ORS § 179.495 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.495
179.495 Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody
Status: in_force

(1) Written accounts of the adults in custody of any Department of Corrections institution as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) , maintained in the institution by the officers or employees of the institution who are authorized to maintain written accounts within the official scope of their duties, are not subject to disclosure unless the disclosure is permitted or authorized by the Department of Corrections in compliance with ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) (3), (4), (6), (7), (9), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16) or (17) or 179.508 (Disclosure of individually identifiable health information about adult in custody) or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. The restriction contained in this section does not apply to disclosure of written accounts made under ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) (3) with the authorization of the individual or a personal representative of the individual.

(2) Except as authorized under subsection (1) of this section, any person who discloses or any person who knowingly obtains information from a written account referred to in subsection (1) of this section commits a Class B violation.

(3) As used in this section, “disclosure,” “personal representative” and “written account” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) . [1955 c.452 §1; 1969 c.597 §44; 1973 c.736 §3; 1977 c.812 §5; 1987 c.320 §133; 1991 c.807 §2; 1999 c.1051 §165; 2003 c.14 §76; 2003 c.88 §1; 2005 c.498 §4; 2019 c.213 §52]

Source: Section 179.495 — Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.625 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.625
184.625 Compensation and expenses of director and subordinates
Status: in_force

The Director of Transportation and any deputy directors shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or as fixed by the Governor. In addition to salaries, the director and deputy directors, subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law, shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties. [1969 c.599 §4; 1973 c.249 §17; 1979 c.168 §7; 1999 c.686 §2; 2005 c.70 §5]

Source: Section 184.625 — Compensation and expenses of director and subordinates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.705 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.705
183.705 Extended term for renewed licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an agency that issues licenses that must be renewed on an annual basis under the laws administered by the agency also may offer those licenses with terms of two, three, four or five years. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an agency that issues licenses that must be renewed on a biennial basis under the laws administered by the agency also may offer those licenses with terms of three, four or five years. Extended terms may be offered only for renewed licenses and may not be offered for initial applications for licenses.

(2) An agency may offer an extended term under this section for a license issued by the agency only after adopting a rule authorizing the extended term. An agency may adopt a rule authorizing an extended term only if the agency finds that the extended term is consistent with public safety and with the objectives of the licensing requirement. An agency by rule may prohibit extended terms based on prior license discipline of an applicant.

(3) An applicant must meet all qualifications established by the agency to be granted an extended term.

(4) An agency may not offer an extended term under this section if:

(a) Another agency or a local government, as defined by ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , is authorized by statute to make a recommendation on the issuance of the license;

(b) The agency or the local government, as defined by ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , that has authority to make a recommendation on the issuance of the license has recommended against the issuance of the license; and

(c) The recommendation of the agency or the local government, as defined by ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , is based on licensing criteria established by statute or by rule.

(5) An extended term granted under this section may be revoked by an agency if the agency determines that the licensee is subject to discipline under the licensing criteria applicable to the licensee. An agency offering extended terms under this section by rule may establish other grounds for revoking an extended term under this section.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an agency that offers an extended term under this section for a license issued by the agency shall increase the annual or biennial license fee established by statute by a percentage no greater than necessary to ensure that there is no revenue loss by reason of the extended term.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an agency that offers an extended term under this section for a license issued by the agency shall increase any annual or biennial continuing education requirement established by statute as necessary to ensure that there is no reduction in the continuing education requirement for licensees by reason of the extended term. [2005 c.76 §2; 2007 c.768 §1]

Source: Section 183.705 — Extended term for renewed licenses; fees; continuing education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.100 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.100
182.100 Affirmative action policy
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the policy of Oregon that this state shall be a leader in affirmative action. All appointive authorities for state boards, commissions and advisory bodies shall implement this policy of affirmative action in their appointments, subject to the legal requirements for each appointment.

(2) The Director of Affirmative Action shall assist all persons who have appointing authority at the state level for boards, commissions or advisory bodies in carrying out the state policy stated in subsection (1) of this section and ORS 236.115 (Diversity included in criteria for filling certain vacancies) .

(3) As used in this section, “affirmative action” means a method of eliminating the effects of past and present discrimination, intended or unintended, on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disabilities, that are evident or indicated by analysis of present appointment patterns, practices and policies. [1981 c.255 §1; 1989 c.224 §10; 1997 c.539 §2]

Source: Section 182.100 — Affirmative action policy; implementation on appointments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.360
178.360 Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of state law that requires consideration of one or more financial circumstances of an individual for the purpose of determining the eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by law to be provided to or for the benefit of the individual, other than means-tested state financial aid for higher education, and to the extent permitted under federal law, any amount in an account established for higher education expenses of which the individual is an owner, including earnings on the account, any contributions to the account and any distribution for qualified higher education expenses, shall be disregarded for such purpose with respect to any period during which the individual maintains, makes contributions to or receives distributions from the account. [2018 c.80 §2]

(ABLE Accounts for Qualified

Disability Expenses)

Source: Section 178.360 — Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.350 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.350
178.350 Designated beneficiary of account for higher education expenses
Status: in_force

(1) An account owner shall have the right at any time to change the designated beneficiary of an account to another individual who is a member of the family of the former designated beneficiary.

(2) An account owner shall have the right at any time to direct that all or a portion of an account be transferred to the account of another designated beneficiary who is a member of the family of the former designated beneficiary.

(3) The right to change the designated beneficiary or to transfer between accounts contained in subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be denied if, under rules adopted by the Oregon 529 Savings Board, the exercise of the right would result in either excess contributions to an account or the exercise of impermissible investment direction by the account owner.

(4) Individual account information, including but not limited to names, addresses, telephone numbers, personal identification information, amounts contributed and earnings on amounts contributed, is confidential and must be maintained as confidential:

(a) Except to the extent necessary to administer the Oregon 529 Savings Network in a manner consistent 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) , Oregon tax laws and the Internal Revenue Code; or

(b) Unless the person who provides the information or is the subject of the information expressly agrees in writing that the information may be disclosed.

(5) This section applies only to accounts established for qualified higher education expenses. [Formerly 348.867]

Source: Section 178.350 — Designated beneficiary of account for higher education expenses; confidentiality of account information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.262 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.262
176.262 Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a) One member shall be a representative of the Governor’s office;

(b) One member shall be a representative of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training;

(c) One member shall be a representative of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(d) One member shall be a representative of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(e) One member shall be a representative of a statewide organization of police officers;

(f) One member shall be a representative of a statewide organization of peace officers; and

(g) One member shall be a surviving family member of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) The commission shall:

(a) Adopt rules establishing qualifications for nomination as a recipient of the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice;

(b) Meet at least once every six months to consider candidates for nomination for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice; and

(c) Nominate candidates for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice.

(4) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall provide staff for the commission.

(5) The commission may seek and accept contributions of funds and assistance from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 176.260 (Medal of Honor) . All funds received by the commission under this subsection shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited into the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Account established in ORS 176.264 (Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Account) .

(6) A member of the commission is not entitled to compensation nor to reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member of the commission. [2005 c.284 §2; 2007 c.329 §1; 2011 c.434 §3]

Source: Section 176.262 — Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.510 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.510
180.510 Functions of Department of Justice
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice shall carry out the functions of the Attorney General under this section and ORS 20.098 (Attorney fees and compensation of expert witnesses in certain proceedings for breach of warranty) , 83.710 (Definitions for ORS 83.710 to 83.750) to 83.750 (Rights and duties of buyer upon cancellation of sale or revocation of offer to purchase) , 83.820 (Consumer paper) to 83.895 (Effect of seller’s failure to provide notice) , 180.520 (Duties of department) , 336.184 (Oregon Student Information Protection Act) , 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 646.656 (Remedies supplementary to existing statutory or common law remedies) , 646.990 (Penalties) , 803.375 (False application prohibited) , 803.385 (False swearing relating to registration) and 815.410 (Illegal odometer tampering) to 815.430 (Submitting false odometer disclosure) . The Attorney General may employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and functions described in this section and fix their compensation, subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law. [1971 c.744 §25; 1981 c.320 §2; 1985 c.251 §10]

Source: Section 180.510 — Functions of Department of Justice; personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.540 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.540
181A.540 Certification of judicial marshals
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of the Marshal’s Office of the Judicial Department, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall certify individual judicial marshals appointed under ORS 1.177 (State plan for security, emergency preparedness and business continuity for court facilities) as being qualified in the same manner as police officers pursuant to ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) .

(2) The provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) relating to the training and certification of police officers apply to individual judicial marshals trained pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Marshal’s Office of the Judicial Department shall bear the expense of training pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 181.647; 2021 c.173 §5]

Source: Section 181A.540 — Certification of judicial marshals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.622 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.622
184.622 Authority of Department of Transportation to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Transportation may require the fingerprints of a person who is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, under ORS 319.040 (Application for and issuance of dealer’s license) or 319.621 (Seller’s license) or a person who:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

(2) 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) 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; or

(c) 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, personal financial information or criminal background information. [2005 c.730 §10]

Note: 184.622 (Authority of Department of Transportation to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 184 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 184.622 — Authority of Department of Transportation to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.310
181A.310 When notification of missing children clearinghouse required
Status: in_force

A member of a law enforcement agency who has probable cause to believe that custodial interference in the first or second degree, or kidnapping in the first or second degree, with respect to a child has occurred shall notify the Oregon State Police missing children clearinghouse within 24 hours. [2015 c.134 §1]

Source: Section 181A.310 — When notification of missing children clearinghouse required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.995 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.995
181A.995 Penalties relating to regulation of private security
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits a:

(a) Class A misdemeanor if the person knowingly falsifies any information pertinent to an application for a license or certificate under ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) .

(b) Class A violation if the person provides private security services as a private security professional without being certified to do so under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) and having in the person’s possession the certificate issued under ORS 181A.870 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards) .

(c) Class A violation if the person provides private security services as a private security entity without being licensed to do so under ORS 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) .

(d) Class A violation if the person retains 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.

(2) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,500 for a violation of any provision of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) or any rule adopted by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or Department of Public Safety Standards and Training pursuant to ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) .

(3) In addition to any civil penalty assessed by the board, if a private security entity has two or more prior violations under subsection (2) of this section, the board may impose license sanctions on the private security entity. The license sanctions:

(a) For a third violation may not exceed the suspension of, or refusal to reissue, a license for six months;

(b) For a fourth violation may not exceed revocation of the license for three years; or

(c) For a fifth or subsequent violation may provide for permanent revocation of the license.

(4) Judicial review of civil penalties or license sanctions imposed under subsection (2) or (3) of this section shall be as provided under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) . [Formerly 181.991; 2021 c.618 §14]

Source: Section 181A.995 — Penalties relating to regulation of private security; criminal and civil , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.456 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.456
182.456 Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) :

(1) “Board” means a semi-independent state agency listed in ORS 182.454 (Semi-independent state agencies) .

(2) “License” includes licenses, registrations, certifications, permits or other forms of permission required by law to pursue an occupation or engage in a business regulated by a board. [1999 c.1084 §§4,55; 2003 c.686 §§14,15; 2007 c.71 §60]

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

Source: Section 182.456 — Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.210 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.210
180.210 Department of Justice
Status: in_force

There hereby is constituted an executive department to be known as the Department of Justice. The Attorney General shall be the head of this department and the chief law officer for the state and all its departments.

Source: Section 180.210 — Department of Justice; Attorney General head and chief law officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.471 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.471
180.471 Manufacturer certification
Status: in_force

(1) Every tobacco product manufacturer whose smokeless tobacco products are sold in this state, whether directly or through a distributor, retailer or similar intermediary, shall execute and deliver a certification to the Attorney General certifying that, as of the date of the certification, the tobacco product manufacturer is either:

(a) A participating manufacturer; or

(b) In full compliance with ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) and with rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) .

(2) The certification required by subsection (1) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Attorney General and shall be submitted no later than April 30 each year. The form shall permit the tobacco product manufacturer to indicate the electronic mail address to which the Attorney General may send notice of changes in the directory developed under ORS 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) if the tobacco product manufacturer elects to receive electronic mail notice. [2009 c.717 §8]

Source: Section 180.471 — Manufacturer certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.090 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.090
180.090 Investigations and special prosecutions
Status: in_force

In making investigations of and conducting special prosecutions for violations or alleged violations of the criminal laws of the state, the Attorney General may call upon the Department of State Police or any other peace officer or department for assistance in making such investigations or, in the discretion of the Attorney General, may employ special investigators for such purpose.

Source: Section 180.090 — Investigations and special prosecutions; calling on other departments and officers for assistance; employing special investigators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.893 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.893
181A.893 Restrictions on entities employing private security providers
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful:

(a) For an entity that employs private security providers to use a name that implies that the entity is, or is affiliated with, an existing law enforcement unit or public safety agency as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , the organized militia as described in ORS 396.105 (Militia comprised of organized and unorganized militia) , the Armed Forces of the United States, a federal law enforcement agency or a federal intelligence agency.

(b) For a private security provider or an entity that employs private security providers to possess or use in the scope of employment equipment, vehicles, uniforms or titles that imply that the provider or entity is affiliated with a public or private safety agency as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(2) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, shall adopt rules related to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) This section does not apply to special campus security providers commissioned under ORS 352.118 (Establishment of police department) or private security providers on campuses of institutions of higher education regulated under ORS 181A.972 (Requirements for special campus security providers and private security providers on campuses of institutions of higher education) . [2016 c.50 §1; 2021 c.320 §2]

Note: Section 2, chapter 50, Oregon Laws 2016, provides:

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2016 Act [ 181A.893 (Restrictions on entities employing private security providers) ] does not apply to an entity that operates under a name described in section 1 of this 2016 Act on or after the operative date specified in section 3 of this 2016 Act [July 1, 2016] for as long as the entity is owned by the person that owned it on the operative date specified in section 3 of this 2016 Act. [2016 c.50 §2]

Source: Section 181A.893 — Restrictions on entities employing private security providers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.365 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.365
181A.365 Organization of board
Status: in_force

(1) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson. The vice chairperson shall act as chairperson when the chairperson is absent or unable to act.

(2) The board may appoint from among its members such subcommittees as it deems necessary or useful.

(3) The board shall prescribe such terms, powers and duties for the chairperson, vice chairperson and any subcommittees of the board as are convenient for the performance of the functions of the board.

(4) The board shall meet at least once every three months at a place and time determined by the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as the chairperson shall specify.

(5) It shall be the policy of the state that:

(a) The board and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training exist to develop talented individuals into public safety providers who are:

(A) Culturally competent;

(B) Ethically, physically and emotionally fit; and

(C) Well trained, highly skilled and responsive to the needs of their communities.

(b) The board and department shall promote the safety, efficiency, effectiveness, self-sufficiency and competence of public safety agencies and professionals.

(c) The board and department shall support collaboration among public and private security, law enforcement, fire service, telecommunications and corrections organizations, the related organizations with whom they work and the interests of the communities they serve.

(d) The board and department shall consult with and inform each other fully on matters of public safety standards, training and certification.

(e) The board may adopt or approve all policies, standards and minimum requirements for public safety certifications and training.

(f) The department may administer operations and procedures and shall implement or apply the policies and standards of the board.

(g) The department is and remains a full department of the state.

(6) The department, in consultation with the board, shall evaluate the training delivery systems used in other states, including self-sponsored training, electronic remote learning methods and regional training employing colleges and other organizations. The evaluation shall seek economical and effective methods that may be adapted and used in Oregon and shall be used in the development of the department’s budget and facilities planning.

(7) A member of the board who serves by virtue of office may appoint a designee to represent the member at subcommittee and policy committee meetings. The designee may vote only at subcommittee and policy committee meetings. [Formerly 181.630]

Source: Section 181A.365 — Organization of board; meetings; policy of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.403 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.403
183.403 Agency report to Legislative Assembly regarding temporary rules
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(b) “Rule” has the meaning given that term in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(c) “Statement of need” means the statement described in ORS 183.335 (Notice) (5)(c).

(2) No later than February 1 of each year, an agency that is subject to ORS 183.335 (Notice) shall provide a report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , regarding all rules that the agency adopted, amended, repealed or suspended during the preceding 12-month period. The report must include:

(a) The number of rules adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2) and (3); and

(b) With respect to rules adopted, amended or suspended using the procedure described in ORS 183.335 (Notice) (5):

(A) The number of rules;

(B) A list of the rules;

(C) A statement of need for each rule and all of the agency’s findings that a failure to act promptly would result in serious prejudice to the public interest or the interest of parties concerned; and

(D) For each rule, an explanation of why proceeding under ORS 183.335 (Notice) (5) was the most appropriate method for adopting, amending or suspending the rule and why it was not appropriate to proceed in accordance with ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2) and (3). [2016 c.44 §1]

Note: 183.403 (Agency report to Legislative Assembly regarding temporary rules) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.403 — Agency report to Legislative Assembly regarding temporary rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.610
183.610 Chief administrative law judge
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor shall appoint a person to serve as chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings. The appointment of the chief administrative law judge is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(b) At the time of appointment, the chief administrative law judge must be an active member of the Oregon State Bar with at least one year of employment experience in administrative law or administrative hearings. Within six months after the appointment, the chief administrative law judge must meet all qualifications required of an administrative law judge under ORS 183.615 (Administrative law judges) .

(c) The Governor shall consider recommendations by the Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee in appointing or reappointing a chief administrative law judge.

(d) The chief administrative law judge has all the powers necessary and convenient to organize and manage the office. Subject to the State Personnel Relations Law, the chief administrative law judge shall employ all persons necessary for the administration of the office, prescribe the duties of those employees and fix their compensation.

(e) The chief administrative law judge shall serve for a term of four years.

(f) Upon a vacancy or expected vacancy in the office of chief administrative law judge, the Governor shall notify the Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee and the Oregon State Bar of the vacancy and direct the Employment Department, in coordination with the oversight committee, to conduct a public candidate search, recruitment and application process to assist the oversight committee in making recommendations to the Governor to fill the vacancy. The Governor may appoint an acting chief administrative law judge until the vacancy is filled.

(g) Notwithstanding ORS 236.140 (Term, removal, vacancy in appointive offices) , the Governor may remove the chief administrative law judge only for cause, but the Governor may decline to reappoint the chief administrative law judge at the end of the four-year term without cause.

(2) The chief administrative law judge shall employ administrative law judges. The chief administrative law judge shall ensure that administrative law judges employed for the office receive all training necessary to meet the standards required under the program created under ORS 183.680 (Standards and training program) .

(3) The chief administrative law judge shall take all actions necessary to protect and ensure the independence of each administrative law judge assigned from the office. [1999 c.849 §4; 2003 c.75 §3; 2009 c.866 §1; 2023 c.52 §1]

Source: Section 183.610 — Chief administrative law judge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.250 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.250
178.250 Compliance with plan
Status: in_force

(1) It is an unlawful practice under ORS chapter 659A for an employer to fail to comply with the requirements of the plan developed under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) .

(2) An employee may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in the manner provided by ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) , alleging an unlawful practice under this section. A complaint may not be filed earlier than two years following the date by which an employer is required to register with the plan, as prescribed by the Oregon Retirement Savings Board by rule. [2019 c.149 §2]

Source: Section 178.250 — Compliance with plan; complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.515 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.515
182.515 Definitions for ORS 182.515 and 182.525
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 182.525 (Mandatory expenditures for evidence-based programs) :

(1) “Agency” means:

(a) The Department of Corrections;

(b) The Oregon Youth Authority;

(c) The Youth Development Division; and

(d) That part of the Oregon Health Authority that deals with mental health and addiction issues.

(2) “Cost-effective” means that benefits realized over a reasonable period of time are greater than costs, as determined utilizing a cost-benefit analytical tool identified by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(3) “Evidence-based program” means a program that:

(a) Incorporates significant and relevant practices based on scientifically based research; and

(b) Is cost-effective.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Program” means a treatment or intervention program or service that is intended to:

(A) Reduce the propensity of a person to commit crimes;

(B) Improve the mental health of a person with the result of reducing the likelihood that the person will commit a crime or need emergency mental health services; or

(C) Reduce the propensity of a person who is less than 18 years of age to engage in antisocial behavior with the result of reducing the likelihood that the person will become a juvenile offender.

(b) “Program” does not include:

(A) An educational program or service that an agency is required to provide to meet educational requirements imposed by state law; or

(B) A program that provides basic medical services.

(5) “Scientifically based research” means research that obtains reliable and valid knowledge by:

(a) Employing systematic, empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment;

(b) Involving rigorous data analyses that are adequate to test the stated hypotheses and justify the general conclusions drawn;

(c) Relying on measurements or observational methods that provide reliable and valid data across evaluators and observers, across multiple measurements and observations and across studies by the same or different investigators; and

(d) Utilizing randomized controlled trials when possible and appropriate. [2003 c.669 §3; 2005 c.503 §12; 2009 c.595 §162; 2012 c.37 §37; 2013 c.623 §10; 2013 c.649 §41]

Note: 182.515 (Definitions for ORS 182.515 and 182.525) and 182.525 (Mandatory expenditures for evidence-based programs) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.515 — Definitions for ORS 182.515 and 182.525 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.470 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.470
181A.470 Training relating to Vienna Convention and crimes motivated by prejudice or that constitute abuse
Status: in_force

The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall ensure that all police officers and certified reserve officers are trained to:

(1) Investigate, identify and report crimes:

(a) Motivated by prejudice based on the perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation or beliefs, membership or activity in or on behalf of a labor organization or against a labor organization, physical or mental disability, age, economic or social status or citizenship of the victim; and

(b) That constitute abuse, as defined in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) , or domestic violence.

(2) Understand the requirements of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and identify situations in which the officers are required to inform a person of the person’s rights under the convention. [Formerly 181.642; 2021 c.246 §1; 2021 c.367 §§11,11a]

Source: Section 181A.470 — Training relating to Vienna Convention and crimes motivated by prejudice or that constitute abuse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.350 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.350
181A.350 Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police may make rules governing the eligibility of towing businesses to be placed and remain on any list of such businesses used by the Department of State Police when it requests towing services on behalf of any person. [Formerly 181.440]

Source: Section 181A.350 — Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.710 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.710
183.710 Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) to 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Interim committee” means a committee of the Legislative Assembly that is scheduled to meet when the Legislative Assembly is not in session and that has subject-matter jurisdiction over the state agency that has adopted a rule, as set forth in the subject-matter jurisdiction list developed under ORS 183.724 (Designation of interim committees for purposes of considering rule reports) .

(2) “Rule” has the meaning given that term in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(3) “State agency” means an agency as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) . [Formerly 171.705; 2009 c.81 §1]

Note: 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) to 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.710 — Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.668 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.668
184.668 Cooperation by other agencies issuing permits for transportation projects
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency that issues a permit or other governmental authorization necessary for the construction or siting of a transportation project undertaken by the Department of Transportation shall:

(a) Upon request from the department, provide a list of applicable standards and criteria for the permit or other governmental authorization;

(b) Upon request from the department, provide technical assistance concerning how to complete the permitting or other governmental authorization process in the most cost-effective and timely manner consistent with legal requirements administered by the agency; and

(c) Within the authority and discretion otherwise afforded the agency by law, expedite review of, and the final decision on, the permit or other governmental authorization.

(2) When a local land use decision concerning a transportation project undertaken by the department involves the application of statutes or rules that are administered by a state agency, upon request from the department the state agency shall provide technical assistance to the department concerning the application of the statute or rule to the transportation project. If a state agency provides technical assistance to the department under this subsection, upon request from the department the state agency shall participate in the local land use decision in order to place the substance of its assistance to the department on the record of the local proceeding. If the local land use decision is appealed, the department may request that the state agency participate in the appeal.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “State agency” or “agency” means:

(A) The Department of Environmental Quality;

(B) The Department of Land Conservation and Development;

(C) The Department of State Lands;

(D) The State Department of Agriculture;

(E) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

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

(G) The State Forestry Department; and

(H) The State Parks and Recreation Department.

(b) “Transportation project” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) . [2003 c.340 §1]

Source: Section 184.668 — Cooperation by other agencies issuing permits for transportation projects; technical assistance on land use decisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.490 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.490
181A.490 Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a person who has requested and obtained an extension from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, a person may not be employed as a police officer, or utilized as a certified reserve officer, by a law enforcement unit for more than 18 months unless the person:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Is a citizen of the United States; or

(B) Is a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association; and

(b) Has been certified as being qualified as a police officer or certified reserve 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).

(2) The department, 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 police officer or reserve officer without certification. The grant or denial of an extension is within the sole discretion of the department.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a person employed as a police 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) at an academy operated by the department not later than the 90th day after the date of the officer’s employment by the law enforcement unit.

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

(5) 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 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 (3) and (4) of this section within which the training must be commenced.

(6) A person utilized as a certified reserve officer by a law enforcement unit must complete 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) at a site approved by the department.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the law enforcement unit described in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) (12)(e) shall bear the expense 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) . [Formerly 181.665; 2017 c.53 §2]

Source: Section 181A.490 — Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.230 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.230
179.230 Rejection of claim final and not reviewable
Status: in_force

The decision of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Health Authority or the Superintendent of Public Instruction to reject any claim filed under ORS 179.210 (Claim for injury or damage) is final, and is not subject to review under ORS chapter 183, or by any other agency or court. The provisions of this section do not affect any other remedy that may be available to the claimant under law. [1965 c.476 §5; 1967 c.454 §90; 1969 c.597 §31; 1987 c.410 §6; 1995 c.452 §2; 2009 c.595 §128]

Source: Section 179.230 — Rejection of claim final and not reviewable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.165 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.165
181A.165 Crimes for which criminal offender information is required
Status: in_force

The following crimes are crimes for which criminal offender information must be provided:

(1) Any felony;

(2) Any misdemeanor or other offense which involves criminal sexual conduct; or

(3) Any crime which involves a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. [Formerly 181.515]

Source: Section 181A.165 — Crimes for which criminal offender information is required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.110
185.110 Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 185.110 (Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230) to 185.230 (Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Advocate self-help group” means any organized group of individuals with disabilities who have joined together for purposes of informing the public of their needs and obtaining resources, services and benefits for their membership.

(2) “Consumer” means an individual with a disability, or a parent or legal guardian, other than the State of Oregon, of an individual with a disability, who utilizes the services made available by public and private organizations which serve individuals with disabilities.

(3) “Individual with a disability” means anyone who:

(a) Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of the individual’s major life activities;

(b) Has a record of such impairment; or

(c) Is regarded as having such an impairment.

(4) “Sign language interpreter” means a person who is readily able to communicate with a person who is hard of hearing, translate proceedings or conversations and accurately repeat and translate the statements of a person who is hard of hearing. [1983 c.726 §1; 1989 c.224 §15; 1991 c.365 §1; 2005 c.663 §13; 2007 c.70 §49]

Source: Section 185.110 — Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.240 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.240
179.240 Procedure where award due person owing debt to state
Status: in_force

(1) If any person owes a debt to this state or a state agency, and the debt has been fixed by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or is no longer subject to judicial review, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority shall deduct the amount of the debt from any award made to that person under ORS 179.210 (Claim for injury or damage) .

(2) The agencies shall request the State Treasurer to transfer to the appropriate fund or account to which the debt is owed, an amount equal to the amount deducted from the award under subsection (1) of this section, for use during that biennium in accordance with law by the state agency administering the fund or account to which the debt is owed. The State Treasurer shall evidence the transfer by proper bookkeeping entries. If the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority or the State Treasurer cannot determine the appropriate fund or account, the amount shall be transferred to the General Fund for general governmental purposes.

(3) Any debt owed by a person to this state or a state agency is satisfied, upon the completion of a transfer made pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, to the extent of the amount so transferred. [1965 c.476 §6; 1987 c.320 §117; 1995 c.452 §3; 2001 c.900 §34; 2009 c.595 §129]

Source: Section 179.240 — Procedure where award due person owing debt to state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.240 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.240
181A.240 Procedure when information requested by designated agency
Status: in_force

(1) When a designated agency requests criminal offender information about an individual from the Department of State Police under ORS 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) (1) for agency employment, licensing or other permissible purposes, the agency shall provide documentation that the individual:

(a) Gave prior written consent for the agency to make a criminal offender record check through the department; or

(b) Has received written notice from the agency that a criminal offender record check may be made through the department. Notice shall be provided prior to the time the request is made and shall include:

(A) A statement that the individual may challenge the accuracy of criminal offender information and notice of the manner in which the individual may be informed of the procedures adopted under ORS 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) (3) for challenging inaccurate criminal offender information; and

(B) A statement that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may apply to some individuals affected by this subsection, notice of the manner in which the individual may become informed of rights, if any, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and notice that discrimination by an employer on the basis of arrest records alone may violate federal civil rights law and that the individual may obtain further information by contacting the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Human Services may obtain criminal offender information from the Department of State Police about an individual without first obtaining the individual’s written consent or giving written notice to the individual when:

(A) The criminal offender record check is requested for the purpose of investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; and

(B) The individual is either an alleged perpetrator of the reported child abuse or neglect or is an individual who resides in or frequents the alleged victim’s residence.

(b) If criminal offender information is obtained under this subsection without the individual’s written consent or written notice to the individual, the Department of Human Services shall provide written notice to the individual as provided in subsection (3) of this section after the department obtains the criminal offender information.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, written notice as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection must be provided to an individual:

(A) In the circumstances described in subsection (2) of this section, whether the notice is provided before or after the criminal offender information about the individual is obtained.

(B) Before the criminal offender information about the individual is obtained, if the information is obtained after an investigation described in subsection (2) of this section is concluded.

(b) The written notice required under this subsection that a criminal offender record check will be or has been made must include a statement that the individual may challenge the accuracy of criminal offender information and notice of the manner in which the individual may be informed of the procedures adopted under ORS 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) (3) for challenging inaccurate criminal offender information. [Formerly 181.557]

Source: Section 181A.240 — Procedure when information requested by designated agency; exception for investigation of child abuse or neglect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.090 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.090
181A.090 Duty to enforce laws and regulations of agencies
Status: in_force

The state police, with the approval of the Governor, may be called upon by any other branch or department of the state government to enforce criminal laws or any regulation of such branch or department. [Formerly 181.050]

Source: Section 181A.090 — Duty to enforce laws and regulations of agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.405 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.405
179.405 License required for teachers at institution
Status: in_force

A Department of Corrections institution or a youth correction facility as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) may not employ persons regularly as teachers who are not licensed. [Formerly 342.174; 2001 c.295 §16; 2013 c.36 §47]

Note: 179.405 (License required for teachers at institution) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 179 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 179.405 — License required for teachers at institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.638 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.638
184.638 Functions provided by fiscal officer
Status: in_force

The fiscal officer for the Department of Transportation may provide or contract for the provision of the following functions for the department:

(1) Operation of an adequate accounting system in order that all revenues and expenditures may be properly recorded and maintained.

(2) Partial payment on contracts based upon estimates of completion.

(3) Preparation of vouchers covering claims for all salaries and expenses and other expenditures which are authorized by the Director of Transportation. Claims approved by the director shall be indorsed by the director or the director’s designee and presented for payment.

(4) Preparation of a monthly payroll in which the department shall record the name of each employee, the rate of salary or wages, the capacity in which each person is employed and the amount due each employee. The payroll shall be verified by the fiscal officer. After payment, payroll checks shall be retained by the department, and shall constitute a full receipt of the payment for services rendered. The department may draw payroll checks against appropriate departmental accounts.

(5) Such other functions as the director may deem necessary for the sound fiscal administration of the department. [1989 c.345 §3; 1993 c.741 §12]

Source: Section 184.638 — Functions provided by fiscal officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.320 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.320
180.320 Cooperation with division in enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) All state agencies, district attorneys and all police officers of the state, county or any municipality, university or court thereof, shall cooperate with the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice in furnishing and making available information, records and documents necessary to assist in establishing or enforcing support obligations or parentage, in performing the duties set out in ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) and in determining the location of any absent parent or child for the purpose of enforcing any state or federal law regarding the unlawful taking or restraint of a child or for the purpose of making or enforcing a child custody determination. Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 25.550 (Establishing paternity of child) or 109.225 (Notice to Center for Health Statistics after petition filed) or ORS chapter 432, records pertaining to the parentage of a child shall be made available upon written request of an authorized representative of the Division of Child Support. Any information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential, and shall be used only for the purposes set out in this subsection.

(2) Information furnished to the Division of Child Support by the Department of Revenue and made confidential by ORS 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) shall be used by the division and its employees solely for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of ORS 180.320 (Cooperation with division in enforcement) to 180.365 (Child Support Suspense Fund) and shall not be disclosed or made known for any other purpose. Any person who violates the prohibition against disclosure contained in this subsection, upon conviction, is punishable as provided in ORS 314.991 (Penalties) (2). [1957 c.105 §4; 1971 c.779 §4; 1979 c.690 §13; 1983 c.761 §12; 1985 c.565 §19; 1985 c.610 §14; 1999 c.80 §73; 2011 c.506 §25; 2013 c.366 §70; 2017 c.651 §37]

Source: Section 180.320 — Cooperation with division in enforcement; confidentiality of information furnished to division , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.264 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.264
176.264 Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Account
Status: in_force

The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. The account consists of moneys deposited in the account under ORS 176.262 (Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor) . Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Governor for the purpose of paying costs incurred in purchasing and awarding the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor under ORS 176.260 (Medal of Honor) and the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice under ORS 176.267 (Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice) . [2005 c.284 §3; 2011 c.434 §4]

Source: Section 176.264 — Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.752 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.752
184.752 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 184.752 (Definitions) to 184.766 (Qualified entities) :

(1) “Public transportation service provider” includes a qualified entity and a city, county, special district, intergovernmental entity or any other political subdivision or municipal or public corporation that provides public transportation services and is not otherwise described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) “Qualified entity” means the following:

(a) Counties in which no part of a mass transit district or transportation district exists;

(b) Mass transit districts organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) ;

(c) Transportation districts organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) ; and

(d) Federally recognized Indian tribes. [2017 c.750 §122m]

Source: Section 184.752 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.073 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.073
180.073 Subpoena authority in criminal investigation
Status: in_force

(1) In any criminal investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the Attorney General may execute in writing and serve a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum upon any person the Attorney General believes to have information or material relevant to the investigation. A subpoena may require that the person appear at a reasonable time and place stated in the subpoena and give oral testimony under oath concerning matters relevant to the investigation. A subpoena duces tecum may require, in addition to or in lieu of giving testimony, that the person produce designated books, papers, documents or tangible items that constitute or contain materials relevant to the investigation for examination, copying or reproduction. A subpoena duces tecum that only requires the production of materials must inform the person subpoenaed if the person must personally appear at the time and place designated in the subpoena.

(2) A resident of this state may be required by subpoena to personally appear only in the county in which the person resides, is employed or personally transacts business. A person who is not a resident of this state may be required by subpoena to personally appear only:

(a) In a county of this state in which the person is served with the subpoena; or

(b) In the state, territory, insular possession subject to the dominion of the United States or foreign country in which the person resides. Any circuit court may issue a letter rogatory for the examination as provided in ORCP 38 B.

(3) A person subpoenaed under this section may move to quash or modify the subpoena if it is oppressive or unreasonable. The motion must be made before the time specified in the subpoena for appearance or production of materials. The motion may be made in:

(a) The circuit court for the county in which the person is required to appear or produce materials;

(b) The circuit court for the county in which the subpoenaed person resides or has a principal office; or

(c) The circuit court for the county in which materials to be produced under a subpoena duces tecum are located.

(4) A person who is subpoenaed under this section and who fails to appear or produce materials as required by the subpoena, or who refuses to be sworn or give testimony, may be found to be in contempt of court. Proceedings to hold a person in contempt under this subsection may be brought in any county where the person could be required to personally appear under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) ORS 136.585 (By whom subpoena is served) to 136.600 (Certain civil procedures applicable in criminal context) apply to any subpoena issued pursuant to this section. [1993 c.473 §2]

Note: 180.073 (Subpoena authority in criminal investigation) and 180.075 (Disclosure of information obtained under subpoena) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 180 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.073 — Subpoena authority in criminal investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.050
181A.050 Oregon State Police
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall:

(1) Appoint a state police force to be known as the Oregon State Police, consisting of commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers and troopers;

(2) Arrange for the examination and enlistment of applicants to the state police; and

(3) Establish ranks or grades in the state police. [Formerly 181.250]

Source: Section 181A.050 — Oregon State Police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.690 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.690
183.690 Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee is created. The committee consists of nine members, as follows:

(a) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint four legislators to the committee. Two shall be Senators appointed by the President. Two shall be Representatives appointed by the Speaker.

(b) The Governor shall appoint two members to the committee. At least one of the members appointed by the Governor shall be an active member of the Oregon State Bar with experience in representing parties who are not agencies in contested case hearings.

(c) The Attorney General shall appoint two members to the committee.

(d) The chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings shall serve as an ex officio member of the committee. The chief administrative law judge may cast a vote on a matter before the committee if the votes of the other members are equally divided on the matter.

(2) The term of a legislative member of the committee shall be two years. If a person appointed by the President of the Senate or by the Speaker of the House ceases to be a Senator or Representative during the person’s term on the committee, the person may continue to serve as a member of the committee for the balance of the member’s term on the committee. The term of all other appointed members shall be four years. Appointed members of the committee may be reappointed. If a vacancy occurs in one of the appointed positions for any reason during the term of membership, the official who appointed the member to the vacated position shall appoint a new member to serve the remainder of the term. An appointed member of the committee may be removed from the committee at any time by the official who appointed the member.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The members of the committee shall select from among themselves a chairperson and a vice chairperson.

(b) The committee shall meet at such times and places as determined by the chairperson.

(4) Legislative members shall be entitled to payment of per diem and expense reimbursement under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.

(5) The committee shall:

(a) Study the operations of the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(b) Make any recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly that the committee deems necessary to increase the effectiveness, fairness and efficiency of the operations of the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(c) Make any recommendations for additional legislation governing the operations of the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(d) Make recommendations to the Governor for the appointment or reappointment of the chief administrative law judge; and

(e) Conduct such other studies as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subsection.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall provide the committee with staff.

(b) The Employment Department shall provide the committee with human resources services and assist the committee with candidate searches for appointment of the chief administrative law judge. [1999 c.849 §21; 2003 c.75 §19; 2005 c.22 §132; 2009 c.866 §3; 2023 c.52 §2]

Source: Section 183.690 — Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.341 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.341
183.341 Model rules of procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall prepare model rules of procedure appropriate for use by as many agencies as possible. Except as provided in ORS 183.630 (Model rules of procedure) , any agency may adopt all or part of the model rules by reference without complying with the rulemaking procedures under ORS 183.335 (Notice) . Notice of such adoption shall be filed with the Secretary of State in the manner provided by ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) for the filing of rules. The model rules may be amended from time to time by an adopting agency or the Attorney General after notice and opportunity for hearing as required by rulemaking procedures under this chapter.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 183.630 (Model rules of procedure) , all agencies shall adopt rules of procedure to be utilized in the adoption of rules and conduct of proceedings in contested cases or, if exempt from the contested case provisions of this chapter, for the conduct of proceedings.

(3) The Secretary of State shall publish in the Oregon Administrative Rules:

(a) The Attorney General’s model rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) The procedural rules of all agencies that have not adopted the Attorney General’s model rules; and

(c) The notice procedures required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (1).

(4) Agencies shall adopt rules of procedure which will provide a reasonable opportunity for interested persons to be notified of the agency’s intention to adopt, amend or repeal a rule.

(5) No rule adopted after September 13, 1975, is valid unless adopted in substantial compliance with the rules adopted pursuant to subsection (4) of this section. [1975 c.759 §6 (enacted in lieu of 183.340); 1979 c.593 §12; 1997 c.837 §1; 1999 c.849 §§24,25; 2003 c.75 §28]

Source: Section 183.341 — Model rules of procedure; establishment; compilation; publication; agencies required to adopt procedural rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.748 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.748
184.748 Transportation design practices
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall implement transportation design practices that follow the concept of practical design. Practical design standards should incorporate maximum flexibility in application of standards that reduce the cost of project delivery while preserving and enhancing safety and mobility. [Formerly 184.886]

Source: Section 184.748 — Transportation design practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.689 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.689
181A.689 Standards for speech and expression
Status: in_force

A law enforcement unit that employs police officers or reserve officers shall adopt policies that set standards for speech and expression by officers in and outside the course and scope of employment. The policies must apply to all forms of speech and expression, including but not limited to film, video, print media, public and private speech and use of Internet services including but not limited to electronic mail, file transfer, remote computer access, news services, social networking, social media, instant messaging, blogs, forums and video and other file-sharing sites. The policies may not violate the constitutional rights to free speech and expression. [2021 c.299 §4]

Source: Section 181A.689 — Standards for speech and expression , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.478 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.478
179.478 Examination for intellectual disability
Status: in_force

(1) If an adult in custody or adjudicated youth, a relative, guardian or friend of an adult in custody or adjudicated youth, or institution staff have probable cause to believe that an adult in custody or adjudicated youth is a person with an intellectual disability to such a degree that the adult in custody or adjudicated youth cannot adjust to or benefit from the Department of Corrections institution or youth correction facility, the superintendent of the institution shall request that a diagnostic evaluation described in ORS 427.105 (Diagnostic evaluations) be performed by the Department of Human Services or its designee. If there is probable cause to believe that the adult in custody or adjudicated youth is a person with an intellectual disability and is in need of commitment for residential care, treatment and training pursuant to ORS 427.235 (Notice to court of need for commitment) to 427.292 (Parental consent required for involuntary commitment of minor child) , the adult in custody or adjudicated youth shall be entitled to a commitment hearing.

(2) If the adult in custody or adjudicated youth is by clear and convincing evidence determined by the court to be a person with an intellectual disability and is in need of commitment for residential care, treatment and training, the person shall be committed to the Department of Human Services and transferred to a facility designated by the department as soon as space in an appropriate facility is available, and any sentence to a Department of Corrections institution or commitment to the youth correction facility shall be terminated. [1977 c.601 §5; 1979 c.683 §35; 1987 c.320 §129; 1999 c.110 §5; 2001 c.900 §41; 2007 c.70 §44; 2011 c.658 §33; 2013 c.36 §51; 2019 c.213 §49; 2021 c.489 §20]

Source: Section 179.478 — Examination for intellectual disability; commitment hearing; transfer to facility for persons with intellectual disability; termination of sentence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.480 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.480
183.480 Judicial review of agency orders
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) (3)(b), any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an order or any party to an agency proceeding is entitled to judicial review of a final order, whether such order is affirmative or negative in form. A petition for rehearing or reconsideration need not be filed as a condition of judicial review unless specifically otherwise provided by statute or agency rule.

(2) Judicial review of final orders of agencies shall be solely as provided by ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) , 183.490 (Agency may be compelled to act) and 183.500 (Appeals) .

(3) No action or suit shall be maintained as to the validity of any agency order except a final order as provided in this section and ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) , 183.490 (Agency may be compelled to act) and 183.500 (Appeals) or except upon showing that the agency is proceeding without probable cause, or that the party will suffer substantial and irreparable harm if interlocutory relief is not granted.

(4) Judicial review of orders issued pursuant to ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) shall be as provided by ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) . [1957 c.717 §12; 1963 c.449 §1; 1971 c.734 §18; 1975 c.759 §14; 1979 c.593 §23; 1983 c.338 §901; 1985 c.757 §4; 1997 c.837 §5; 2007 c.288 §11]

Source: Section 183.480 — Judicial review of agency orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.315 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.315
181A.315 Amber Plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police shall work with Oregon law enforcement agencies, the Department of Transportation, local media and broadcasters and others to fully implement a state Amber Plan.

(2) The Department of State Police shall adopt rules establishing the criteria to be applied in determining whether to issue an alert under the Amber Plan.

(3) A broadcaster participating in an Amber Plan implemented under this section is immune from civil liability for any act or omission of the broadcaster in the course and scope of that participation. The immunity provided under this subsection:

(a) Applies regardless of the method of transmission used by the broadcaster.

(b) Does not apply to intentional misconduct or to conduct that was grossly negligent. [Formerly 181.035]

Note: 181A.315 (Amber Plan) 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.315 — Amber Plan; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.330 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.330
180.330 District attorneys not relieved from duties relating to enforcement of support laws
Status: in_force

ORS 180.320 (Cooperation with division in enforcement) to 180.365 (Child Support Suspense Fund) are not intended to relieve any district attorney from performing the duties, powers and functions of the district attorney under the statutes of this state relating to the enforcement of support and of the criminal laws of this state. [1957 c.105 §5]

Source: Section 180.330 — District attorneys not relieved from duties relating to enforcement of support laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.471 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.471
183.471 Preservation of orders in electronic format
Status: in_force

(1) When an agency issues a final order in a contested case, the agency shall maintain the final order in a digital format that:

(a) Identifies the final order by the date it was issued;

(b) Is suitable for indexing and searching; and

(c) Preserves the textual attributes of the document, including the manner in which the document is paginated and any boldfaced, italicized or underlined writing in the document.

(2) The Oregon State Bar may request that an agency provide the Oregon State Bar, or its designee, with electronic copies of final orders issued by the agency in contested cases. The request must be in writing. No later than 30 days after receiving the request, the agency, subject to ORS 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) , 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) and 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) , shall provide the Oregon State Bar, or its designee, with an electronic copy of all final orders identified in the request.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) , an agency may not charge a fee for the first two requests submitted under this section in a calendar year. For any subsequent request, an agency may impose a fee in accordance with ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) to reimburse the agency for the actual costs of complying with the request.

(4) For purposes of this section, a final order entered in a contested case by an administrative law judge under ORS 183.625 (Assignment of administrative law judges) (3) is a final order issued by the agency that authorized the administrative law judge to conduct the hearing.

(5) This section does not apply to final orders by default issued under ORS 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) (3) or to final orders issued in contested cases by:

(a) The Department of Revenue;

(b) The State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision;

(c) The Department of Corrections;

(d) The Employment Relations Board;

(e) The Public Utility Commission of Oregon;

(f) The Oregon Health Authority;

(g) The Land Conservation and Development Commission;

(h) The Land Use Board of Appeals;

(i) The Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice;

(j) The Department of Transportation, if the final order relates to the suspension, revocation or cancellation of identification cards, vehicle registrations, vehicle titles or driving privileges or to the assessment of taxes or stipulated settlements in the regulation of vehicle related businesses;

(k) The Employment Department or the Employment Appeals Board, if the final order relates to benefits as defined in ORS 657.010 (Definitions) ;

(L) The Employment Department, if the final order relates to an assessment of unemployment tax for which a hearing was not held;

(m) The Employment Department, if the final order relates to:

(A) Benefits, as defined in ORS 657B.010 (Definitions) ;

(B) Employer and employee contributions under ORS 657B.150 (Contributions) for which a hearing was not held;

(C) Employer-offered benefit plans approved under ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) or terminated under ORS 657B.220 (Director review of benefits provided under equivalent plan) ; or

(D) Employer assistance grants under ORS 657B.200 (Employer assistance grants) ; or

(n) The Department of Human Services, if the final order was not related to licensing or certification. [2013 c.156 §2; 2023 c.292 §12]

Note: 183.471 (Preservation of orders in electronic format) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 183 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.471 — Preservation of orders in electronic format; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.822 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.822
181A.822 Definitions for ORS 181A.822 to 181A.829
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 181A.822 (Definitions for ORS 181A.822 to 181A.829) to 181A.829 (Prohibition on agreements related to immigration enforcement) :

(1) “Court facility” means a building or space occupied or used by a court of this state or local jurisdiction of this state, and any adjacent property including, but not limited to, sidewalks, parking area, grass or landscaped area, plazas, court-related offices, commercial and governmental spaces within the building or space and entrances to and exits from the building or space.

(2) “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.

(3) “Immigration enforcement” means any activity that has as a purpose the apprehension or identification of an individual in order to:

(a) Subject the individual to civil immigration arrest, civil immigration detention, removal or deportation proceedings or removal or deportation from the United States; or

(b) Criminally prosecute the individual for offenses related to federal laws regarding immigration status.

(4) “Law enforcement agency” means:

(a) County sheriffs, municipal police departments, police departments established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) ;

(b) The Oregon State Police; and

(c) Corrections officers.

(5) “Officer” means an individual employed or contracted as an officer of a law enforcement agency whether or not the individual is on duty.

(6) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [2021 c.550 §1]

Source: Section 181A.822 — Definitions for ORS 181A.822 to 181A.829 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.820 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.820
176.820 State Department of Energy Account
Status: in_force

There is continuously appropriated from the Motor Vehicle Division Account to the State Department of Energy, for deposit in the State Department of Energy Account, sufficient moneys for the payment of expenses incurred under chapter 606, Oregon Laws 1975, subject to limitations on payment of expenses as approved under legislative authority. [Formerly 176.810; 2003 c.186 §9]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 606, Oregon Laws 1975” for the words “this 1975 Act” in section 14, chapter 606, Oregon Laws 1975, compiled as 176.820 (State Department of Energy Account) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1975 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 176.820 — State Department of Energy Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.665 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.665
183.665 Estimates of office expenses
Status: in_force

The chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings shall estimate in advance the expenses that the office will incur during each biennium and shall notify each agency required to use the office’s services of the agency’s share of the anticipated expenses for periods within the biennium. [1999 c.849 §15; 2003 c.75 §14]

Source: Section 183.665 — Estimates of office expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.751 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.751
184.751 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation to finance investments and improvements or to maintain existing public transportation services, except that the moneys may not be used for light rail capital expenses but may be used for light rail operation expenses.

(2) The Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund consists of:

(a) All moneys received from the tax imposed under ORS 320.550 (Tax on wages) ;

(b) Moneys appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;

(c) Moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 184.642 (Department of Transportation Operating Fund) , 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) or 323.457 (Distribution of additional tax proceeds) (1)(d) and (2)(b);

(d) Distribution repayments, if any; and

(e) Other moneys deposited in the fund from any source.

(3) Unless approved by the department, the moneys in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund may not be used to supplant local and regional agency moneys currently directed to public transportation service providers. [2017 c.750 §122L; 2018 c.93 §33; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §3; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §4]

Source: Section 184.751 — Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.130 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.130
181A.130 Records and reports of activities and time spent in performance of duties
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Police shall:

(1) Keep records of the activities engaged in and the time spent in the performance of their duties; and

(2) Report the activities and time to the Superintendent of State Police at such times as the superintendent directs. [Formerly 181.410]

Source: Section 181A.130 — Records and reports of activities and time spent in performance of duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.485 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.485
179.485 Rights of person transferred to institution for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities
Status: in_force

Persons transferred to a state institution for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities under ORS 179.473 (Transfers between institutions) , 179.478 (Examination for intellectual disability) and 420.505 (Application by adjudicated youth in youth correction facility for admission to hospital or facility) shall be entitled to the same legal rights as any other persons admitted to those institutions. [1977 c.601 §6; 2007 c.70 §45; 2011 c.658 §34]

Source: Section 179.485 — Rights of person transferred to institution for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.140 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.140
177.140 Secretary of State Administration Division Account
Status: in_force

There is established in the General Fund an account to be known as the Secretary of State Administration Division Account. All moneys received by the Secretary of State for administrative service charges shall be deposited in the account. All moneys in the Secretary of State Administration Division Account are appropriated continuously to the Secretary of State for payment of expenses incurred in performing the duties and functions of the Secretary of State that provide policy directions and centralized support services to the divisions and boards of the agency. [1989 c.112 §5]

Source: Section 177.140 — Secretary of State Administration Division Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.855 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.855
181A.855 Qualifications for private security professional
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for certification as a private security professional:

(a) Must be:

(A) At least 18 years of age, if an applicant for certification as an unarmed private security professional; or

(B) At least 21 years of age, if an applicant for certification as an armed private security professional;

(b) Must have satisfactorily completed training requirements approved by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training; and

(c) Must not be required to register or be registered as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) .

(2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section if the applicant provides the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training with documentation of military training or experience that the department determines is substantially equivalent to the training required by subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(3) The department, in consultation with the board, shall adopt rules specifying those crimes for which a conviction requires the denial or revocation of certification as a private security professional or instructor. [Formerly 181.875]

Source: Section 181A.855 — Qualifications for private security professional; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.805 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.805
176.805 Status of proclamation, order or directive as rule
Status: in_force

(1) Any proclamation, executive order or directive issued pursuant to ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) shall be deemed to be a rule subject to ORS chapter 183, except that jurisdiction for judicial determination of the validity thereof pursuant to ORS 183.400 (Judicial determination of validity of rule) is conferred upon the Court of Appeals.

(2) Any such proceeding in the Court of Appeals shall be given precedence on the docket over all other cases, except prior cases arising under ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) and 176.990 (Penalties) . The court may appoint a master to take evidence and make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in such case. [1974 c.5 §12]

Source: Section 176.805 — Status of proclamation, order or directive as rule; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.445 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.445
180.445 Quarterly escrow deposits
Status: in_force

(1) To promote compliance with the provisions of ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) and 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) , the Attorney General may adopt rules requiring a nonparticipating manufacturer to make the escrow deposits required by ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) 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 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) , 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) and 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) may make escrow deposits required by ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) in annual payments during the second and subsequent years in which deposits are required. [2003 c.801 §9]

Note: The amendments to 180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) by section 13, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. See section 16, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that applies to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) . (1) To promote compliance with the provisions of ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) and 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) , the Attorney General may adopt rules requiring a nonparticipating manufacturer to make the escrow deposits or equity assessment payments required by ORS 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) 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 or payment.

(2) If the Attorney General adopts rules requiring a nonparticipating manufacturer to make escrow deposits or payments in quarterly installments, the rules may also provide that a nonparticipating manufacturer that has been in continuous compliance for one year with ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) , 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) , 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) and 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) may make escrow deposits or payments required by ORS 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) in annual payments during the second and subsequent years in which deposits are required.

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.445 — Quarterly escrow deposits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.508 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.508
179.508 Disclosure of individually identifiable health information about adult in custody
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may disclose individually identifiable health information without obtaining an authorization from an adult in custody or a personal representative of the adult in custody if disclosure of the information is necessary for:

(a) The provision of health care to the adult in custody;

(b) The health and safety of the adult in custody or other adults in custody;

(c) The health and safety of the officers or employees of or others at the Department of Corrections institution as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) where the adult in custody is incarcerated;

(d) The health and safety of the adult in custody or officers or other persons responsible for transporting or transferring adults in custody from one setting to another;

(e) Law enforcement purposes on the premises of the correctional institution; or

(f) The administration and maintenance of the safety, security and good order of the correctional institution.

(2) As used in this section, “disclosure,” “individually identifiable health information” and “personal representative” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) . [2003 c.88 §4; 2019 c.213 §53]

Note: 179.508 (Disclosure of individually identifiable health information about adult in custody) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 179 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 179.508 — Disclosure of individually identifiable health information about adult in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.507 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.507
179.507 Enforcement of ORS 179.495 and 179.505
Status: in_force

(1) Any individual, a person appointed as a personal representative under ORS chapter 113 or the legal guardian of the individual may commence an action for equitable relief in the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or in which the written accounts referred to in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) (2) are kept for the purpose of requiring compliance with ORS 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) and 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) . In an action brought under this section, the court shall order payment of reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal and actual costs and disbursements to the prevailing party.

(2) Any individual, a person appointed as a personal representative under ORS chapter 113 or the legal guardian of the individual may commence an action in the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or in which the written accounts referred to in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) (2) are kept for damages for any violation of ORS 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) or 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) and to restrain future violations. If a violation of ORS 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) or 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) is proven, the person commencing the action shall recover actual damages or $500, whichever is greater. Upon a showing of an intentional violation of ORS 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) or 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , the individual may receive punitive damages. The prevailing party in an action brought under this subsection shall receive reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal and costs and disbursements actually incurred. [1977 c.812 §4; 1979 c.284 §120; 1981 c.897 §39; 2003 c.88 §3]

Source: Section 179.507 — Enforcement of ORS 179.495 and 179.505; actions; venue; damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.250 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.250
176.250 Service of subpoena upon Governor
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or other laws of this state, service of subpoena upon the Governor shall be made by delivering a copy to the legal counsel to the Governor or, in the legal counsel’s absence, an assistant to the Governor. [1983 c.82 §3]

Source: Section 176.250 — Service of subpoena upon Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.655 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.655
181A.655 Civil penalties relating to certification
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may impose a civil penalty on a public safety agency for violation of ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) , 181A.520 (Certification of corrections officers) , 181A.530 (Certification of parole and probation officers) or 181A.560 (Certification of telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers) .

(2) The department shall recommend and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule shall adopt a schedule establishing civil penalties that may be imposed under subsection (1) of this section. Civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section may not exceed $1,500 for each violation.

(3) When the department imposes a civil penalty under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall impose the penalty in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(4) All penalties recovered under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses.

(5) When, for the purpose of complying with ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) , 181A.520 (Certification of corrections officers) , 181A.530 (Certification of parole and probation officers) or 181A.560 (Certification of telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers) and after notice from the department that an employee has not met the certification requirements of ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) , 181A.520 (Certification of corrections officers) , 181A.530 (Certification of parole and probation officers) or 181A.560 (Certification of telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers) , a public safety agency terminates or reassigns the employee solely because the employee has not met the certification requirements of ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) , 181A.520 (Certification of corrections officers) , 181A.530 (Certification of parole and probation officers) or 181A.560 (Certification of telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers) , the public safety agency is presumed to be acting in good faith and, unless lack of good faith is shown by clear and convincing evidence, is immune from civil liability for the termination or reassignment. [Formerly 181.679]

Source: Section 181A.655 — Civil penalties relating to certification; rules; immunity from civil liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.225 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.225
185.225 Standards for sign language interpreters in public schools
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for sign language interpreters for persons in the public schools who are deaf or hard of hearing. In developing the standards, the state board shall consult with the advisory committee created under ORS 410.740 (Oregon Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Program) and the Director of Human Services. [1991 c.365 §4; 2005 c.663 §9; 2007 c.70 §51]

Source: Section 185.225 — Standards for sign language interpreters in public schools; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).