ORS § 181a.667 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.667
181A.667 Review, provision and retention of personnel records
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.775 (Definitions for ORS 181A.775 to 181A.805) .

(b) “Personnel records” means the entire personnel file of a police officer or reserve officer, including but not limited to records of complaints and disciplinary action against the officer.

(2) Before extending an offer of employment to an applicant for a police officer or reserve officer position, a law enforcement agency shall request and review the applicant’s personnel records from all law enforcement agencies in any jurisdiction at which the applicant was formerly employed.

(3) A law enforcement agency shall provide the personnel records of a police officer or reserve officer who was employed by the law enforcement agency at any time to another law enforcement agency that requests the records for review under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) A law enforcement agency shall retain the personnel records of a police officer or reserve officer employed by the agency for at least 10 years after the officer leaves employment with the agency.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A law enforcement agency that complies with subsection (2) of this section is immune from civil liability for any harm arising from relying on personnel records received under subsection (2) of this section.

(b) A law enforcement agency that complies with subsection (3) of this section is immune from civil liability for any harm arising from providing personnel records under subsection (3) of this section.

(c) This subsection does not limit the liability of a law enforcement agency that fails to request, provide or retain records as required by subsections (2) to (4) of this section.

(d) This subsection does not limit the liability of a law enforcement agency for negligent hiring. [2020 s.s.1 c.7 §4]

Source: Section 181A.667 — Review, provision and retention of personnel records; immunity from liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.400 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.400
181A.400 Authority of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the department;

(b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; or

(c) Is applying to be certified as a public safety officer, is applying to be reissued certification as a public safety officer or is an applicant or public safety officer who is under investigation by the department.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) (5) and (6), the Department of State Police shall maintain in the department’s files the fingerprint cards used to conduct a criminal records check on persons described in subsection (1)(c) of this section.

(3) ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) (10) does not apply to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training when the department makes denial or revocation decisions regarding persons described in subsection (1)(c) of this section.

(4) The department and an employee of the department acting within the course and scope of employment are immune from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed for making denial or revocation decisions regarding persons described in subsection (1)(c) of this section. The department, an employee of the department acting within the course and scope of employment and an employer or employer’s agent who in good faith comply with the requirements of ORS 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) , any rules adopted by the department and the decision of the department or employee of the department acting within the course and scope of employment are not liable for employment-related decisions based on decisions made under ORS 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) . The department or an employee of the department acting within the course and scope of employment is not liable for defamation or invasion of privacy in connection with the lawful dissemination of information lawfully obtained under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . [Formerly 181.612; 2017 c.228 §3]

Note: 181A.400 (Authority of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.400 — Authority of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.820 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.820
181A.820 Enforcement of federal immigration laws
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Federal immigration authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 180.805 (Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement) .

(b) “Warrant of arrest” has the meaning given that term in ORS 131.005 (General definitions) .

(2) A law enforcement agency may not use agency moneys, equipment or personnel for the purpose of detecting or apprehending persons for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.

(3) A law enforcement agency may not enter into a formal or informal agreement with a federal immigration authority relating to the detention of a person described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a law enforcement agency may exchange information with a federal immigration authority in order to request criminal investigation information with reference to persons named in records of the federal immigration authority.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a law enforcement agency may arrest any person who:

(a) Is charged by the United States with a criminal violation of federal immigration laws under Title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act or 18 U.S.C. 1015, 1422 to 1429 or 1505; and

(b) Is subject to arrest for the crime pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by a federal magistrate.

(6) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency that violates subsection (2) or (3) of this section to enjoin the violation.

(7) For purposes of subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the Bureau of Labor and Industries is not a law enforcement agency. [Formerly 181.850; 2019 c.13 §32; 2021 c.550 §9]

Source: Section 181A.820 — Enforcement of federal immigration laws; civil action for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.350 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.350
176.350 Racial Justice Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Racial Justice Council is created within the Office of the Governor.

(2) The membership of the council consists of the Governor, as chairperson, and no more than 40 additional members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor, subject to the following requirements:

(a) Each member must have a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, social and economic justice and diversity and inclusion;

(b) Each member must have connections to, or experience working with, historically underserved communities, particularly tribal communities, immigrants, refugees and communities of Black or Indigenous people or other people of color;

(c) Each member must have personal or professional experience and knowledge in public policy, criminal justice reform, police accountability, economic opportunity, housing, homelessness, health equity, behavioral health, education or research; and

(d) Appointments to the council must be made to ensure representation of the racial, gender and geographical diversity of Oregon.

(3) The Governor may assign one or more members to serve as a liaison between the council and the advocacy commissions.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor shall establish committees to address policies of interest to the council. A committee may address multiple policy areas.

(b) The Governor shall appoint each council member to at least one committee. The Governor may appoint additional individuals who are not members of the council to serve as voting or nonvoting members of a committee, provided that:

(A) Public officials who serve in the legislative or judicial branch may serve only as nonvoting members of a committee; and

(B) Members of the Legislative Assembly may serve on a committee only if the committee includes an equal number of members from each chamber of the Legislative Assembly.

(c) Committees shall report to the council. The council shall approve or disapprove recommendations of a committee.

(d) Appointments to each committee must be made to ensure representation of the racial, gender and geographical diversity of Oregon.

(5) The term of a member of the council is two years. Members are eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(6) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The chair, in the chair’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.

(7) Official action by the council requires modified consensus of the members of the council.

(8) The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson.

(9) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the council in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the council considers necessary to perform its duties.

(10) At least once per year, the council shall report to the Legislative Assembly, the Secretary of State, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the State Treasurer and the Attorney General. The report must describe strategies designed to institutionalize racial justice into the conduct of state business and may include other matters pertinent to dismantling systemic and institutional racism.

(11) As used in this section:

(a) “Advocacy commission” means the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, the Commission on Black Affairs and the Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

(b) “Racial justice” means systematic fair treatment of people of all races that results in equitable opportunities and outcomes for all people. [2021 c.612 §1]

Source: Section 176.350 — Racial Justice Council; membership; policy committees; terms of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.805 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.805
180.805 Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Federal immigration authority” means the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the United States Customs and Border Protection or a successor agency, any other federal immigration agency or official, or any other entity to which a federal immigration agency delegates or assigns the authority to detect, investigate or enforce violations of immigration law.

(b) “Information concerning a person’s citizenship or immigration status” means information about whether a person is a citizen of the United States or has lawful authority to be present in the United States, either through a visa, a green card or another official documentation. The term does not include information consisting of a person’s address, location, contact information, relatives, associates or other information that could lead to the detection or apprehension of the person.

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

(d) “Social media” has the meaning given that term in ORS 659A.330 (Employee social media account privacy) .

(2) Except as required by state or federal law, a public body may not disclose, for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration laws, the following information concerning any person, whether current or otherwise:

(a) The person’s address;

(b) The person’s workplace or hours of work;

(c) The person’s school or school hours;

(d) The person’s contact information, including telephone number, electronic mail address or social media account information;

(e) The identity of known associates or relatives of the person;

(f) The date, time or location of the person’s hearings, proceedings or appointments with the public body that are not matters of public record; or

(g) Information described in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this subsection with respect to known relatives or associates of the person.

(3) Except as required by state or federal law, or as necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit a person is seeking, a public body may not inquire about or request information concerning a person’s citizenship or immigration status.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a public body collects information concerning a person’s citizenship or immigration status, the public body shall decline to disclose the information unless disclosure is required by:

(A) State or federal law;

(B) A court order; or

(C) A warrant authorized by a court.

(b) Nothing in this subsection:

(A) Prevents a person from obtaining records about the person or the person’s dependents from a public body; or

(B) Authorizes a public body to withhold aggregated information that is not personally identifiable.

(5) A public body shall, within six months of August 15, 2017, and every year thereafter, review the public body’s confidentiality policies to ensure that the public body treats information concerning a person’s citizenship or immigration status, and information described in subsection (2) of this section, in a manner consistent with this section and ORS 180.810 (Model confidentiality policy) .

(6) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency or public body that violates subsection (2) or (3) of this section to enjoin the violation. [2017 c.724 §1; 2021 c.550 §8]

Note: 180.805 (Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement) and 180.810 (Model confidentiality policy) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.805 — Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.628 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.628
184.628 Chief engineer
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Transportation, with the approval of the Oregon Transportation Commission, shall appoint a chief engineer. The chief engineer shall be a registered civil engineer and shall be qualified by technical training as well as by practical experience.

(2) The chief engineer may designate persons within the Department of Transportation who have full authority to perform any duty required or permitted by law to be performed by the engineer.

(3) The director may authorize the employment by the chief engineer of such staff engineers, engineering and technical assistants and such other help that in the chief engineer’s judgment may be necessary. Compensation, travel allowance and other expenses shall be fixed by the chief engineer with the approval of the director.

(4) This section is subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law. [1993 c.741 §5]

Source: Section 184.628 — Chief engineer; appointment; qualifications; staff engineers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.686 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.686
181A.686 Report on discipline to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after an economic sanction as part of discipline imposed on a police officer has become final and the arbitration process is complete, the law enforcement unit that imposed the discipline shall report on the discipline to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. The report must include:

(1) The name and rank of the officer disciplined;

(2) The name of the law enforcement unit at which the officer is or was employed; and

(3) A description of the facts underlying the discipline imposed, including a copy of any final decision. [2021 c.634 §2]

Source: Section 181A.686 — Report on discipline to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.520 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.520
181A.520 Certification of corrections officers
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a person who has requested and obtained an extension pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, a person may not be employed as a corrections officer by a law enforcement unit for more than one year unless the person is a citizen of the United States or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association, and:

(a) The person has been certified as being qualified as a corrections officer under the provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) and the certification has not lapsed or been revoked pursuant to ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (1) and not been reissued under ORS 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (2); or

(b) The person is exempted from the certification requirement under ORS 181A.420 (Minimum standards and training requirements inapplicable to certain persons) (1) and (2).

(2) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, upon the facts contained in an affidavit accompanying the request for an extension, may find good cause for failure to obtain certification within the time period described in subsection (1) of this section. If the department finds that there is good cause for failure to timely obtain certification, the department may extend for up to one year the period that a person may serve as a corrections officer without certification. The grant or denial of an extension is within the sole discretion of the department.

(3) The certification of a corrections officer shall lapse upon the passage of more than three consecutive months during which period the officer is not employed as a corrections officer, unless the corrections officer is on leave from a law enforcement unit. Upon reemployment as a corrections officer, the person whose certification has lapsed may apply for certification in the manner provided in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a person employed as a corrections officer by a law enforcement unit shall commence the training necessary for certification under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) not later than the 90th day after the date of the officer’s employment by the law enforcement unit at an academy operated or authorized by the department in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training.

(5) A law enforcement unit may delay the commencement of training of a corrections officer for up to 120 days from the date of the officer’s employment when the law enforcement unit considers the delay necessary. When a law enforcement unit delays commencement of a corrections officer’s training under this subsection, the law enforcement unit shall file a written statement of its reasons with the department.

(6) When a delay in the commencement of training necessary for certification under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) at an academy operated or authorized by the department is caused by the inability of the department, for any reason, to provide that training, the period of the delay may not be counted as part of the periods set forth in subsections (4) and (5) of this section within which the training must be commenced. [Formerly 181.652; 2017 c.53 §3]

Source: Section 181A.520 — Certification of corrections officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.850 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.850
181A.850 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful:

(a) For a private security entity to provide private security services unless the entity has obtained a license under ORS 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) .

(b) For a person to perform any service as a private security entity without first providing to the person to whom services are to be provided the Internet address for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s webpage where a copy of or information pertaining to the private security entity’s license may be accessed.

(c) For a person to retain the services of a private security entity without first verifying through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s webpage where a copy of or information pertaining to the private security entity’s license may be accessed.

(d) For a person to engage in the business of, or perform any service as a private security professional, or to offer services in such capacity unless the person has obtained a certificate under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) .

(e) For a person to engage in the business of, or perform any service as an executive manager or supervisory manager, or to offer services in such capacities unless the person has obtained a license under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) .

(f) For a person to perform supervisory duties over persons performing crowd management or guest services, as described in ORS 181A.845 (Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.918) , unless the person has obtained a license or certificate under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) .

(g) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, for an executive manager to assign a person to perform private security services unless the person is certified as a private security professional under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) .

(2) An executive manager may temporarily assign a person who is not certified as required by this section to perform private security services within this state for a period of time not to exceed 90 days if:

(a) The person is employed in another state;

(b) The person holds a private security professional’s certification or license from the other state; and

(c) The certification or licensing standards of the other state meet or exceed the standards of this state. [Formerly 181.873; 2021 c.618 §13]

Source: Section 181A.850 — Prohibited acts; temporary assignment of person not certified allowed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.455 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.455
180.455 Revocation or suspension of distributor license
Status: in_force

(1) Upon a determination that a distributor has violated ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) , the Department of Revenue may revoke or suspend the license of the distributor in the manner provided by ORS 323.140 (Cancellation, revocation or suspension of license) . Each stamp affixed and each offer to sell cigarettes in violation of ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) constitutes a separate violation.

(2) Upon a determination that a person applying for a license under ORS 323.105 (Distributor’s license) has violated ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) at any time within the five years preceding the application, the department may refuse to issue the license. The department shall provide opportunity for hearing and judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 323.140 (Cancellation, revocation or suspension of license) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon a determination that a person has violated ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) (1)(b) or (c), the department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of $5,000 or 500 percent of the retail value of the cigarettes sold, offered for sale or possessed for sale. Judicial review of an order imposing a civil penalty shall be as provided in ORS 305.445 (Appeals to Supreme Court) and 305.501 (Appeals to tax court to be heard by magistrate division) .

(b) Upon a determination that a person has violated ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) (1)(a), the department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Judicial review of an order imposing a civil penalty shall be as provided in ORS 305.445 (Appeals to Supreme Court) and 305.501 (Appeals to tax court to be heard by magistrate division) .

(4) The Attorney General may seek an injunction to restrain a threatened or actual violation of ORS 180.435 (Distributor obligations) or 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) by a person and to compel the person to comply with those sections. In any action brought pursuant to this subsection, the state may recover the costs of investigation, the costs of the action, reasonable attorney fees and a civil penalty for each violation not to exceed $5,000. The civil penalty must be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(5) A person who violates ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) (1) engages in an unlawful practice in violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) . [2003 c.801 §12; 2009 c.70 §2]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.455 — Revocation or suspension of distributor license; refusal to issue license; penalties; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.255 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.255
181A.255 Report of suspected criminal homicide
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “criminal homicide” has the meaning provided in ORS 163.005 (Criminal homicide) .

(2) Any criminal justice agency within the State of Oregon having primary responsibility for investigation of the case shall provide information relating to any suspected criminal homicide to the Superintendent of State Police within 25 days after its discovery. The criminal justice agency shall submit the information on a form which shall be developed and provided by the Department of State Police. The form shall contain only information necessary to aid law enforcement personnel in comparing homicides and suspected homicides and discovering those exhibiting similar characteristics. The Department of State Police shall enter information submitted by an investigating agency into a file controlled by the Department of State Police and shall compare such information to information on other homicides or suspected homicides, for the purpose of discovering similarities in criminal methods and suspect descriptions. The Department of State Police shall advise the concerned investigating agencies if the Department of State Police finds homicides exhibiting similar criminal methods or suspect descriptions.

(3) When an investigating criminal justice agency terminates active investigation of a suspected criminal homicide due to an arrest having been made in the case, death of the primary suspect, or whatever other reason, the investigating agency shall so notify the Department of State Police within 30 days following such termination. Notification shall include the reason for terminating active investigation. [Formerly 181.580]

Note: 181A.255 (Report of suspected criminal homicide) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.255 — Report of suspected criminal homicide; form and time of report; compilation; comparison , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.908 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.908
181A.908 Training through Bureau of Labor and Industries
Status: in_force

(1) Rules adopted under ORS 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) shall require that a licensed private security entity provide professional training through the Bureau of Labor and Industries to private security providers employed or contracted by the private security entity on:

(a) Preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace;

(b) Preventing discrimination in the workplace and promoting cultural competency; and

(c) Educating the workforce regarding protection for employees who report a violation of a state or federal law, rule or regulation.

(2) A private security entity shall provide the training as follows:

(a) At least once during the year in which a private security entity license is first issued to a private security entity;

(b) For new employees, within 90 days of the employee’s initial hiring date; and

(c) At least once every two years after the renewal of a license. [2021 c.618 §4]

Source: Section 181A.908 — Training through Bureau of Labor and Industries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.338 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.338
181A.338 Purchase and receipt of property from military equipment surplus program
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency may not receive any of the following property from a military equipment surplus program operated by the federal government:

(a) Unmanned aircraft systems that are armored or weaponized;

(b) Aircraft that are combat-configured or combat-coded;

(c) Grenades or similar explosives, or grenade launchers; or

(d) Firearms silencers.

(2) A law enforcement agency purchasing property from a military surplus program operated by the federal government may use only state or local funds, and may not use funds obtained from the federal government, for the purchase.

(3) To receive property not prohibited by subsection (1) of this section from a military equipment surplus program:

(a) For a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over a municipality or tribal lands, the law enforcement agency shall obtain written approval from the governing body of the municipality or tribal lands for receipt of the property.

(b) For a county sheriff’s office, the sheriff shall, at least five days before requesting the property, notify the board of county commissioners or county court in writing of the request. The written notice must include information about the type of equipment requested, the estimated cost savings to the county if the request is granted, the estimated costs of refurbishing or repairing the equipment and the intended use by the sheriff of the property.

(c) For a law enforcement agency within a state agency or special government body, including the Department of Justice, the law enforcement agency shall obtain written approval from the director, or the person in a position equivalent to a director, of the state agency or special government body.

(d) For a law enforcement agency that is a state agency, the law enforcement agency shall obtain written approval from the person or entity with the authority to appoint and remove the director, or the person in a position equivalent to a director, of the state agency.

(4) If a law enforcement agency requests property from a military equipment surplus program, the law enforcement agency shall publish notice of the request on a publicly accessible website within 14 days after the request.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Firearms silencer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.210 (Definitions) .

(b) “Law enforcement agency” means any agency that employs police officers or prosecutes criminal cases, but does not include a tribal law enforcement agency.

(c) “Police officer” means:

(A) A member of the Oregon State Police;

(B) A sheriff, a municipal police officer or a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) ;

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

(D) An investigator of the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice;

(E) A humane special agent as defined in ORS 181A.345 (Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency) ; or

(F) A regulatory specialist exercising authority described in ORS 471.775 (Service of subpoenas) (2).

(d) “Unmanned aircraft system” has the meaning given that term in ORS 837.300 (Definitions) . [2021 c.225 §1]

Note: 181A.338 (Purchase and receipt of property from military equipment surplus program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.338 — Purchase and receipt of property from military equipment surplus program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.850 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.850
184.850 Variable pilot program fees
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may vary any fee established under ORS 184.846 (Pilot programs) to facilitate the maximum use of road capacity. [2003 c.618 §43]

Source: Section 184.850 — Variable pilot program fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.660 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.660
183.660 Office of Administrative Hearings Operating Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Administrative Hearings Operating Account is created within the General Fund. The account shall consist of moneys paid into the account under ORS 183.655 (Fees) . Moneys credited to the account are continuously appropriated to the chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings created under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) for the purpose of paying expenses incurred in the administration of the office.

(2) At the discretion of the chief administrative law judge, petty cash funds may be established and maintained for the purpose of administering the duties of the office. [1999 c.849 §14; 2003 c.75 §13]

Source: Section 183.660 — Office of Administrative Hearings Operating Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.925 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.925
184.925 Rules
Status: repealed

The Department of Transportation and the Oregon Broadband Office may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer ORS 184.911 (Definitions for 184.911 to 184.925) to 184.925 (Rules) . [2021 c.524 §4]

Note: Sections 1, 2, 3 and 7, chapter 323, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) The Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee is established within the Department of Transportation.

(2) The committee consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor. The members of the committee shall include:

(a) Two members who are transportation engineers;

(b) Two members who represent cities and who have experience working on transportation projects;

(c) One member who represents a county and who has experience working on transportation projects;

(d) One member who represents a regional government and who has experience working on transportation projects;

(e) One member who represents road users;

(f) One member who represents law enforcement;

(g) One member who represents transit users;

(h) One member who represents the advisory committee on bicycle traffic established in ORS 366.112 (Bicycle lane and path advisory committee) ; and

(i) One member who represents the Transportation Safety Committee established in ORS 802.300 (Transportation Safety Committee) .

(3) The Governor shall appoint members to the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee so that there is at least one member of the committee from each congressional district in this state.

(4) The Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee shall, from the jurisdictional transfer applications submitted under section 3 of this 2023 Act:

(a) Review the applications; and

(b) Develop a list of three jurisdictional transfers to recommend for funding.

(5) The committee shall actively solicit reviews and comments from the Oregon Transportation Commission in the development of the list described in subsection (4)(b) of this section. The committee shall also shall take into consideration the following:

(a) The difference between the applicant’s and the department’s standards of maintenance;

(b) The amount of deferred maintenance;

(c) A description of how the highway is used in the community;

(d) The climate impact of a transfer and subsequent upgrades the applicant could provide;

(e) The potential positive impacts on historically underserved groups;

(f) The increase in multimodal transportation options provided by a transfer;

(g) A description of the safety issues that exist; and

(h) A transfer readiness assessment that may include:

(A) The interest of the community;

(B) Funding capacity of the applicant for the transfer and maintenance in the future; and

(C) The existing condition of the highway and its current state of maintenance.

(6) No later than September 15 of each even-numbered year, the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee shall submit a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , that includes the list of jurisdictional transfers recommended for funding under subsection (4)(b) of this section.

(7) The term of office of each member of the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. However, a member of the committee may not serve more than two terms. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs in an appointment made from a congressional district, the successor shall be appointed from the congressional district for which the vacancy exists.

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

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

(10) The committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(11) The committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the committee, provided that the committee meets at least four times a year.

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

(13) The Department of Transportation shall provide assistance and space for meetings as requested by the chair of the committee.

(14) Qualified members, as defined in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , of the advisory committee are entitled to compensation for actual and necessary travel or other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as specified for qualified members of boards or commissions in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (4). [2023 c.323 §1]

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 1 of this 2023 Act, of the members first appointed by the Governor to the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee:

(1) Two shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2025.

(2) Three shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2026.

(3) Three shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2027.

(4) Three shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2028. [2023 c.323 §2]

Sec. 3. (1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules specifying the process by which a city or county may apply for inclusion on the list of jurisdictional transfers recommended for funding and submitted to the Joint Committee on Transportation under section 1 of this 2023 Act.

(2) An application under this section must be on a form prescribed by the department and must include the following:

(a) The name of the city or county;

(b) A description of the portion of the highway to be transferred;

(c) A desired timeline for the transfer;

(d) The scope of the transfer;

(e) A description of which body assumes liability during and after the transfer;

(f) The cost to update the segment of highway transferred to a state of good repair; and

(g) Any other information necessary or helpful to the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee established in section 1 of this 2023 Act in making its recommendations to the Joint Committee on Transportation.

(3) A jurisdictional transfer applicant must submit:

(a) Plans to provide at least 20 percent of the moneys required for the jurisdictional transfer; and

(b) A community vision plan that describes the applicant’s plan for managing and improving the highway. [2023 c.323 §3]

Sec. 7. Sections 1, 2 and 3 of this 2023 Act are repealed on January 2, 2029. [2023 c.323 §7]

Source: Section 184.925 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.645 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.645
183.645 Request for change of administrative law judge
Status: in_force

(1) After assignment of an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing on behalf of an agency, the chief administrative law judge shall assign a different administrative law judge for the hearing upon receiving a written request from any party in the contested case or from the agency. The chief administrative law judge may by rule establish time limitations and procedures for requests under this section.

(2) Only one request for a change of assignment of administrative law judge under subsection (1) of this section may be granted by the chief administrative law judge without a showing of good cause. If a party or agency fails to make a request under subsection (1) of this section within the time allowed, or if a party or agency objects to an administrative law judge assigned after a request for a different administrative law judge has been granted under subsection (1) of this section, the chief administrative law judge shall assign a different administrative law judge only upon a showing of good cause.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a different administrative law judge may not be assigned for a hearing provided under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) or 813.440 (Grounds for hearing on validity of suspension) on suspension of driving privileges, except upon a showing of good cause. [1999 c.849 §11; 2001 c.294 §8; 2003 c.75 §10]

Source: Section 183.645 — Request for change of administrative law judge; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.740 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.740
176.740 Governor’s proclamation
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor may proclaim that a natural disaster or an act of war, terrorism or sabotage has caused the death of unknown persons on a specific date at a specific place.

(2) For the purposes of any civil or administrative proceeding, there is a presumption that a missing person is dead if it is shown that:

(a) The person was at or near the place described in a proclamation under this section on the date specified in the proclamation; and

(b) The person’s absence cannot be satisfactorily explained after diligent search.

(3) In administering the estate of an absentee under ORS chapter 117, the court may enter an order directing the Chief Medical Examiner to submit a report of death to the county registrar for a decedent presumed to be dead under this section. The county registrar may not charge a fee for receiving a report under this subsection or for issuing a copy of a report submitted under this subsection. The Chief Medical Examiner shall indicate on the report of death that the report of death was submitted pursuant to an order entered under this section.

(4) This section does not establish, limit or abrogate the special peril doctrine. [2003 c.560 §1; 2013 c.366 §69; 2017 c.151 §22]

Source: Section 176.740 — Governor’s proclamation; presumption for missing person; report of death , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.580 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.580
181A.580 Certification of certain Law Enforcement Data System employees
Status: in_force

(1) A certified police officer or certified reserve officer who leaves police service to become a full-time employee of the Law Enforcement Data System under ORS 181A.280 (Law Enforcement Data System established) may retain certification, subject to satisfactory completion of any continuing training required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to maintain certification.

(2) A full-time employee of the Law Enforcement Data System whose certification has lapsed, or who previously has had equivalent certification with another state or the federal government may, within 30 months following the lapse of certification or end of prior equivalent certification, apply to the department for certification as provided in ORS 181A.420 (Minimum standards and training requirements inapplicable to certain persons) (2). [Formerly 181.654]

Source: Section 181A.580 — Certification of certain Law Enforcement Data System employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.455 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.455
184.455 Allocation of housing production targets
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall allocate housing production targets to each city with a population of 10,000 or greater and to each unincorporated urbanized area within the Metro urban growth boundary. Housing production targets shall describe the proportion of the allocated housing need that the department determines should be produced by for-profit, nonprofit and public builders in each city within six years for a city or urbanized area inside Metro and within eight years for a city or urbanized area outside Metro.

(2) The housing production targets must be separated into:

(a) A total target; and

(b) A target segmented by each income level in ORS 184.453 (Statewide housing analysis) (4).

(3) In establishing housing production targets under this section, the department:

(a) May include a proportion of the allocated housing need to accommodate people experiencing homelessness and housing underproduction within a city greater than the proportion of the 20-year period;

(b) Is not required to consider allocation of needed housing by Metro under ORS 197A.348 (Definition of “needed housing.”) or 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) ; and

(c) Shall coordinate the allocation of the targets with a schedule developed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development for requiring housing production strategies under ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) . [2023 c.13 §3; 2023 c.326 §3]

Note: Section 6, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 6. (1) No later than March 1, 2024, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall adopt a housing production target schedule under section 3 (3)(c), chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023 [ 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) (3)(c)].

(2) No later than January 1, 2025, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall:

(a) Conduct the initial statewide housing analysis and the initial estimate and allocation of housing need under section 2, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023 [ 184.453 (Statewide housing analysis) ].

(b) Establish the initial housing production targets under section 3, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023.

(3) No later than January 1, 2025, the Housing and Community Services Department shall:

(a) Publish the statewide housing production dashboard under section 4, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023 [ 456.601 (Statewide housing production dashboard) ]; and

(b) Publish statewide housing equity indicators under section 5, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023 [ 456.602 (Statewide housing equity indicators) ].

(4) The schedule adopted by the Department of Land Conservation and Development under subsection (1) of this section is not a land use decision and is not subject to appeal. [2023 c.13 §6; 2023 c.326 §6]

Source: Section 184.455 — Allocation of housing production targets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.765 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.765
176.765 Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other law, information furnished under ORS 176.760 (Information to be available to Governor) and designated by that person as confidential, shall be maintained as confidential by the Governor and any person who obtains information which the person knows to be confidential under ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) . The Governor shall not make known in any manner any particulars of such information to persons other than those specified in subsection (4) of this section. No subpoena or judicial order may be issued compelling the Governor or any other person to divulge or make known such confidential information, except when relevant to a prosecution for violation of subsection (5) of this section.

(2) Nothing in this section prohibits use of confidential information to prepare statistics or other general data for publication, so presented as to prevent identification of particular persons.

(3) Any person who is served with a subpoena to give testimony orally or in writing or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records as provided in ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) may apply to any circuit court in Oregon for protection against abuse or hardship in the manner provided in ORCP 36 C.

(4) References to the Governor in this section include only individuals designated for this purpose in writing by the Governor.

(5) In addition to any penalties under ORS 176.990 (Penalties) , a person who discloses confidential information in violation of this section willfully or with criminal negligence, as defined by ORS 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) , may be subject, notwithstanding any other law, to removal from office or immediate dismissal from public employment. [1974 c.5 §4; 1977 c.358 §8; 1979 c.284 §119]

Source: Section 176.765 — Confidentiality of information; use; liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.330 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.330
183.330 Description of organization
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other rulemaking requirements imposed by law, each agency shall publish a description of its organization and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests.

(2) Each state agency that adopts rules shall appoint a rules coordinator and file a copy of that appointment with the Secretary of State. The rules coordinator shall:

(a) Maintain copies of all rules adopted by the agency;

(b) Provide to the public, upon request, information pertaining to:

(A) All rulemaking proceedings of the agency;

(B) The status of the agency’s rules; and

(C) All certificates and rules filed by the agency with the Secretary of State; and

(c) Keep and make available the mailing list required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (8).

(3) An order shall not be effective as to any person or party unless it is served upon the person or party either personally or by mail. This subsection is not applicable in favor of any person or party who has actual knowledge of the order.

(4) An order is not final until it is reduced to writing. [1957 c.717 §2; 1971 c.734 §4; 1975 c.759 §3; 1979 c.593 §8; 1993 c.729 §2; 2001 c.220 §3; 2017 c.518 §1]

Source: Section 183.330 — Description of organization; service of order; rules coordinator; order not final until put in writing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.666 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.666
181A.666 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) It is in the public interest to have trust and transparency in the hiring of law enforcement officers.

(2) It is in the public interest to ensure that information relating to allegations of misconduct are not shielded in the employment process, while ensuring due process and a fair chance for police officers accused of misconduct in order to promote the hiring of individuals who represent the highest values of policing. [2020 s.s.1 c.7 §2]

Source: Section 181A.666 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.150 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.150
177.150 Record required for Secretary of State Miscellaneous Receipts Account
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall cause a record to be kept of all moneys paid into the Secretary of State Miscellaneous Receipts Account established under ORS 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) . Together with other matters, the record shall indicate, by separate account, the source from which the moneys paid in are derived and the activity or program against which any payment or withdrawal is charged. [1991 c.169 §4; 2003 c.794 §199]

Source: Section 177.150 — Record required for Secretary of State Miscellaneous Receipts Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.205 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.205
178.205 Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Retirement Savings Board shall develop a defined contribution retirement plan for persons employed for compensation in this state and conduct a market and legal analysis of the plan.

(2) The board shall have the following powers:

(a) To establish, implement and maintain the plan developed under this section.

(b) To adopt rules for the general administration of the plan as provided in ORS 178.215 (Rules for Oregon Retirement Savings Plan) .

(c) To direct the investment of the funds contributed to accounts in the plan consistent with the investment restrictions established by the board. The investment restrictions must be consistent with the objectives of the plan, and the board shall exercise the judgment and care then prevailing that persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs with due regard to the probable income and level of risk from certain types of investments of money, in accordance with the policies established by the board.

(d) To collect application, account or administrative fees to defray the costs of administering the plan.

(e) To make and enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements, and to retain, employ and contract for any of the following considered necessary or desirable, for carrying out the purposes set forth in ORS 178.200 (Oregon Retirement Savings Board) to 178.260 (Final orders relating to compliance) :

(A) Services of private and public financial institutions, depositories, consultants, investment advisers, investment administrators and third-party plan administrators.

(B) Research, technical and other services.

(C) Services of other state agencies to assist the board in its duties.

(f) To evaluate the need for, and procure as needed, pooled private insurance of the plan.

(g) To develop and implement an outreach plan to gain input and disseminate information regarding the plan and retirement savings in general.

(h) To request that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries investigate an employer under ORS 178.255 (Investigation by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries) to determine the employer’s compliance with the requirements of the defined contribution retirement plan developed under this section, if, after three attempts, using different means of communication when available, to bring the employer into compliance, the board has reasonable grounds to believe that the employer remains in violation of the requirements of the plan.

(i) To enter into agreements with other states to provide services to the other states related to retirement savings plans administered by the other states and similar to the plan developed under this section. [2015 c.557 §2; 2019 c.149 §6; 2019 c.512 §1]

Source: Section 178.205 — Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.365 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.365
184.365 Authority of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “qualified entity” means an entity of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , that contracts with, or that is a party to an interagency agreement with, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of receiving human resource services from the department.

(2) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the department may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

(B) Is employed by or applying for employment with a qualified entity; or

(C) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department or a qualified entity as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; and

(b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position:

(A) In which the person is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;

(B) In which the person has access to information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(C) That has payroll functions or in which the person has responsibility for receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments, for billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property or has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the state;

(D) That has mailroom duties as the primary duty or job function of the position;

(E) In which the person has responsibility for auditing the department or other governmental agencies;

(F) That has personnel or human resources functions as one of the position’s primary responsibilities;

(G) In which the person has access to personal information about employees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information;

(H) In which the person has access to chemicals or hazardous materials, to facilities in which chemicals and hazardous materials are present or to information regarding the transportation of chemical or hazardous materials;

(I) In which the person has access to property to which access is restricted in order to protect the health or safety of the public;

(J) In which the person provides security, design or construction services for government buildings, grounds or facilities; or

(K) In which the person has access to critical infrastructure or security-sensitive facilities or information. [2005 c.730 §9; 2017 c.560 §1]

Source: Section 184.365 — Authority of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.110
179.110 Use of federal grants
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority, respectively, may accept and receive grants of funds from the United States or any of its agencies for the construction, equipment and betterment of any of the institutions under its jurisdiction and may cooperate with the United States or its agencies in such construction, equipment and betterment. Any balances of appropriations for capital outlay for any institution resulting from the use of funds so received shall be placed in a common fund. The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are authorized and empowered in their discretion to expend such common fund or any portion thereof in the construction, equipment or betterment of any institution under its jurisdiction. [Amended by 1961 c.651 §1; 1969 c.597 §24; 1987 c.320 §113; 2001 c.900 §32; 2009 c.595 §124]

Source: Section 179.110 — Use of federal grants; cooperation with federal agencies; disposition of balances of appropriations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.785 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.785
180.785 Remedy not exclusive
Status: in_force

The remedies provided under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) are in addition to any other remedy, civil or criminal, that may be available under any other provision of law. Claims based on remedies available under other provisions of law may be joined in an action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) . [2009 c.292 §8]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.785 — Remedy not exclusive , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.268 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.268
176.268 Oregon Gifts of Life Award
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Organ donor” means an individual whose organ, eye or tissue is the subject of an anatomical gift pursuant to ORS 97.951 (Short title) to 97.982 (Alteration of document of anatomical gift prohibited) .

(b) “Organ procurement organization” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.953 (Definitions for ORS 97.951 to 97.982) .

(2) The office of the Governor may present the Oregon Gifts of Life Award on an annual basis to families of organ donors.

(3) Organ procurement organizations or affiliated educational organizations may nominate individuals eligible under this section to represent organ donors from the previous calendar year and may submit documentation supporting the eligibility of the individuals to the office of the Governor.

(4) Organ procurement organizations shall select recipients from a list of nominations prepared under subsection (3) of this section. If more than one organ procurement organization is involved, the organ procurement organizations shall coordinate to designate by consensus the organ procurement organization that will have primary administrative responsibility under this section.

(5) Only one award may be presented to the family of each organ donor.

(6) Organ procurement organizations shall seek permission from the family of each organ donor selected to receive the Oregon Gifts of Life Award. [2018 c.13 §2]

Source: Section 176.268 — Oregon Gifts of Life Award , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.457 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.457
183.457 Representation of persons other than agencies participating in contested case hearings
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 8.690 (Advising and representing county officers and employees) , 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) and 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , and unless otherwise authorized by another law, a person participating in a contested case hearing conducted by an agency described in this subsection may be represented by an attorney or by an authorized representative subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section. The Attorney General shall prepare model rules for proceedings with lay representation that do not have the effect of precluding lay representation. No rule adopted by a state agency shall have the effect of precluding lay representation. The agencies before which an authorized representative may appear are:

(a) The State Landscape Contractors Board in the administration of the Landscape Contractors Law.

(b) The State Department of Energy and the Energy Facility Siting Council.

(c) The Environmental Quality Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality.

(d) The Department of Consumer and Business Services for proceedings in which an insured appears pursuant to ORS 737.505 (Insured entitled to rate information) .

(e) The Department of Consumer and Business Services and any other agency for the purpose of proceedings to enforce the state building code, as defined by ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) .

(f) The Department of the State Fire Marshal.

(g) The Department of State Lands for proceedings regarding the issuance or denial of fill or removal permits under ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) .

(h) The Public Utility Commission.

(i) The Water Resources Commission and the Water Resources Department.

(j) The Land Conservation and Development Commission and the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(k) The State Department of Agriculture, for purposes of hearings under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) .

(L) The Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(2) A person participating in a contested case hearing as provided in subsection (1) of this section may appear by an authorized representative if:

(a) The agency conducting the contested case hearing has determined that appearance of such a person by an authorized representative will not hinder the orderly and timely development of the record in the type of contested case hearing being conducted;

(b) The agency conducting the contested case hearing allows, by rule, authorized representatives to appear on behalf of such participants in the type of contested case hearing being conducted; and

(c) The officer presiding at the contested case hearing may exercise discretion to limit an authorized representative’s presentation of evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, or presentation of factual arguments to ensure the orderly and timely development of the hearing record, and shall not allow an authorized representative to present legal arguments except to the extent authorized under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The officer presiding at a contested case hearing in which an authorized representative appears under the provisions of this section may allow the authorized representative to present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and make arguments relating to the:

(a) Application of statutes and rules to the facts in the contested case;

(b) Actions taken by the agency in the past in similar situations;

(c) Literal meaning of the statutes or rules at issue in the contested case;

(d) Admissibility of evidence; and

(e) Proper procedures to be used in the contested case hearing.

(4) Upon judicial review, no limitation imposed by an agency presiding officer on the participation of an authorized representative shall be the basis for reversal or remand of agency action unless the limitation resulted in substantial prejudice to a person entitled to judicial review of the agency action.

(5) For the purposes of this section, “authorized representative” means a member of a participating partnership, an authorized officer or regular employee of a participating corporation, association or organized group, or an authorized officer or employee of a participating governmental authority other than a state agency. [1987 c.833 §3; 1989 c.453 §2; 1993 c.186 §4; 1995 c.102 §1; 1999 c.448 §1; 1999 c.599 §1; 2021 c.539 §109]

Note: 183.457 (Representation of persons other than agencies participating in contested case hearings) was added to and made a part of 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.457 — Representation of persons other than agencies participating in contested case hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.489 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.489
180.489 Quarterly escrow deposits
Status: in_force

(1) To promote compliance with the provisions of ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.483 (Distributor obligations) and 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) , the Attorney General may adopt rules requiring a nonparticipating manufacturer to make the escrow deposits required by ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) in quarterly installments during the year in which the sales covered by the deposits are made. The Attorney General may require a nonparticipating manufacturer to produce information sufficient to enable the Attorney General to determine the adequacy of the amount of the installment deposit.

(2) If the Attorney General adopts rules requiring a nonparticipating manufacturer to make escrow deposits in quarterly installments, the rules may also provide that a nonparticipating manufacturer that has been in continuous compliance for one year with ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.483 (Distributor obligations) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) and 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) may make escrow deposits required by ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) in annual payments during the second and subsequent years in which deposits are required. [2009 c.717 §14]

Source: Section 180.489 — Quarterly escrow deposits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.667 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.667
184.667 Autonomous vehicles
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation is the lead agency responsible for coordination of autonomous vehicle programs and policies. [2018 c.94 §1]

Source: Section 184.667 — Autonomous vehicles; lead agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.464 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.464
183.464 Proposed order by hearing officer
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (1) to (4) of this section, unless a hearing officer is authorized or required by law or agency rule to issue a final order, the hearing officer shall prepare and serve on the agency and all parties to a contested case hearing a proposed order, including recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law. The proposed order shall become final after the 30th day following the date of service of the proposed order, unless the agency within that period issues an amended order.

(2) An agency may by rule specify a period of time after which a proposed order will become final that is different from that specified in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If an agency determines that additional time will be necessary to allow the agency adequately to review a proposed order in a contested case, the agency may extend the time after which the proposed order will become final by a specified period of time. The agency shall notify the parties to the hearing of the period of extension.

(4) Subsections (1) to (4) of this section do not apply to the Public Utility Commission or the Energy Facility Siting Council.

(5) The Governor may exempt any agency or any class of contested case hearings before an agency from the requirements in whole or part of subsections (1) to (4) of this section by executive order. The executive order shall contain a statement of the reasons for the exemption. [1979 c.593 §§36,36b; 1995 c.79 §64; 2001 c.104 §64]

Source: Section 183.464 — Proposed order by hearing officer; amendment by agency; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.385 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.385
182.385 Identification of reduced expenses resulting from improved efficiency
Status: in_force

In preparing its budget for the biennium following one in which the state agency or unit credits any amount to the Oregon State Productivity Improvement Revolving Fund, the agency or unit shall identify any reduction in agency or unit expenses resulting from improved efficiency. [1989 c.815 §7; 1993 c.724 §32]

Source: Section 182.385 — Identification of reduced expenses resulting from improved efficiency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.655 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.655
183.655 Fees
Status: in_force

The chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings shall establish a schedule of fees for services rendered by administrative law judges assigned from the office. The fee charged shall be in an amount calculated to recover the cost of providing the administrative law judge, the cost of conducting the hearing and all associated administrative costs. All fees collected by the chief administrative law judge under this section shall be paid into the Office of Administrative Hearings Operating Account created under ORS 183.660 (Office of Administrative Hearings Operating Account) . [1999 c.849 §13; 2003 c.75 §12]

Source: Section 183.655 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.050
182.050 Time and manner of payment to counties
Status: in_force

No state board or commission affected by the provisions of ORS 182.040 (Boards and commissions to pay counties for services) and 182.060 (County clerk to record instruments affecting realty for state boards and commissions) shall be required at the time of ordering the performance of any services for which a fee or charge may be collected by the county to pay the collectible fee or charge in advance or at the time the services are rendered. The county clerk or other officer performing the service, upon request made by the board or commission, shall charge to the board or commission the amount of the fee or charge, and thereafter on the first days of January, April, July and October of each calendar year supply to the board or commission an itemized statement of all services performed upon order of the board or commission for the three months preceding, together with the legal charge collectible therefor. The board or commission, upon receipt of the statement, promptly shall pay the amount due the county.

Source: Section 182.050 — Time and manner of payment to counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.390 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.390
181A.390 Training academy
Status: in_force

In carrying out its duties, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may take title to real property needed for a training academy. [Formerly 181.636]

Source: Section 181A.390 — Training academy; title to real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.775 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.775
180.775 Investigative demand
Status: in_force

(1) If it appears to the Attorney General that a person has possession, custody or control of any information, document or other materials that are relevant to an investigation of a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) , or that could lead to the discovery of relevant information in an investigation of a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) , the Attorney General may cause an investigative demand to be served upon the person. The investigative demand may require the person:

(a) To appear and testify under oath at the time and place stated in the investigative demand;

(b) To answer written interrogatories; or

(c) To produce relevant documentary material or physical evidence for examination at the time and place stated in the investigative demand.

(2) An investigative demand under this section shall be served in the manner provided by ORS 646.622 (Method of serving investigative demand) and may be enforced in the manner provided by ORS 646.626 (Effect of failure to obey investigative demand) . [2009 c.292 §6]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.775 — Investigative demand , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.745 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.745
184.745 Website information on purchase of state park day-use passes
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall work together to add a link from the Department of Transportation website to a State Parks and Recreation Department webpage that provides information about how to purchase day-use parking passes. [2015 c.54 §1]

Source: Section 184.745 — Website information on purchase of state park day-use passes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.260 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.260
176.260 Medal of Honor
Status: in_force

(1) The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. Upon nomination by the Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor established under ORS 176.262 (Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor) , the Governor or the Governor’s designee may award the medal in the name of the state to a law enforcement officer who has been distinguished by exceptionally honorable and meritorious conduct. The medal may be awarded posthumously to a representative of the deceased law enforcement officer.

(2) The medal shall be bronze and consist of a police shield overlaid by a sheriff’s star with the seal of the State of Oregon in the center and the words “Law Enforcement Medal of Honor” within the design. The medal shall be suspended from a ring that is attached to a navy blue ribbon with a gold edge. The reverse side of the medal shall be inscribed with the words “For exceptionally honorable and meritorious conduct in performing services as a law enforcement officer.” [2005 c.284 §1; 2011 c.434 §2; 2013 c.1 §16]

Source: Section 176.260 — Medal of Honor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.410 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.410
181A.410 Minimum standards and training for certification
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, to promote enforcement of law and fire services by improving the competence of public safety personnel and their support staffs, and in consultation with the agencies for which the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training provide standards, certification, accreditation and training:

(a) The department shall recommend, and the board shall establish by rule, reasonable minimum standards of physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for public safety personnel and instructors.

(b) The department shall recommend, and the board shall establish by rule, reasonable minimum training for all levels of professional development, basic through executive, including but not limited to courses or subjects for instruction and qualifications for public safety personnel and instructors. Training requirements shall be consistent with the funding available in the department’s legislatively approved budget.

(c) The department, in consultation with the board, shall establish by rule a procedure or procedures to be used by law enforcement units, public or private safety agencies or the Oregon Youth Authority to determine whether public safety personnel meet minimum standards or have minimum training.

(d) Subject to such terms and conditions as the department may impose, the department shall certify instructors and public safety personnel, except youth correction officers, as being qualified under the rules established by the board.

(e) The department shall deny applications for training and deny, suspend and revoke certification in the manner provided in ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (1).

(f) The department shall cause inspection of standards and training for instructors and public safety personnel, except youth correction officers, to be made.

(g) The department may recommend, and the board may establish by rule, accreditation standards, levels and categories for mandated and nonmandated public safety personnel training or educational programs. The department and board, in consultation, may establish to what extent training or educational programs provided by an accredited university, college, community college or public safety agency may serve as equivalent to mandated training or as a prerequisite to mandated training. Programs offered by accredited universities, colleges or community colleges may be considered equivalent to mandated training only in academic areas.

(h) The department shall recommend, and the board shall establish by rule, an educational program that the board determines will be most effective in reducing profiling, as defined in ORS 131.915 (Definitions) , by police officers and reserve officers. The program must be required at all levels of training, including basic training and advanced, leadership and continuing training.

(2) The department may:

(a) Contract or otherwise cooperate with any person or agency of government for the procurement of services or property;

(b) Procure or supervise the procurement of goods and services, as defined in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) , and personal services designated under ORS 279A.055 (Personal services contracts) , to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section in accordance with ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (6)(n);

(c) Accept gifts or grants of services or property;

(d) Establish fees for determining whether a training or educational program meets the accreditation standards established under subsection (1)(g) of this section;

(e) Maintain and furnish to law enforcement units and public and private safety agencies information on applicants for appointment as instructors or public safety personnel, except youth correction officers, in any part of the state; and

(f) Establish fees to allow recovery of the full costs incurred in providing services to private entities or in providing services as experts or expert witnesses.

(3) The department, in consultation with the board, may:

(a) Upon the request of a law enforcement unit or public safety agency, conduct surveys or aid cities and counties to conduct surveys through qualified public or private agencies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations resulting from such surveys.

(b) Upon the request of law enforcement units or public safety agencies, conduct studies and make recommendations concerning means by which requesting units can coordinate or combine their resources.

(c) Conduct and stimulate research to improve the police, fire service, corrections, adult parole and probation, emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator professions.

(d) Provide grants from funds appropriated or available therefor, to law enforcement units, public safety agencies, special districts, cities, counties and private entities to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

(e) Provide optional training programs for persons who operate lockups. The term “lockup” has the meaning given it in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) .

(f) Provide optional training programs for public safety personnel and their support staffs.

(g) Enter into agreements with federal, state or other governmental agencies to provide training or other services in exchange for receiving training, fees or services of generally equivalent value.

(h) Upon the request of a law enforcement unit or public safety agency employing public safety personnel, except youth correction officers, grant an officer, fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher a multidiscipline certification consistent with the minimum requirements adopted or approved by the board. Multidiscipline certification authorizes an officer, fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher to work in any of the disciplines for which the officer, fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher is certified. The provisions of ORS 181A.500 (Lapse of certification) , 181A.520 (Certification of corrections officers) and 181A.530 (Certification of parole and probation officers) relating to lapse of certification do not apply to an officer or fire service professional certified under this paragraph as long as the officer or fire service professional maintains full-time employment in one of the certified disciplines and meets the training standards established by the board.

(i) Establish fees and guidelines for the use of the facilities of the training academy operated by the department and for nonmandated training provided to federal, state or other governmental agencies, private entities or individuals.

(4) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the board, in consultation with the department, shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the board’s duties and powers.

(5) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the department, in consultation with the board, shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the department’s duties and powers.

(6) For efficiency, board and department rules may be adopted jointly as a single set of combined rules with the approval of the board and the department.

(7) The department shall obtain approval of the board before submitting its legislative concepts, Emergency Board request or agency request budget to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(8) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall develop a training program for conducting investigations required under ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) . [Formerly 181.640; 2016 c.117 §42; 2017 c.706 §8; 2021 c.34 §1]

Source: Section 181A.410 — Minimum standards and training for certification; duties in improving public safety units; grants; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.325 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.325
179.325 Change in use of institution for persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may order the change, in all or part, of the purpose and use of any state institution being used as an institution for the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities in order to care for persons committed to its custody whenever the department determines that a change in purpose and use will better enable this state to meet its responsibilities to persons with developmental disabilities. In determining whether to order the change, the department shall consider changes in the number and source of the admissions of persons with developmental disabilities.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may order the change, in all or part, of the purpose and use of any state institution being used as an institution for the care and treatment of persons with mental illness in order to care for persons committed to its custody whenever the authority determines that a change in purpose and use will better enable this state to meet its responsibilities to persons with mental illness. In determining whether to order the change, the authority shall consider changes in the number and source of the admissions of persons with mental illness. [1965 c.595 §1; 1969 c.597 §39; 1979 c.683 §3; 2007 c.70 §41; 2009 c.595 §131; 2013 c.36 §39; 2015 c.27 §16]

Source: Section 179.325 — Change in use of institution for persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.654 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.654
184.654 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 184.656 (Governor’s budget for department) shall be known and may be cited as the “Transportation Spending Accountability Act.” [1999 c.939 §1; 2015 c.138 §7]

Source: Section 184.654 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.340 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.340
179.340 Salaries and expenses of superintendents
Status: in_force

(1) The annual salaries of the superintendents shall be fixed, within the respective appropriations therefor and the limitations otherwise fixed by law by their respective appointing authorities.

(2) The superintendents shall receive no fees, emoluments or compensation other than salaries fixed under subsection (1) of this section, but shall receive their actual traveling expenses when traveling in the service of the state. [Amended by 1963 c.471 §2; 1965 c.616 §82; 1969 c.597 §27]

Source: Section 179.340 — Salaries and expenses of superintendents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.745 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.745
179.745 Title to and transfer of property
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon, by and through the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, may take title to real and personal property to carry out the provisions of ORS 179.620 (Liability of person or estate for cost of care) , 179.653 (Unpaid costs as lien on property) , 179.655 (Enforcement of lien) and 179.740 (Collection from estates) . With the written consent of the owner of real property or an authorized representative of the owner, the agency may transfer real property under the provisions of ORS 270.100 (Notice to department before sale of real property) to 270.190 (Disposition of operating fund revenues) . The agency may transfer personal property under rules adopted by the agency. The proceeds, less costs, of any real or personal property transferred by the agency under this section shall be credited to and deposited in the Department of Corrections Account, the Department of Human Services Account or the Oregon Health Authority Fund, as appropriate. [1999 c.616 §2; 2001 c.487 §11; 2009 c.595 §157]

Source: Section 179.745 — Title to and transfer of property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.810 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.810
181A.810 Expenditure limitation on grant moneys
Status: in_force

A law enforcement agency, as defined in ORS 181A.775 (Definitions for ORS 181A.775 to 181A.805) , may not use moneys it receives under ORS 181A.805 (Grants) to supplant moneys from another source that the law enforcement agency has been previously authorized to expend. [Formerly 181.798]

Source: Section 181A.810 — Expenditure limitation on grant moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.360
182.360 Costs and payment of cash awards and administrative expenses
Status: in_force

(1) The costs arising out of the employee suggestion awards under ORS 182.310 (Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360) to 182.360 (Costs and payment of cash awards and administrative expenses) shall be paid in the following manner:

(a) For awards to employees not eligible for cash awards, the cost shall be added to and collected with the expenses and costs of operating the Personnel Division of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services collected under ORS 240.165 (Cost of operating Personnel Division divided among various agencies of state government) .

(b) For any cash award for a suggestion having multiagency effect, as determined by the Employee Suggestion Awards Commission, and for which the commission cannot identify the cost savings realized or to be realized by the agencies as a result of implementation of the suggestion, the cost shall be added to and collected with the expenses and costs of operating the Personnel Division collected under ORS 240.165 (Cost of operating Personnel Division divided among various agencies of state government) .

(c) If the commission is able to identify the agency or agencies that have realized or will realize cash savings as a result of implementation of a suggestion, the cost of any cash award shall be paid by the affected agency or agencies from savings realized or to be realized by implementation of the suggestion. For suggestions with multiagency effect, the commission shall determine the portion of the award total to be contributed by each agency.

(d) For administrative expenses of the Personnel Division incurred in administering ORS 182.310 (Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360) to 182.400 (Report on productivity improvement program) , the expenses shall be added to and collected with the expenses and costs of operating the Personnel Division collected under ORS 240.165 (Cost of operating Personnel Division divided among various agencies of state government) .

(2) Vouchers for awards described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section and administrative expenses described in subsection (1)(d) of this section shall be prepared by the Administrator of the Personnel Division payable from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund. Vouchers for awards described in subsection (1)(c) of this section shall be drawn by the appropriate agency. All vouchers shall be drawn upon certification of the chairperson or secretary of the commission of the amount or cost of the award and the person to whom the award has been made or the amount of the administrative expenses. [1957 c.616 §6; 1981 c.233 §1; 1993 c.724 §28; 1995 c.79 §58; 2005 c.22 §127]

Source: Section 182.360 — Costs and payment of cash awards and administrative expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.815 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.815
181A.815 Expenses
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency that participates in the development of the plan required by ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4) shall keep track of the expenses it incurs by reason of its participation. For purposes of this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, “expenses” includes, but is not limited to, personnel costs.

(2) The Department of Justice shall award a law enforcement agency one credit for each dollar of expenses incurred before July 1, 2008, by reason of the law enforcement agency’s participation in the development of the plan required by ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4).

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 181A.805 (Grants) (2), when a law enforcement agency applies for a grant under ORS 181A.805 (Grants) , the department, to the extent that funds are appropriated to the department for the purpose, shall make a grant that exceeds 75 percent of the expenses incurred by the law enforcement agency if the law enforcement agency has unused credits awarded under subsection (2) of this section. When the department makes a grant that exceeds 75 percent of the expenses incurred by a law enforcement agency, the department shall deduct the amount of the grant that exceeds 75 percent from the credits awarded the law enforcement agency under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The department may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section. [Formerly 181.799]

Source: Section 181A.815 — Expenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.451 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.451
180.451 Civil remedies for violation of ORS 180.441
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the name of the State of Oregon against a person who violates ORS 180.441 (Prohibited shipping) or for the purpose of seeking an injunction to restrain an actual or threatened violation of ORS 180.441 (Prohibited shipping) and compel compliance with ORS 180.441 (Prohibited shipping) .

(2) If a court determines that a person violated ORS 180.441 (Prohibited shipping) , the court shall order the disgorgement of any profits, gain, gross receipts or other benefit from the violation. All moneys disgorged under this subsection must be deposited in the Tobacco Enforcement Fund established under ORS 180.205 (Tobacco Enforcement Fund) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In any action brought pursuant to this section, the state may recover the costs of the investigation, the costs of the action, reasonable attorney fees and a civil penalty for each violation, not to exceed $5,000 per violation. A civil penalty imposed under this section must be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(b) For the purposes of this subsection, each shipment or transport of cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems or smokeless tobacco products constitutes a separate violation.

(4) Unless expressly provided, the remedies or penalties under this section are cumulative to each other and to the remedies available under all other laws of this state. [2017 c.687 §11; 2021 c.179 §4]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.451 — Civil remedies for violation of ORS 180.441; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.370 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.370
179.370 Residence of superintendents at institutions
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Corrections or the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may require that a superintendent reside in state-provided housing at the institution under the jurisdiction of the superintendent. The rental shall be determined pursuant to ORS 182.425 (State agency required to collect rental for housing provided to employees) . [Amended by 1959 c.80 §1; 1969 c.597 §35; 1977 c.583 §1; 1987 c.320 §120a; 1989 c.171 §21; 2009 c.595 §134; 2013 c.36 §42]

Source: Section 179.370 — Residence of superintendents at institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.140 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.140
181A.140 Department responsible for criminal identification information
Status: in_force

The Department of State Police shall:

(1) Install and maintain systems for filing and retrieving fingerprint data and supplemental information submitted by criminal justice agencies for the identification of criminal offenders as the Superintendent of State Police deems necessary;

(2) Employ its fingerprint record file as a basis for identifying individuals and provide criminal offender information to criminal justice agencies in the performance of the agencies’ official duties;

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

(4) Undertake other projects as necessary or appropriate to the speedy collection and dissemination of information relating to crimes and criminals. [Formerly 181.066]

Source: Section 181A.140 — Department responsible for criminal identification information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.110
180.110 Keeping copies of opinions and records of cases
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall keep copies of all the opinions of the Attorney General and a record of all cases, in any of the courts and tribunals, prosecuted or defended by the Attorney General or in which the Attorney General appears. The Attorney General shall make a biennial report to the legislature of all the official business transacted by the Attorney General for the biennial period ending December 31 prior to the meeting of the legislature. The Attorney General may have printed and bound all opinions rendered by the Attorney General during the period, for distribution to the various state officers, public libraries and others entitled to receive them. [Amended by 1971 c.418 §2; 2005 c.659 §6]

Source: Section 180.110 — Keeping copies of opinions and records of cases; biennial report; printing and binding opinions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.485 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.485
181A.485 Psychological screening of law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Law enforcement agency” means a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , that employs law enforcement officers to enforce criminal laws.

(b) “Law enforcement officer” means a police officer, reserve officer or certified reserve officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(2) A law enforcement agency may not employ a person as a law enforcement officer unless the person has completed a psychological screening to determine the person’s fitness to serve as a law enforcement officer.

(3) The psychological screening required by subsection (2) of this section must be conducted by a licensed mental health professional who meets the qualifications and training requirements established by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule.

(4) The board shall establish by rule:

(a) The qualifications and training necessary for a licensed mental health professional to conduct a psychological screening under this section; and

(b) Standards and procedures for conducting a psychological screening under this section. [2019 c.78 §1]

Note: 181A.485 (Psychological screening of law enforcement officers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.485 — Psychological screening of law enforcement officers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.785 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.785
181A.785 Components of plan
Status: in_force

In the plan required by ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4), a deadly physical force planning authority shall, at a minimum:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Address, under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4)(a), the manner in which each law enforcement agency within the county will comply with ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) (2); and

(b) Attach a copy of each policy adopted under ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) (2) to the plan.

(2) Address, under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4)(b), the manner in which each law enforcement agency within the county will comply with ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) (3)(a) and (4).

(3) Address, under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4)(c), the manner in which each law enforcement agency within the county will comply with ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) (5)(a).

(4) Address, under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4)(d), the manner in which the district attorney of the county will exercise discretion to resolve issues of potential criminal responsibility.

(5) Address, under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (4)(e), the manner in which each law enforcement agency within the county will comply with ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) (6). [Formerly 181.786]

Source: Section 181A.785 — Components of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.306 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.306
176.306 Convocation of disability evaluation panel
Status: in_force

(1) A convocation of the disability evaluation panel shall be convoked if requested by at least two of the following persons:

(a) The Secretary of State;

(b) The State Treasurer;

(c) The President of the Senate;

(d) The Speaker of the House of Representatives; or

(e) The chief of staff for the Governor.

(2) A request for convocation of the disability evaluation panel must be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State. The request is effective upon filing. The request must indicate that the persons making the request believe that the Governor is suffering from a physical or mental disability that prevents the Governor from discharging the duties of the office. [2009 c.77 §3]

Source: Section 176.306 — Convocation of disability evaluation panel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.865 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.865
181A.865 Qualifications for executive manager or supervisory manager
Status: in_force

An applicant for licensure as an executive manager or supervisory manager must meet the qualifications set forth in ORS 181A.855 (Qualifications for private security professional) . [Formerly 181.877]

Source: Section 181A.865 — Qualifications for executive manager or supervisory manager , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.627 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.627
184.627 Real property inventory
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall compile and keep current an inventory of real property, in excess of the operating needs of, and owned by the Department of Transportation.

(2) The inventory must include the following, for each parcel of real property:

(a) A description of the real property and its current use.

(b) An evaluation of future plans for the real property.

(c) An assessment of the value of the real property.

(3) This section does not apply to real property within a highway right-of-way that is used by the public.

(4) The commission shall periodically review the inventory of real property. If the commission determines that a parcel of real property is not anticipated for use for transportation purposes in the reasonably foreseeable future and that disposition of the real property by sale, lease or other means would result in a substantial net benefit to the state to carry out the purposes of Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution, the commission shall direct the department to dispose of the real property in the manner provided by rule by the department. [2017 c.750 §9]

Source: Section 184.627 — Real property inventory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.520 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.520
179.520 Authorization to receive funds of institution residents
Status: in_force

The superintendent or state agencies are authorized to receive any of the funds referred to in ORS 179.510 (“Funds” defined) to 179.530 (Disbursements from accounts) . The State Treasurer shall carry such funds in separate accounts for such institutions, or in a single account for all institutions operated by a single state agency, but shall not credit such funds or any part thereof to any state fund for governmental purposes. [Formerly 179.720; 1991 c.271 §2]

Source: Section 179.520 — Authorization to receive funds of institution residents; separate accounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.453 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.453
184.453 Statewide housing analysis
Status: in_force

(1) On an annual basis the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall conduct a statewide housing analysis. The analysis must be conducted statewide and segmented into regions as determined by the department. The analysis shall estimate factors including, but not limited to:

(a) Projected needed housing units over the next 20 years;

(b) Current housing underproduction;

(c) Housing units needed for people experiencing homelessness; and

(d) Housing units projected to be converted into vacation homes or second homes during the next 20 years.

(2) At the time the department performs the housing analysis under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall allocate a housing need for each city.

(3) In making an allocation under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall consider:

(a) The forecasted population growth under ORS 195.033 (Area population forecasts) or 195.036 (Metro area population forecast) ;

(b) The forecasted regional job growth;

(c) An equitable statewide distribution of housing for income levels described in subsection (4) of this section;

(d) The estimates made under subsection (1) of this section;

(e) For cities within Metro, the needed housing projected under ORS 197A.348 (Definition of “needed housing.”) (2); and

(f) The purpose of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis under ORS 184.451 (Oregon Housing Needs Analysis) (1).

(4) In estimating and allocating housing need under this section, the department shall segment need by the following income levels:

(a) Housing affordable to households making less than 30 percent of median family income;

(b) Housing affordable to households making 30 percent or more and less than 60 percent of median family income;

(c) Housing affordable to households making 60 percent or more and less than 80 percent of median family income;

(d) Housing affordable to households making 80 percent or more and less than 120 percent of median family income; and

(e) Housing affordable to households making 120 percent or more of median family income. [2023 c.13 §2; 2023 c.326 §2]

Source: Section 184.453 — Statewide housing analysis; allocation of housing needs by city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.760 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.760
176.760 Information to be available to Governor
Status: in_force

(1) On a continuing basis the Governor may obtain all necessary information from energy resource producers, suppliers and consumers, doing business within Oregon, and from political subdivisions in this state, as necessary for the Governor to determine whether shortages or an emergency will require energy resource conservation measures. Such information may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Sales volumes.

(b) Forecasts of energy resource requirements.

(c) Inventory of energy resources.

(d) Local distribution patterns of information under paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.

(2) In obtaining information at any time from energy resource producers or suppliers under subsection (1)(c) of this section, and in obtaining any other information under subsection (1) of this section during a state of emergency proclaimed under ORS 176.775 (Content of Governor’s proclamation of lack of energy resource or resource emergency) to 176.785 (Proclamation of state of emergency) , the Governor may subpoena witnesses, material and relevant books, papers, accounts, records and memoranda, administer oaths, and may cause the depositions of persons residing within or without Oregon to be taken in the manner prescribed for depositions in civil actions in circuit courts, to obtain information relevant to energy resources that are the subject of the proclaimed emergency.

(3) In obtaining information under this section the Governor:

(a) Shall seek to avoid eliciting information already furnished by a person or political subdivision in this state to a federal, state or local regulatory authority that is available for the study of the Governor; and

(b) Shall cause reporting procedures, including forms, to conform to existing requirements of federal, state and local regulatory authorities. [1974 c.5 §3; 1975 c.601 §1]

Source: Section 176.760 — Information to be available to Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.260 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.260
178.260 Final orders relating to compliance
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall inform the Oregon Retirement Savings Board of any final orders issued under ORS 178.255 (Investigation by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries) .

(2) The board shall include the commissioner’s final order determinations related to employers’ compliance in the annual reports described in ORS 178.235 (Annual reports) . [2019 c.149 §4]

OREGON 529 SAVINGS NETWORK

Source: Section 178.260 — Final orders relating to compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.269 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.269
180.269 Biennial litigation reports to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

On or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Justice shall submit a report to the chairpersons of the standing or interim Joint Committee on Ways and Means regarding materially significant or noteworthy litigation involving the state that is ongoing or that concluded in the biennium preceding the report. Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , the report described in this section is not a public record and is not subject to public inspection. [2021 c.678 §15]

Note: 180.269 (Biennial litigation reports to Legislative Assembly) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.269 — Biennial litigation reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.420 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.420
185.420 Commission on Black Affairs
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Black Affairs shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution. To the extent possible, members appointed by the Governor shall provide for representation from all areas of the state. All of the members of the commission shall be residents of this state.

(2) Members appointed by the Governor shall serve four-year terms. Legislators shall serve two-year terms.

(3) The commission members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

(4) A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) Appointments to the commission shall be made to ensure representation of Blacks in Oregon.

(6) Members of the commission who are not legislators shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from funds appropriated to the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.

(7) Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [1983 c.161 §2; 1987 c.879 §7; 1991 c.643 §35; 2005 c.818 §7; 2019 c.73 §3; 2021 c.290 §5]

Source: Section 185.420 — Commission on Black Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.479 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.479
179.479 Conveyance of adults in custody from institution to physician or hospital for treatment
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent or other chief executive officer of an institution described in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) may, when authorized by regulation or direction of the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority, convey an adult in custody to a physician, clinic or hospital, including the Oregon Health and Science University, for medical, surgical or dental treatment when such treatment cannot satisfactorily be provided at the institution. An adult in custody conveyed for treatment pursuant to this section shall be kept in the custody of the institution from which the adult in custody is conveyed.

(2) The Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe rules and regulations governing conveyances authorized by this section. [1957 c.160 §3; 1969 c.597 §42; 1975 c.693 §1; 1987 c.320 §130; 1999 c.59 §36; 2001 c.900 §42; 2009 c.595 §142; 2013 c.36 §52; 2019 c.213 §125]

Source: Section 179.479 — Conveyance of adults in custody from institution to physician or hospital for treatment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.540 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.540
183.540 Reduction of economic impact on small business
Status: in_force

If the statement of cost of compliance effect on small businesses required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2)(b)(E) shows that a rule has a significant adverse effect upon small business, to the extent consistent with the public health and safety purpose of the rule, the agency shall reduce the economic impact of the rule on small business by:

(1) Establishing differing compliance or reporting requirements or time tables for small business;

(2) Clarifying, consolidating or simplifying the compliance and reporting requirements under the rule for small business;

(3) Utilizing objective criteria for standards;

(4) Exempting small businesses from any or all requirements of the rule; or

(5) Otherwise establishing less intrusive or less costly alternatives applicable to small business. [1981 c.755 §4; 2003 c.749 §7; 2005 c.807 §6]

Source: Section 183.540 — Reduction of economic impact on small business , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.570 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.570
181A.570 Certification of full-time department employees
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any full-time employee of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training who possesses the requisite qualifications may be certified or recertified as a police officer, certified reserve officer, corrections officer, parole and probation officer, fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher.

(2) A department employee who is certified as a police, certified reserve, corrections or parole and probation officer may exercise the authority granted by law to such officers. This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to possess material that is otherwise contraband under the laws of this state in the performance of official duties and the authority to carry a firearm or other weapon concealed.

(3) A department employee who is certified as a police, certified reserve, corrections or parole and probation officer, a fire service professional, a telecommunicator or an emergency medical dispatcher is considered to be employed as a full-time public safety officer in the discipline in which certification is held under this section for the following purposes:

(a) Denying, suspending or revoking certification under ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) ;

(b) Determining eligibility to apply for benefits from the Public Safety Memorial Fund under ORS 243.954 (Definitions for ORS 243.954 to 243.974) to 243.974 (Designation of beneficiary form) ; and

(c) Determining eligibility to be honored at the memorial created pursuant to section 1, chapter 508, Oregon Laws 1987. [Formerly 181.651]

Source: Section 181A.570 — Certification of full-time department employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.310
183.310 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Agency” means any state board, commission, department, or division thereof, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to issue orders, except those in the legislative and judicial branches.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Contested case” means a proceeding before an agency:

(A) In which the individual legal rights, duties or privileges of specific parties are required by statute or Constitution to be determined only after an agency hearing at which such specific parties are entitled to appear and be heard;

(B) Where the agency has discretion to suspend or revoke a right or privilege of a person;

(C) For the suspension, revocation or refusal to renew or issue a license where the licensee or applicant for a license demands such hearing; or

(D) Where the agency by rule or order provides for hearings substantially of the character required by ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) , 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) , 183.425 (Depositions or subpoena of material witness) , 183.450 (Evidence in contested cases) , 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) and 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(b) “Contested case” does not include proceedings in which an agency decision rests solely on the result of a test.

(3) “Economic effect” means the economic impact on affected businesses by and the costs of compliance, if any, with a rule for businesses, including but not limited to the costs of equipment, supplies, labor and administration.

(4) “Hearing officer” includes an administrative law judge.

(5) “License” includes the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration or similar form of permission required by law to pursue any commercial activity, trade, occupation or profession.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Order” means any agency action expressed orally or in writing directed to a named person or named persons, other than employees, officers or members of an agency. “Order” includes any agency determination or decision issued in connection with a contested case proceeding. “Order” includes:

(A) Agency action under ORS chapter 657 making determination for purposes of unemployment compensation of employees of the state;

(B) Agency action under ORS chapter 240 which grants, denies, modifies, suspends or revokes any right or privilege of an employee of the state; and

(C) Agency action under ORS 468B.050 (Water quality permit) to issue a permit.

(b) “Final order” means final agency action expressed in writing. “Final order” does not include any tentative or preliminary agency declaration or statement that:

(A) Precedes final agency action; or

(B) Does not preclude further agency consideration of the subject matter of the statement or declaration.

(7) “Party” means:

(a) Each person or agency entitled as of right to a hearing before the agency;

(b) Each person or agency named by the agency to be a party; or

(c) Any person requesting to participate before the agency as a party or in a limited party status which the agency determines either has an interest in the outcome of the agency’s proceeding or represents a public interest in such result. The agency’s determination is subject to judicial review in the manner provided by ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) after the agency has issued its final order in the proceedings.

(8) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or public or private organization of any character other than an agency.

(9) “Rule” means any agency directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of any agency. The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule, but does not include:

(a) Unless a hearing is required by statute, internal management directives, regulations or statements which do not substantially affect the interests of the public:

(A) Between agencies, or their officers or their employees; or

(B) Within an agency, between its officers or between employees.

(b) Action by agencies directed to other agencies or other units of government which do not substantially affect the interests of the public.

(c) Declaratory rulings issued pursuant to ORS 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) or 305.105 (Declaratory rulings by department) .

(d) Intra-agency memoranda.

(e) Executive orders of the Governor.

(f) Rules of conduct for persons committed to the physical and legal custody of the Department of Corrections, the violation of which will not result in:

(A) Placement in segregation or isolation status in excess of seven days.

(B) Institutional transfer or other transfer to secure confinement status for disciplinary reasons.

(C) Disciplinary procedures adopted pursuant to ORS 421.180 (Disciplinary procedures) .

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Small business” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity formed for the purpose of making a profit, which is independently owned and operated from all other businesses and which has 50 or fewer employees.

(b) “Small business” does not include a coordinated care organization as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) . [1957 c.717 §1; 1965 c.285 §78a; 1967 c.419 §32; 1969 c.80 §37a; 1971 c.734 §1; 1973 c.386 §4; 1973 c.621 §1a; 1977 c.374 §1; 1977 c.798 §1; 1979 c.593 §6; 1981 c.755 §1; 1987 c.320 §141; 1987 c.861 §1; 2003 c.75 §71; 2005 c.523 §8; 2007 c.288 §9; 2019 c.529 §4]

Source: Section 183.310 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.370 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.370
184.370 Training program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Executive department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) .

(b) “Small entity” means an agency or department that has a staff of fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall develop and administer, or shall enter into a contract with a private entity to develop and administer, a training program that provides training and instruction on:

(a) Oregon government ethics laws;

(b) Restrictions on political activity that apply to public officials and public employees;

(c) Oregon public records laws;

(d) Oregon public meetings laws;

(e) Operation and management of boards, commissions and other small entities of the executive department; and

(f) Other topics that the department determines may be beneficial for new members or new administrators or directors of boards, commissions and other small entities of the executive department.

(3) The training program shall be designed to facilitate understanding of and compliance with the requirements of the laws that are the subject of the training.

(4) The training program shall be offered at least four times per year to all new members and new administrators and directors of any board, commission or other small entity of the executive department.

(5) Each new member and new administrator or director of a board, commission or other small entity of the executive department shall attend the training described in this section within six months of the start of the member’s service, or administrator or director’s employment, with a board, commission or other small entity of the executive department. A member, administrator or director who has attended the training once need not attend the training again in the event of a transfer to another board, commission or other small entity of the executive department, if there has been no break in service of longer than 12 months.

(6) The department shall consider whether the training program required under this section should be conducted online. [2015 c.679 §1]

Source: Section 184.370 — Training program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.380 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.380
182.380 Credit of certain savings to General Fund
Status: in_force

Fifty percent of the agency or unit budget savings resulting from improved efficiency and effectiveness shall be credited to the General Fund or, if the origin of the agency or unit’s funds is a dedicated fund or federal money, to the fund or account of the agency or unit, to be used for the purposes of the fund or account. [1989 c.815 §6; 1993 c.724 §31]

Source: Section 182.380 — Credit of certain savings to General Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.328 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.328
181A.328 Committee on tracking of sexual assault forensic evidence
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police shall establish a multidisciplinary committee on the tracking of sexual assault forensic evidence kits. The committee shall:

(a) Develop recommendations for establishing a statewide electronic sexual assault forensic evidence kit tracking system.

(b) Identify and pursue state and federal funding to establish the tracking system, including grants.

(c) Be composed of members that include law enforcement professionals, crime lab personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, victim attorneys, survivors and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners or Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners.

(d) Monitor the tracking system’s implementation for at least two years and recommend necessary modifications.

(2) The department shall implement the recommendations of the multidisciplinary committee and create and maintain the statewide electronic sexual assault forensic evidence kit tracking system. The department may contract with public or private entities, including but not limited to private software and technology providers, for the creation, operation and maintenance of the tracking system. The tracking system must:

(a) Record the status of sexual assault forensic evidence kits from the collection site throughout the criminal justice process, including but not limited to the initial collection at medical facilities, inventory and storage by law enforcement agencies or crime labs, analysis at crime laboratories and storage or destruction after completion or analysis.

(b) Allow all agencies or facilities that receive, maintain, store or preserve sexual assault forensic evidence kits to update the status and location of the kits.

(c) Allow a victim of sexual assault, or a parent or guardian of a victim if the victim is a minor, to anonymously access the system and to receive updates regarding the location of the victim’s sexual assault forensic evidence kit and the status of analysis, including but not limited to the initiation and completion of testing.

(d) Use electronic technology that allows continuous access to the tracking system by victims, medical facilities, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, private laboratories and crime laboratories.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may phase in the requirement of initial participation in the tracking system according to region, volume of sexual assault forensic evidence kits or other appropriate classifications.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, all law enforcement agencies, medical facilities, crime laboratories and other facilities that receive, maintain, store or preserve sexual assault forensic evidence kits are required to fully participate in the tracking system within one year of the tracking system’s initial date of operation.

(4) Records and information within the tracking system described in this section are exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2018 c.55 §2]

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

Source: Section 181A.328 — Committee on tracking of sexual assault forensic evidence; statewide electronic sexual assault forensic evidence kit tracking system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.140 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.140
179.140 Auditing and paying claims
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provision of ORS 279A.125 (Preference for recycled materials) , 279A.255 (Inspection, appraisal and inventory of state property) , 279A.275 (Leasing of state property) , 279A.280 (Disposal of surplus property) , 279A.285 (Disposition of moneys received as payment for repair or replacement of damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen property) , 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) , 279B.025 (Procurement practices regarding recyclable and reusable goods) , 279B.240 (Exclusion of recycled oils prohibited) , 279B.270 (State contracting agencies to use recovered resources and recycled materials) , 279B.275 (Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material) , 279B.280 (Use of recycled products when economically feasible) , 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) to 283.395 (Driving state-owned vehicles for private purposes prohibited) and 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , all claims for supplies or materials furnished or services rendered to institutions shall be audited and approved as provided by law, upon the presentation of duly verified vouchers therefor, approved in writing by the Director of the Department of Corrections, the Director of Human Services or the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, or by their designees. [Amended by 1971 c.63 §1; 1973 c.248 §1; 1987 c.320 §114; 2001 c.900 §33; 2003 c.794 §201; 2009 c.595 §125]

Source: Section 179.140 — Auditing and paying claims; approval of vouchers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.632 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.632
184.632 Legislative finding on ports
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The ports in Oregon provide effective local assistance to state transportation development efforts.

(b) The ports in this state develop and market facilities and services to support important existing industries in this state, such as aviation, maritime commerce, international trade, tourism, recreation and transportation.

(c) Port facilities, including roads, railroads, airports, harbors and navigation channels, are an integral element of the transportation infrastructure of this state.

(2) Therefore, the Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of this state to include Oregon’s ports in planning and implementing transportation programs. To that end, the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Aviation may work to:

(a) Coordinate with the Oregon Business Development Department to facilitate port planning and development;

(b) Promote local cooperation in statewide planning and development of the ports;

(c) Promote long-term economic self-sufficiency of the ports;

(d) Encourage cost-effective investments with prudent financial consideration of port development projects; and

(e) Facilitate the efforts of the ports to expand and respond to greater domestic and international market opportunities. [1993 c.474 §3; 1999 c.935 §18; 2007 c.804 §83]

Source: Section 184.632 — Legislative finding on ports; policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.755 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.755
180.755 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Present for payment or approval, or cause to be presented for payment or approval, a claim that the person knows is a false claim.

(b) In the course of presenting a claim for payment or approval, make or use, or cause to be made or used, a record or statement that the person knows to contain, or to be based on, false or fraudulent information.

(c) Agree or conspire with other persons to present for payment or approval a claim that the person knows is a false claim.

(d) Deliver, or cause to be delivered, property to a public agency in an amount the person knows is less than the amount for which the person receives a certificate or receipt.

(e) Make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used by a public agency, or intended to be used by a public agency, that the person knows contains false or fraudulent information.

(f) Buy property of a public agency from an officer or employee of a public agency if the person knows that the officer or employee is not authorized to sell the property.

(g) Receive property of a public agency from an officer or employee of the public agency as a pledge of an obligation or debt if the person knows that the officer or employee is not authorized to pledge the property.

(h) Make or use, or cause to be made or used, a false or fraudulent statement to conceal, avoid or decrease an obligation to pay or transmit moneys or property to a public agency if the person knows that the statement is false or fraudulent.

(i) Fail to disclose a false claim that benefits the person within a reasonable time after discovering that the false claim has been presented or submitted for payment or approval.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a person has knowledge that a claim, record, statement, document or information is false or fraudulent if the person:

(a) Has actual knowledge of the false or fraudulent nature of the claim, record, statement, document or information;

(b) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the false or fraudulent nature of the claim, record, statement, document or information; or

(c) Acts in reckless disregard of the false or fraudulent nature of the claim, record, statement, document or information.

(3) In an action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) , the Attorney General need not prove that a person specifically intended to defraud a public agency to establish that a person acted with knowledge as described in subsection (2) of this section. [2009 c.292 §2]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.755 — Prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.340 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.340
184.340 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the Governor, may:

(1) Adopt reasonable rules and regulations that are necessary or proper for the administration of the laws that the department is charged with administering; and

(2) Adopt by rule uniform policies or procedures applicable to multiple state agencies, boards or commissions. [Formerly 291.013; 2015 c.30 §1]

Source: Section 184.340 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.345 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.345
178.345 Prohibitions and limitations on accounts for higher education expenses
Status: in_force

(1) An account and any interest in an account may not be assignable or pledged or otherwise used to secure or obtain a loan or other advancement.

(2) The right of a designated beneficiary to the payment of qualified higher education expenses or of an account owner to a withdrawal, payments and withdrawals made in exercise of those rights and moneys or property held within an account shall be exempt from garnishment and may not be subject to execution, attachment or any other process or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.

(3) A refund of a qualified educational expense payment may not be paid by a higher education institution directly to the designated beneficiary or to the account owner. Any refund of qualified tuition expenses owed by a higher education institution on account of an overpayment of educational expenses must be refunded to the Oregon 529 Savings Network for credit to an account of the designated beneficiary.

(4) A qualified withdrawal that is used to pay for qualified higher education expenses must be paid as prescribed by section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code and rules adopted by the Oregon 529 Savings Board.

(5) This section applies only to accounts established for qualified higher education expenses. [Formerly 348.863]

Source: Section 178.345 — Prohibitions and limitations on accounts for higher education expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.483 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.483
181A.483 Prohibition on training to use physical force that impedes breathing or circulation
Status: in_force

The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall adopt rules prohibiting the training of police officers and reserve officers to use physical force that impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person, except as a defensive maneuver. [2020 s.s.1 c.3 §5]

Source: Section 181A.483 — Prohibition on training to use physical force that impedes breathing or circulation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.643 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.643
184.643 Transfer of certain fuel tax moneys to operating fund
Status: in_force

Once each year the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, after consultation with the Oregon Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation, shall estimate the amount of taxes paid for which persons are entitled to refunds under ORS 319.280 (Refunds generally) (1)(a) and (e), 319.320 (Refund of tax on fuel used in operation of vehicles over certain roads or private property) (1)(a) and 319.831 (Refund of tax on fuel used in operation of vehicle over certain roads or private property) (1)(b). After deducting the amount of any refunds actually paid, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall certify the remaining amount to the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation shall transfer the remaining amount from the Driver and Motor Vehicle Suspense Account to the Department of Transportation Operating Fund established by ORS 184.642 (Department of Transportation Operating Fund) (1) and (2). [2001 c.820 §3; 2003 c.16 §1]

Note: See note under 184.642 (Department of Transportation Operating Fund) .

Source: Section 184.643 — Transfer of certain fuel tax moneys to operating fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.891 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.891
184.891 Agency authority to regulate air contaminants
Status: in_force

ORS 184.617 (Functions of commission) does not limit the authority of an agency, as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) , to regulate air contaminants. [2010 c.85 §10; 2017 c.750 §28b]

Source: Section 184.891 — Agency authority to regulate air contaminants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.705 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.705
184.705 Operating agreements
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, in a manner determined by the Oregon Transportation Commission, may enter into operating agreements with any person. The agreements may include, but are not limited to, provisions with respect to:

(a) Services to be rendered;

(b) Routes to be served;

(c) Schedules to be provided;

(d) Compensation to be paid;

(e) Equipment to be used;

(f) Points to be served;

(g) Terminals to be used;

(h) Qualifications of operating employees;

(i) Accounting and reporting procedures; and

(j) Termination dates.

(2) To the extent practicable the department shall enter into operating agreements with carriers authorized by the department to perform passenger transportation services pursuant to ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) to 824.042 (Department to participate in contested abandonment proceedings) or ORS chapter 825. [1977 c.230 §13; 1989 c.171 §25; 1997 c.275 §1]

Source: Section 184.705 — Operating agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.780 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.780
176.780 Action authorized by proclamation under ORS 176.775
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor has issued a proclamation under ORS 176.775 (Content of Governor’s proclamation of lack of energy resource or resource emergency) , the Governor may by executive order direct actions:

(1) Reducing energy resource usage by state agencies and political subdivisions in this state.

(2) Promoting conservation, prevention of waste and salvage of energy resources and the materials, services and facilities derived therefrom or dependent thereon, by state agencies and political subdivisions in this state.

(3) Directing the establishment by state agencies and political subdivisions in this state of programs necessary to implement and comply with federal energy conservation programs, including but not limited to allocation or rationing of energy resources and the distribution of the state’s discretionary allotments. [1974 c.5 §7; 2003 c.14 §71]

Source: Section 176.780 — Action authorized by proclamation under ORS 176.775 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.809 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.809
176.809 Governor’s energy emergency contingency plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor, in consultation with the State Department of Energy and the Oregon Business Development Department, shall compile existing data and prepare an extensive statewide contingency plan to maintain emergency services, continue productivity and reduce hardship during an energy emergency.

(2) As used in this section, “energy emergency” means a severe fuel oil shortage caused by international market conditions or hostilities, or any other emergency threatening the availability of any energy resource necessary to maintain essential services and transportation, the shortage of which jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of Oregon. [1981 c.597 §2]

Source: Section 176.809 — Governor’s energy emergency contingency plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.385 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.385
178.385 Right to direct investments for ABLE accounts
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as permitted in section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code, no person other than the Oregon 529 Savings Board or a financial institution in which Oregon 529 Savings Network moneys have been invested has the right to direct the investment of amounts held by the network in trust, or any earnings from those amounts.

(b) Nothing in this subsection prohibits a designated beneficiary from directing the investment of contributions to the network or earnings from those contributions by selecting between investment options offered under the network in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The network, the board, a board member and the State of Oregon may not insure any account or guarantee any rate of return or any interest rate on any contribution.

(b) The network, the board, a board member and the State of Oregon are not liable for any loss incurred by any person as a result of participating in the network.

(3) The board, in its sole discretion and without liability, may remove the network’s funds from any financial institution and reinvest the funds in a similar or different investment alternative at another financial institution pursuant to a contract, agreement or arrangement entered into under ORS 178.315 (Board powers and duties) (4).

(4) This section applies only to ABLE accounts. [2017 c.367 §2]

Source: Section 178.385 — Right to direct investments for ABLE accounts; insurance and guarantees prohibited; liability for loss , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.486 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.486
183.486 Form and scope of decision of reviewing court
Status: in_force

(1) The reviewing court’s decision under ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) or 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) may be mandatory, prohibitory, or declaratory in form, and it shall provide whatever relief is appropriate irrespective of the original form of the petition. The court may:

(a) Order agency action required by law, order agency exercise of discretion when required by law, set aside agency action, remand the case for further agency proceedings or decide the rights, privileges, obligations, requirements or procedures at issue between the parties; and

(b) Order such ancillary relief as the court finds necessary to redress the effects of official action wrongfully taken or withheld.

(2) If the court sets aside agency action or remands the case to the agency for further proceedings, it may make such interlocutory order as the court finds necessary to preserve the interests of any party and the public pending further proceedings or agency action.

(3) Unless the court finds a ground for setting aside, modifying, remanding, or ordering agency action or ancillary relief under a specified provision of this section, it shall affirm the agency action. [1979 c.593 §27]

Source: Section 183.486 — Form and scope of decision of reviewing court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.472 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.472
182.472 Reports
Status: in_force

Not later than April 1 of each even-numbered year, each board subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Legislative Fiscal Officer. The Legislative Fiscal Officer shall review the reports and shall prepare and submit a statement of findings and conclusions to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. The report must include the following:

(1) A copy of the most recent audit or financial review of the board.

(2) A copy of the actual budget for the prior biennium and a copy of the board’s adopted budget for the biennium in which the report is made. The budget documents must show:

(a) The beginning balance and ending balance for each of the two biennia;

(b) A description of material changes between the two biennia;

(c) A description of the public hearing process used to establish the budget adopted for the current biennium; and

(d) A description of current fees and proposed changes to fees, along with information supporting the amounts of the current fees and any proposed changes to the fees.

(3) A description of all temporary and permanent rules adopted by the board during the prior biennium.

(4) A description of board actions promoting consumer protection that were taken during the prior biennium.

(5) If the board issues licenses, a description of the board’s licensing activities performed during the prior biennium that is adequate to allow evaluation of the board’s performance of its licensing responsibilities, including:

(a) The number of license applications;

(b) The number of licenses issued;

(c) The number of examinations conducted;

(d) The average time between application for and issuance of licenses;

(e) The number and types of complaints received about persons holding licenses;

(f) The number and types of investigations conducted;

(g) The number and types of resolutions of complaints;

(h) The number and type of sanctions imposed; and

(i) The number of days between beginning an investigation and reaching a resolution.

(6) A description of all other actions taken during the prior biennium in the performance of the board’s statutory responsibilities that is adequate to allow evaluation of the board’s performance. [1999 c.1084 §11; 2005 c.109 §1; 2007 c.218 §2; 2010 c.107 §2]

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

Source: Section 182.472 — Reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.030 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.030
182.030 Employment of persons advocating violent overthrow of the Government of the United States or Oregon prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No state department, board or commission shall knowingly employ any person who either directly or indirectly carries on, advocates, teaches, justifies, aids or abets a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition or treason against the Government of the United States or of the State of Oregon.

(2) Any person employed by any state department, board or commission shall immediately be discharged from employment when it becomes known to the appointing employer that such person has, during the period of employment, committed any offense set forth in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Any person denied employment or discharged pursuant to this section shall have a right of appeal in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law.

Source: Section 182.030 — Employment of persons advocating violent overthrow of the Government of the United States or Oregon prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.235 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.235
178.235 Annual reports
Status: in_force

The Oregon Retirement Savings Board shall report in each calendar year to the Governor and to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly detailing the board’s activities. [2015 c.557 §8]

Source: Section 178.235 — Annual reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.330 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.330
178.330 Annual report to Governor and Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Oregon 529 Savings Board shall publish an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly detailing the board’s activities under ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) , 178.375 (Definitions for ORS 178.375, 178.380 and 178.385) and 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) . The board shall submit the report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly on or before March 15 of each year. [Formerly 348.873]

(Accounts for Qualified

Higher Education Expenses)

Source: Section 178.330 — Annual report to Governor and Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.465 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.465
180.465 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that violations of ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) to 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) threaten the integrity of the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. The Legislative Assembly finds that enacting procedural enhancements will aid the enforcement of ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) to 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) and thereby safeguard the integrity of the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state and the public health. [2009 c.717 §6]

Source: Section 180.465 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.846 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.846
184.846 Pilot programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may develop one or more pilot programs to test alternatives to the current system of taxing highway use through motor vehicle fuel taxes. Pilot programs may include, but need not be limited to, programs testing technology and methods for:

(a) Identifying vehicles;

(b) Collecting and reporting the number of miles traveled by a particular vehicle; and

(c) Receiving payments from participants in pilot projects.

(2) Technology and methods tested under subsection (1) of this section shall be tested for:

(a) Reliability;

(b) Ease of use;

(c) Public acceptance;

(d) Cost of implementation and administration; and

(e) Potential for evasion of accurate reporting.

(3) The department may solicit volunteers for participation in pilot programs developed under this section. A participant must:

(a) Report the participant’s use of the highway system in Oregon as required by the program;

(b) Pay the fee established for the program for use of the highway system; and

(c) Display in the participant’s vehicle an emblem issued under subsection (6) of this section.

(4) The department shall establish a fee for each pilot program the department undertakes. The fee shall be a highway use fee and shall be paid by each participant in the program. The program may be designed so that the fee is imposed in lieu of any tax on motor vehicle fuel imposed under ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) or any tax on the use of fuel in a vehicle under ORS 319.530 (Imposition of tax) that would otherwise be paid by the participant.

(5) If a person who participates in a pilot program under this section pays the motor vehicle fuel tax under ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , the department may refund the taxes paid.

(6) The department shall issue an emblem for each vehicle that will be used by a participant as part of a pilot program under this section. A seller of fuel for use in a motor vehicle may not collect the tax that would otherwise be due under ORS 319.530 (Imposition of tax) from a person operating a vehicle for which an emblem has been issued under this subsection.

(7) If a person participating in a pilot program under this section ends the person’s participation in the program prior to termination of the program, the person shall pay to the department any amount of the highway use fee established for the program under subsection (4) of this section that the person has not yet paid. The person shall return to the department any emblem issued to the person under subsection (6) of this section.

(8) The department may terminate a pilot program at any time and may terminate participation by any particular person at any time. When a program is terminated or a person’s participation is terminated by the department, the department shall collect any unpaid highway use fees established for the program under subsection (4) of this section.

(9) The department may adopt any rules the department deems necessary for the implementation of this section, including but not limited to rules establishing methods of collecting highway use fees from program participants and rules establishing reporting requirements for participants.

(10) The department may compensate participants in pilot programs established under this section.

(11) In designing, implementing and evaluating pilot programs under this section, the department shall consider the recommendations of the task force created by ORS 184.843 (Road User Fee Task Force) . [2001 c.862 §3]

Source: Section 184.846 — Pilot programs; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.550 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.550
181A.550 Certification of regulatory specialists
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a person who has requested and obtained an extension from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under subsection (2) of this section, subject to subsection (3) of this section the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may not employ a person as a regulatory specialist for more than 18 months unless the person is a citizen of the United States who has been certified under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) as being qualified as a regulatory specialist and the certification has not:

(a) Lapsed; or

(b) Been revoked under ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (1) and not reissued under ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) (2).

(2) The department, upon the facts contained in an affidavit accompanying the request for extension, may find good cause for failure to obtain certification within the time period described in subsection (1) of this section. If the department finds that there is good cause for the failure, the department may extend for up to one year the period that a person may serve as a regulatory specialist without certification. The grant or denial of an extension is within the sole discretion of the department.

(3) The citizenship requirement in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person employed as a regulatory specialist on March 16, 2012, who continues to serve as a regulatory specialist without a lapse under subsection (4) of this section.

(4) The certification of a regulatory specialist shall lapse after three or more consecutive months of not being employed as a regulatory specialist unless the regulatory specialist is on leave from the commission. Upon reemployment as a regulatory specialist, the person whose certification has lapsed may apply to be certified under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(5) The commission shall pay the costs of training required for a regulatory specialist to be certified by the department. [Formerly 181.646; 2021 c.351 §11]

Source: Section 181A.550 — Certification of regulatory specialists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.429 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.429
184.429 Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other duties or powers provided by law, the Sustainability Board:

(a) Shall identify, evaluate, make recommendations and propose legislation, regulatory changes or policy modifications to agencies, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, private entities or other bodies for the purpose of encouraging activities that best sustain, protect and enhance the quality of the environment, economy and community for the present and future benefit of Oregonians.

(b) Shall develop and promote policies and programs that will assist in the meeting of sustainability goals specified in ORS 184.423 (Findings and goals regarding sustainability) .

(c) Shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly by March 31 of each odd-numbered year on the board’s activities and recommendations.

(d) May apply for and accept, from whatever source, appropriations, gifts or grants of money or other property. The board shall deposit moneys received under this paragraph into the State Treasury to the credit of the Sustainability Board Fund established under ORS 184.435 (Sustainability Board Fund) .

(e) Shall consult with and seek comment from trade associations, organizations, businesses and other groups and individuals representing pertinent interests as part of developing recommendations.

(f) Shall develop and promote proposals that jointly and mutually enhance local economies, the environment and community health for the present and future benefit of Oregonians.

(2) Nothing in this section is meant to discourage or prohibit any person, group or committee from discussing or proposing mechanisms, including the modification of tax policies, to promote sustainability. [2007 c.875 §3]

Source: Section 184.429 — Powers and duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.480 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.480
180.480 Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any nonresident or foreign nonparticipating manufacturer that has not registered to do business in the State of Oregon as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, as a condition precedent to being listed or retained in the directory developed under ORS 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , appoint and continuously engage the services of a resident agent in this state. The agent shall act as agent for service of process on whom all process in any action or proceeding against the nonparticipating manufacturer concerning or arising out of the enforcement of this section or ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.483 (Distributor obligations) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) or 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) , or rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) , may be served in any manner authorized by law. Service on the agent constitutes legal and valid service of process on the nonparticipating manufacturer.

(b) The nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide the name, address, telephone number and proof of the appointment and availability of the agent to the Attorney General.

(2) The nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide notice to the Attorney General at least 30 calendar days prior to termination of the authority of an agent and shall provide proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent at least five calendar days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment. If an agent terminates the agent’s appointment, the nonparticipating manufacturer shall notify the Attorney General of the termination within five calendar days and shall include proof to the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent.

(3) A nonparticipating manufacturer whose smokeless tobacco products are sold in this state who has not appointed or designated an agent as required by this section shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as the agent and may be proceeded against in courts of this state by service of process upon the Secretary of State. However, the appointment of the Secretary of State as the agent does not satisfy the condition precedent to the nonparticipating manufacturer being listed or retained in the directory. [2009 c.717 §11]

Source: Section 180.480 — Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.765 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.765
180.765 Statute of limitation
Status: in_force

An action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) must be brought within five years after the date that the Attorney General discovers the violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) . In no event may an action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) be brought more than 10 years after the date on which the violation is committed. [2009 c.292 §4; 2023 c.104 §2]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.765 — Statute of limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.280 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.280
181A.280 Law Enforcement Data System established
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the Department of State Police a Law Enforcement Data System.

(2) The Law Enforcement Data System shall:

(a) Install and maintain a criminal justice telecommunication and information system for storage and retrieval of criminal justice information submitted by criminal justice agencies for the State of Oregon;

(b) Function as the control point for access to similar programs operated by other states and the federal government;

(c) Undertake other projects as are necessary or appropriate for the speedy collection and dissemination of information relating to crime and criminals; and

(d) Provide service as available to all qualified criminal justice agencies and designated agencies.

(3) The department may adopt rules establishing procedures for the submission, access and dissemination of information by the Law Enforcement Data System. [Formerly 181.730]

Source: Section 181A.280 — Law Enforcement Data System established; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.235 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.235
181A.235 Fee waiver
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of State Police is asked to provide criminal offender information under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) or 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) (2), the department shall waive any fee otherwise charged by the department for providing the information if:

(a) The request is made by an organization; and

(b) The individual about whom the criminal offender information is sought is a volunteer, or prospective volunteer, of the organization.

(2) In addition to waiving any fee otherwise charged by the department, the department may not charge the individual or organization the fee charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for conducting nationwide criminal records checks.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Dependent person” means a person who, because of physical or mental disability, or medical disability due to alcohol or drug dependence, needs mentoring or tutoring programs.

(b) “Elderly person” means a person 65 years of age or older.

(c) “Mentoring program” means a program that provides a committed, sustained, one-to-one relationship between a volunteer and a youth, dependent person or elderly person that allows the youth, dependent person or elderly person to achieve that person’s greatest potential. A sustained relationship typically lasts nine months or longer.

(d) “Organization” means a qualified entity that:

(A) Is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2002; and

(B) Provides mentoring programs or tutoring programs.

(e) “Qualified entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) .

(f) “Tutoring program” means a program that provides a committed, sustained, one-to-one relationship between a volunteer and a youth, dependent person or elderly person based upon a specified activity that increases specific skills of the youth, dependent person or elderly person. A sustained relationship typically lasts nine months or longer.

(g) “Youth” means a person who has not attained 18 years of age. [Formerly 181.556]

Note: 181A.235 (Fee waiver) was added to and made a part of 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) to 181A.350 (Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.235 — Fee waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.152 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.152
182.152 No right or benefit created
Status: in_force

ORS 182.151 (Assessment of impact of state agency action on families) is intended to improve the internal management of state agencies in Oregon and is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the State of Oregon, its agencies, its officers or any person. [1999 c.523 §2]

Note: See note under 182.151 (Assessment of impact of state agency action on families) .

Source: Section 182.152 — No right or benefit created , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.300 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.300
178.300 Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) :

(1) “Account” means an individual account established in accordance with ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) .

(2) “Account owner” means the person who has the right to withdraw funds from the account. The account owner may also be the designated beneficiary of the account.

(3) “Board” means the Oregon 529 Savings Board established under ORS 178.310 (Oregon 529 Savings Board) .

(4) “Designated beneficiary” means, except as provided in ORS 178.350 (Designated beneficiary of account for higher education expenses) , the individual designated at the time the account is opened as having the right to receive a qualified withdrawal for the payment of qualified higher education expenses, or if the designated beneficiary is replaced in accordance with ORS 178.350 (Designated beneficiary of account for higher education expenses) , the replacement.

(5) “Financial institution” means a bank, a commercial bank, a national bank, a savings bank, a savings and loan, a thrift institution, a credit union, an insurance company, a trust company, a mutual fund, an investment firm or other similar entity authorized to do business in this state.

(6) “Higher education institution” means an eligible education institution as defined in section 529(e)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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

(8) “Member of the family” shall have the same meaning as contained in section 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(9) “Network” means the Oregon 529 Savings Network established under ORS 178.305 (Oregon 529 Savings Network) .

(10) “Nonqualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal from an account that is not a qualified withdrawal.

(11) “Qualified higher education expenses” means tuition and other permitted expenses as set forth in section 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at a higher education institution, expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs described in section 529(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code and amounts paid as principal or interest on a qualified education loan to the extent allowed under section 529(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(12) “Qualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal made as prescribed under ORS 178.355 (Withdrawals from accounts for higher education expenses) and made:

(a) From an account to pay the qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary;

(b) As the result of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary;

(c) As the result of a scholarship, allowance or payment described in section 135(d)(1)(A), (B) or (C) of the Internal Revenue Code that is received by the designated beneficiary, but only to the extent of the amount of the scholarship, allowance or payment; or

(d) As a rollover or change in the designated beneficiary described in ORS 178.350 (Designated beneficiary of account for higher education expenses) . [Formerly 348.841; 2016 c.33 §1; 2017 c.527 §1; 2018 c.101 §1; 2019 c.319 §1; 2021 c.456 §1; 2022 c.83 §1; 2023 c.171 §1]

Source: Section 178.300 — Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.459 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.459
183.459 Representation of home care worker by labor union representative
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 8.690 (Advising and representing county officers and employees) , 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) and 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , a home care worker or personal support worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) , who is a party in a contested case hearing conducted by the Department of Human Services may be represented in the hearing by a labor union representative.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 8.690 (Advising and representing county officers and employees) , 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) and 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , a family child care provider, as defined in ORS 329A.430 (Rights of family child care providers to join labor organizations) , who is a party in a contested case hearing conducted by the Department of Early Learning and Care may be represented in the hearing by a labor union representative.

(3) The hearing officer at a contested case hearing in which a labor union representative appears under the provisions of this section shall allow the representative to present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make arguments relating to the:

(a) Application of statutes and rules to the facts in the contested case;

(b) Actions taken by the agency in the past in similar situations;

(c) Literal meaning of the statutes or rules at issue in the contested case;

(d) Admissibility of evidence; and

(e) Proper procedures to be used in the contested case hearing. [2009 c.424 §2; 2018 c.75 §9; 2021 c.631 §16; 2023 c.554 §43]

Note: 183.459 (Representation of home care worker by labor union representative) was added to and made a part of 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.459 — Representation of home care worker by labor union representative , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.337 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.337
183.337 Procedure for agency adoption of federal rules
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 183.335 (Notice) , when an agency is required to adopt rules or regulations promulgated by an agency of the federal government and the agency has no authority to alter or amend the content or language of those rules or regulations prior to their adoption, the agency may adopt those rules or regulations under the procedure prescribed in this section.

(2) Prior to the adoption of a federal rule or regulation under subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall give notice of the adoption of the rule or regulation, the effective date of the rule or regulation in this state and the subject matter of the rule or regulation in the manner established in ORS 183.335 (Notice) (1).

(3) After giving notice the agency may adopt the rule or regulation by filing a copy with the Secretary of State in compliance with ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) . The agency is not required to conduct a public hearing concerning the adoption of the rule or regulation.

(4) Nothing in this section authorizes an agency to amend federal rules or regulations or adopt rules in accordance with federal requirements without giving an opportunity for hearing as required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) . [1979 c.593 §15]

Source: Section 183.337 — Procedure for agency adoption of federal rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.670 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.670
181A.670 Disclosure of information about public safety officer
Status: in_force

(1) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may not disclose a photograph of a public safety officer without the written consent of the public safety officer or the public safety officer’s employer. This subsection does not apply to the internal use by the board or department of a photograph of a public safety officer.

(2) A public or private safety agency or other employer of a public safety officer shall provide the department with access to personnel records of an employee or former employee of the agency or employer if:

(a) The department requests access to the records;

(b) The department is conducting an investigation under ORS 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) relating to the employee or former employee’s qualifications for employment, training or certification as a public safety officer; and

(c) The records are related to the issue being investigated.

(3) A public or private safety agency or other employer of a public safety officer that discloses information under subsection (2) of this section is presumed to be acting in good faith and, unless lack of good faith is shown by a preponderance of the evidence, is immune from civil liability from the disclosure or the disclosure’s consequences. For purposes of this subsection, the presumption of good faith is rebutted upon a showing that the agency or employer disclosed the information knowing that the information was false or deliberately misleading or disclosed the information with malicious purpose.

(4) If a public or private safety agency or other employer of a public safety officer fails or refuses to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may apply to a court having jurisdiction over the matter for an order to compel compliance. [Formerly 181.675; 2017 c.228 §2]

Source: Section 181A.670 — Disclosure of information about public safety officer; order to compel compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.730 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.730
181A.730 Coordinator
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center is under the supervision and control of the coordinator who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the center.

(2) The Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall appoint the coordinator who shall have experience and knowledge in the area of crime prevention.

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

(4) The coordinator is authorized to solicit, receive and expend grants, including matching grants, from private sources to aid in carrying out the provisions of ORS 181A.720 (Definitions for ORS 181A.725 to 181A.735) to 181A.735 (Advisory committee) . [Formerly 181.760]

Source: Section 181A.730 — Coordinator; appointment; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.090 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.090
178.090 Manner of providing evidence of receipt of funds or securities
Status: in_force

Whenever the State Treasurer is required in the performance of official duties to provide evidence of receipt of funds or of receipt of securities, the receipt shall be in such form as the State Treasurer specifies as appropriate to show that the funds or securities were received. The form of receipt specified by the State Treasurer is not required to be uniform for all funds or securities received. The receipt specified by the State Treasurer shall be considered as proper evidence for all purposes for which any printed or other form of receipt was considered adequate evidence. [1975 c.295 §1]

Source: Section 178.090 — Manner of providing evidence of receipt of funds or securities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.670 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.670
183.670 Rules
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings may adopt rules to:

(1) Organize and manage the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) .

(2) Facilitate the performance of the duties of administrative law judges assigned from the office.

(3) Establish qualifications for persons employed as administrative law judges by the office.

(4) Establish standards and procedures for the evaluation and training of administrative law judges employed by the office, consistent with standards and training requirements established under ORS 183.680 (Standards and training program) . [1999 c.849 §16; 2003 c.75 §15]

Source: Section 183.670 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.672 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.672
181A.672 Disclosure of information about certain employees of law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Designated agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) .

(b) “Information” includes, but is not limited to, an address, telephone number, date of birth and photograph.

(c) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) .

(2) Unless a law other than ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) requires disclosure or the employee consents in writing to the disclosure, a law enforcement agency may not disclose information about an employee of the agency while the employee is assigned duties the agency considers undercover investigative duties and for a period of six months after the conclusion of those duties.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to disclosure of information to:

(a) A district attorney.

(b) The Attorney General.

(c) A law enforcement agency.

(d) A court.

(e) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(f) A designated agency.

(g) A citizen review body designated by a law enforcement agency.

(4) A person injured by a violation of subsection (2) of this section may bring a civil action for damages against the law enforcement agency. [Formerly 181A.825]

Note: 181A.672 (Disclosure of information about certain employees of law enforcement agencies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.672 — Disclosure of information about certain employees of law enforcement agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.615 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.615
184.615 Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation is established.

(2) The department shall perform the following duties:

(a) Carry out policies adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission and all duties and responsibilities vested in it by law including, but not necessarily limited to, duties and responsibilities concerning drivers and motor vehicles, highways, motor carriers, public transit, rail and transportation safety.

(b) Provide strategic planning for statewide transportation systems to meet the transportation challenges to be faced by Oregon at least 20 years into the future.

(c) Promote coordination between different modes of transportation.

(d) Promote coordination of major transportation projects, as determined by the commission, between the state, cities and counties.

(e) Integrate governmental functions to reduce the costs incurred by this state in transportation matters.

(f) Obtain the greatest benefit from state, local and federal transportation expenditures.

(g) Maximize the state’s prospects to obtain federal funds by responding to federal mandates for multimodal transportation planning.

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

(3) The department shall be the recipient of all federal funds paid to or to be paid to the state to enable the state to provide the programs and services assigned to the department, except that the Oregon Department of Aviation shall be the recipient of all federal funds paid to or to be paid to the state to enable the state to provide aviation programs and services. [1969 c.599 §2; 1973 c.249 §15; 1975 c.371 §5; 1979 c.186 §4; subsection (4) enacted as 1981 c.700 §2; 1983 c.324 §13; 1987 c.414 §88; 1989 c.904 §28; 1991 c.453 §1; 1993 c.741 §3; 1999 c.935 §15; 2003 c.27 §1; 2005 c.70 §1; 2007 c.768 §64; 2017 c.750 §19]

Source: Section 184.615 — Department of Transportation; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.675 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.675
184.675 Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 184.670 (Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733) to 184.733 (Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Director” means Director of Transportation.

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

(3) “Indian tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon that has members residing on a reservation or tribal trust lands in Oregon.

(4) “Operating agreement” means an agreement for the operation or maintenance on behalf of the Department of Transportation of all or part of a public transportation system, but does not include agreements by which the department provides only financial or technical assistance or transportation facilities or equipment and which do not control routes, rates or levels of service, or agreements under which such control is exercised by the federal government through the department.

(5) “Public transportation system” means any form of passenger transportation system, whether or not for hire, including but not limited to air, rail, other fixed guideway, bus, jitney, taxi and dial-a-ride passenger transportation systems within, between and outside of urban and urbanized areas, and including related passenger terminal facilities and motor vehicle parking facilities.

(6) “Person” means the United States or any state or any department or agency of any of the above, or any nonprofit corporation or entity or any other individual, corporation or entity, either public or private.

(7) “Public transportation entity” includes a city, county, transportation district, mass transit district, metropolitan service district, Indian tribe or private nonprofit corporation operating a public transportation system. [1969 c.599 §50; 1973 c.249 §23; 1977 c.230 §2; 1981 c.224 §1; 1989 c.171 §24; 1993 c.741 §15; 2003 c.751 §8; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §14]

Source: Section 184.675 — Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.390 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.390
183.390 Petitions requesting adoption of rules
Status: in_force

(1) An interested person may petition an agency requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a rule. The Attorney General shall prescribe by rule the form for such petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration and disposition. Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of a petition, the agency either shall deny the petition in writing or shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with ORS 183.335 (Notice) .

(2) If a petition requesting the amendment or repeal of a rule is submitted to an agency under this section, the agency shall invite public comment upon the rule, and shall specifically request public comment on whether options exist for achieving the rule’s substantive goals in a way that reduces the negative economic impact on businesses.

(3) In reviewing a petition subject to subsection (2) of this section, the agency shall consider:

(a) The continued need for the rule;

(b) The nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public;

(c) The complexity of the rule;

(d) The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other state rules or federal regulations and, to the extent feasible, with local government regulations;

(e) The degree to which technology, economic conditions or other factors have changed in the subject area affected by the rule; and

(f) The statutory citation or legal basis for the rule. [1957 c.717 §5; 1971 c.734 §8; 2003 c.749 §6]

Source: Section 183.390 — Petitions requesting adoption of rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).