ORS § 401.358 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.358
401.358 Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 401.358 (Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368) to 401.368 (Workers’ compensation benefits) :

(1) “Emergency service activities” means:

(a) The provision of emergency services; and

(b) Engaging in training under the direction of a public body, whether by reason of the training being conducted or approved by a public body, for the purpose of preparing qualified emergency service volunteers to perform emergency services.

(2) “Qualified emergency service volunteer” means a person who is:

(a) Registered with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management or other public body to perform emergency service activities;

(b) Acknowledged in writing as a qualified emergency service volunteer, at the time the person offers to volunteer during an emergency, by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management or by another public body;

(c) A member of the Oregon Civil Defense Force; or

(d) A building evaluator certified under the Oregon Safety Assessment Program established under ORS 401.256 (Oregon Safety Assessment Program) . [2009 c.718 §2; 2017 c.472 §9; 2019 c.649 §3; 2021 c.539 §36]

Source: Section 401.358 — Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.565 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.565
396.565 Disposal of property
Status: in_force

The Oregon Military Department may donate, exchange or otherwise dispose of property not required for the current or anticipated needs of the Oregon Military Museum. Disposal shall be made in a manner appropriate to the historic or intrinsic value of the property and shall be performed to engender goodwill and to improve the museum. [1977 c.118 §3; 1989 c.360 §9; 2001 c.656 §3]

Source: Section 396.565 — Disposal of property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.202 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.202
403.202 Compensation of sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of compensating sellers for expenses incurred in collecting the tax imposed under ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) , each seller is permitted to deduct and retain two percent of the amount of taxes that are collected by the seller from all retail transactions conducted by the seller in this state.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to retail transactions made on or after October 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2022. [2014 c.59 §5a]

Source: Section 403.202 — Compensation of sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.100 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.100
404.100 Search and Rescue Coordinator
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall appoint a Search and Rescue Coordinator to:

(1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management;

(2) Coordinate the activities of state and federal agencies involved in search and rescue;

(3) Establish liaison with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association and other public and private organizations and agencies involved in search and rescue;

(4) Provide on-scene search and rescue coordination when requested by an authorized person;

(5) Coordinate and process requests for the use of volunteers and equipment;

(6) Assist in developing training and outdoor education programs;

(7) Gather statistics in search and rescue operations; and

(8) Gather and disseminate resource information of personnel, equipment and materials available for search and rescue. [Formerly 401.550; 2021 c.539 §88b]

Source: Section 404.100 — Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.551 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.551
401.551 Emergency preparedness equipment grant program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) .

(b) “Maintain” means to repair, perform upkeep on and otherwise keep in good working condition.

(c) “Preparedness equipment” means equipment, vehicles or other personal property that:

(A) May be used to decrease the risk to life and property resulting from an emergency; and

(B) Qualifies as a capital asset eligible for financing with tax-exempt bonds.

(d) “Qualified applicant” means an entity that has responsibility for or expertise in emergency preparedness and that is a local government, a special government body, a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon or a private organization qualified for federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(e) “Recipient” means an entity that applies for and receives preparedness equipment, or funds to purchase preparedness equipment, under the grant program described in subsection (3) of this section.

(f) “Tax-exempt bond” means a bond, as defined in ORS 286A.001 (Definitions for ORS chapter 286A) , the receipt of interest on which is excluded from gross income under the Internal Revenue Code or that is eligible for a federal interest subsidy payment or other tax-advantaged status.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Homeland Security Council shall develop a list of preparedness equipment that is needed throughout this state to address deficiencies in the ability of the state to respond to local and regional emergencies.

(b) In developing, updating and revising the list, the council shall consult and coordinate with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and with county officials who are responsible for emergency management.

(c) The council shall assign a priority level to each type of preparedness equipment on the list as described in this paragraph:

(A) Preparedness equipment that is necessary, in the determination of the council, to equip urban search and rescue teams must be included in the highest priority level.

(B) In assigning priority levels to other types of preparedness equipment, the council shall take into consideration, without limitation, the types of emergency that are most likely to occur in different regions of this state and the types of preparedness equipment that offer the highest ratio of utility to cost.

(d) The council shall periodically update and revise the list, including the assigned priority levels.

(3) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall develop and administer a grant program to distribute preparedness equipment, or funds to purchase preparedness equipment, to recipients throughout this state. Pursuant to the grant program:

(a) Qualified applicants may request preparedness equipment that is identified on the list described in subsection (2) of this section. Applicants must demonstrate a need for the specific preparedness equipment requested, the ability to maintain the preparedness equipment and the ability to use the preparedness equipment to address deficiencies in local or regional emergency preparedness.

(b) The department shall identify which requests from applicants, if fulfilled, will maximize the state’s ability to respond to an emergency, taking into account considerations that include but are not limited to:

(A) The level of priority assigned to the requested preparedness equipment type pursuant to subsection (2) of this section;

(B) The level of need for the requested preparedness equipment as demonstrated by the applicant;

(C) The ability to use and maintain the preparedness equipment as demonstrated by the applicant;

(D) The types of emergency most likely to occur in the region where the applicant is located; and

(E) Whether the applicant has an alternative means of acquiring the requested preparedness equipment.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the department shall issue grants to applicants identified under paragraph (b) of this subsection after entering into grant agreements with the applicants as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection. The department may either purchase the requested preparedness equipment for distribution to a recipient or disburse funds to the recipient for the purchase of the requested preparedness equipment.

(B) For the purpose of equipping urban search and rescue teams, the department shall prioritize requests made by applicants that are capable, at the time of application, of deploying urban search and rescue teams.

(d) The Public Contracting Code does not apply to the acquisition of preparedness equipment by the department or by a recipient pursuant to this section. When acquiring preparedness equipment pursuant to this section, the department and recipients shall use procurement methods that are impartial and transparent to the greatest extent feasible and are designed to maximize value to the State of Oregon.

(e) The department may not disburse preparedness equipment or funds under this section unless the department and the intended recipient first enter into a grant agreement. The grant agreement:

(A) Shall require the recipient to maintain the preparedness equipment.

(B) Shall provide that, if a recipient fails to adequately maintain preparedness equipment, the recipient must relinquish possession of the preparedness equipment or reimburse the department for the cost of the preparedness equipment.

(C) Shall specify that the department may conduct periodic inspections of the preparedness equipment as described in paragraph (f) of this subsection.

(D) Shall specify that preparedness equipment distributed to the recipient remains the property of the department until it is fully depreciated under governmental accounting principles, after which the department may offer the preparedness equipment for sale to the recipient at its fair market value at the time of sale.

(E) May permit the recipient to use the preparedness equipment for any purpose, governmental or otherwise, that is permissible for assets financed with tax-exempt bonds, including nonemergency purposes.

(F) Shall require private organizations to obtain approval from the department before making any use of preparedness equipment that is outside the scope of the purpose of the private organization as stated in the formation documents or bylaws of the organization.

(G) Shall require the recipient to take action or refrain from action as necessary to maintain federal tax benefits related to any tax-exempt bonds that are used to fund the grant and to indemnify the State of Oregon for any costs, expenses or liability due to loss of such federal tax benefits caused by action or inaction of the recipient.

(f) The department shall conduct periodic inspections of preparedness equipment distributed or purchased through the grant program to ensure that recipients are adequately maintaining the preparedness equipment. If the department finds that any preparedness equipment is not adequately maintained, the department may take possession of the preparedness equipment or require the recipient to reimburse the department for the cost of the preparedness equipment.

(g) The department may transfer between recipients, dispose of or otherwise manage the preparedness equipment as the department determines is in the best interests of meeting the emergency preparedness needs of the State of Oregon. If the department disposes of preparedness equipment for any reason, including sale to a recipient as provided in paragraph (e)(D) of this subsection, the department shall deposit any moneys it receives from the disposal in the Resiliency Grant Fund established under ORS 401.552 (Resiliency Grant Fund) .

(4) On or before December 31 of each year, the department shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Oregon Homeland Security Council that describes the administration and effectiveness of the grant program established under this section and the current prioritized list of preparedness equipment types.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to administer and implement the provisions of this section. [2017 c.657 §1; 2019 c.89 §1; 2021 c.454 §2; 2021 c.539 §38a]

Note: 401.551 (Emergency preparedness equipment grant program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.551 — Emergency preparedness equipment grant program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.095 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.095
404.095 “Search and rescue” not to include urban search and rescue
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 404.095 (“Search and rescue” not to include urban search and rescue) to 404.270 (Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons) , “search and rescue” does not include urban search and rescue, as defined in ORS 476.615 (Urban search and rescue) . [2023 c.305 §4]

Source: Section 404.095 — “Search and rescue” not to include urban search and rescue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 402.235 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 402 / Section 402.235
402.235 Applicable benefits for injuries to employee providing assistance
Status: in_force

If a person is an employee of a responding participant and the person sustains injury in the course of providing requested assistance, the person is entitled to all applicable benefits, including workers’ compensation, normally available to the employee while performing regular duties for the responding participant. [Formerly 190.168; 2017 c.192 §8]

Source: Section 402.235 — Applicable benefits for injuries to employee providing assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors402.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.300 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.300
403.300 Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 403.300 (Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380) to 403.380 (Advisory committee) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “District” means a 9-1-1 communications district formed under ORS 403.300 (Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380) to 403.380 (Advisory committee) .

(2) “District board” or “board” means the governing body of a district.

(3) “9-1-1 jurisdiction” has the meaning given that term in ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) .

(4) “Public or private safety agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) . [Formerly 401.818; 2015 c.247 §26]

Source: Section 403.300 — Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.160 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.160
403.160 Mediation of disputes
Status: in_force

(1) All disputes between a governing body, 9-1-1 jurisdiction and public or private safety agency regarding the emergency communications system must be mediated if the dispute cannot be resolved in accordance with a written agreement. When a governing body or 9-1-1 jurisdiction obtains knowledge that a dispute exists and cannot be resolved by the agencies, the governing body or the 9-1-1 jurisdiction shall notify the Oregon Department of Emergency Management of the dispute in writing. Within 30 days after this notification, the disputing agencies shall mutually select a mediator and notify the department in writing of this selection. If a mediator is not mutually selected by the agencies within this period, the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall select a mediator from the list of mediators established under subsection (3) of this section. Once selected, the mediator shall establish a schedule for the mediation process. The disputing agencies shall resolve the dispute within 60 days after the date the mediator is agreed upon or selected unless the agencies mutually agree in writing to an extension of this deadline. A copy of all extensions must be submitted to the department.

(2) When the mediation process in subsection (1) of this section ends, the mediator shall notify the department in writing of the outcome of the mediation. If the agencies are not able to resolve their dispute through mediation, the 9-1-1 jurisdiction or governing body and public or private safety agency or agencies shall submit the dispute to arbitration. The agencies shall select an arbitrator within 30 days after the end of the mediation. If the disputing agencies are unable to mutually select an arbitrator within this period, the director shall request the presiding judge for the judicial district in which the 9-1-1 service area is located to select an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall hear and decide the dispute within 30 days after selection unless the agencies mutually agree in writing to an extension of this deadline. A party to an arbitration under this subsection may seek confirmation, vacation, modification or correction of the arbitrator’s decision as provided in ORS 36.700 (Confirmation of award) , 36.705 (Vacating award) and 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . A court may vacate a decision only if there is a basis to vacate the decision as described in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d). The court may modify or correct a decision only for the grounds given in ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) .

(3) The department shall establish a roster of mediators qualified to mediate disputes under subsection (1) of this section. This list may be used by the disputing agencies when selecting a mediator.

(4) Unless otherwise agreed upon, the costs of the mediation or arbitration, including the mediator’s or arbitrator’s fees, must be divided equally among the disputing agencies. [Formerly 401.785; 2015 c.247 §17; 2021 c.539 §64]

Source: Section 403.160 — Mediation of disputes; arbitration; costs and fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.132 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.132
403.132 Provision of location of cellular device to law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

(1) At the request of a law enforcement agency, a provider of communications service for cellular devices shall provide the call location information, or the best available location information, of a cellular device that is:

(a) Used to place an emergency call requesting emergency assistance from the law enforcement agency; or

(b) Reasonably believed to be in the possession of an individual that the law enforcement agency reasonably believes is in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm to the individual.

(2) To facilitate requests for call location information, or the best available location information, from a law enforcement agency under this section:

(a) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall:

(A) Maintain a database containing emergency contact information for providers of communications service for cellular devices that are registered to do business in this state or that submit to the jurisdiction of this state; and

(B) Make the information immediately available upon request to a public safety answering point in this state.

(b) A provider that is registered to do business in this state, or that submits to the jurisdiction of this state, shall submit emergency contact information for the provider to the department.

(3) Emergency contact information submitted by a provider of communications service for cellular devices under this section must be submitted by June 15 of each year or immediately after a change in contact information.

(4) Notwithstanding the limitations of ORS 403.135 (When blocking of information prohibited) (3), a cause of action does not arise against a provider of communications service for cellular devices or the officers, employees or agents of the provider for providing call location information, or the best available location information, in good faith as required by this section.

(5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.

(6) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the Kelsey Smith Act. [2014 c.29 §2; 2015 c.247 §28; 2015 c.255 §1; 2021 c.539 §63]

Source: Section 403.132 — Provision of location of cellular device to law enforcement agency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.145 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.145
399.145 Free passage through tollgates and tunnels and over toll bridges and ferries
Status: in_force

Any person belonging to the organized militia shall, together with the conveyance in the charge of the person and the property of the state or the United States in the charge of the person, be allowed to pass free through all tollgates and tunnels and over all toll bridges and also over all ferries if the person is in uniform or presents an order for duty or certificate of an order for duty. [1961 c.454 §73]

Source: Section 399.145 — Free passage through tollgates and tunnels and over toll bridges and ferries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.110 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.110
403.110 Liability
Status: in_force

(1) A provider, a 9-1-1 jurisdiction, a 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system or the employees or agents of a provider, a 9-1-1 jurisdiction or a 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system may be held civilly liable for the installation, performance, provision or maintenance of a 9-1-1 emergency reporting system, enhanced 9-1-1 telephone service or a 9-8-8 telephone service if the provider, the 9-1-1 jurisdiction, the 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system or the employees or agents of the provider, the 9-1-1 jurisdiction or 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system act with willful or wanton conduct.

(2) A provider or seller is not liable for damages that result from providing or failing to provide access to the emergency communications system, the 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system or from identifying or failing to identify the telephone number, address, location or name associated with any person or device accessing or attempting to access the emergency communications system or the 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system.

(3) This section does not affect any liability a 9-1-1 jurisdiction may have for employee negligence in receiving emergency calls from the public and dispatching emergency services to the public. [Formerly 401.715; 2014 c.59 §2; 2015 c.247 §§6,7; 2021 c.617 §6]

Source: Section 403.110 — Liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.315 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.315
403.315 Application of ORS chapter 255 to district
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of district board members.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [Formerly 401.823]

Source: Section 403.315 — Application of ORS chapter 255 to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.355 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.355
403.355 Changing number and manner of electing board members at same election
Status: in_force

A question of changing the method of nominating and electing district board members under ORS 403.350 (Changing manner of electing board members) and a question of increasing or decreasing the number of district board members under ORS 403.330 (Changing number of board members) may be submitted to the electors of a district at the same regular district election. However, the questions must be submitted to the electors as separate questions. [Formerly 401.841]

Source: Section 403.355 — Changing number and manner of electing board members at same election; separate questions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.215 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.215
399.215 Exemption from jury duty
Status: in_force

Active members of the organized militia shall be exempt from duty to act as a juror. [1961 c.454 §49]

Source: Section 399.215 — Exemption from jury duty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.690 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.690
401.690 Exemption from certain taxes, registration and licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Disaster or emergency related work conducted by an out-of-state business may not be used as the sole basis for:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 317.018 (Statement of purpose) and 317.080 (Exempt corporations) , a finding that the out-of-state business is doing business in this state;

(b) Imposition of the taxes imposed under ORS 314.725 (Privilege tax applicable to partnerships) or ORS chapter 316 or 317;

(c) Notwithstanding ORS 60.704 (Consequences of transacting business without authority) , 63.704 (Consequences of transacting business without authority) , 65.704 (Consequences of transacting business without authority) , 67.705 (Consequences of transacting business without authority) and 70.355 (Registration of foreign limited partnership) , a requirement that the out-of-state business register with or obtain authority to transact business from the Secretary of State during the disaster response period; or

(d) A requirement that the out-of-state business or an out-of-state employee comply with state or local business or professional licensing or registration requirements or state and local taxes or fees including unemployment insurance, state or local occupational licensing fees and ad valorem tax on equipment brought into this state for use during the disaster response period and subsequently removed from this state.

(2) For purposes of any state or local tax on or measured by, in whole or in part, net or gross income or receipts, all activity of the out-of-state business that is conducted in this state, or equipment brought into this state, pursuant to ORS 401.685 (Definitions) to 401.695 (Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services) shall be disregarded with respect to the filing requirements of ORS 317.710 (Corporation tax return requirements) and 317.715 (Tax return of corporation in affiliated group making consolidated federal return) and the apportionment provisions of ORS 314.605 (Short title) to 314.675 (Apportionment of net loss) . Receipts from disaster or emergency related work may not be sourced to and may not otherwise impact or increase the amount of income, revenue or receipts apportioned to this state.

(3) For purposes of ORS chapter 316, an out-of-state employee is not taxed as a resident, nonresident or part-year resident and is not considered to have established domicile or residence in this state. Wages paid for disaster or emergency related work are not subject to the withholding provisions of ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) .

(4) Out-of-state businesses and out-of-state employees shall be required to pay transaction taxes and fees including fuel taxes, transient lodging taxes, car rental taxes or applicable fees during the disaster response period, unless an exemption applies to the taxes or fees during the disaster response period.

(5) Any out-of-state business that transacts business in this state or out-of-state employee who remains in this state after the end of the disaster response period will become subject to this state’s normal standards for establishing domicile or residency or doing business in this state and will become responsible for any business or employee tax requirements that ensue.

(6) ORS 401.990 (Penalties) does not apply to ORS 401.685 (Definitions) to 401.695 (Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services) . [2015 c.468 §4]

Note: Section 1, chapter 203, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding ORS 315.037 (Tax expenditures applicable for limited time) , ORS 401.690 (Exemption from certain taxes, registration and licensing requirements) applies to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016. [2019 c.203 §1]

Source: Section 401.690 — Exemption from certain taxes, registration and licensing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.032 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.032
401.032 Statement of policy and purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The general purpose of this chapter is to reduce the vulnerability of the State of Oregon to loss of life, injury to persons or property and human suffering and financial loss resulting from emergencies, and to provide for recovery and relief assistance for the victims of emergencies.

(2) It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that preparations for emergencies and governmental responsibility for responding to emergencies be placed at the local level. The state shall prepare for emergencies, but shall not assume authority or responsibility for responding to an emergency unless the appropriate response is beyond the capability of the city and county in which the emergency occurs, the city or county fails to act, or the emergency involves two or more counties. [Formerly 401.015]

Source: Section 401.032 — Statement of policy and purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.235 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.235
403.235 Emergency Communications Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Emergency Communications Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Department of Revenue pursuant to ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) to 403.230 (Application of other laws) and interest thereon must be paid to the State Treasurer to be held in a suspense account established under ORS 293.445 (Definition for ORS 293.445 to 293.460) .

(2) After payment of refunds:

(a) Moneys necessary to reimburse the Department of Revenue for the actual costs incurred by the department in administering the 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services tax, not to exceed 0.6 percent of tax collections under ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) (1)(b), are continuously appropriated to the department; and

(b) The balance of the moneys received must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the:

(A) Emergency Communications Account with respect to tax paid under ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) (1)(a); and

(B) 9-8-8 Trust Fund established in ORS 430.624 (9-8-8 Trust Fund established) with respect to tax paid under ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) (1)(b).

(3) Interest earned by the Emergency Communications Account must be credited to the 9-1-1 Subaccount established under subsection (4) of this section. All moneys in the Emergency Communications Account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and must be used for the purposes described in ORS 403.240 (Distribution of account proceeds) .

(4) The 9-1-1 Subaccount is established as a subaccount of the Emergency Communications Account. Thirty-five percent of the amount in the Emergency Communications Account on the date of distribution must be credited to the 9-1-1 Subaccount. Interest earned by the subaccount must be credited to the subaccount. All moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and must be used for the purposes described in ORS 403.240 (Distribution of account proceeds) (3), (4) and (5). [Formerly 401.806; 2015 c.247 §23; 2019 c.653 §7; 2021 c.539 §67; 2023 c.251 §9]

Source: Section 403.235 — Emergency Communications Account; suspense account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.515 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.515
399.515 Explanation of military laws and Oregon Code of Military Justice to members of organized militia
Status: in_force

(1) This section, ORS 398.006 (Jurisdiction to try certain personnel) , 398.252 (Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited) and 399.205 (Complaints of wrongs) and the Oregon Code of Military Justice as described in ORS 396.128 (Operation of regulations adopted by Adjutant General) shall be carefully explained to:

(a) Every enlisted member at the time of enlistment or transfer or induction into, or at the time of an order to duty in or with any of the forces of the organized militia or within 30 days thereafter; and

(b) Each unit of the organized militia on an annual basis.

(2) A complete text of ORS chapter 398 and the Oregon Code of Military Justice, of ORS 399.205 (Complaints of wrongs) and of the regulations issued by the Adjutant General under ORS 396.160 (Adjutant General) and 398.420 (Armed Forces Court of Appeals for Oregon) shall be made available to any member of the organized militia, upon request, for personal examination. [1961 c.454 §199; 2005 c.512 §31; 2013 c.81 §25]

Source: Section 399.515 — Explanation of military laws and Oregon Code of Military Justice to members of organized militia , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.530 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.530
399.530 Dropping from rolls
Status: in_force

When an enlisted person of the organized militia absents self without leave and there is reason to believe that the person does not intend to return, the person may be discharged in accordance with military department regulations issued pursuant to ORS 396.305 (Oregon Military Department) . [1961 c.454 §68]

Source: Section 399.530 — Dropping from rolls , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.375 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.375
396.375 Report to legislature on military cultural barriers
Status: in_force

On or before October 1 of each even-numbered year, the Oregon Military Department shall report to a legislative committee dealing with the military on the existing military cultural barriers that discourage service members from identifying their medical, emotional, psychological and other barriers to reintegration into civilian life. [2011 c.128 §1]

Note: 396.375 (Report to legislature on military cultural barriers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 396 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

ARMORIES, CAMPS AND OTHER PROPERTY

Source: Section 396.375 — Report to legislature on military cultural barriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.656 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.656
401.656 Provision of health care services by members of Oregon National Guard during emergency
Status: in_force

When the Governor declares a state of emergency under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or a public health emergency under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) , the Governor, as part of the declaration of emergency, may authorize members of the Oregon National Guard on state active duty or Title 32 orders to provide health care services in Oregon without being subject to the Oregon licensing requirements for health care providers, provided that each member is qualified by virtue of the member’s military duty position, training and qualifications to perform the same or similar functions as an Oregon licensed health care provider for the Armed Forces of the United States under either state or federal status. [2009 c.346 §1; 2013 c.81 §27]

Note: 401.656 (Provision of health care services by members of Oregon National Guard during emergency) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.656 — Provision of health care services by members of Oregon National Guard during emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 402.230 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 402 / Section 402.230
402.230 Reimbursement for assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The intent of the intrastate mutual assistance agreement created under ORS 402.210 (Oregon Resource Coordination Assistance Agreement) is to provide for nonreimbursable assistance to a requesting participant.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a responding participant may request reimbursement and a requesting participant may reimburse the responding participant.

(3) A request for reimbursement must be made and agreed to in writing prior to the provision of resources by the responding participant.

(4) Request and provision of reimbursement are the sole responsibility of the requesting and responding participants. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is not responsible for requesting or providing reimbursement unless the department is a requesting or responding participant.

(5) If a dispute regarding reimbursement arises between a requesting participant and a responding participant, the involved participants shall make every effort to resolve the dispute within 30 days of written notice of the dispute given by the participant asserting noncompliance to the other participant.

(6) If the participants cannot resolve the dispute within 90 days after receipt of the notice of alleged noncompliance, either participant in the dispute may submit the dispute to arbitration under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. [Formerly 190.166; 2017 c.192 §7; 2021 c.539 §60]

Source: Section 402.230 — Reimbursement for assistance; disputes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors402.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.128 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.128
396.128 Operation of regulations adopted by Adjutant General
Status: in_force

(1) If the Adjutant General issues regulations for the governance of the organized militia as provided under ORS 396.125 (Governor as Commander in Chief) , the Adjutant General shall specify in the regulations a date on which the regulations become operative for the purposes of all conduct subject to the regulations occurring on or after the specified date. To the extent a regulation issued under this section conflicts with a provision of this chapter, ORS chapter 398 or 399 or any other law of this state, the regulation shall supersede the conflicting provision or law.

(2) Regulations issued by the Adjutant General under this section and ORS 396.125 (Governor as Commander in Chief) that have become operative shall be known and cited as “the Oregon Code of Military Justice.” [2005 c.512 §47; 2013 c.81 §2]

Note: 396.128 (Operation of regulations adopted by Adjutant General) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 396 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 396.128 — Operation of regulations adopted by Adjutant General; conflict with state law; Oregon Code of Military Justice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.130 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.130
396.130 Service of organized militia outside state
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor may order the organized militia or any part thereof to serve outside the borders of this state or of the United States in order to perform military duty of every description and to participate in parades, reviews, cruises, conferences, encampments, maneuvers or other training, and to participate in small arms and other military competitions and to attend service schools.

(2) The provisions of this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399 shall apply to the members of the organized militia while serving without the state and while going to and returning from such service without the state in like manner and to the same extent as while serving within the state. [1961 c.454 §15]

Source: Section 396.130 — Service of organized militia outside state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.416 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.416
398.416 Delegation of authority by Governor
Status: in_force

The Governor may delegate any authority vested in the Governor under this chapter, and may provide for the subdelegation of any such authority, except with respect to the power given the Governor by ORS 398.118 (Commutations and pardons granted by Governor) . [1961 c.454 §207; 1985 c.682 §52; 2005 c.512 §40; 2013 c.81 §18]

Source: Section 398.416 — Delegation of authority by Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.415 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.415
399.415 Qualifications of officers
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall be appointed or promoted as a commissioned officer of the organized militia unless the person has passed such examination as to the physical, moral and professional qualifications of the person as may be prescribed by applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(2) No person shall be recognized as a commissioned officer of the organized militia and no appointment as such shall become effective until the person has taken and subscribed an oath of office as prescribed by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Such oath shall be taken and subscribed before an officer of the organized militia authorized to administer oaths as provided in ORS 399.150 (Oaths and affirmations) , or before a notary public. [1961 c.454 §54]

Source: Section 399.415 — Qualifications of officers; oath , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.002 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.002
398.002 Definitions for this chapter and ORS 396.120, 396.145, 399.205 and 399.515
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter and ORS 396.120 (Authority to administer oaths) , 396.145 (Military staff of Governor) , 399.205 (Complaints of wrongs) and 399.515 (Explanation of military laws and Oregon Code of Military Justice to members of organized militia) , unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the meanings given those terms in the Oregon Code of Military Justice:

(1) “Commanding officer.”

(2) “Commissioned officer.”

(3) “Confining authority.”

(4) “Convening authority.”

(5) “Enlisted member.”

(6) “Judge advocate.”

(7) “Military court.”

(8) “Military judge.”

(9) “Officer.”

(10) “Record.”

(11) “State Judge Advocate.”

(12) “Superior commissioned officer.” [1961 c.454 §78; 1975 c.719 §1; 1985 c.682 §14; 1989 c.361 §5; 2005 c.512 §5; 2013 c.81 §3]

Source: Section 398.002 — Definitions for this chapter and ORS 396.120, 396.145, 399.205 and 399.515 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.525 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.525
403.525 General district powers
Status: in_force

Every radio and data district shall have power:

(1) To have and use a common seal.

(2) To sue and be sued in the name of the district.

(3) To construct, reconstruct, acquire, maintain, upgrade and operate radio and data communication facilities and equipment, including land, buildings, improvements and other property needed to maintain two-way radio and data emergency communications within the district and to connect with other emergency communications facilities and networks within and outside of the district.

(4) To acquire by lease, purchase, gift, devise, condemnation proceedings or otherwise such real and personal property and rights of way, either within or without the limits of the district as, in the judgment of the district board, are necessary or proper to fulfill the purposes of the district, and to pay for and hold the same.

(5) To make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind that, in the judgment of the district board, are necessary or proper to the exercise of any power of the district, and to direct the payment of all lawful claims or demands.

(6) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining any property, equipment or facilities that may be acquired, or any lawful claims or demands against the district, and the operating expenses of the district.

(7) To employ all necessary agents and employees.

(8) To make and enforce rules and regulations for the proper operations of the district.

(9) To prohibit any person that violates any rule or regulation from thereafter using the facilities of the district for such period as the district board may determine.

(10) To call necessary or proper district elections after the formation of the district.

(11) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(12) To establish and collect reasonable fees and charges to support district operations and the maintenance and operation of district property, facilities and equipment.

(13) Generally to do and perform any and all acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of the district’s powers or the purposes for which the district was formed. [2009 c.584 §11]

Source: Section 403.525 — General district powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.265 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.265
399.265 Award prior to completion of service requirement
Status: in_force

A qualified applicant may be awarded a scholarship under ORS 399.245 (Definitions for ORS 399.245 to 399.265) to 399.265 (Award prior to completion of service requirement) before completing the national guard service requirement. However, if an applicant fails to fulfill the service requirement, the applicant shall pay to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission the amount of the scholarship received plus interest for each year for which a scholarship was awarded but for which the service requirement was not met. [1989 c.717 §3; 2011 c.637 §265; 2013 c.747 §156]

Note: See note under 399.245 (Definitions for ORS 399.245 to 399.265) .

Source: Section 399.265 — Award prior to completion of service requirement; repayment required after insufficient service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.406 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.406
398.406 Execution of process and sentence
Status: in_force

In the organized militia not in federal service, the processes and sentences of its courts-martial shall be executed by the civil officers prescribed by the laws of the state. Where no provision is made for executing those processes and sentences, the process or sentence shall be executed by a United States Marshal or deputy marshal, who shall make a return to the military officer issuing the process or the court imposing the sentence, pursuant to section 333 of title 32, United States Code. [1961 c.454 §202]

Source: Section 398.406 — Execution of process and sentence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.207 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.207
403.207 Annual report
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide an annual report on the revenue generated by the tax imposed under ORS 403.200 (Imposition of tax) (1)(b) to the Legislative Assembly and the Federal Communications Commission.

(2) A local government may not impose a tax, fee or surcharge on telecommunications services for 9-8-8 services. [2023 c.251 §2]

Note: 403.207 (Annual report) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 403 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: See second note under 403.200 (Imposition of tax) .

Source: Section 403.207 — Annual report; local government charges for 9-8-8 services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.534 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.534
401.534 Oregon Disaster Response Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Disaster Response Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys received from federal grants for disaster response efforts shall be deposited into the Oregon Disaster Response Fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to be used to:

(a) Help state agencies and local government units with immediate disaster response and recovery efforts related to federally declared disasters in this state; and

(b) Implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a federally declared disaster in this state during the period of immediate recovery from the disaster.

(2) The Oregon Disaster Response Fund may receive gifts, grants, bequests, endowments and donations from public and private sources for purposes related to the fund.

(3) The department shall adopt rules for the disbursement of moneys from the Oregon Disaster Response Fund.

(4) If there are expenditures from the Oregon Disaster Response Fund, the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall report to the Emergency Board, or to the Legislative Assembly if it is in session, on:

(a) The nature and severity of the disaster;

(b) The actual and projected deposits into the fund;

(c) The sources of actual and projected expenditures from the fund;

(d) The nature of in-kind donations received; and

(e) The rationale for expenditures and allocation of payments to state agencies and local government units.

(5) Following the final expenditure for a particular disaster, the director shall issue a final report to the Emergency Board, or to the Legislative Assembly if it is in session. The report must include an aggregate description of the factors described in subsection (4) of this section. [2008 c.18 §5; 2021 c.539 §39]

Note: 401.534 (Oregon Disaster Response Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.534 — Oregon Disaster Response Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.325 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.325
403.325 Election of board members at formation election
Status: in_force

(1) Five or seven district board members, determined by the number of board members set forth in the petition for formation, must be elected at the election for district formation. Nominating petitions must be filed with the county governing body.

(2) When the petition for formation provides for a five-member district board, if the effective date of the formation of the district occurs in an odd-numbered year, two district board members must be elected for four-year terms and the other three district board members must be elected for two-year terms. If the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year, two district board members must be elected for three-year terms and the other three district board members must be elected for one-year terms.

(3) When the petition for formation provides for a seven-member district board, if the effective date of the formation of the district occurs in an odd-numbered year, three district board members must be elected for four-year terms and the other four district board members must be elected for two-year terms. If the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year, three district board members must be elected for three-year terms and the other four district board members must be elected for one-year terms.

(4) Each district board member shall hold office until election and qualification of a successor.

(5) Each district board member elected shall take an oath of office and shall hold office from July 1, next following election.

(6) The district board shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) .

(7) Except as otherwise provided in this section or in ORS 403.330 (Changing number of board members) , the term of a district board member is four years.

(8) The terms of the members first elected to a district board must be determined by lot. [Formerly 401.832]

Source: Section 403.325 — Election of board members at formation election; terms of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.165 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.165
396.165 Assistant Adjutants General
Status: in_force

(1) The Adjutant General may appoint three Assistant Adjutants General, two from the Army National Guard of Oregon and one from the Air National Guard of Oregon who shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General or until relieved by reason of resignation, withdrawal of federal recognition or for cause to be determined by a court-martial. Voluntary entry onto extended active duty by a person holding the office of Assistant Adjutant General shall be deemed automatic resignation of such officer.

(2) To be eligible for appointment to the office of Assistant Adjutant General, a person must be an officer of the Oregon National Guard, federally recognized in the grade of lieutenant colonel or higher, and must have completed at least six years service in the Oregon National Guard as a federally recognized officer.

(3) An Assistant Adjutant General may be appointed in the grade of lieutenant colonel or higher, but not exceeding that of brigadier general. An Assistant Adjutant General may be promoted by the Governor to any grade not exceeding that of brigadier general, to serve in such grade only upon receipt of federal recognition therein.

(4) The Assistant Adjutants General shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Adjutant General.

(5) An Assistant Adjutant General shall be compensated at a rate determined by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(6) In any absence of the Adjutant General caused by death or other inability to perform the duties of the office, the Governor or the Adjutant General may designate an Assistant Adjutant General to be the Acting Adjutant General. Except when the Governor or the Adjutant General designates another of the Assistant Adjutants General to be the Acting Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutant General senior in military grade shall assume the responsibilities and powers and perform all the duties required of the Adjutant General, and shall be Acting Adjutant General. An officer serving as Acting Adjutant General under this section shall continue to receive the salary authorized for an Assistant Adjutant General, when the officer is a state employee, but shall otherwise receive the salary authorized for the Adjutant General. The Acting Adjutant General shall serve until the Adjutant General is again able to perform the duties of the office, or if such office is vacant, until an Adjutant General is regularly appointed and qualified. While so serving, the Acting Adjutant General shall give to the state a fidelity bond in the same manner and in the same sum as is required from the Adjutant General. [1961 c.454 §11; 1963 c.62 §1; 1983 c.534 §1; 1999 c.96 §1]

Source: Section 396.165 — Assistant Adjutants General , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.305 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.305
404.305 Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with ORS 31.600 (Contributory negligence not bar to recovery) and notwithstanding ORS 31.620 (Doctrines of last clear chance and implied assumption of risk abolished) (2), an individual who engages in wilderness travel or mountain climbing accepts and assumes the inherent risks of wilderness travel or mountain climbing.

(2) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the use of electronic signaling devices can aid in locating wilderness travelers or mountain climbers who require search and rescue, but that the use of such devices may be required in unpredictable circumstances which may not result in successful function of such devices. [Formerly 401.615]

Source: Section 404.305 — Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing; use and effect of electronic signaling devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.105 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.105
399.105 Militia unit facilities
Status: in_force

Unless furnished by the United States, the state shall provide adequate armory accommodations, bases, camps, target ranges and other facilities and shall maintain such facilities for units of the Oregon National Guard allotted to the state under the laws of the United States, accepted by the Governor and organized under the authority of this chapter and ORS chapters 396 and 398. [1961 c.454 §46]

Source: Section 399.105 — Militia unit facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.962 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.962
401.962 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that during an abnormal disruption of the market, some merchants and wholesalers have taken unconscionable advantage of consumers by charging grossly excessive prices for essential consumer goods and services.

(2) To prevent merchants and wholesalers from taking unconscionable advantage of consumers during an abnormal disruption of the market, the Legislative Assembly declares that the public interest requires that charging unconscionably excessive prices be prohibited and made subject to regulation as an unlawful trade practice. [Formerly 401.106]

Source: Section 401.962 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.922 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.922
401.922 Support services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall provide technical, clerical and other necessary support services to the Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission. The Department of Consumer and Business Services, the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Department of Transportation, the Oregon Health Authority, the Water Resources Department and the public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall provide assistance, as required, to the commission to enable it to meet its objectives. [Formerly 401.347; 2013 c.768 §140b; 2015 c.767 §172; 2021 c.539 §50]

Source: Section 401.922 — Support services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.062 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.062
401.062 Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the department.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, who holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed by ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(3) The director shall be paid a salary as provided by law or, if not so provided, as prescribed by the Governor.

(4) For purposes of administration, subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may organize and reorganize the department as the director considers necessary to properly conduct the work of the department.

(5) The director may divide the functions of the department into administrative divisions. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may appoint an individual to administer each division. The administrator of each division serves at the pleasure of the director and is not subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 240. Each individual appointed under this subsection must be well qualified by technical training and experience in the functions to be performed by the individual. [Formerly 401.261; 2021 c.539 §4]

Source: Section 401.062 — Oregon Department of Emergency Management; appointment of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.851 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.851
401.851 Wildfire planning and coordination
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall update its statewide emergency plan as necessary to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies on an area-wide or statewide basis. The plan developed by the department to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies shall include, but need not be limited to, wildfire risk mitigation efforts and evacuation planning.

(2) The department shall coordinate with cities, counties, adult foster homes, health care facilities and residential facilities, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to establish local or private procedures to prepare for emergencies related to wildfire and ensure that local efforts to prevent, respond to or recover from an emergency caused by wildfire are conducted in a manner consistent with the plan developed by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies. The coordinated activities may include, but need not be limited to, providing training, carrying out exercises and promoting community education. [2021 c.592 §17]

Note: 401.851 (Wildfire planning and coordination) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.851 — Wildfire planning and coordination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.109 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.109
401.109 Oregon Homeland Security Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Homeland Security Council is established within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. The mission of the council is to assess risks to the safety and security of the State of Oregon with special emphasis on matters related to domestic terrorism and other major threats to the people of Oregon, including to critical infrastructure, and to make formal recommendations to the Governor with respect to homeland security policy.

(2) The council may:

(a) Recommend strategies to the Governor for the effective coordination of information gathering and dissemination on subjects associated with the mission.

(b) Request and receive briefings from state agencies or other entities for development of reports and recommendations for the Governor on subjects associated with the mission.

(c) Facilitate interagency collaboration, cooperation and coordination on operational issues associated with the mission.

(d) Recommend policies to the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council on subjects associated with the mission.

(3) The membership of the council consists of:

(a) Four members from the Legislative Assembly appointed as follows:

(A) Two members from the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(B) Two members from the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(b) The Governor;

(c) The Adjutant General;

(d) The Superintendent of State Police;

(e) The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management;

(f) A representative of the Department of Justice appointed by the Attorney General;

(g) The State Resilience Officer;

(h) The State Fire Marshal;

(i) The Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training;

(j) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority;

(k) The Director of Transportation;

(L) The State Forester;

(m) The Director of the Department of Corrections;

(n) The Superintendent of State Police;

(o) One member appointed by the Governor to act as a senior policy advisor for emergency operations;

(p) A representative of the Oregon TITAN Fusion Center with the ability to organize and explain mission critical information, appointed by the Attorney General; and

(q) Additional members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management as the director may deem necessary.

(4) Each member appointed to the council under subsection (3) of this section serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The membership of a public official ceases upon termination of the office held by the official at the time of appointment to the council.

(5) The Governor is the chairperson of the council.

(6) The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is the vice chairperson of the council and serves as the chairperson in the absence of the Governor.

(7) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The director, in the director’s discretion, may reimburse members of the council as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) for actual and necessary travel or other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council.

(8) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(9) Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.

(10) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(11) The council shall meet as needed to carry out the mission of the council, at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(12) The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.

(13) The council may employ and fix the compensation of such professional assistants and clerical and other employees as the council deems necessary for the effective conduct of its work.

(14) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [Formerly 401.881; 2012 c.32 §2; 2019 c.282 §1; 2021 c.539 §147; 2022 c.55 §1]

Source: Section 401.109 — Oregon Homeland Security Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.224 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.224
398.224 Refusal to appear or testify
Status: in_force

(1) Any person not subject to the Oregon Code of Military Justice commits a Class B misdemeanor if the person:

(a) Has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness before a court-martial, court of inquiry or any other military court or board, or before any military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before such a court, commission or board;

(b) Has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates allowed to witnesses attending the circuit court of the state in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2); and

(c) Willfully neglects or refuses to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence which that person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce.

(2) The district attorney of the county in which the offense occurred, upon certification of the facts by the military court, court of inquiry or board, shall prosecute any person who commits the offense described in subsection (1) of this section. [1961 c.454 §126; 1985 c.682 §33; 1989 c.980 §13; 2005 c.512 §23; 2011 c.597 §189; 2013 c.81 §13]

Source: Section 398.224 — Refusal to appear or testify , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.412 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.412
398.412 Immunity for action of military courts
Status: in_force

No action or proceeding may be prosecuted against the convening authority or a member of a military court or officer or person acting under its authority or reviewing its proceedings because of the approval, imposition, or execution of any sentence or the imposition or collection of a fine or penalty, or the execution of any process of a military court. [1961 c.454 §205; 1981 c.178 §14]

Source: Section 398.412 — Immunity for action of military courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 402.225 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 402 / Section 402.225
402.225 Credentials of employee providing assistance
Status: in_force

Subject to any limitations and conditions the governing body of the requesting participant may prescribe, if an employee of a responding participant holds a license, certificate, permit or similar documentation that evidences the employee’s qualifications in a professional, technical or other skill, the employee is considered to be licensed, certified or permitted in the jurisdiction of the requesting participant for the duration of the event or the training, drills or exercises. [Formerly 190.164; 2017 c.192 §6]

Source: Section 402.225 — Credentials of employee providing assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors402.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.092 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.092
401.092 Duties of director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating and facilitating exercises and training, emergency planning, preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery activities with the state and local emergency services agencies and organizations, and shall:

(a) Make rules that are necessary and proper for the administration and implementation of this chapter;

(b) Coordinate the activities of all public and private organizations specifically related to providing emergency services within this state;

(c) Maintain a cooperative liaison with emergency management agencies and organizations of local governments, other states and the federal government;

(d) Have such additional authority, duties and responsibilities authorized by this chapter or as may be directed by the Governor;

(e) Administer grants relating to emergency program management under ORS 401.305 (Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government) and emergency services for the state;

(f) Provide for and staff the State Emergency Operations Center to aid the Governor and the department in the performance of duties under this chapter;

(g) Serve as the Governor’s authorized representative for coordination of certain response activities and managing the recovery process;

(h) Establish training and professional standards for local emergency program management personnel;

(i) Establish task forces and advisory groups to assist the department in achieving mandated responsibilities;

(j) Enforce compliance requirements of federal and state agencies for receiving funds and conducting designated emergency functions; and

(k) Coordinate the activities of state and local governments to enable state and local governments to work together during domestic incidents as provided in the National Incident Management System established by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 of February 28, 2003.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the State Forester shall serve as the Governor’s authorized representative for the purpose of initiating the fire management assistance declaration process with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and administering Federal Emergency Management Agency fire management assistance grants. [Formerly 401.270; 2011 c.49 §1; 2013 c.782 §2; 2021 c.111 §2; 2021 c.539 §7]

Source: Section 401.092 — Duties of director; federal fire management assistance declaration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.540 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.540
396.540 Use of armories
Status: in_force

(1) Armories may be used by members and units of the organized militia in accordance with regulations issued pursuant to this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399.

(2) Armories may be used by any veterans’ organizations and their auxiliaries located in the community where the armory is located, provided such use will not interfere with the use of the facilities by the organized militia or result in risk to federal or state property, and provided that the organization makes a written request therefor and pays for heat, lights, janitor service and other expense required by such use.

(3) Armories may be used by any federal, state, county and municipal bureau, agency or department or by the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Coast Guard, or by the reserve components thereof for their official business, provided that such use does not interfere with the members and units of the organized militia stationed in such armory, and provided that such use is approved by the officer in charge thereof and by military superiors as prescribed by military department regulations issued pursuant to this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399.

(4) Armories may be rented for use by a person, firm, association or corporation, not specified elsewhere in this section, for such purposes and upon such terms as may be approved by the officer in charge of the armory and by military superiors as prescribed by military department regulations issued pursuant to this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399 and provided that such use will not, and only so long as such use does not, interfere with the use of the armory by the members and units of the organized militia stationed therein.

(5) The Oregon National Guard Association described in ORS 399.460 (Oregon National Guard Association) may use an armory or other military facility at no cost, provided that the use is approved by the officer in charge and by military superiors as prescribed by military department regulations issued pursuant to this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399. [1961 c.454 §37; 1991 c.421 §1; 2003 c.28 §3; 2011 c.87 §2]

Source: Section 396.540 — Use of armories , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.315 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.315
396.315 Adjutant General as director of department
Status: in_force

(1) The military department shall be under the supervision and control of the Adjutant General, who shall also serve as director of the department, and who shall be appointed by the Governor as provided in ORS 396.150 (Adjutant General) .

(2) The Adjutant General shall be responsible for the performance of the duties imposed upon the department, and for such other duties as may be prescribed by this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399, or by the Governor. [1961 c.454 §21]

Source: Section 396.315 — Adjutant General as director of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.350 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.350
403.350 Changing manner of electing board members
Status: in_force

(1) The question of whether to change the method adopted by the district for nominating and electing board members must be decided by election. The district board:

(a) May order the election on its own resolution; or

(b) Shall order the election if a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section are as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) If the question proposes creation of zones or a change in the boundaries of existing zones, the following requirements apply:

(a) The petition must contain a map indicating the proposed zone boundaries. The map must be attached to the cover sheet of the petition and may not exceed 14 inches by 17 inches in size.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) , the statement summarizing the measure and its major effect in the ballot title may not exceed 150 words. The statement:

(A) Must specify the method of nomination and election of board members from among the methods described in ORS 403.340 (Manner of electing board members) .

(B) Must include a general description of the proposed boundaries of the zones, using streets and other generally recognized features.

(c) The order calling the election must contain a map of the proposed zone boundaries and a metes and bounds or legal description of the proposed zone boundaries. The map and description must be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor and must reflect any adjustments made in the boundaries under subsection (6) of this section.

(4) The map to be contained in the petition under subsection (3) of this section must be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor. The chief petitioners shall pay the county for the cost of preparing the map, as determined by the county surveyor or county assessor. The county clerk may not accept the prospective petition for filing until the chief petitioners have paid the amount due.

(5) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply if the question proposes abolition of all zones.

(6) Before submitting to election a question to which subsection (3) of this section applies, the district board shall adjust the proposed boundaries of the zones to make them as nearly equal in population as feasible according to the latest federal census. The district board shall amend the ballot title as necessary to reflect its adjustment of the boundaries.

(7) If the electors of the district approve the establishment of zones or a change in the boundaries of existing zones, board members shall continue to serve until their terms of office expire. As vacancies occur, positions to be filled by nomination or election by zone must be filled by persons who reside within zones which are not represented on the board. If more than one zone is not represented on the board when a vacancy occurs, the zone entitled to elect a board member must be decided by lot. [Formerly 401.839]

Source: Section 403.350 — Changing manner of electing board members; requirements; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.527 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.527
403.527 Levy of taxes
Status: in_force

(1) At the time of formation or, after formation, through determination of the district board of a radio and data district, the district may establish a permanent rate limitation on ad valorem property taxes as prescribed in ORS 280.070 (Manner of holding elections for local option tax or permanent rate limit) .

(2) A district board may elect to impose a local option tax under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) in lieu of a permanent rate limitation.

(3) Upon receiving authority from district electors to levy ad valorem property taxes, the district board shall for each fiscal year determine and establish the rate or amount of ad valorem property taxes to be levied by the district within any applicable tax limitation. [2009 c.584 §12]

Source: Section 403.527 — Levy of taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.038 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.038
401.038 Emergency incident training for certain officials
Status: in_force

(1) All elected officials in this state, all administrative heads of state agencies and all persons in the state government management service as defined in ORS 240.212 (Management service) shall complete introductory courses offered or approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on incident command and the National Incident Management System.

(2) All officials of a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , who have or could reasonably be expected to have emergency or disaster response responsibility shall complete education on emergency response as recommended by the emergency program manager appointed by the local government under ORS 401.305 (Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government) or the chief administrative officer of the local government. [2022 c.55 §4]

Note: 401.038 (Emergency incident training for certain officials) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.038 — Emergency incident training for certain officials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.156 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.156
403.156 Response times during emergency
Status: in_force

A governing body may not enforce contractual provisions that have the effect of punishing or penalizing a public or private safety agency for failure to meet mandatory response times during a declared state of emergency in which the public or private safety agency has allowed agency resources to respond and provide emergency services outside the normal service area of the agency. [2009 c.332 §2]

Source: Section 403.156 — Response times during emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.105 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.105
396.105 Militia comprised of organized and unorganized militia
Status: in_force

(1) The militia of the state shall be divided into the organized militia and the unorganized militia.

(2) The organized militia shall be composed of the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Air National Guard, which forces together with an inactive National Guard shall comprise the Oregon National Guard; the Oregon Civil Defense Force whenever such a force shall be duly organized; and such additional forces as may be created by the Governor.

(3) The unorganized militia shall consist of all able-bodied residents of the state between the ages of 18 and 45 who are not serving in any force of the organized militia or who are not on the state retired list and who are or who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States; subject, however, to such exemptions from military duty as are created by the laws of the United States. [1961 c.454 §5(1),(2),(3); 1989 c.361 §2; 2005 c.512 §3; 2017 c.472 §3]

Source: Section 396.105 — Militia comprised of organized and unorganized militia , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.902 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.902
401.902 Private employer earthquake drills
Status: in_force

(1) A person employing 250 or more full-time employees within this state shall drill employees working in office buildings on emergency procedures so that the employees may respond to an earthquake emergency without confusion or panic.

(2) The person shall conduct the drills annually in accordance with Oregon Department of Emergency Management rules.

(3) The drills must include familiarization with routes and methods of exiting the building and the earthquake emergency response procedure recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency known as “drop, cover and hold on.”

(4) Consistent with rules of the department, the person may drill earthquake emergency response procedures in addition to “drop, cover and hold on” when the person determines, based on evaluation of specific engineering and structural issues related to an office building, that “drop, cover and hold on” may not be the most effective earthquake emergency response procedure to prevent or limit injury or loss of life.

(5) The department may, by rule or on application, grant exemptions from the drill requirement for good cause. [Formerly 401.543; 2013 c.266 §2; 2021 c.539 §46]

Source: Section 401.902 — Private employer earthquake drills; exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.410 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.410
404.410 Requirements of program
Status: in_force

An agreement between the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and a nonprofit organization under ORS 404.400 (Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program) must provide for all of the following:

(1) The organization must design and produce cards to be sold to members of the public.

(2) The organization may hold itself out as operating the card program under the direction and oversight of the department and the State of Oregon.

(3) The organization must make annual and multiyear cards available. Multiyear cards must expire no later than five years after issuance.

(4) The organization may, at its discretion, make available family cards in addition to individual cards.

(5) The organization must establish a retail price for each type of card available, not to exceed:

(a) $10 for an annual individual card;

(b) $25 for an annual family card;

(c) $50 for a multiyear individual card; and

(d) $125 for a multiyear family card.

(6) The organization may coordinate with authorized sellers to make the cards available for purchase, in person or online.

(7) The organization must establish a fee that an authorized seller may retain for each sale of a card. The fee may not exceed five percent of the retail price of the card.

(8) The organization must establish a system for collecting revenues from card sales from authorized sellers, less any fees retained by the authorized sellers.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The organization must create a separate account for purposes of the card program. The organization must deposit revenues from card sales in the account. The organization must deposit interest earned by the account in the account.

(b) The organization may solicit and accept gifts, grants or donations from public or private sources for deposit in the account, either directly or through authorized sellers. If an authorized seller accepts a gift, grant or donation on behalf of the organization, the organization may not permit the authorized seller to charge or retain any fee related to the gift, grant or donation.

(10) The organization must expend moneys in the account described in subsection (9) of this section exclusively for the following purposes:

(a) To reimburse county sheriffs’ offices for search and rescue expenses as described in subsection (11) of this section;

(b) To issue grants to county sheriffs’ offices for search and rescue purposes as described in subsection (12) of this section; and

(c) To reimburse administrative costs and expenses incurred by the organization in performing its duties under the agreement, except that the aggregate amount of such reimbursements may not exceed 10 percent of the aggregate revenues from card sales collected by the organization over the course of the card program.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The organization may reimburse county sheriffs’ offices for costs incurred in the performance of the sheriffs’ responsibility for search and rescue activities under ORS 404.110 (Search and rescue activities) , including costs, if any, associated with volunteer search and rescue activities.

(b) The organization must establish a methodology for receiving, evaluating and prioritizing claims for reimbursement from county sheriffs’ offices.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The organization may issue grants to county sheriffs’ offices for search and rescue purposes. The organization must permit county sheriffs’ offices to apply for grants on behalf of volunteer search and rescue organizations.

(b) Grants must carry the following conditions:

(A) Grant moneys must be used exclusively for equipment, training and educational outreach related to search and rescue;

(B) Grant moneys must be expended within one year after the moneys are disbursed to the recipient; and

(C) Recipients must report to the organization no later than 90 days after the date that grant moneys are fully expended, or 15 months after the moneys are disbursed to the recipient, whichever is earlier. The report must describe the equipment, training or educational outreach for which the grant moneys were used.

(c) The organization must establish a methodology for equitably distributing grant moneys among applicants, taking into consideration:

(A) Additional resources available to the applicant;

(B) The volume and nature of search and rescue activities that take place in the applicant’s county; and

(C) Geographical equity.

(13) The organization must report to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management once per quarter. The report must include a detailed accounting of revenues and expenditures related to the agreement. [2021 c.458 §2]

Source: Section 404.410 — Requirements of program; search and rescue grants; reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.270 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.270
404.270 Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons
Status: in_force

(1) A public body that has authority to conduct search and rescue activities may collect an amount specified in this section as reimbursement for the cost of search and rescue activities when the public body conducts search and rescue activities for the benefit of hikers, climbers, hunters and other users of wilderness areas or unpopulated forested or mountainous recreational areas in this state.

(2) The public body may collect moneys as authorized by this section from each person for whose benefit search and rescue activities are conducted. The public body may not collect more than $500 from an individual under this section and may not collect more than the actual cost of the search and rescue activities from all of the individuals for whose benefit the activities are conducted.

(3) A public body may obtain reimbursement under this section only when:

(a) Reasonable care was not exercised by the individuals for whose benefit the search and rescue activities are conducted; or

(b) Applicable laws were violated by such individuals.

(4) Any individual who is charged a fee for reimbursement under this section may appeal the charge or the amount of the fee to the public body that charged the fee.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (3) of this section, evidence of reasonable care includes:

(a) The individuals possessed experience and used equipment that was appropriate for the known conditions of weather and terrain.

(b) The individuals used or attempted to use locating devices or cellular telephones when appropriate.

(c) The individuals notified responsible persons or organizations of the expected time of departure and the expected time of return and the planned location or route of activity.

(d) The individuals had maps and orienteering equipment and used trails or other routes that were appropriate for the conditions.

(6) As used in this section, “public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [Formerly 401.590]

Source: Section 404.270 — Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons; amount; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.510 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.510
399.510 Contract and oath of enlistment
Status: in_force

Every person who enlists or reenlists in any force of the organized militia shall sign an enlistment contract and shall take and subscribe such oath or affirmation of enlistment as may be prescribed by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Such oath shall be taken and subscribed before any commissioned officer or warrant officer of the organized militia or of any component of the Armed Forces of the United States. A person making a false oath as to any material statement contained in such enlistment contract is guilty of perjury and shall be punished upon conviction as provided by law. [1961 c.454 §65; 1981 c.24 §2]

Source: Section 399.510 — Contract and oath of enlistment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.430 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.430
399.430 Absence without leave considered resignation
Status: in_force

(1) Any officer who absents self without leave for 60 days shall be considered to have resigned, and the vacancy shall be announced in appropriate orders.

(2) Any officer who is absent without leave from annual active duty training shall be considered to have resigned, and the vacancy shall be announced in appropriate orders. [1961 c.454 §57]

Source: Section 399.430 — Absence without leave considered resignation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.115 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.115
403.115 9-1-1 as primary emergency number
Status: in_force

(1) The primary emergency telephone number within this state is 9-1-1, but a public or private safety agency shall maintain both a separate 10-digit secondary emergency number for use by a telephone operator or provider and a separate 10-digit nonemergency number.

(2) Every public and private safety agency in this state shall participate in the emergency communications system.

(3) An emergency telephone number other than 9-1-1 may not be published on the top three-quarters of the emergency listing page of a telephone book. However, an alternative nonemergency telephone number for a 9-1-1 jurisdiction may be printed on the top three-quarters of the emergency listing page of a telephone book. The publisher may use the remainder of the page to list the Oregon Poison Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 9-8-8 coordinated crisis services system and United States Coast Guard, where applicable. The publisher shall refer to the community services section for other numbers.

(4) The emergency communications system must provide:

(a) Interconnectivity between public safety answering points and interconnectivity with providers of the same or similar emergency response services nationally;

(b) The capability, within each primary public safety answering point, to receive all emergency calls placed locally within each 9-1-1 service area; and

(c) The automatic location identification accurately portraying the location from which each emergency call originates. [Formerly 401.720; 2015 c.247 §8; 2015 c.736 §56; 2021 c.617 §7]

Source: Section 403.115 — 9-1-1 as primary emergency number; participation in emergency communications system; telephone book emergency listings; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.125 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.125
399.125 Repossession of military property by state
Status: in_force

(1) When the Governor orders the return to the state of any arms, equipment, military stores or other military property belonging to the state, or for which the state is responsible, such arms and military property shall be delivered immediately to the officer authorized in the order to receive it, who shall give a receipt for the property and describe its condition in the receipt. If the property mentioned in the order is not promptly delivered as directed, the officer named in the order may take immediate possession of the same in the name of the state.

(2) No person shall resist any officer in the performance of the duty required by this section. [1961 c.454 §76]

Source: Section 399.125 — Repossession of military property by state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.245 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.245
403.245 Limitation on use of moneys
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, moneys received under ORS 403.240 (Distribution of account proceeds) (8) may be used only to pay for planning, installation, maintenance, operation and improvement of the emergency communications system as it relates to getting an emergency call from a member of the public to the primary public safety answering point and in transmitting the information from the primary public safety answering point to the secondary public safety answering point or responding police, fire, medical or other emergency unit by telephone, radio or computerized means.

(2) Moneys not then being used may be invested by a city or county. The income from the investments must be used for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 401.814; 2015 c.247 §25]

Source: Section 403.245 — Limitation on use of moneys; investment of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.072 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.072
401.072 Appointment of deputy director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management may, by written order filed with the Secretary of State, appoint a deputy director. The deputy director serves at the pleasure of the director, has authority to act for the director in the absence of the director and is subject to the control of the director at all times.

(2) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the director shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the department, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [Formerly 401.263; 2021 c.539 §5]

Source: Section 401.072 — Appointment of deputy director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.145 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.145
396.145 Military staff of Governor
Status: in_force

(1) The military staff of the Governor shall consist of the Chief of Staff to the Governor and such personal aides-de-camp as the Governor shall deem necessary.

(2) The Adjutant General shall be Chief of Staff to the Governor.

(3) Personal aides-de-camp to the Governor may be selected from the commissioned officers of the Oregon National Guard or from reserve officers of the Armed Forces of the United States who are residents of Oregon and who are not serving on extended active duty. Officers detailed under this section shall not be relieved from their ordinary duties except when actually on duty with the Governor.

(4) The military staff of the Governor shall, in addition to its other duties, perform such ceremonial functions and duties as the Governor may prescribe. [1961 c.454 §7; 2005 c.512 §4; 2017 c.532 §10]

Source: Section 396.145 — Military staff of Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.137 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.137
403.137 Operation of multiline telephone system
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “workplace”:

(a) Includes hallways, lobbies, conference rooms, rest rooms, break rooms, elevators, laboratories, warehouse space and other areas of a building in which employees or volunteers perform work or that are accessible on a regular basis by employees, volunteers or members of the public; and

(b) Does not include wall thickness, shafts, heating or ventilation spaces, mechanical or electrical spaces or other areas not accessible on a regular basis by employees, volunteers or members of the public.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the operator of a multiline telephone system installed at least 12 months after January 1, 2014, shall provide information so that the appropriate primary public safety answering point is able to query the automatic location identification database and obtain an emergency response location identifier that includes at least the street address and building name for the location from which an emergency call originates.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the operator of:

(a) A key telephone system;

(b) Any other multiline telephone system serving a workplace that comprises less than 10,000 square feet on a single level and is located on one tract, as defined in ORS 215.010 (Definitions) , of land; and

(c) Wireless telecommunications services.

(4) If a multiline telephone system requires a caller to dial a prefix before dialing an outgoing call, the manager of the multiline telephone system installed at least 12 months after January 1, 2014, shall make a diligent effort to ensure that users of the system are aware of the procedures for making an emergency call to 9-1-1.

(5) When applicable, the operator of a multiline telephone system installed at least 12 months after January 1, 2014, shall arrange, as soon as practicable after installation of a new system or record completion of actual changes, to update the automatic location identification database with valid address information and a call-back number for the multiline telephone system from the appropriate master street address guide so that the emergency response location identifier specifies the emergency response location of the caller.

(6) An update to the automatic location identification database must match the direct inward dialing number automatic location identification database record indicator, to the extent that the operator of a multiline telephone system assigns the direct inward dialing number of the station or the emergency response location as the automatic location identification database record indicator.

(7) Without regard to the date of installation, the following persons are not liable for civil damages or penalties as a result of an act or omission, except willful or wanton misconduct, in connection with the development, adoption, operation or implementation of a database or the multiline telephone system:

(a) A provider.

(b) A manufacturer of the multiline telephone system.

(c) A manager of the multiline telephone system.

(d) An operator of the multiline telephone system.

(e) A 9-1-1 jurisdiction. [2013 c.305 §4; 2015 c.27 §40; 2015 c.247 §12]

Source: Section 403.137 — Operation of multiline telephone system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.115 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.115
404.115 Restriction of access to search and rescue area
Status: in_force

The sheriff of each county, the person performing the sheriff’s duties under ORS 404.110 (Search and rescue activities) or duly assigned military or state police personnel may restrict access to a specific search and rescue area. No unauthorized person shall then enter into a restricted area or interfere with a search and rescue. Provision shall be made for reasonable access by members of the media in the performance of newsgathering and reporting. Access shall be restricted for a reasonable period of time necessary to accomplish the search and rescue. [Formerly 401.570]

Source: Section 404.115 — Restriction of access to search and rescue area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.525 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.525
399.525 Discharges
Status: in_force

(1) An enlisted person may be discharged from any force of the organized militia prior to the expiration of the term of enlistment under such conditions as may be prescribed by applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(2) An enlisted person discharged from a force of the organized militia shall receive a discharge in writing in such form and of such type or classification as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by military department regulations issued pursuant to this chapter and ORS chapters 396 and 398. [1961 c.454 §67]

Source: Section 399.525 — Discharges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.100 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.100
403.100 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to:

(1) Encourage and support the development of public safety networks and an emergency communications system and the rapid deployment of broadband or other communications services in areas of the state in which the services do not exist;

(2) Support redundancy of critical communications assets in order to ensure homeland security protections in the state; and

(3) Ensure that a secure conduit is available for the emergency communications system and public safety networks in all Oregon communities. [Formerly 401.706; 2015 c.247 §1]

Source: Section 403.100 — Policy; development of public safety networks and emergency communications system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.120 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.120
398.120 Application for commutation or pardon
Status: in_force

(1) When a person subject to the Oregon Code of Military Justice makes an application for commutation or pardon to the Governor, a copy of the application, signed by the applicant and stating fully the grounds of the application, shall be served by the applicant upon:

(a) The convening authority; and

(b) If the applicant is in confinement, the person in charge of the place of confinement.

(2) The applicant shall present to the Governor proof by affidavit of the service.

(3) Upon receiving a copy of the application for commutation or pardon, the convening authority shall provide to the Governor, as soon as practicable, the information and records relating to the case as the Governor may request and any other information and records relating to the case that the convening authority considers relevant to the issue of commutation or pardon.

(4) Following receipt by the Governor of an application for commutation or pardon, the Governor may not grant the application for at least 30 days. Upon the expiration of 180 days following receipt of an application, if the Governor has not granted the commutation or pardon applied for, the application shall lapse. Any further proceedings for commutation or pardon in the case shall be pursuant only to further application and service. [2005 c.512 §18; 2013 c.81 §11]

Source: Section 398.120 — Application for commutation or pardon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.160 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.160
396.160 Adjutant General
Status: in_force

(1) The Adjutant General shall be the Director of the Oregon Military Department, and Chief of Staff to the Governor. The Adjutant General shall be the Commander of the Oregon National Guard.

(2) The Adjutant General shall be charged, under the direction of the Governor, with the supervision of all matters pertaining to the administration, discipline, mobilization, organization and training of the Oregon National Guard and the Oregon Civil Defense Force, and shall collaborate with the Superintendent of State Police and any county sheriff that has formed a volunteer County Civil Defense Force under ORS 399.035 (Oregon Civil Defense Force) .

(3) The Adjutant General shall perform all duties required by the laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon, and the regulations issued thereunder, now or hereafter promulgated.

(4) The Adjutant General may employ such deputies, assistants and other personnel as the Adjutant General shall deem necessary to assist the Adjutant General in the performance of those duties required of the Adjutant General as Director of the Oregon Military Department. The Adjutant General shall fix the compensation of such deputies, assistants and other personnel in accordance with then existing state laws, budgetary restrictions and employment policies.

(5) The Adjutant General shall supervise the preparation and submission of all returns and reports pertaining to the militia of the state as may be required by the United States.

(6) The Adjutant General shall be the channel of official military correspondence with the Governor, and shall, on or before November 1 of each year, make a report to the Governor of the transactions, expenditures and condition of the Oregon National Guard. The report shall include the report of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer.

(7) The Adjutant General shall be the custodian of records of officers and enlisted personnel and all other records and papers required by law or regulations to be filed in the office of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General may deposit with the State Archivist for safekeeping in the official custody, records of the office of the Adjutant General that are used for historical purposes rather than the administrative purposes assigned to the office of the Adjutant General by law.

(8) The Adjutant General shall attest and record all military commissions issued by the Governor and keep a roll of all commissioned officers, with dates of commission and all changes occurring in the commissioned forces.

(9) The Adjutant General shall record, authenticate and communicate to troops and individuals of the militia all orders, instructions and regulations.

(10) The Adjutant General shall cause to be procured, printed and circulated to those concerned all books, blank forms, laws, regulations or other publications governing the militia needful to the proper administration, operation and training thereof or to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399.

(11) The Adjutant General shall have an appropriate seal of office and affix its impression to all certificates of record issued from the office of the Adjutant General.

(12) The Adjutant General shall render such professional aid and assistance and perform such military duties, not otherwise assigned, as may be ordered by the Governor.

(13) The Adjutant General shall, in time of peace, perform the duties of quartermaster general and chief of ordnance.

(14) The Adjutant General may issue regulations as described in ORS 396.125 (Governor as Commander in Chief) (1) if authority is delegated to the Adjutant General by the Governor. [1961 c.454 §10; 1989 c.360 §3; 1989 c.361 §3; 2001 c.104 §137; 2005 c.512 §2; 2017 c.472 §4]

Source: Section 396.160 — Adjutant General; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.305 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.305
396.305 Oregon Military Department
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Military Department is established. The department, under the direction of the Governor, shall be responsible as provided in this chapter and ORS chapters 398 and 399 for the supervision of the military affairs of the state.

(2) The military department shall prepare and promulgate necessary regulations for the organization, governance, armament, equipment, training and compensation of the militia of the state in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, ORS chapters 398 and 399 and the laws of the United States. Regulations so made shall be subject to the approval of the Governor.

(3) The military department shall make such changes in the military organization of the Oregon National Guard as are necessary from time to time to conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and the directives of the National Guard Bureau.

(4) The military department shall fix the location of the units and headquarters of the Oregon National Guard, and shall, subject to the approval of the National Guard Bureau, transfer, attach, consolidate or inactivate any organization or unit when in its judgment the efficiency of the present organization will be increased thereby.

(5) The military department shall have the power to establish awards and decorations and to approve the design therefor. [1961 c.454 §19; 1989 c.360 §4; 2005 c.512 §34]

Source: Section 396.305 — Oregon Military Department; duties and functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.418 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.418
398.418 Payment of expenses
Status: in_force

The Adjutant General shall have authority to pay all expenses incurred in the administration of state military justice from any fund appropriated to the Oregon Military Department. [1985 c.682 §12; 1989 c.360 §11]

Source: Section 398.418 — Payment of expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.405 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.405
403.405 Definitions for ORS 403.400 to 403.430
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 403.400 (Legislative findings) to 403.430 (Contributions to support 2-1-1 system) :

(1) “2-1-1” means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services.

(2) “2-1-1 service” means a telephone service that provides information about and referral to services after an emergency and health and human services.

(3) “2-1-1 provider” means an Oregon nonprofit organization that is devoted to creating a statewide 2-1-1 system. [Formerly 401.284; 2011 c.205 §2; 2021 c.111 §3]

Source: Section 403.405 — Definitions for ORS 403.400 to 403.430 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.305 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.305
403.305 Formation of emergency communications district
Status: in_force

(1) A 9-1-1 communications district may be created as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) and 403.300 (Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380) to 403.380 (Advisory committee) .

(2) A 9-1-1 communications district consists of the telephone exchange service areas located wholly or partly within a designated 9-1-1 jurisdiction’s service area that is served by a public safety answering point. A district may include more than one city and county.

(3) Before a petition for formation of a district is filed with the county board of the principal county under ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) , the petition must be approved by indorsement thereon by two-thirds of the governing bodies of all public or private safety agencies representing two-thirds of the population included within the proposed district. A county governing body may not adopt an order under ORS 198.835 (Order for formation of district in single county) for the formation of a district unless the governing body first obtains written approval for the formation of the district from two-thirds of the governing bodies of all public or private safety agencies representing two-thirds of the population included within the proposed district.

(4) In addition to other required matters, the petition for formation must state the number of district board members for the proposed district and the method of election of the board of the proposed district from among the methods described in ORS 403.340 (Manner of electing board members) . [Formerly 401.821]

Source: Section 403.305 — Formation of emergency communications district; boundaries; approval of formation by safety agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.952 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.952
401.952 Uniform tsunami warning signal
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, in consultation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, shall establish by rule a uniform tsunami warning signal, including rules specifying the type, duration and volume of the warning signal and the location of warning signal delivery devices, for use on the Oregon coast.

(2) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is not required to carry out the duties assigned under subsection (1) of this section if sufficient moneys are not available under ORS 401.955 (Contributions to finance tsunami warning system) . [Formerly 401.863; 2021 c.539 §52]

Note: See note under 401.950 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 401.952 — Uniform tsunami warning signal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.155 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.155
399.155 Unlawful wearing of uniform or insignia
Status: in_force

No member of the organized militia shall wear, when on or off duty, any uniform or any device, strap, knot or insignia of any design or character used as a designation of grade, rank or office, such as are by law or regulation, duly promulgated, prescribed for the use of the organized militia, without the permission of the commanding officer. [1961 c.454 §75(3)]

Source: Section 399.155 — Unlawful wearing of uniform or insignia , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.555 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.555
396.555 Oregon Military Museum established at Camp Withycombe
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Military Museum is established at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas County. The Oregon Military Department shall establish an official repository in the museum for military weapons, documents and artifacts relating to the military history of the citizens of Oregon, whether service is in the Oregon National Guard or the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States.

(2) The department may enter into agreements with the contributors of such artifacts as it considers necessary. [1975 c.235 §2; 1989 c.360 §7; 2001 c.656 §1]

Source: Section 396.555 — Oregon Military Museum established at Camp Withycombe , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.950 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.950
401.950 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Transient lodging facility” means a hotel, motel, inn, condominium, any other dwelling unit or a public or private park that is made available for transient occupancy or vacation occupancy as those terms are defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) .

(b) “Tsunami inundation zone” means an area of expected tsunami inundation, based on scientific evidence that may include geologic field data and tsunami modeling, determined by the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, by rule, as required by ORS 455.446 (Tsunami inundation zone) (1) and (2).

(2) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, in consultation and cooperation with the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, shall:

(a) Develop and adopt by rule tsunami warning information and evacuation plans for distribution to transient lodging facilities located in a tsunami inundation zone; and

(b) Facilitate and encourage broad distribution of the tsunami warning information and evacuation plans to transient lodging facilities and other locations within tsunami inundation zones frequented by visitors to the area.

(3) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is not required to carry out the duties assigned under subsection (2) of this section if sufficient moneys are not available under ORS 401.955 (Contributions to finance tsunami warning system) . [Formerly 401.861; 2019 c.502 §4; 2021 c.539 §51]

Note: 401.950 (Definitions) to 401.955 (Contributions to finance tsunami warning system) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.950 — Definitions; tsunami warning information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.178 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.178
401.178 Removal of disaster debris or wreckage
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Governor has declared a disaster emergency to exist under the laws of this state, or the President of the United States, at the request of the Governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this state, the Governor is authorized:

(a) Through the use of state departments or agencies, or the use of any of the state’s instrumentalities, to clear or remove from publicly or privately owned land or water, debris and wreckage which may threaten public health or safety, or public or private property.

(b) To accept funds from the federal government and utilize such funds to make grants to any political subdivision for the purpose of removing debris or wreckage from publicly or privately owned land or water.

(2) Authority under subsection (1) of this section shall not be exercised unless the affected political subdivision, corporation, organization, or individual shall first present an unconditional authorization for removal of such debris or wreckage from public and private property and, in the case of removal of debris or wreckage from private property, shall first agree to indemnify the state government against any claim arising from such removal.

(3) Whenever the Governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section, employees of the designated state agencies or individuals appointed by the Governor are authorized to enter upon private lands or waters and perform any tasks necessary to the removal or clearance operation.

(4) Except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith, any state employee or individual appointed by the Governor authorized to perform duties necessary to the removal of debris or wreckage shall not be liable for death of or injury to persons or damage to property. [Formerly 401.145]

Source: Section 401.178 — Removal of disaster debris or wreckage; unconditional authorization of community; liability for injury or damage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.310 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.310
403.310 Officers of district
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of the district shall be a board of five or seven members elected by the electors of the district.

(2) Any elector residing within the district is qualified to serve as a district board member. [Formerly 401.822]

Source: Section 403.310 — Officers of district; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.410 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.410
399.410 Applicability of chapter to warrant officers
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter relating to commissioned officers shall apply to warrant officers, except that warrant officers who have been absent without leave may be discharged as prescribed by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. [1961 c.454 §63]

Source: Section 399.410 — Applicability of chapter to warrant officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.410 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.410
403.410 Public referral and information telephone number
Status: in_force

2-1-1 is created as the official state dialing code for public referral to and information about health and human services and services after an emergency. [Formerly 401.286]

Source: Section 403.410 — Public referral and information telephone number , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.695 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.695
401.695 Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Status: in_force

(1) A registered business that requests services of an out-of-state business that enters this state pursuant to ORS 401.685 (Definitions) to 401.695 (Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services) shall provide to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services a statement that the out-of-state business entered or remained in this state for purposes of responding to a disaster or emergency. The registered business shall provide the statement within 30 days of any out-of-state business entering this state. The statement must include the name, state of domicile, principal business address, federal tax identification number, date of entry and contact information of the out-of-state business.

(2) An out-of-state business that, or an out-of-state employee who, remains in this state after the disaster response period has ended shall complete state and local registration, licensing and filing requirements that ensue as a result of establishing the requisite business presence, domicile or residency in this state applicable under the existing rules.

(3) The department shall provide to any state agency, upon request, information acquired by the department under this section. [2015 c.468 §5]

Source: Section 401.695 — Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.055 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.055
399.055 Assemblies, periodic training and other duty
Status: in_force

Members and units of the organized militia shall assemble for training and shall participate in field training periods and active duty for training periods, maneuvers, schools, conferences or other similar duties at such times and places as are prescribed therefor by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition to these periods, the commander of any organization may require the officers, warrant officers and enlisted persons of the command to meet for ceremonies, parades or training at such times and places as the commander may appoint. [1961 c.454 §44]

Source: Section 399.055 — Assemblies, periodic training and other duty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.658 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.658
401.658 Provision of health care services by former health care provider during emergency
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may include in the emergency health care provider registry established under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) a person who was previously licensed, certified or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in Oregon by a health professional regulatory board if:

(a) The person was licensed, certified or otherwise authorized to provide health care services not more than 10 years before entry in the registry; and

(b) The person meets such other criteria as may be established by the authority.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law prohibiting a person from providing health care services without a license, certificate or other authorization from a health professional regulatory board, a person entered in the emergency health care provider registry under subsection (1) of this section may provide health care services during a state of emergency declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or a state of public health emergency declared under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) without a license, certification or other authorization if:

(a) The person is in compliance with all rules adopted by the authority for persons providing health care services under this section; and

(b) The authority has directed the person to provide health care services under ORS 401.661 (Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency) (1).

(3) The authority may adopt rules, after consulting with the appropriate health professional regulatory boards, that establish criteria and requirements for including persons in the emergency health care provider registry under this section, including but not limited to:

(a) Educational requirements;

(b) Training requirements;

(c) Verification of previous licenses, certifications or other authorization by a health professional regulatory board;

(d) Verification that the previous licenses, certifications or other authorization of the person was not revoked by reason of unprofessional conduct or any other reason that would affect the person’s ability to safely provide health care services; and

(e) Limitations on the type of health care services that may be provided by the person under this section and the places at which those services may be provided. [2011 c.89 §2; 2021 c.539 §82]

Source: Section 401.658 — Provision of health care services by former health care provider during emergency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.910 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.910
401.910 Grant program for seismic rehabilitation of certain facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall develop a grant program for the disbursement of funds for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings, including hospital buildings with acute inpatient care facilities, fire stations, police stations, sheriffs’ offices, other facilities used by state, county, district or municipal law enforcement agencies and buildings with a capacity of 250 or more persons that are routinely used for student activities by kindergarten through grade 12 public schools, community colleges, education service districts and institutions of higher education, including but not limited to public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) . The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority established in the department by ORS 285A.096 (Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority) shall administer the grant program developed under this section. The funds for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings under the grant program are to be provided from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the authority provided in Articles XI-M and XI-N of the Oregon Constitution.

(2) The grant program shall include the appointment of a grant committee. The grant committee may be composed of any number of persons with qualifications that the authority determines necessary. However, the authority shall include persons with experience in administering state grant programs and representatives of entities with responsibility over critical public buildings. The authority shall also include as permanent members representatives of:

(a) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management;

(b) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries;

(c) The Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission;

(d) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services;

(e) The Department of Education;

(f) The Oregon Health Authority;

(g) The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association;

(h) The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(i) The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems; and

(j) The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

(3) The authority shall determine the form and method of applying for grants from the grant program, the eligibility requirements for grant applicants, and general terms and conditions of the grants. The authority shall also provide that the grant committee review grant applications and make a determination of funding based on a scoring system that is directly related to the statewide needs assessment performed by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Additionally, the grant process may:

(a) Require that the grant applicant provide matching funds for completion of any seismic rehabilitation project.

(b) Provide authority to the grant committee to waive requirements of the grant program based on special circumstances such as proximity to fault hazards, community value of the structure, emergency functions provided by the structure and storage of hazardous materials.

(c) Allow an applicant to appeal any determination of grant funding to the authority for reevaluation.

(d) Provide that applicants release the state, the authority and the grant committee from any claims of liability for providing funding for seismic rehabilitation.

(e) Provide separate rules for funding rehabilitation of structural and nonstructural building elements.

(4) Subject to the grant rules established by the authority and subject to reevaluation by the authority, the grant committee has the responsibility to review and make determinations on grant applications under the grant program established pursuant to this section. [Formerly 401.300; 2011 c.9 §50; 2013 c.782 §1; 2019 c.384 §24; 2021 c.539 §48]

Source: Section 401.910 — Grant program for seismic rehabilitation of certain facilities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.520 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.520
399.520 Noncommissioned officers
Status: in_force

All noncommissioned officers of the organized militia shall be appointed in the discretion of the appointing officer upon the nomination of the officer under whose immediate command they are to serve. Appointing officers shall be designated in military department regulations issued pursuant to ORS 396.305 (Oregon Military Department) . The appointment of a noncommissioned officer may be terminated as prescribed by such regulations. [1961 c.454 §66]

Source: Section 399.520 — Noncommissioned officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.535 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.535
396.535 Acquisition of property for military use
Status: in_force

(1) The military department shall be a body corporate and shall have the powers of a corporation for the purpose of purchasing, leasing, renting or otherwise acquiring buildings or parts thereof, grounds, premises, offices, rooms, warehouses, garages, shops and storage areas for the use of the department or any unit of the organized militia. For such purpose the military department, subject to the review and supervision of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as required by ORS 276.428 (Approval and supervision of leases and rental agreements) and 276.429 (Leases) , may make and execute contracts and agreements the legal form and sufficiency of which shall first be approved by the Attorney General.

(2) Costs and charges in connection with the acquisition and use of property under this section shall be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the military department and shall not be general obligations of the State of Oregon. [1961 c.454 §36]

Source: Section 396.535 — Acquisition of property for military use; payment for use of property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.315 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.315
404.315 Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device
Status: in_force

A person may not maintain an action against the manufacturer, distributor or supplier of an electronic signaling device for any loss or damage incurred during wilderness travel or mountain climbing, based on a claim that the device failed to function successfully unless the person shows that the failure resulted from:

(1) Willful or wanton misconduct of the defendant; or

(2) The defendant’s distributing or supplying the device having actual knowledge that the device is unsuitable for the purpose. [Formerly 401.627]

Source: Section 404.315 — Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.116 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.116
401.116 Emergency response exercises
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall develop and administer a program for periodic emergency response exercises as described in this section.

(2) Once per year, the department shall coordinate a multidisciplinary, all-hazards emergency response exercise. The exercise must involve at least 10 percent of the public or private safety agencies in this state. The department shall ensure that each public or private safety agency in this state participates in at least one exercise under this subsection in each 10-year period.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least once per year, each state agency shall conduct an internal exercise that tests at least one element of the state agency’s emergency preparedness. Each state agency may determine the nature and focus of the exercise required under this subsection. Once per year, each state agency shall submit a written report to the department describing the nature of the exercise, the metrics used by the state agency to analyze the state agency’s performance and the outcome of the exercise.

(b) The department shall provide advice and recommendations to state agencies regarding the requirements of this subsection.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least once per year, each county shall conduct a tabletop, scenario-based learning exercise related to emergency response. An exercise conducted by a county under this subsection must involve the majority of public or private safety agencies operating in the county.

(b) A county need not conduct the exercise required under this subsection during a year in which the county’s emergency operations center was partially or fully activated in response to an emergency.

(c) The department shall provide advice and recommendations to counties regarding the requirements of this subsection.

(5) The department shall consult with the Oregon Homeland Security Council to determine priorities for subjects of exercises conducted under this section.

(6) The department may issue grants to local governments to pay for some or all of the costs of the exercises required under this section.

(7) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants or donations from public or private sources to fund the exercises required under this section.

(8) As used in this section:

(a) “Public or private safety agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(b) “State agency” means an agency, entity or official listed in ORS 401.054 (Liaisons with Oregon Department of Emergency Management) . [2022 c.55 §6]

Note: 401.116 (Emergency response exercises) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.116 — Emergency response exercises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.168 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.168
401.168 Governor’s powers during state of emergency
Status: in_force

(1) During a state of emergency, the Governor has complete authority over all executive agencies of state government and the right to exercise, within the area designated in the proclamation, all police powers vested in the state by the Oregon Constitution in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

(2) During a state of emergency, the Governor has authority to suspend provisions of any order or rule of any state agency, if the Governor determines and declares that strict compliance with the provisions of the order or rule would in any way prevent, hinder or delay mitigation of the effects of the emergency.

(3) During a state of emergency, the Governor has authority to direct any agencies in the state government to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment and facilities for the performance of any activities designed to prevent or alleviate actual or threatened damage due to the emergency, and may direct the agencies to provide supplemental services and equipment to local governments to restore any services in order to provide for the health and safety of the citizens of the affected area. [Formerly 401.065]

Source: Section 401.168 — Governor’s powers during state of emergency; suspension of agency rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.664 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.664
401.664 Emergency operations plan
Status: in_force

(1) Emergency health care providers registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) and other health care providers who volunteer to perform health care services under ORS 401.651 (Definitions for ORS 401.651 to 401.670) to 401.670 (Rules) must provide those services in accordance with the emergency operations plan and credentialing plan adopted by the emergency health care center or by the health care facility at which the services are rendered.

(2) An emergency health care center or health care facility may determine the services to be provided by any emergency health care provider registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) or other health care provider who volunteers to perform health care services under ORS 401.651 (Definitions for ORS 401.651 to 401.670) to 401.670 (Rules) . [2003 c.298 §6]

Source: Section 401.664 — Emergency operations plan; credentialing plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.115 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.115
396.115 Persons exempt from militia service
Status: in_force

The following persons shall be exempt from militia service:

(1) Persons exempt from militia service by the laws of the United States.

(2) Regular or duly ordained ministers of religion, or duly elected church officials regularly conducting church services, or those recognized by their church as devoting the major portion of their time to the practice of religion.

(3) Students preparing for the ministry in accredited theological or divinity schools.

(4) Persons whose religious tenets or conscientious scruples forbid them to bear arms. [1961 c.454 §18]

Source: Section 396.115 — Persons exempt from militia service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.198 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.198
401.198 Seizure of firearms during emergency
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “unit of government” means any department or agency of the federal government and any public body as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) to 401.236 (Rules) , a unit of government may not seize a firearm from an individual who lawfully possesses the firearm during a state of emergency declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) .

(3) If a unit of government seizes a firearm from an individual during a state of emergency in violation of this section, the individual may recover from the unit of government that seized the firearm all costs incurred in the recovery of the firearm, including attorney fees, court costs and any other costs incurred in the recovery of the firearm. [Formerly 401.039]

Source: Section 401.198 — Seizure of firearms during emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.525 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.525
401.525 Use of moneys and property for emergency services authorized
Status: in_force

(1) The expenditure of necessary money and use of state property by any agency in performing duties in an emergency is authorized. Moneys so expended shall be deemed an administrative expense of the agency.

(2) If the Governor finds that funds regularly appropriated to state and local governments are not sufficient to cope with a particular emergency, the Governor may, with the concurrence of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means or the Emergency Board, when the Legislative Assembly is not in session, transfer and expend moneys appropriated for other purposes. [1983 c.586 §21]

Source: Section 401.525 — Use of moneys and property for emergency services authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.014 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.014
398.014 Presentment of Class A felony charges to civilian authority
Status: in_force

(1) A charge against a person subject to the Oregon Code of Military Justice for an offense that is classified as a Class A felony under the Oregon Criminal Code shall first be presented by the convening authority to a prosecuting civilian authority with jurisdiction over the offense for possible prosecution.

(2) If the prosecuting civilian authority declines to prosecute or fails to respond within 90 days from presentation of the charge, the charge may then be prosecuted as provided in this chapter or the Oregon Code of Military Justice. [2005 c.512 §33; 2013 c.81 §8]

Source: Section 398.014 — Presentment of Class A felony charges to civilian authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.341 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.341
401.341 Building inspections by private qualified professionals
Status: in_force

(1) Local governments may enact local programs under which owners of buildings may, prior to an emergency, enter into agreements with private qualified professionals to conduct building inspections following an emergency to determine whether buildings may be safely occupied.

(2) A local program enacted under this section must:

(a) Require that owners of buildings receive approval from the local government before entering into an agreement with a qualified professional under the program; and

(b) Require that qualified professionals receive approval from the local government before entering into an agreement with a building owner under the program.

(3) If a local government enacts a local program under this section, the local government shall provide the State Fire Marshal with all laws and regulations governing the program, as well as any other information requested by the State Fire Marshal.

(4) The State Fire Marshal may, by rule, impose additional restrictions on local programs enacted under this section as necessary or advisable to promote safe and efficient response and recovery after an emergency.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) .

(b) “Local government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) .

(c) “Qualified professional” means an individual who is:

(A) Registered and has a valid certificate to practice engineering issued under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) ; or

(B) Qualified and registered to practice architecture under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) . [2019 c.649 §2]

Note: 401.341 (Building inspections by private qualified professionals) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 401.341 — Building inspections by private qualified professionals; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.595 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.595
396.595 Military Family Appreciation Day
Status: in_force

May 8 of each year shall be known as Military Family Appreciation Day. [2009 c.84 §1]

Note: 396.595 (Military Family Appreciation Day) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 396 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 396.595 — Military Family Appreciation Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 398.216 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 398 / Section 398.216
398.216 Statute of limitation
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person subject to the Oregon Code of Military Justice who is charged with an offense is not liable to be tried by court-martial if the offense was committed more than three years before the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising court-martial jurisdiction over the command.

(2) A person charged with an offense is not liable to be punished under Article 15 of the Oregon Code of Military Justice if the offense was committed more than one year before any proceeding relating to the offense has been initiated.

(3) Periods of time in which the accused is absent without authority or is fleeing from justice must be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this section.

(4) Periods of time in which the accused is absent from territory in which the state has the authority to apprehend the accused, is in the custody of civil authorities or is in the hands of the enemy must be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this section.

(5) When the United States is at war or the President of the United States has declared a national emergency, the running of any statute of limitation applicable to an offense under the Oregon Code of Military Justice is suspended until two years after the termination of hostilities or national emergency as proclaimed by the President or by a joint resolution of Congress if the offense:

(a) Involved fraud or attempted fraud against the United States, any state or any state or federal agency, whether by conspiracy or not;

(b) Was committed in connection with the acquisition, care, handling, custody, control or disposition of any real or personal property of the United States or of any state; or

(c) Was committed in connection with the negotiation, procurement, award, performance, payment, interim financing, cancellation or other termination or settlement of any contract, subcontract or purchase order that is connected with or related to the prosecution of war or with any disposition of termination inventory by a war contractor or governmental agency.

(6) If charges or specifications are dismissed as defective or insufficient for any cause and the period prescribed by the applicable statute of limitation has expired or will expire within 180 days after the date of dismissal of the charges and specifications, trial and punishment under new charges and specifications are not barred by the statute of limitation if the new charges and specifications:

(a) Are received by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command within 180 days after the dismissal of the charges or specifications; and

(b) Allege the same acts or omissions that were alleged in the dismissed charges or specifications, or allege acts or omissions that were included in the dismissed charges or specifications. [1961 c.454 §122; 1985 c.682 §30; 2013 c.81 §12]

Source: Section 398.216 — Statute of limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors398.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 402.010 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 402 / Section 402.010
402.010 Cooperative assistance agreements
Status: in_force

The state, counties and cities may, in collaboration with public and private agencies, enter into cooperative assistance agreements for reciprocal emergency aid and resources. [Formerly 401.480]

Source: Section 402.010 — Cooperative assistance agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors402.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.661 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.661
401.661 Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency
Status: in_force

If the Governor declares a state of emergency under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or declares a state of public health emergency under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) :

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in conjunction with the Department of Human Services for facilities licensed by the department, may direct emergency health care providers registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) who are willing to provide health care services to proceed to any place in this state where health care services are required by reason of the emergency or crisis;

(2) Pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, the Oregon Health Authority may direct emergency health care providers registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) who are willing to provide health care services in another state to proceed to another state where emergency health care services are required by reason of an emergency in that state; and

(3) Any emergency health care provider registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) or other health care provider may volunteer to perform health care services described in ORS 401.657 (Emergency health care facility) at any emergency health care center or health care facility in the manner provided by ORS 401.664 (Emergency operations plan) . [2003 c.298 §5; 2007 c.445 §40; 2009 c.595 §229; 2009 c.718 §8; 2011 c.89 §5; 2021 c.539 §83]

Source: Section 401.661 — Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.515 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.515
403.515 Oath of office
Status: in_force

A district board member of a radio and data district shall take the oath of office within 10 days after receiving the certificate of election. [2009 c.584 §7]

Source: Section 403.515 — Oath of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.500 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.500
403.500 Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 403.500 (Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542) to 403.542 (Contracts with United States) :

(1) “County” means the county in which all or a portion of the district is located.

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

(3) “District” means a radio and data district formed under ORS 403.500 (Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542) to 403.542 (Contracts with United States) .

(4) “District board” means the governing body of a district. [2009 c.584 §1]

Source: Section 403.500 — Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.204 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.204
401.204 Termination of state of emergency
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall terminate the state of emergency by proclamation when the emergency no longer exists, or when the threat of an emergency has passed.

(2) The state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor may be terminated at any time by joint resolution of the Legislative Assembly. [Formerly 401.105]

Source: Section 401.204 — Termination of state of emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 399.225 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 399 / Section 399.225
399.225 Relief from civil or criminal liability
Status: in_force

(1) Members of the organized militia ordered into active service of the state pursuant to this chapter shall not be liable civilly or criminally for any act or acts done by them in the performance of their duty. When an action or proceeding of any nature is commenced in any court by any person against any officer of the militia for any act done by the officer in an official capacity in the discharge of any duty under this chapter and ORS chapters 396 and 398, or an alleged omission by the officer to do an act which it was the duty of the officer to perform, or against any person acting under the authority or order of such officer, or by virtue of any warrant issued by the officer pursuant to law, the defendant may require the person instituting or prosecuting the action or proceeding to file security for the payment of costs that may be awarded to the defendant therein, and the defendant in all cases may make a general denial and give the special matter in evidence. A defendant in whose favor a final judgment is rendered in an action or a final order is made in a special proceeding shall recover the costs of the defendant.

(2) No member of the organized militia of the state shall be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at, or returning from any place at which the member may be required to attend for military duty. [1961 c.454 §71]

Source: Section 399.225 — Relief from civil or criminal liability; security for costs; exemption from civil process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors399.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.362 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.362
401.362 Application
Status: in_force

ORS 401.358 (Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368) to 401.368 (Workers’ compensation benefits) apply only to a qualified emergency service volunteer who is performing emergency service activities under the direction of a public body without compensation from the public body other than reimbursement for food, lodging, costs of transportation and other expenses. [2009 c.718 §3]

Source: Section 401.362 — Application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.330 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.330
403.330 Changing number of board members
Status: in_force

(1) The question of increasing or decreasing the membership of the district board must be determined at a regular district election. The district board, by resolution, may order the question to be submitted to the electors of the district. If a petition is filed with the secretary of the board requesting that the electors of the district be permitted to vote on the question, the district board shall order the question to be submitted to the electors. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing the petition are as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . The board is increased to seven members or decreased to five members if a majority of the votes cast on the question favors the increase or decrease. At an election to increase the membership, electors shall vote for candidates to fill the additional positions.

(2) When a district is situated entirely within one county, if the electors approve the increase or decrease in board membership, not later than the 30th day after the election, the district board shall adjust and stagger the terms of the board members as necessary in order to continue biennial elections of board members in accordance with ORS 403.335 (Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members) . The district board shall take into consideration and, as much as possible, provide for the continued method of representation adopted by the district under ORS 403.340 (Manner of electing board members) .

(3) When a district includes territory in more than one county, not later than the 40th day before the regular district election at which a question under this section will be submitted, the district elections authority shall notify the Secretary of State. If the electors favor the increase or decrease in board membership, not later than the 30th day after the election, the Secretary of State by rule shall adjust and stagger the terms of the board members as necessary in order to continue biennial elections of board members in accordance with ORS 403.335 (Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members) . The Secretary of State shall take into consideration and, as much as possible, provide for the continued method of representation adopted by the district under ORS 403.340 (Manner of electing board members) . [Formerly 401.833]

Source: Section 403.330 — Changing number of board members; election; notice to Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.110 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.110
404.110 Search and rescue activities
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff of each county has the responsibility for search and rescue activities within the county. The duty of a sheriff under this subsection may be delegated to a deputy or other qualified person.

(2) If the sheriff does not accept the responsibility for search and rescue activities, the chief executive of the county shall direct the county emergency program manager appointed under ORS 401.305 (Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government) to perform the duties and responsibilities required under ORS 404.095 (“Search and rescue” not to include urban search and rescue) to 404.270 (Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons) .

(3) A sheriff or other person performing the duties of the sheriff under this section shall notify the Oregon Department of Emergency Management of each search and rescue in the county and shall request the assignment of incident numbers for each search and rescue.

(4) When search and rescue activities occur in a multicounty area:

(a) The sheriff of one county, or the other person performing the duties of the sheriff of one of the counties under this section, shall take charge, or the counties shall form a unified command, as outlined in the National Incident Management System Incident Command System established by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 of February 28, 2003; or

(b) If the appropriate sheriff or other person does not assume command as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the sheriff who received the initial call shall take charge of the multicounty search and rescue. [Formerly 401.560; 2021 c.539 §88d]

Source: Section 404.110 — Search and rescue activities; responsibilities of sheriff; delegation of sheriff’s duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.960 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.960
401.960 Definitions for ORS 401.960, 401.962, 401.965 and 401.970
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this section and ORS 401.962 (Legislative findings) , 401.965 (Abnormal disruption of market) and 401.970 (Applicability of remedies) :

(1) “Abnormal disruption of the market” means any emergency that prevents ready availability of essential consumer goods or services.

(2) “Essential consumer goods or services” means goods or services that:

(a) Are or may be bought or acquired primarily for personal, family or household purposes, including but not limited to residential construction materials or labor, shelter for payment such as a hotel room, food, water and petroleum products such as gasoline or diesel fuel; and

(b) Are necessary for the health, safety or welfare of consumers. [2009 c.718 §20]

Source: Section 401.960 — Definitions for ORS 401.960, 401.962, 401.965 and 401.970 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 402.240 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 402 / Section 402.240
402.240 Indemnification of employee providing assistance
Status: in_force

(1) Assistance rendered by an employee of a responding participant is a governmental function.

(2) Employees of a responding participant are agents of the requesting participant.

(3) The requesting participant shall defend, save harmless and indemnify an employee of a responding participant to the same extent the requesting participant is required to do for its employees as provided in ORS 30.285 (Public body shall indemnify public officers) and 30.287 (Counsel for public officer) . [Formerly 190.170; 2017 c.192 §9]

Source: Section 402.240 — Indemnification of employee providing assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors402.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.370 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.370
403.370 Levy of taxes
Status: repealed

(1) Each year the district board shall determine and fix the amount of money to be levied and raised by taxation, for the purposes of the district. The total amount of taxes levied in each year under this section may not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(2) Each year a district shall also assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all property, real and personal, in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest and principal due on any outstanding general obligation bonds for the year. [Formerly 401.847]

Note: Sections 12 to 14, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 1987, provide:

Sec. 12. Section 9 of this Act [ 403.370 (Levy of taxes) ] is repealed and section 13 of this Act is enacted in lieu thereof. [1987 c.671 §12]

Sec. 13. (1) Each year the district board shall determine and fix the amount of money to be levied and raised by taxation, for the purposes of the district.

(2) Each year a district shall also assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all taxable property within the district in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest and principal due on any outstanding general obligation bonds for the year. [1987 c.671 §13; 1995 c.333 §34; 2009 c.203 §35]

Sec. 14. Sections 12 and 13 of this Act first become operative on the first day of the first tax year to which section 10, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 1981 [ 403.200 (Imposition of tax) ], does not apply. [1987 c.671 §14]

Source: Section 403.370 — Levy of taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 396.320 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.320
396.320 Organization of department
Status: in_force

The Adjutant General shall organize and reorganize the military department as necessary to the accomplishment of its functions and duties. Such organization or reorganization shall be approved by the Governor prior to implementation. [1961 c.454 §22]

Source: Section 396.320 — Organization of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors396.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.430 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.430
403.430 Contributions to support 2-1-1 system
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may accept contributions of moneys and assistance from the federal government or its agencies, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with the purpose of supporting a statewide 2-1-1 system.

(2) The department may, from contributions of moneys received under subsection (1) of this section, provide grants to the 2-1-1 provider to enable the provision of 2-1-1 service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. [Formerly 401.294; 2011 c.205 §5; 2021 c.111 §8]

Source: Section 403.430 — Contributions to support 2-1-1 system; use of contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.685 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.685
401.685 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 401.685 (Definitions) to 401.695 (Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services) :

(1) “Critical infrastructure” means property and equipment owned or used by communications networks, electric generation, transmission and distribution systems, gas distribution systems, water pipelines and related support facilities that service multiple customers or citizens, including real and personal property such as buildings, offices, lines, poles, pipes, structures and equipment.

(2) “Declared disaster or emergency” means a major disaster or emergency declared to exist in this state by the President of the United States or a state of emergency declared by the Governor as provided in ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) .

(3) “Disaster or emergency related work” means repairing, renovating, installing, building or rendering other services to critical infrastructure that has been damaged, impaired or destroyed as a direct result of a declared disaster or emergency.

(4) “Disaster response period” means a period that begins 10 days prior to the date that the Governor declares a state of emergency, or the date that the President of the United States declares an emergency or major disaster, whichever occurs first, and that extends 60 calendar days after the date of the termination of the declared disaster or emergency, or any longer period authorized by the Governor.

(5) “Out-of-state business” means a foreign business entity that, except for disaster or emergency related work, transacts no business in this state and the services of which are requested by a registered business or by a state or local government entity for purposes of performing disaster or emergency related work in this state.

(6) “Out-of-state employee” means an individual who prior to the declared disaster or emergency resides outside this state and performs no work in this state, except for disaster or emergency related work performed during the disaster response period.

(7) “Registered business” means a business entity that is registered with or authorized by the Secretary of State to transact business in this state as of the date immediately prior to the declared disaster or emergency. [2015 c.468 §3]

Source: Section 401.685 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 404.200 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 404 / Section 404.200
404.200 Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 404.200 (Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215) to 404.215 (Workers’ compensation coverage) :

(1) “Qualified search and rescue volunteer” means:

(a) A person who is registered with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to conduct search and rescue activities;

(b) A person who is registered with a sheriff to conduct search and rescue activities;

(c) A member of a designated search and rescue organization that is registered with a sheriff or the department; or

(d) A person who is acknowledged in writing as a qualified search and rescue volunteer by the department, or by a sheriff or the designee of a sheriff, at the scene of a search or rescue.

(2) “Search and rescue activities” means:

(a) Searching for, rescuing or recovering any person who is missing, injured or deceased; and

(b) Training to perform the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is either conducted or approved by a public body. [2009 c.718 §11; 2011 c.403 §1; 2021 c.539 §88g]

Source: Section 404.200 — Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors404.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 403.535 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 403 / Section 403.535
403.535 Power to contract bonded indebtedness
Status: in_force

A radio and data district has the power to contract bonded indebtedness for the purpose of providing funds:

(1) To acquire land, rights of way and interests in land, buildings and equipment.

(2) To improve land and install facilities.

(3) To construct, reconstruct, improve, repair and furnish buildings.

(4) To acquire equipment of all types, including vehicular equipment necessary for and in the use, development and improvement of the real property, equipment and facilities of the district.

(5) To pay the costs, expenses and attorney fees incurred in the issue and sale of the bonds.

(6) To fund or refund outstanding indebtedness, or for any one or combination of any such purposes. [2009 c.584 §15]

Source: Section 403.535 — Power to contract bonded indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors403.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 401.935 — OR Code / Title 32 / Chapter 401 / Section 401.935
401.935 Liability for expenses incurred and for loss or damage to local equipment
Status: in_force

(1) If county, city or district equipment is assigned and used under ORS 401.930 (Assignment by Governor of local resources under direction of State Fire Marshal) to respond to a structural collapse or threat of imminent structural collapse in another county, city or district, the state:

(a) Is liable for any resulting loss of, or damage to, the equipment.

(b) Shall pay any expense incurred by the responding county, city or district for transportation, performance or maintenance of the equipment.

(2) A claim for loss, damage or expense under subsection (1) of this section must be filed within 60 days after the loss, damage or expense is incurred, or within any extension of time for filing the claim granted by the Department of State Police. The claim must include an itemized notice of the claim, signed under oath, and be served by mail or personally upon the department. [Formerly 401.641]

Source: Section 401.935 — Liability for expenses incurred and for loss or damage to local equipment; filing claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).