bonds issued to finance such mass transit facility or a portion thereof and shall provide for income, revenues and rentals from all sources pledged to the payment of such bonds adequate to pay the principal, interest and premiums, if any, on such bonds as the same fall due and to create and maintain such reserves and accounts for depreciation, if any, as the board in its discretion shall determine to be necessary. [1977 c.662 §8]

Source: Section 391.560 — Lease terms for facility financed by bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.645 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.645
371.645 Engineer to ascertain assessment
Status: in_force

(1) The engineer shall ascertain the amount of the assessment against each parcel of land assessed for the improvement and report the same to the county court.

(2) The county court by order shall thereupon set the time, not less than 10 days after the filing of the report, and place for a hearing of objections to the assessments as fixed in the report of the engineer.

(3) Not less than five days prior to the date of the hearing, the county court shall mail to the owner of each parcel of land proposed to be assessed, at the address of the owner as shown on the petition or on the latest tax roll of the county, a written notice of the time and place for the hearing of objections and of the amount of the proposed assessment against the land of the owner.

(4) After hearing objections, the county court shall by order find and determine from the evidence submitted the amount of assessment against each individual parcel of land. [Amended by 1955 c.773 §7; 1971 c.327 §7]

Source: Section 371.645 — Engineer to ascertain assessment; hearing on objections; court order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.357 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.357
371.357 Ad valorem property taxation
Status: in_force

(1) If a special road district is divided into tax zones under ORS 371.353 (Establishment of zones within special road district) to 371.357 (Ad valorem property taxation) , the district board shall determine, make and declare each item of ad valorem property tax, as set forth in ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) (2), for each zone when the district board adopts its budget for any fiscal year.

(2) The operating tax rate for each tax zone of the district may not exceed the lesser of the statutory or permanent rate limit for operating taxes of the district established under ORS 310.200 (Purpose) to 310.242 (1997-1998 compression of consolidated rates) or section 11 (3), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. [2001 c.553 §5]

Source: Section 371.357 — Ad valorem property taxation; operating tax rate limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.815 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.815
390.815 Policy
Status: in_force

The people of Oregon find that many of the free-flowing rivers of Oregon and Waldo Lake and lands adjacent to such lake and rivers possess outstanding scenic, fish, wildlife, geological, botanical, historic, archaeologic, and outdoor recreation values of present and future benefit to the public. The people of Oregon also find that the policy of permitting construction of dams and other impoundment facilities at appropriate sections of the rivers of Oregon and Waldo Lake needs to be complemented by a policy that would preserve Waldo Lake and selected rivers or sections thereof in a free-flowing condition and would protect and preserve the natural setting and water quality of the lake and such rivers and fulfill other conservation purposes. It is therefore the policy of Oregon to preserve for the benefit of the public Waldo Lake and selected parts of the state’s free-flowing rivers. For these purposes there is established an Oregon Scenic Waterways System to be composed of areas designated in accordance with ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) and any subsequent Acts. [1971 c.1 §1; 1983 c.334 §2]

Source: Section 390.815 — Policy; establishment of system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.041 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.041
368.041 Widths of county roads
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise provided under ORS 368.036 (Standards for county roads and road work) , a public road that is designated as a county road after August 2, 1951, shall be 50 feet or any greater width the county governing body establishes. The proposed width shall be stated in all petitions or notices that initiate consideration of the designation of a road as a county road. The width established for a road shall be stated in orders or resolutions accepting the road as a county road under ORS 368.016 (County authority over roads) .

(2) After a resolution or order designating a public road as a county road is final, the county shall maintain the public road as a county road. [Formerly 368.415]

Source: Section 368.041 — Widths of county roads; maintenance of designated roads as county roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.762 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.762
377.762 Issuance of relocation credits for removal of sign
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall issue a relocation credit upon the owner’s request if a sign is removed, the owner has lost the lease for that sign site and the sign and permit meet the requirements of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . [2009 c.463 §3]

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

Source: Section 377.762 — Issuance of relocation credits for removal of sign , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.162 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.162
366.162 Temporary coordination of efforts to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish the program required under ORS 366.161 (Prevention of wildlife-vehicle collisions) no later than December 31, 2023.

(2) Until the Department of Transportation establishes the program, the Department of Transportation and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall coordinate efforts to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions based on the data gathered under ORS 496.272 (Wildlife Corridor Action Plan) . The Department of Transportation shall consider the benefit of including a wildlife crossing as part of a project if the data suggests that such a crossing could significantly reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

(3) The Department of Transportation shall report biennially regarding the status of the program required under ORS 366.161 (Prevention of wildlife-vehicle collisions) to interim or regular Senate and House committees relating to natural resources in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report shall include, but not be limited to, information concerning the number and types of wildlife corridor infrastructure projects established or planned and the realized or expected effect of established or planned wildlife corridor infrastructure projects on the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions. [2019 c.272 §5]

Note: See note under 366.161 (Prevention of wildlife-vehicle collisions) .

Source: Section 366.162 — Temporary coordination of efforts to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions; biennial reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.483 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.483
366.483 Transfer of jurisdiction of certain highways
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with ORS 374.329 (Agreements with cities) , the Department of Transportation shall transfer jurisdiction of the following state highways to the following cities:

(a) Pacific Highway West, State Highway 99, from the department to the City of Eugene. The department shall transfer the following two portions:

(A) The portion beginning where the highway intersects with the Beltline Highway and ending where the highway intersects with Washington Street, but excluding the bridge at milepost 121.42.

(B) The portion beginning where the highway intersects with Walnut Street and ending where the highway intersects with Interstate 5, but excluding the bridge at milepost 126.02.

(b) Springfield Highway, State Highway 228 to the City of Springfield.

(2) Notwithstanding section 71d (4), chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, the department shall use the funds described in section 71d, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, for the transfer of Powell Boulevard to upgrade the portion of Southeast Powell Boulevard beginning where the highway intersects with Interstate 205 and ending where the highway intersects with the city limits. After the upgrades are completed, in accordance with ORS 374.329 (Agreements with cities) , the department shall transfer jurisdiction of the upgraded portion to the City of Portland. The department may upgrade and transfer portions of the highway in phases.

(3) In accordance with ORS 366.290 (Adding to or removing roads from state highway system) :

(a) The department shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Territorial Highway, State Highway 200, that is located within Lane County from the department to the county. The department may transfer portions of the highway in phases. The department shall retain jurisdiction of bridges on Territorial Highway located at milepoints 4.59, 7.07, 17.92, 18.72, 18.98, 19.28 and 25.49. The department shall transfer the jurisdiction of the bridges after the bridges are replaced.

(b) The department shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of the Springfield-Creswell Highway, State Highway 222, beginning where it intersects with Jasper-Lowell Road and ending where it intersects with Emerald Parkway to Lane County. The department shall retain jurisdiction of bridges on Springfield-Creswell Highway located at mileposts 5.20, 5.41, 5.64 and 13.36. The department shall transfer the jurisdiction of a bridge after the bridge is replaced.

(c) Lane County shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Delta Highway beginning where the highway intersects with Interstate 105 and ending where the highway intersects with the Randy Pape Beltline from the county to the department.

(d) Multnomah County and Washington County shall transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Cornelius Pass Road beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 30 and ending where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 26 from the counties to the department. The counties may transfer portions of the highway in phases. [2017 c.750 §134; 2018 c.93 §35]

Note: 366.483 (Transfer of jurisdiction of certain highways) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.483 — Transfer of jurisdiction of certain highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.822 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.822
367.822 Advisory committees on transportation projects
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation and any unit of government that participates in a transportation project may establish advisory committees to advise the department or the unit of government with respect to transportation projects. An advisory committee shall consist of not fewer than five and not more than nine members, as determined by the department. Members shall be appointed by the department, or in a manner agreed to by the department and any participating unit of government.

(2) At the request of the department, an advisory committee may review concepts or proposals for transportation projects and submit recommendations to the department or the participating unit of government.

(3) An advisory committee shall meet as necessary at times and places fixed by the department or the participating unit of government. The department shall provide personnel services to assist the advisory committee within the limits of available funds. An advisory committee may adopt rules to govern its proceedings and may select officers. [2003 c.790 §12]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.822 — Advisory committees on transportation projects; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.705 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.705
367.705 Use of funds
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall make loans to cities and counties from funds available 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) for the purposes stated in section 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution.

(2) If funds available 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) are not sufficient to fund all projects for which funds are applied by cities and counties, the department shall give priority to projects in cities and counties having the highest rates of unemployment in this state. [1975 c.211 §2; 2003 c.201 §31]

Source: Section 367.705 — Use of funds; priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.145 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.145
384.145 Revocation of ferry licenses
Status: in_force

(1) If any keeper or operator of a ferry at any time demands and receives more than the amount designated for ferrying or fails to keep or perform the conditions of the license or contract, the Department of Transportation may revoke the license or permit and may require the keeper or operator to discontinue further operation of the ferry.

(2) If at any time the keeper of a ferry mentioned in ORS 384.105 (Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries) neglects or refuses to post and keep up the list of the rates of ferriage mentioned in ORS 384.135 (Posting ferriage rates) , the Department of Transportation may cancel and revoke the license.

Source: Section 384.145 — Revocation of ferry licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.839 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.839
377.839 Authority of Travel Information Council
Status: in_force

The Travel Information Council created under ORS 377.835 (Creation of Travel Information Council as semi-independent state agency) may:

(1) Erect, improve, repair, maintain, equip and furnish buildings, structures and lands as the council determines is necessary to carry out its responsibilities under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) ; and

(2) Acquire, receive, hold, control, convey, sell, lease, lend, manage, operate, improve and develop any and all property, real or personal, as the council determines is necessary to carry out its responsibilities under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . [2012 c.63 §4]

Source: Section 377.839 — Authority of Travel Information Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.615 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.615
381.615 Majority vote required
Status: in_force

The council may issue and sell bonds for the purpose mentioned in ORS 381.605 (City construction, operation and financing of interstate bridges) only upon the approval of a majority of those voting on the question. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §252]

Source: Section 381.615 — Majority vote required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.780 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.780
376.780 Resolution after hearing
Status: in_force

(1) Following the conclusion of the hearing, the legislative body shall by resolution either abandon the proceeding taken pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) or determine that the pedestrian mall shall be established.

(2) If assessments are to be levied as contemplated by ORS 376.735 (Contents of resolution when landowners to be paid for damages by assessments on benefited property) , then in the resolution provided for in subsection (1) of this section, the legislative body shall fix and establish the boundaries of the district as finally determined. [1961 c.666 §§21,25]

Source: Section 376.780 — Resolution after hearing; fixing boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.380 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.380
382.380 Order declaring bond election result
Status: in_force

If at any such general or special bridge bond election a majority of the electors voting at such election votes in favor of issuing the bonds, the board of county commissioners shall enter an order in its journal declaring that fact. The order shall be absolutely conclusive as to the regularity of all the proceedings in reference to the matter.

Source: Section 382.380 — Order declaring bond election result , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.040 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.040
372.040 Petition for formation of district
Status: in_force

A petition for the formation of a district, in addition to other matters required, shall set forth:

(1) The number of owners of property abutting the highway within the proposed district.

(2) The estimated initial cost of the acquisition and installation of the lighting equipment and the easements or permits necessary to carry out the purposes of the proposed district.

(3) The estimated annual cost of maintenance and operation.

(4) Further information as appropriate to fully inform the public of the plan of illumination of the highway. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §4; 1971 c.727 §110]

Source: Section 372.040 — Petition for formation of district; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.212 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.212
366.212 Freight Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Freight Advisory Committee to be appointed by the Director of Transportation to advise the director and the Oregon Transportation Commission regarding issues, policies and programs that impact multimodal freight mobility in Oregon.

(2) The director shall have discretion to determine the number of committee members and the duration of membership. The committee membership shall include, but not be limited to, representatives from the shipping and carrier industries, the state, local governments and ports, including the Port of Portland.

(3) The committee shall:

(a) Elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson.

(b) Meet at least four times a year.

(c) Provide input on statewide and regional policies and actions that impact freight mobility.

(d) Provide input on the development of policy and planning documents that impact freight mobility.

(e) Advise the commission and regionally based advisory groups about the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and the program’s consideration and inclusion of highest priority multimodal freight mobility projects in each Department of Transportation region.

(4) The committee may make recommendations for freight mobility projects to the commission. In making the recommendations, the committee shall give priority to multimodal projects.

(5) The Department of Transportation shall provide policy and support staff to the committee. The department shall also provide other personnel to assist the committee as requested by the chairperson and within the limits of available funds. [2001 c.240 §2; 2003 c.618 §46]

Source: Section 366.212 — Freight Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.810 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.810
367.810 State Transportation Enterprise Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Transportation Enterprise Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Transportation Enterprise Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The following moneys shall be deposited into the State Transportation Enterprise Fund:

(a) Proceeds from bonds or other financing instruments issued under the provisions of ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) ;

(b) Revenues received from any transportation project developed under the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) ; and

(c) Any other moneys that are by donation, grant, contract, law or other means transferred, allocated or appropriated to the fund.

(3) Moneys in the State Transportation Enterprise Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) and implementing all or portions of any transportation project developed under the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) .

(4) Moneys in the State Transportation Enterprise Fund that are transferred from the State Highway Fund or from any one of the sources that comprise the State Highway Fund as specified in ORS 366.505 (Composition and use of highway fund) and that are revenue under section 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution, may be used only for purposes authorized by section 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution.

(5) The department shall establish a separate account in the State Transportation Enterprise Fund for each transportation project that is undertaken under the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) . Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the department may pledge moneys in the State Transportation Enterprise Fund to secure revenue bonds or any other debt obligations relating to the transportation project for which the account is established.

(6) Moneys in an account established under subsection (5) of this section shall be used as provided in any agreement applicable to the transportation project for which the account is established. [2003 c.790 §6]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.810 — State Transportation Enterprise Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.610 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.610
390.610 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly hereby declares it is the public policy of the State of Oregon to forever preserve and maintain the sovereignty of the state heretofore legally existing over the ocean shore of the state from the Columbia River on the north to the Oregon-California line on the south so that the public may have the free and uninterrupted use thereof.

(2) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that over the years the public has made frequent and uninterrupted use of the ocean shore and recognizes, further, that where such use has been legally sufficient to create rights or easements in the public through dedication, prescription, grant or otherwise, that it is in the public interest to protect and preserve such public rights or easements as a permanent part of Oregon’s recreational resources.

(3) Accordingly, the Legislative Assembly hereby declares that all public rights or easements legally acquired in those lands described in subsection (2) of this section are confirmed and declared vested exclusively in the State of Oregon and shall be held and administered as state recreation areas.

(4) The Legislative Assembly further declares that it is in the public interest to do whatever is necessary to preserve and protect scenic and recreational use of Oregon’s ocean shore. [1967 c.601 §§1,2(1),(2),(3); 1969 c.601 §4]

Source: Section 390.610 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.400 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.400
382.400 Registering bonds
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall keep a register of all the bonds issued or sold under ORS 382.335 (Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425) to 382.425 (County clerk as clerk of county commissioners) , noting therein the number of bonds, amount, date of issuance, date of sale and such facts as in the judgment of the county treasurer serve to keep an accurate record of the bonds so issued and sold.

Source: Section 382.400 — Registering bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.709 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.709
368.709 Loaning of road fund money by certain counties to other counties and districts
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) , 294.468 (Loans from one fund to another) and 368.705 (County road fund) , moneys from federal sources in the county road fund of Curry County, Klamath County or Yamhill County may be loaned to:

(a) Any taxing district located within the county;

(b) Another county; or

(c) Any taxing district located in another county.

(2) The amount of the loan may not exceed the lesser of:

(a) The amount of operating taxes estimated to be collected by the taxing district or the county to which the moneys are to be loaned, plus interest, for a period of 20 consecutive years; or

(b) The estimated annual debt service amounts that can reasonably be estimated to be available for the term of the loan to the taxing district or the county to which the moneys are to be loaned, after subtracting any other financial or legal obligations of the borrower taxing district or county.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Moneys may be loaned under this section only pursuant to a legally binding intergovernmental agreement or loan agreement entered into by the governing bodies of the borrower taxing district or the county and the lender county.

(b) The intergovernmental agreement or loan agreement must contain provisions that:

(A) Fix the principal amount of the loan and state the method of determining the rate of interest. The rate of interest may not be less than the average rate of return earned over the immediately preceding 12-month period by moneys of the lender county placed in the investment pool as defined in ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) .

(B) Fix the term of the loan and the schedule of the payments of principal and interest.

(C) Pledge the operating tax revenues of the borrower taxing district or county as security for repayment of the loan, plus interest.

(D) Identify the purpose for which the taxing district or the county is borrowing the moneys.

(E) Establish remedies in favor of the lender county if the borrower taxing district or county is unable to meet the annual debt service obligations.

(4) The governing bodies of the borrower taxing district or county and the lender county shall account for the loan and the repayment obligation, including interest, in their annual budgets for the term of the loan.

(5) A county that makes a loan under this section shall disclose the loan to the Oregon Municipal Debt Advisory Commission.

(6) Moneys from state and local sources that are subject to Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution, may not be loaned under this section. [2017 c.682 §1]

Note: 368.709 (Loaning of road fund money by certain counties to other counties and districts) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 368 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 368.709 — Loaning of road fund money by certain counties to other counties and districts; budgeting; disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.585 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.585
390.585 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department may adopt rules necessary for carrying out the duties imposed by ORS 390.550 (Definitions) to 390.590 (Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit) .

(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing rider fit guidelines to ensure that an all-terrain vehicle properly fits the operator of the vehicle. [1999 c.977 §9; 2007 c.887 §8]

Source: Section 390.585 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.001 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.001
368.001 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “County road” means a public road under the jurisdiction of a county that has been designated as a county road under ORS 368.016 (County authority over roads) .

(2) “County road official” means the roadmaster, engineer, road supervisor, public works director or other administrative officer designated by the county governing body as being responsible for administration of the road activities of the county.

(3) “Local access road” means a public road that is not a county road, state highway or federal road.

(4) “Owner” means a vendee under a recorded land sale contract or, if there is no recorded land sale contract, the holder of the record title of land if the vendee or holder has a present interest equal to or greater than a life estate.

(5) “Public road” means a road over which the public has a right of use that is a matter of public record.

(6) “Road” means the entire right of way of any public or private way that provides ingress to or egress from property by means of vehicles or other means or that provides travel between places by means of vehicles. “Road” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Ways described as streets, highways, throughways or alleys;

(b) Road related structures that are in the right of way such as tunnels, culverts or similar structures; and

(c) Structures that provide for continuity of the right of way such as bridges. [1981 c.153 §2]

Source: Section 368.001 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.220 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.220
373.220 Procedure to authorize improvement
Status: in_force

Whenever, by majority vote of the legislative authorities of a city mentioned in ORS 373.210 (Improvement of through highways by certain cities) or by initiative vote by the people thereof, it is deemed advisable to construct or improve such designated roads or streets at the partial expense of the general fund of the municipality, the governing body shall so declare by ordinance, stating what portion of the cost shall be paid out of the general fund of the municipality and what portion shall be paid by assessment against property in the manner provided by charter or ordinance provisions of the city, unless the amount or proportion has been fixed by the initiative measure.

Source: Section 373.220 — Procedure to authorize improvement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.011 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.011
368.011 County authority to supersede statutes
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a county may supersede any provision in this chapter by enacting an ordinance pursuant to the charter of the county or under powers granted the county in ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) .

(2) A county may not enact an ordinance to supersede a provision of this section or ORS 368.001 (Definitions) , 368.016 (County authority over roads) , 368.021 (County authority over trails) , 368.026 (Withdrawal of county road status) , 368.031 (County jurisdiction over local access roads) , 368.051 (Accounting for county road work) , 368.705 (County road fund) , 368.710 (Apportionment of certain local option taxes) , 368.720 (Using road funds outside of county) or 368.722 (Expenditure of general road fund on city streets and bridges) . [1981 c.153 §3; 2007 c.679 §3]

Source: Section 368.011 — County authority to supersede statutes; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.140 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.140
372.140 General powers of district
Status: in_force

A highway lighting district may:

(1) Make contracts.

(2) Hold, receive and dispose of real and personal property within and without its described boundaries.

(3) Do all other acts and things requisite, necessary or convenient in carrying out the objects of the district or exercising the powers expressly conferred upon it by this chapter.

(4) Sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in all actions and suits or other proceedings brought by or against it.

(5) Have and exercise within and without its boundaries the same rights and powers as other local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , in purchasing and selling real property and rights of way, to be exercised in the manner authorized.

(6) Purchase in the open market or obtain from other public utility corporations, electric energy for lighting purposes and poles, wires, conduits, lighting fixtures and all types of property necessary to enable the district to carry out its purposes.

(7) Enter into contracts with any person:

(a) For the construction, maintenance and operation, or any of these, of the lighting facilities or any one or more of such services.

(b) For the renewal, upkeep and maintenance of the lighting facilities or any part thereof.

(c) For the use of any lighting facilities if and when owned by such person.

(8) Contract with the state, by and through the Department of Transportation, and its successors in interest, with respect to any phases of the lighting of any highway within the district which is owned by the state or under its control. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §14; 2003 c.802 §110]

Source: Section 372.140 — General powers of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.700 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.700
381.700 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Interstate toll bridges owned by local governments provide critical links for the transport of workers, services, tourism and emergency response between the State of Oregon and the State of Washington, and for Oregon businesses to transport local agricultural products, forest products, rock, gravel and manufactured products within the region and to national markets.

(2) Existing interstate toll bridges owned by local governments are becoming functionally obsolete, weight-restricted, seismically deficient and hazardous for marine freight, and need to be replaced.

(3) Replacement of aging interstate toll bridges by local governments is extremely challenging, and the local governments that own or are served by the bridges require additional means to address the problem. For some bistate regions, the successful replacement and subsequent operation of interstate toll bridges is best accomplished by an independent bistate governmental authority, chartered by local governments, with sufficient powers to efficiently and equitably develop, operate, maintain, toll and finance a replacement bridge. [2022 c.7 §1]

Source: Section 381.700 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.493 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.493
366.493 Rules regarding health and safety
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission may adopt rules governing health and safety in roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. [2009 c.99 §2]

Source: Section 366.493 — Rules regarding health and safety , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.956 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.956
390.956 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) In order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding resident and tourist population and in order to promote public access to, travel within and enjoyment and appreciation of, the open-air, outdoor areas of Oregon, trails should be established both near the urban areas of this state and within, adjacent to or connecting highly scenic areas more remotely located.

(2) The purpose 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) is to provide the means for attaining these objectives by instituting a system of recreation trails in this state, by designating certain trails as the initial components of that system, and by prescribing the methods of which, and standards according to which, additional components may be added to the system. [1971 c.614 §3]

Source: Section 390.956 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.025 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.025
374.025 Change from throughway to highway
Status: in_force

Any state highway or section thereof which has been located, established, designated and constructed as a throughway may, in whole or in part, be changed from a throughway to an ordinary highway by the Department of Transportation if in its judgment such action will best serve public needs.

Source: Section 374.025 — Change from throughway to highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.555 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.555
367.555 Authority to issue general obligation bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may request the State Treasurer to issue general obligation bonds of the State of Oregon used to provide funds to defray the costs of building and maintaining permanent roads, including the costs of location, relocation, improvement, construction and reconstruction of state highways and bridges and those portions of a tollway project, as defined in ORS 383.003 (Definitions for ORS 383.001 to 383.245) , that constitute building or maintaining permanent roads.

(2) The principal amount of any bonds issued under this section is subject to the provisions of ORS 286A.035 (Bond budget authorization) . [1973 c.698 §2; 1981 c.660 §32; 2003 c.201 §19; 2007 c.783 §167; 2021 c.630 §155]

Source: Section 367.555 — Authority to issue general obligation bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.790 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.790
377.790 Construction, maintenance and operation of tourist and motorist informational signs
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the terms of a written agreement between the Department of Transportation and the Travel Information Council:

(1) The department shall furnish, erect and maintain motorist informational signs, logo signs, tourist oriented directional signs and sign plazas as requested by the council. Such signs shall be erected and maintained at locations the council considers appropriate. The department may contract for the furnishing, erection and replacement of all such sign plazas, logo signs, tourist oriented directional signs and motorist informational signs to be erected upon a state highway, in tourist information centers, rest areas or other places.

(2) In carrying out its responsibilities under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) the council may enter into contractual or other agreements with a city, county or other governmental agency of this state or with an independent contractor providing for the erection, maintenance, administration and operation of sign plazas, logo signs, tourist oriented directional signs and motorist informational signs and collection of the permit fees charged therefor, or for other matter authorized under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) requiring council consideration. When soliciting contracts for goods or professional services, the council shall:

(a) Require that an independent contractor, city, county or other governmental agency of the state submit a competitive bid;

(b) Review bids submitted;

(c) Select the contractor; and

(d) Enter into a written contract with the selected contractor, subject to contract specifications established by the department. [1971 c.770 §6; 1973 c.790 §16; 1983 c.111 §3; 1993 c.745 §7; 2003 c.14 §164]

Source: Section 377.790 — Construction, maintenance and operation of tourist and motorist informational signs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.430 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.430
374.430 Action to prevent entering or leaving county roads in unauthorized manner
Status: in_force

The county court or board of county commissioners may commence and prosecute to final determination any suit, action or proceeding which in its judgment is necessary to enjoin and prevent any person, whether acting individually or by agent, from entering upon or departing from any throughway under its jurisdiction, mentioned in ORS 374.420 (County throughways) , at any location, for any use or in any manner not authorized by any grant of a right of access, as provided in ORS 374.425 (County court to prescribe access rights of abutting property) . [Amended by 1965 c.364 §3]

Source: Section 374.430 — Action to prevent entering or leaving county roads in unauthorized manner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.715 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.715
377.715 Application of ORS 377.700 to 377.844
Status: in_force

ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, apply to signs erected or maintained outside the right of way along state highways and visible to the traveling public from a state highway. A person may not erect or maintain a sign visible to the traveling public from a state highway, except where permitted outside the right of way of a state highway, unless the sign complies with the provisions of ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.540 (Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance) and 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. A person may not erect or maintain a sign on the right of way of a state highway, other than a traffic control sign or device. [1971 c.770 §8; 1973 c.790 §2; 1974 c.33 §2; 1975 c.336 §2; 1983 c.111 §2; 1987 c.336 §3; 1999 c.877 §3; 2007 c.199 §7]

Source: Section 377.715 — Application of ORS 377.700 to 377.844; prohibition against erection or maintenance of certain signs not in compliance with law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.905 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.905
366.905 “Old Oregon Trail” designation
Status: in_force

All that portion of the east and west state highway across the state, commencing at the Idaho state line at Ontario and Nyssa, through Huntington, Baker City, La Grande, Pendleton, Umatilla, The Dalles, Hood River, Portland, Astoria and ending at Seaside on the Pacific Ocean, is designated as the Old Oregon Trail. That portion of the highway from The Dalles to Astoria shall retain its identity as the Columbia River Highway section of the Old Oregon Trail. The road from Hood River, up the Hood River Valley around Mt. Hood, through Oregon City and on to Portland, shall be known as the Mt. Hood Loop section of the Old Oregon Trail. [Amended by 1991 c.67 §90; 2001 c.508 §1]

Source: Section 366.905 — “Old Oregon Trail” designation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.700 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.700
377.700 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) and 377.992 (Penalties) shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Motorist Information Act of 1971. [1971 c.770 §1]

Source: Section 377.700 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.758 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.758
377.758 Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign
Status: in_force

If appropriate federal authorities notify the Department of Transportation that the erection of a sign pursuant to any of the provisions of ORS 377.756 (Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community) to 377.758 (Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign) is contrary to any federal law, the department shall cease issuing permits and shall cause any signs erected pursuant to ORS 377.756 (Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community) to 377.758 (Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign) to be removed. [1987 c.631 §5; 2001 c.104 §128]

Source: Section 377.758 — Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign; consequences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.126 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.126
368.126 Order establishing new road along existing road to identify parts of existing road to be vacated
Status: in_force

When a county governing body establishes a new public road following the general alignment of an existing public road, the final order or resolution shall identify all parts of any existing road that are to be vacated. Vacation of those parts described is effective without any other proceedings. A road so vacated shall not be closed to public use until the road laid out to replace it is actually opened to travel. [Formerly 368.540]

Source: Section 368.126 — Order establishing new road along existing road to identify parts of existing road to be vacated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.660 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.660
391.660 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) may be referred to and cited as the “Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Act.” [1977 c.662 §1]

Source: Section 391.660 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.137 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.137
390.137 State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Parks and Recreation Department a revolving fund known as the State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund. Moneys shall be transferred from the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund to the State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund as needed.

(2) Parks Donation Trust Fund moneys shall be transferred to the State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund for disbursement for purposes stated in ORS 390.153 (Parks Donation Trust Fund) (2).

(3) Disbursements may be made by check of the department upon the State Treasurer signed by such officer or administrative head as the State Parks and Recreation Director appoints for that purpose. Disbursements shall be made only in payment of claims authorized by law for the ordinary expenditures of the State Parks and Recreation Department incurred in the operation of the department or any of its divisions. The department shall keep accurate account of the funds.

(4) Upon approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the State Treasurer, the State Parks and Recreation Department may contract to write checks upon the State Treasury to pay for claims and expenditures of the department. [1989 c.904 §9b]

Source: Section 390.137 — State Parks and Recreation Department Operating Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.328 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.328
374.328 Highway classification
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall periodically review, not less often than every six years, the classification of state highways, including the designation of highway segments as expressways, as a part of its comprehensive, long-range transportation plan developed pursuant to ORS 184.617 (Functions of commission) to ensure that the classifications for the highways and designations of expressways are appropriate to their uses. [2011 c.330 §20; 2017 c.750 §30]

Source: Section 374.328 — Highway classification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.922 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.922
366.922 Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of U.S. Highway 26 within the Warm Springs Reservation shall be known as the Warm Springs Veterans 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 Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may accept moneys from, and may enter into agreements with, veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

(b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2014 c.86 §1]

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

Source: Section 366.922 — Warm Springs Veterans Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.370 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.370
376.370 Supervision over forest road work by roadmaster
Status: in_force

(1) All improvement and maintenance work done pursuant to a forest road contract shall be under the supervision of the county roadmaster of the contracting county.

(2) On request of the forest road contractor, the county roadmaster shall inspect any completed segment of the contract forest road, and if the county roadmaster determines the work to be in compliance with the contract the county roadmaster shall approve the completion in writing, deliver a copy of the approval to the contractor and file a copy with the county clerk. Except in case of fraud, the approval of the county roadmaster shall be conclusive proof that the work approved is in compliance with the contract.

Source: Section 376.370 — Supervision over forest road work by roadmaster , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.335 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.335
382.335 Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 382.335 (Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425) to 382.425 (County clerk as clerk of county commissioners) :

(1) “Board of county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Multnomah County and includes the constituted authorities of Multnomah County having control of road construction, maintenance and operation.

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

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

Source: Section 382.335 — Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.750 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.750
376.750 Copies of resolution to be mailed to affected persons
Status: in_force

(1) A copy of the resolution shall be mailed, postage prepaid, not less than 60 days prior to the hearing to each person to whom any of the following described lands is assessed as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, at the address of the person as shown upon such roll, and to any person, whether owner in fee or having a lien upon, or legal or equitable interest in, any of such lands whose name and address and a designation of the land in which the person is interested is on file in the office of the city clerk or county clerk, as the case may be. Such lands are as follows:

(a) All parcels of land abutting upon any portion of the pedestrian mall or any portion of any intersecting street.

(b) If assessments are to be levied as contemplated by ORS 376.735 (Contents of resolution when landowners to be paid for damages by assessments on benefited property) , then all parcels of land within the assessment district described in the resolution pursuant to such section.

(2) The legislative body may determine that such resolution shall also be mailed to such other persons as it may specify. [1961 c.666 §12]

Source: Section 376.750 — Copies of resolution to be mailed to affected persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.804 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.804
367.804 Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish the Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program for the planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, management, repair, leasing and operation of transportation projects.

(2) The goals of the Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program are to:

(a) Develop an expedited project delivery process;

(b) Maximize innovation; and

(c) Develop partnerships with private entities and units of government.

(3) As part of the program established under this section:

(a) The department may:

(A) Solicit concepts or proposals for transportation projects from private entities and units of government.

(B) Accept unsolicited concepts or proposals for transportation projects from private entities and units of government.

(C) Evaluate the concepts or proposals received under this subsection and select potential projects based on the concepts or proposals. The evaluation under this subparagraph shall include consultation with any appropriate local government, metropolitan planning organization or area commission on transportation.

(D) Charge an administrative fee for the evaluation in an amount determined by the department.

(b) The department shall enter into agreements to undertake transportation projects described in ORS 367.806 (Agreements) (2).

(4) Following an evaluation by the department of concepts or proposals the department receives under subsection (3)(a) of this section, and the selection of potential transportation projects, the department may negotiate and enter into the agreements described in ORS 367.806 (Agreements) for implementing the selected transportation projects.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section:

(a) Information related to a transportation project proposed under ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) , including but not limited to the project’s design, management, financing and other details, is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) until:

(A) The department shares the information with a local government, metropolitan planning organization or area commission on transportation under subsection (3)(a)(C) of this section; or

(B) The department completes its evaluation of the proposed project and has selected the proposal for negotiation of an agreement.

(b) After the department has either shared the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection with a local government, metropolitan planning organization or area commission on transportation, or has completed its evaluation of the proposed project, the information is subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(6) Sensitive business, commercial or financial information that is not customarily provided to business competitors that is submitted to the department in connection with a transportation project under ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) until the information is submitted to the Oregon Transportation Commission in connection with its review and approval of the transportation project under ORS 367.806 (Agreements) .

(7) The department may, in connection with the evaluation of concepts or proposals for transportation projects, consider any financing mechanisms, including but not limited to the imposition and collection of franchise fees or user fees and the development or use of other revenue sources.

(8) The department and any other unit of government may expend, out of any funds available for the purpose, such moneys as may be necessary for the evaluation of concepts or proposals for transportation projects and for negotiating agreements for transportation projects under ORS 367.806 (Agreements) . The department or other unit of government may employ engineers, consultants or other experts the department or other unit of government determines are needed for the purposes of doing the evaluation and negotiation. Expenses incurred by the department or other unit of government under this subsection prior to the issuance of transportation project revenue bonds or other financing shall be paid by the department or other unit of government, as applicable, and charged to the appropriate transportation project. The department or other unit of government shall keep records and accounts showing each amount so charged. Upon the sale of transportation project revenue bonds or upon obtaining other financing for any transportation project, the funds expended by the department or other unit of government under this subsection in connection with the project shall be repaid to the department or the unit of government from the proceeds of the bonds or other financing, as allowed by applicable law. [2003 c.790 §3; 2013 c.781 §24]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.804 — Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program; authority of Department of Transportation; confidentiality; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.405 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.405
390.405 Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Parks and Recreation Department to carry out ORS 390.400 (Public electric vehicle charging stations) .

(2) The department may seek out and receive gifts, grants, contributions, bequests or other donations of any kind from any public or private source for use in carrying out the purposes of ORS 390.400 (Public electric vehicle charging stations) . Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund. [2021 c.23 §2]

Note: See note under 390.400 (Public electric vehicle charging stations) .

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Source: Section 390.405 — Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.836 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.836
377.836 Application of certain statutes to Travel Information Council
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the Travel Information Council. The council is subject to all other statutes governing a state agency that do not conflict with ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , including the tort liability provisions of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and the provisions of ORS chapter 183. Subject to the requirements of ORS chapters 238 and 238A, the council’s employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System.

(2) The following shall apply to the council:

(a) ORS 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) ;

(b) ORS 282.210 (Performance within state of public printing, binding and stationery work) to 282.230 (Provisions required in contracts for work to be done outside of state) ; and

(c) ORS 293.235 (“State agency” defined for ORS 293.240 and 293.245) , 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) , 293.245 (Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240) , 293.611 (Accounts and records of Secretary of State as Auditor of Public Accounts) , 293.625 (Statements to be rendered to Secretary of State) and 293.630 (Date for closing accounts by persons who must make annual accounts) . [1993 c.745 §4; 1997 c.249 §122; 2003 c.733 §77; 2003 c.794 §268; 2012 c.107 §63]

Source: Section 377.836 — Application of certain statutes to Travel Information Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.105 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.105
377.105 Effect of designation as historic and scenic highway
Status: in_force

When a highway, portion of a highway or highway related structure is designated as an historic and scenic highway under ORS 377.100 (Study of highway system) , the Oregon Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation:

(1) Shall provide for the rehabilitation, restoration, maintenance and preservation of those features of the highway or structure that have historical, engineering, recreational, scenic or tourist related significance, whenever prudent and feasible.

(2) May consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer, state historic organizations and other appropriate groups or organizations to determine how to best rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve the significant features of the highway or structure.

(3) In all highway planning and funding considerations, shall provide for the continuance of the significant features of the highway or structure, whenever prudent and feasible.

(4) As the commission determines appropriate, may arrange for and provide for posting of signs, consistent with ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) and 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) , to inform the traveling public of the location and significant features of the highway or structure.

(5) Shall not dismantle, destroy, abandon, significantly transform or sell the highway or structure or any portion thereof or take any other action that will adversely affect the preservation of the highway or structure as an historic and scenic highway when it is prudent or feasible not to take such action.

(6) May provide for bypass highways to divert damaging traffic from use of the highway or structure or provide other means of limiting or diverting use of the highway or structure by damaging traffic.

(7) Are directed to seek and may accept and use for the purposes of this section and ORS 377.100 (Study of highway system) contributions, gifts, grants and moneys from any source, public or private.

(8) May hold hearings that have been given appropriate public notification before any significant action is taken relating to a highway, portion of a highway or highway related structure that is so designated.

(9) Shall consider aesthetics and environmental effects when the only alternative to rehabilitation or restoration is to replace a portion of a highway or highway related structure so designated. [1983 c.552 §2; 1985 c.16 §461; 1985 c.260 §2]

Source: Section 377.105 — Effect of designation as historic and scenic highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.005
383.005 Agreements for tollway projects
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of the acquisition, design, construction, reconstruction, operation or maintenance and repair of tollway projects, the Department of Transportation may enter into any combination of contracts, agreements and other arrangements with any one or more private entities or units of government, or any combination thereof, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Design-build contracts with private entities pursuant to which a portion or all aspects of the design, construction and installation of all or any portion of a tollway project are accomplished by the private entity;

(b) Lease agreements, lease-purchase agreements and installment sale arrangements for the lease, sale or purchase of real and personal property for tollway projects by the state from private entities or units of government or by private entities or units of government from the state;

(c) Licenses, franchises or other agreements for the periodic or long-term operation or maintenance of a tollway project;

(d) Financing agreements for a tollway project pursuant to which the department borrows from, or makes any loan, grant, guaranty or other financing arrangement to or with, a private entity or unit of government; and

(e) Agreements for purchase or acquisition of fee ownership, easements, rights of way or any other interests in land upon which a tollway project is to be built.

(2) The department may operate tollway projects and impose and collect tolls on any tollway project the department operates. Any private entity or unit of government that operates a tollway project pursuant to an agreement with the department may impose and collect tolls on the tollway project. [1995 c.668 §3; 2001 c.844 §7; 2013 c.4 §14]

(Temporary provisions relating to the Interstate 5

bridge replacement project)

Note: Sections 7 and 8, chapter 4, Oregon Laws 2013, provide:

Sec. 7. Section 8 of this 2013 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 383.003 (Definitions for ORS 383.001 to 383.245) to 383.075 (Driver records and information used to collect and enforce tolls) [series became 383.001 (Findings) to 383.245 (Bond form, issuance and maturity) ]. [2013 c.4 §7]

Sec. 8. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may enter into agreements with the State of Washington, or the State of Washington’s designee, relating to establishing, reviewing, adjusting and collecting tolls for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project.

(2) The commission shall consider the factors listed in ORS 383.004 (Establishment of tolls) and traffic demand management in considering tolls for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project. Tolls for the project must be sufficient to:

(a) Meet debt service requirements for debt issued to finance construction, development, equipping or improvement for the project, including any reserves required by bond or other contractual covenants;

(b) Pay for maintenance and operation of the project; and

(c) Fund any repair reserves, replacement reserves or other reserves that are required by bond or other contractual covenants or that are otherwise determined by the commission to be necessary in connection with the project.

(3) The portion of toll revenues accruing to the State of Oregon from the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project may be used only for the purposes described in Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution. The toll revenues shall be used exclusively for the project, and may not be used for any other purpose, for as long as bonds issued to finance the project, including any refunding bonds, remain outstanding. After all bonds issued to finance the project, including any refunding bonds, have been repaid, the toll revenues shall be reduced to an amount that is sufficient to do only the following:

(a) Pay the cost of maintenance and operation of the project; and

(b) Pay the cost of, including the cost of funding reserves for, reconstruction, improvement and replacement of facilities related to the project. [2013 c.4 §8]

Source: Section 383.005 — Agreements for tollway projects; operation of projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.405 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.405
374.405 Access rights of property abutting on state highways
Status: in_force

No rights in or to any state highway, including what is known as right of access, shall accrue to any real property abutting upon any portion of any state highway constructed, relocated or reconstructed after May 12, 1951, upon right of way, no part of the width of which was acquired prior to May 12, 1951, for public use as a highway, by reason of the real property abutting upon the state highway.

Source: Section 374.405 — Access rights of property abutting on state highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.360
372.360 Appointment of board for consolidated district
Status: in_force

In an order of consolidation or merger of two or more districts, the county board:

(1) Shall appoint, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, five electors of the surviving or successor district as members of the first district board of the consolidated district.

(2) May appoint, if there are fewer than 10 electors registered in the consolidated district, any owner of land within the district who is also an elector of the state as defined in ORS 246.012 (Definitions) . [1955 c.80 §8; 1971 c.514 §41; 1971 c.727 §113; 1983 c.48 §3]

Source: Section 372.360 — Appointment of board for consolidated district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.318 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.318
371.318 Formation order to declare whether district board to be elected or appointed
Status: in_force

(1) If a county court approves a petition for formation of a special road district, the order of the county court declaring the formation shall also declare, in addition to other matters specified in ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) , whether the commissioners of the district shall be appointed by the county court or elected by the electors of the district.

(2) When a special road district is situated within a county, the county court, by ordinance, may provide for a change in the method of selection of the commissioners of the district. The ordinance shall specify whether election or appointment shall be the method of selecting commissioners and shall prescribe the procedures for effecting the change.

(3) When a county court, by an order or ordinance described in this section, requires the commissioners of a special road district to be elected, the county shall pay the costs of conducting the elections at which the commissioners of the district are elected. [1999 c.764 §2]

Source: Section 371.318 — Formation order to declare whether district board to be elected or appointed; change in method of selecting board; cost of election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.665 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.665
381.665 Tax for bridge expense not paid by tolls
Status: in_force

Should the tolls and revenues procured for the use of the bridge be insufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the bridge and the interest and principal upon bonded indebtedness as it accrues, the city council may each year levy and collect taxes upon all property, real and personal, situated within the boundaries of the municipality and which is by law taxable for state and other purposes, sufficient to provide for such deficit, subject, however, to charter provisions and the provisions of the Oregon Constitution with respect to debt limitations.

Source: Section 381.665 — Tax for bridge expense not paid by tolls , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.295 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.295
366.295 Relocation of highways
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission may make such changes in the location of highways designated and adopted by the commission, as in the judgment and discretion of the commission will result in better alignment, more advantageous and economical highway operation and maintenance, or as will contribute to and afford a more serviceable system of state highways than is possible under the present location. [Amended by 1977 c.312 §1]

Source: Section 366.295 — Relocation of highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.205 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.205
383.205 Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys deposited in the Toll Program Fund established under ORS 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) are pledged to the payment of tollway project revenue bonds issued under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) .

(2) The Department of Transportation, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may designate in any revenue declaration or indenture prepared under ORS 383.225 (Revenue declaration or indenture) additional revenues as security for the payment of tollway project revenue bonds. The department shall set the order of priority for the additional revenues used. Additional revenues may include:

(a) Moneys under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) , which are pledged to payment of Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) , on a parity of lien or on a subordinate and junior basis;

(b) Moneys received by the department from the United States government; or

(c) Any other moneys legally available to the department.

(3) The lien or charge of any pledge of moneys in the Toll Program Fund to secure bonds designated as tollway project revenue bonds under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) is superior or prior to any other lien or charge and to any law of the state requiring the department to spend moneys for tollway project revenue projects. As long as any tollway project revenue bonds issued under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) are outstanding, moneys deposited to the Toll Program Fund shall be applied first to the payment of principal of, and interest on, any bonds designated as tollway project revenue bonds under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) and then to any other purposes described under ORS 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) . [2021 c.630 §148]

Source: Section 383.205 — Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.060 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.060
367.060 Department pledge to ensure loan guarantees
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may pledge not more than $50 million to ensure the repayment of loan guarantees or other extensions of credit made to or on behalf of municipalities to finance transportation projects or to ensure repayment of loan guarantees or other extensions of credit as provided in ORS 367.816 (Use of moneys in Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund for projects) . The lien of a pledge made under this subsection is subordinate to the lien of a pledge securing bonds issued under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) to 367.665 (Interest on bonds exempt from state income tax) .

(2) If, during a fiscal year, the moneys in the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund are insufficient to cover any claims by financial institutions, credit enhancement providers, bondholders or bond trustees that arise from loan guarantees or other extensions of credit made under ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) , the department shall transfer, as often as necessary or appropriate in that fiscal year, moneys from the State Highway Fund to satisfy such claims. However, the department may not make a transfer of moneys from the State Highway Fund otherwise required by this section if:

(a) The transfer will reduce the moneys in the State Highway Fund to an amount that is insufficient to pay the principal and interest that will fall due during the fiscal year on outstanding bonds issued under ORS 367.555 (Authority to issue general obligation bonds) to 367.600 (Compliance with constitutional debt limits) ; or

(b) The transfer relates to a claim arising out of a transportation project for which moneys in the State Highway Fund may not be used under section 3a, Article IX, Oregon Constitution, and ORS 366.505 (Composition and use of highway fund) . [1999 c.1036 §2; 2003 c.201 §17; 2003 c.790 §15]

Source: Section 367.060 — Department pledge to ensure loan guarantees; transfer of moneys from State Highway Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.765 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.765
377.765 Status of previously existing signs
Status: in_force

(1) Outdoor advertising signs in existence on May 30, 2007, and lawfully located within commercial or industrial zones in existence on May 30, 2007, and outdoor advertising signs visible from a road or street that is designated as a state highway after May 30, 2007, and lawfully located within a commercial or industrial zone at the time the road or street is designated as a state highway, may remain. Subject to the provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , such signs may be maintained, reconstructed and relocated. However, such signs may not be relocated unless a relocation permit has been issued pursuant to ORS 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) . A permit may not be issued to relocate an outdoor advertising sign that was not lawfully in existence on May 30, 2007, except that outdoor advertising signs that are visible from a road or street that is designated as a state highway after May 30, 2007, and that are lawfully located within a commercial or industrial zone at the time the road or street is designated as a state highway, may be relocated within the same section of highway.

(2) All outdoor advertising signs that are lawfully located outside of a commercial or industrial zone and visible from an interstate highway or a primary highway shall be removed upon payment of just compensation as provided by ORS 377.780 (Removal of outdoor advertising signs) .

(3) Upon payment of just compensation, the Department of Transportation may remove any lawful outdoor advertising sign located in a scenic area designated pursuant to ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.540 (Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance) .

(4) Outdoor advertising signs in existence on May 30, 2007, that are lawfully located outside of a commercial or industrial zone in existence on July 1, 1971, and visible from a secondary highway and not within a scenic area existing on July 1, 1971, or thereafter designated a scenic area may be removed only upon payment of just compensation as provided in ORS 377.780 (Removal of outdoor advertising signs) . Upon payment of just compensation, the department may remove the outdoor advertising sign. It may not be reconstructed or replaced if destroyed by natural causes and may not be relocated.

(5) If a secondary highway existing on July 2, 1971, is subsequently designated as an interstate or primary highway, upon payment of just compensation, the department may remove outdoor advertising signs not conforming to the provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) .

(6) If any other highway is designated as an interstate or primary highway, upon payment of just compensation, the department may remove a nonconforming outdoor advertising sign lawful before such designation but nonconforming thereafter.

(7) Upon the construction or designation of a secondary highway, after July 2, 1971, an outdoor advertising sign lawfully in existence and not regulated under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) prior to such construction or designation is subject to subsection (4) of this section. [1971 c.770 §18; 1973 c.28 §1; 1973 c.790 §11; 1975 c.336 §7; 1993 c.376 §3; 2007 c.199 §13; 2009 c.463 §7]

Source: Section 377.765 — Status of previously existing signs; removal upon payment of compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.708 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.708
377.708 Effect on certain signs of transfer of jurisdiction over state highway
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the negotiation process between the Department of Transportation and another road authority concerning transfer of jurisdiction over a state highway from the department to the other road authority, the department shall identify any tourist oriented directional signs and logo signs on the state highway that will be affected by the transfer. If there are such signs, the department shall notify the Travel Information Council of the proposed transfer of jurisdiction.

(2) When signs described in subsection (1) of this section are identified, the road authority that will receive jurisdiction over the state highway shall, as part of the negotiation process, agree in writing to protect the signs from destruction or removal. The transfer of jurisdiction may not take place until the receiving road authority has entered into the written agreement described in this subsection.

(3) After the transfer of jurisdiction, the Travel Information Council shall retain authority over signs on the highway as though the highway were still a state highway.

(4) After a transfer of jurisdiction over a state highway from the department to another road authority, the council shall notify the receiving road authority of any request for a new sign and shall request approval of the sign’s location from that road authority. [2003 c.388 §2]

Note: 377.708 (Effect on certain signs of transfer of jurisdiction over state highway) 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 377.708 — Effect on certain signs of transfer of jurisdiction over state highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.030 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.030
367.030 Issuance of revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) To provide moneys for the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund or to refund bonds authorized by this section, the State Treasurer may, at the request of the Department of Transportation, issue revenue bonds of the State of Oregon that are payable solely from all or any portion of the moneys deposited in the infrastructure fund and may pledge such moneys to secure the revenue bonds. The department or State Treasurer may exercise any power granted by ORS chapter 286A in connection with bonds authorized by this section. However, the State Treasurer or the department shall not pledge or encumber any moneys of the State of Oregon other than those required by ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) to be deposited in the infrastructure fund.

(2) The department may enter into covenants for the benefit of the owners of bonds authorized by this section regarding the use of moneys in the infrastructure fund, the providing of infrastructure assistance and the collection of infrastructure loans. Any such covenants shall be binding upon the State of Oregon in accordance with their terms and shall be enforceable against the State of Oregon by owners of the bonds. However, no owner of bonds authorized by this section shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the state, except those moneys in the infrastructure fund that are pledged to pay the bonds and any moneys the department or an agency may agree to use to repay infrastructure loans under ORS 367.040 (Loans to state agencies) . Bonds authorized by this section shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the state, except moneys in the infrastructure fund that are pledged to pay the bonds, and any property that the department or agency pledges, mortgages or assigns to secure infrastructure loans pursuant to ORS 367.040 (Loans to state agencies) . Revenue bonds authorized by this section shall not constitute a debt of the state or a lending of the credit of the state within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(3) The total principal amount of revenue bonds that are issued under this section and outstanding at any time shall not exceed $200 million. [1997 c.679 §6; 2007 c.783 §164]

Source: Section 367.030 — Issuance of revenue bonds; bond covenants; maximum amount of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.620 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.620
391.620 Limitation on transfer of property rights
Status: in_force

The Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority shall not convey its right, title and interest in mass transit facilities to any district, prior to the time the bonds secured thereby are fully paid, unless the authority has determined that adequate provision has been made for the payment of principal, interest and premiums, if any, on the bonds as they become due. [1977 c.662 §14]

Source: Section 391.620 — Limitation on transfer of property rights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.480 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.480
371.480 Contracts as to streets in cities
Status: in_force

The board of directors may contract with any city within or adjacent to the district for the repair, improvement and reconstruction of streets or public ways within the city, where the improvement of the streets is a part of the general road system of the district. The contract shall be upon terms mutually agreeable to the board of directors of the district and the governing body of the city. [Amended by 2003 c.802 §107]

Source: Section 371.480 — Contracts as to streets in cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.780 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.780
377.780 Removal of outdoor advertising signs
Status: in_force

(1) Where the Department of Transportation elects to remove and pay for a sign visible from secondary highways pursuant to ORS 377.765 (Status of previously existing signs) (4), upon removal, the department shall pay just compensation.

(2) For the purposes of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the department may acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain land or an interest in land or a sign. The department shall pay just compensation for:

(a) The taking from the owner of such lawfully located sign all right, title, leasehold and interest in such sign; and

(b) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign is located the right to place such sign thereon.

(3) When the department is required under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) to make payment therefor to remove a sign, the payment shall be for the value of the items specified by subsection (2) of this section, as determined by the department. In determining value, the department shall use the accepted appraisal method customarily used in such cases or the method prescribed by federal regulations, if any, applicable to such appraisals or payments, whichever results in the lowest valuation. However, in any case, the department shall so appraise such signs or rights taken by whatever method may be required to avoid imposition of a reduction in the amount of federal highway funds the state otherwise would be eligible to receive. [1971 c.770 §16; 1973 c.790 §14; 1975 c.336 §12; 2007 c.199 §19; 2009 c.463 §10]

Source: Section 377.780 — Removal of outdoor advertising signs; payment of compensation; value determinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.487 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.487
366.487 Use of roadside rest area rest rooms by persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

(1) If a roadside rest area adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway does not have a separate rest room facility for persons with disabilities of both sexes, a person with a disability and a person of the opposite sex who is accompanying a person with a disability for the purpose of assisting the person with a disability in using the rest room may enter any existing rest room. Prior to entering the rest room, the assisting person shall receive permission from anyone who is in the rest room.

(2) A sign shall be posted outside all rest room facilities subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section stating that attendants of the opposite sex may accompany or be accompanied by persons with disabilities into any rest room. The sign shall include appropriate graphics. [1993 c.738 §2; 2007 c.70 §153]

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

Source: Section 366.487 — Use of roadside rest area rest rooms by persons with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.110 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.110
391.110 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that economic growth and livability depend on a solid transportation infrastructure to aid in the production and distribution of goods and services and the efficient movement of people.

(2) The Legislative Assembly also finds that an efficient surface transportation system in our metropolitan areas must balance highways and arterial roads with mass transit and light rail facilities. Mass transit and light rail improvements can lessen the cost of highway expansion, reconstruction and maintenance by significantly decreasing traffic flow.

(3) Therefore, the Legislative Assembly shall establish the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund as a means of facilitating the development of a balanced surface transportation system that includes the appropriate application of highways, light rail and mass transit. [1989 c.868 §2]

Source: Section 391.110 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.280 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.280
372.280 Initiative and referendum in districts
Status: in_force

The electors of a district may exercise the initiative and referendum powers with reference to legislation of the district, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [Amended by 1971 c.514 §26; 1983 c.350 §247]

Source: Section 372.280 — Initiative and referendum in districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).