ORS § 192.363 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.363
192.363 Contents of certain requests for disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) A request for the disclosure of records described in ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (3) or 192.365 (Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home) must include the following information:

(a) The names of the individuals for whom personal information is sought;

(b) A statement describing the personal information being sought; and

(c) A statement that satisfies subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The party seeking disclosure shall show by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance.

(3) Upon receiving a request described in subsection (1) of this section, a public body shall forward a copy of the request and any materials submitted with the request to the individuals whose personal information is being sought or to any representatives of each class of persons whose personal information is the subject of the request.

(4) For purposes of subsection (3) of this section, the public body has sole discretion to determine the classes of persons whose personal information is the subject of the request and to identify the representatives for each class.

(5) The public body may not disclose information pursuant to the request for at least seven days after forwarding copies of the request under subsection (3) of this section.

(6) The public body shall consider all information submitted under this section and shall disclose requested information only if the public body determines that the party seeking disclosure has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance. [Formerly 192.437]

Note: 192.363 (Contents of certain requests for disclosure) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.363 — Contents of certain requests for disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.600 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.600
198.600 Penalty for violation of regulations
Status: in_force

(1) If a penalty for a violation is not otherwise provided, violation of any regulation adopted by a district board under ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) Actions to impose punishment shall be brought in the name of the district or county, as the case may be, in any court having jurisdiction of misdemeanors under state laws. The action shall be brought in the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the area of the district, is located.

(3) Any peace officer may enforce an ordinance adopted under ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) . ORS 221.333 (Parking ordinance violation) is applicable to the enforcement of such ordinances. [1971 c.268 §10; 2011 c.597 §170]

Source: Section 198.600 — Penalty for violation of regulations; jurisdiction; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.796 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.796
197.796 Applicant for certain land use decisions may accept and appeal condition imposed on application
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a land use decision, limited land use decision or expedited land division or for a permit under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) may accept a condition of approval imposed under ORS 215.416 (Permit application) or 227.175 (Application for permit or zone change) and file a challenge to the condition under this section. Acceptance by an applicant for a land use decision, limited land use decision, expedited land division or permit under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) of a condition of approval imposed under ORS 215.416 (Permit application) or 227.175 (Application for permit or zone change) does not constitute a waiver of the right to challenge the condition of approval. Acceptance of a condition may include but is not limited to paying a fee, performing an act or providing satisfactory evidence of arrangements to pay the fee or to ensure compliance with the condition.

(2) Any action for damages under this section shall be filed in the circuit court of the county in which the application was submitted within 180 days of the date of the decision.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A challenge filed pursuant to this section may not be dismissed on the basis that the applicant did not request a variance to the condition of approval or any other available form of reconsideration of the challenged condition. However, an applicant shall comply with ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (1) prior to appealing to the Land Use Board of Appeals or bringing an action for damages in circuit court and must exhaust all local appeals provided in the local comprehensive plan and land use regulations before proceeding under this section.

(b) In addition to the requirements of ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (5), at the commencement of the initial public hearing, a statement shall be made to the applicant that the failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow the local government or its designee to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.

(c) An applicant is not required to raise an issue under this subsection unless the condition of approval is stated with sufficient specificity to enable the applicant to respond to the condition prior to the close of the final local hearing.

(4) In any challenge to a condition of approval that is subject to the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the local government shall have the burden of demonstrating compliance with the constitutional requirements for imposing the condition.

(5) In a proceeding in circuit court under this section, the court shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing party. Notwithstanding ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (15), in a proceeding before the Land Use Board of Appeals under this section, the board shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing party.

(6) This section applies to appeals by the applicant of a condition of approval and claims filed in state court seeking damages for the unlawful imposition of conditions of approval in a land use decision, limited land use decision, expedited land division or permit under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) . [1999 c.1014 §5]

Source: Section 197.796 — Applicant for certain land use decisions may accept and appeal condition imposed on application; procedure; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.210 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.210
192.210 Definitions for ORS 192.210 and 192.220
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.210 (Definitions for ORS 192.210 and 192.220) and 192.220 (Standardized report forms) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Issuing agency” means:

(a) Every state officer, board, commission, department, institution, branch or agency of state government whose costs are paid from public funds and includes the Legislative Assembly, the officers and committees thereof, and the courts and the officers and committees thereof; or

(b) Any county, special district, school district or public or quasi-public corporation.

(2) “Printing” includes any form of reproducing written material.

(3) “Report” means any report or other publication of an issuing agency that is required by law to be submitted to the public or to a receiving agency.

(4) “Receiving agency” means any state officer or state board, commission, department, institution or agency or branch of government that is required by law to receive any report from an issuing agency. If the branch of government is the Legislative Assembly, the receiving agency is the Legislative Administration Committee and if the branch is the judicial branch, the receiving agency is the Supreme Court. [1969 c.456 §1; 1971 c.638 §11]

Source: Section 192.210 — Definitions for ORS 192.210 and 192.220 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.100 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.100
197A.100 Housing production strategy
Status: in_force

(1) A city with a population of 10,000 or greater shall develop and adopt a housing production strategy under this section no later than the latter of the date:

(a) One year after the city’s deadline for completing a housing capacity determination under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (2), 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) (2) or 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) (1); or

(b) If the city was referred to the housing acceleration program under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) , three years following the most recent adoption of a strategy.

(2) A housing production strategy must include a list of specific actions, including the adoption of measures and policies, that the city shall undertake to promote:

(a) The development of needed housing;

(b) The development and maintenance of housing that is of diverse housing types, high-quality, affordable and accessible;

(c) Housing with access to economic opportunities, services and amenities; and

(d) Affirmatively furthering fair housing.

(3) Actions that may be included in a housing production strategy include:

(a) The reduction of financial and regulatory impediments to developing needed housing, including removing or easing approval standards or procedures for needed housing at higher densities or that is affordable;

(b) The creation of financial and regulatory incentives for development of needed housing, including creating incentives for needed housing at higher densities or that is affordable;

(c) The development of a plan to access resources available at local, regional, state and national levels to increase the availability and affordability of needed housing;

(d) Target development on identified development-ready lands;

(e) Actions that affirmatively further fair housing;

(f) Actions that:

(A) Increase housing diversity, efficiency and affordability, including new construction and the preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing;

(B) Allow greater housing choice for households and greater flexibility in location, type and density;

(C) Reduce cost or delay and increase procedural certainty for the production of housing; or

(D) Prepare land for development or redevelopment, including:

(i) Public facilities planning and other investment strategies that increase the readiness of land for development for housing production;

(ii) Site preparation, financial incentives or other incentive-based measures that increase the likelihood of development or redevelopment of land; or

(iii) The redevelopment of underutilized commercial and employment lands for housing or a mix of housing and commercial uses; or

(g) Any other actions identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission intended to promote housing production, affordability and choice.

(4) Actions proposed in a city’s housing production strategy shall include clear deadlines by which the city expects to undertake the action.

(5) In creating a housing production strategy, a city shall review and consider:

(a) Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of households living in existing needed housing;

(b) Market conditions affecting the provision of needed housing;

(c) Measures already adopted by the city to promote the development of needed housing;

(d) Existing and expected barriers to the development of needed housing; and

(e) For each action the city includes in its housing production strategy:

(A) The schedule for its adoption;

(B) The schedule for its implementation;

(C) Its expected magnitude of impact on the development of needed housing; and

(D) The time frame over which it is expected to impact needed housing.

(6) The housing production strategy must include within its index a copy of the city’s most recently completed survey under ORS 197A.110 (City report on housing permitting and production) .

(7) The adoption of a housing production strategy is not a land use decision and is not subject to appeal or review except as provided in ORS 197A.103 (Review of housing production strategy) .

(8) A city with a population of less than 10,000 may develop a housing production strategy as provided in this section.

(9) As used in this section, “affirmatively furthering fair housing” means meaningful actions that, when taken together, address significant disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity and replace segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns to transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity and foster and maintain compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws. [Formerly 197.290]

Source: Section 197A.100 — Housing production strategy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.555 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.555
196.555 Reporting
Status: in_force

Designation of marine reserves requires periodic reporting by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in consultation with other relevant state agencies on the accomplishment of the goals described in ORS 196.545 (Work plan) (2)(e). The State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Land Board shall, based on review of the periodic reporting, initiate appropriate rulemaking adjustments that may include size, location and restrictions on marine reserves. [2009 c.847 §6]

Note: See note under 196.540 (Marine reserves) .

Source: Section 196.555 — Reporting; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.210 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.210
197A.210 Development-ready lands
Status: in_force

(1) At the time that a city is required to inventory its buildable lands under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) or 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) (1), the city shall inventory its development-ready lands.

(2) If the total housing production target is greater than the housing capacity of development-ready lands, the local government shall take any actions in ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (3) that demonstrably prepare lands for development or redevelopment or increase the housing capacity of existing development-ready lands. [2023 c.13 §13; 2023 c.326 §9]

Source: Section 197A.210 — Development-ready lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.627 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.627
197.627 Meaning of “compliance with the goals” for certain purposes
Status: in_force

For the purposes of acknowledgment under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) , board review under ORS 197.805 (Policy on review of land use decisions) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) , review of a proposed regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) or periodic review under ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) , “compliance with the goals” means the comprehensive plan and regulations, on the whole, conform with the purposes of the goals and any failure to meet individual goal requirements is technical or minor in nature. [Formerly 197.747]

Note: 197.627 (Meaning of “compliance with the goals” for certain purposes) was made a part of ORS chapter 197 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.627 — Meaning of “compliance with the goals” for certain purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.725 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.725
199.725 Charter commission
Status: in_force

(1) Within 30 days after the proceedings are initiated, a charter commission comprised of persons each of whom is an elector of the county or the most populous city shall be appointed as follows:

(a) Two members jointly by a majority of a convention of the state Senators elected from the county or any part thereof, one of whom shall be a resident of the unincorporated area of the county.

(b) Three members jointly by a majority of a convention of the state Representatives elected from the county or any part thereof, one of whom shall be a resident of the unincorporated area of the county.

(c) Three members by the governing body of the county.

(d) Three members by the governing body of the most populous city in the county.

(e) One member by the governing body of the second most populous city in the county.

(f) One member jointly by a majority of a convention of the mayors of the cities in the county other than the cities described in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this subsection.

(2) Any of the appointments not made as provided by subsection (1) of this section shall be made by the Governor within 45 days after the proceedings are initiated.

(3) Each appointment made under this section shall be certified immediately by the appointing authority to the mayor of the most populous city.

(4) Members of the charter commission shall serve without pay.

(5) The terms of office of members of the commission shall continue until the charter that the commission prepares is submitted to the electors under ORS 199.730 (Functions of charter commission) and 199.735 (Election on consolidation) . A position on the commission shall become vacant, however, for any cause specified by ORS 236.010 (Causes for vacancies in office) and may be declared vacant by the commission because of nonattendance at commission meetings. Within 30 days after such a vacancy occurs or is declared, it shall be filled in the manner prescribed by the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section that are applicable to the position vacated.

(6) Within five days after receiving certification of the final appointment to the commission, the mayor of the most populous city shall fix the time and place and give the commission members at least 10 days’ notice of the first meeting of the commission. The mayor shall convene the commission and serve as its temporary chairperson. At the first meeting the commission shall designate a permanent chairperson and organize in whatever other manner it considers advisable.

(7) The governing body of the county proposed to be consolidated shall appropriate for the expenses of the commission:

(a) Not less than $25,000; and

(b) An additional amount of not more than $100,000, as requisitioned by a majority of the following officials: The chairperson of the commission, the chairperson of the county governing body and the mayor of the most populous city in the county.

(8) The county and any city in the county may appropriate money to assist the charter commission with its work. [1971 c.731 §5; 1973 c.745 §1; 1997 c.494 §3]

Source: Section 199.725 — Charter commission; appointment; term; first meeting; chairperson; appropriation for expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.856 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.856
192.856 Additional response time for notice or other paper
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure, whenever a program participant has the right or is required to do some act or take some proceedings within a prescribed period of 10 days or less after the service of a notice or other paper upon the program participant and the notice or paper is served by mail pursuant to ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) , five days shall be added to the prescribed period. [2005 c.821 §13]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.856 — Additional response time for notice or other paper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.130 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.130
192.130 Disposition of valueless records in custody of State Archivist
Status: in_force

If the State Archivist determines that any public records of a state agency or political subdivision in the official custody of the State Archivist prove to have insufficient legal, administrative, fiscal, tribal cultural, historical or research value to warrant permanent preservation, the State Archivist shall submit a statement or summary thereof to the records officer of the state agency or political subdivision, or successor agency or body, certifying the type and nature thereof and giving prior notification of the destruction. [Amended by 1961 c.160 §12; 1971 c.508 §2; 1991 c.671 §7; 2023 c.35 §6]

Source: Section 192.130 — Disposition of valueless records in custody of State Archivist; notice prior to disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.588 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.588
192.588 Disclosure to Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the request of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority and the receipt of the certification required under subsection (2) of this section, a financial institution shall advise whether a person has one or more accounts with the financial institution, and if so, the balance on deposit in each such account on the date this information is provided.

(2) In requesting information under subsection (1) of this section, the department or authority shall specify the name and Social Security number of the person upon whom the account information is sought, and shall certify to the financial institution in writing, signed by an agent of the department or authority:

(a) That the person upon whom account information is sought is an applicant for or recipient of public assistance, as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) , or medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) ; and

(b) That the department or authority has authorization from the person for release of the account information.

(3) Any financial institution supplying account information under ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.588 (Disclosure to Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority) and 411.632 (Relief where assets transferred, removed or secreted) shall be reimbursed for actual costs incurred.

(4) No financial institution that supplies account information to the department or authority pursuant to this section shall be liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising out of or in any way pertaining to the disclosure of account information under this section.

(5) Each financial institution that is requested to supply account information under this section may specify to the department or authority that requests for account information and responses from the financial institution shall be submitted in written, tape or electronic format. A reasonable time shall be provided the financial institution for response.

(6) The department or authority shall seek account information under this section only with respect to persons who are applicants for or recipients of public assistance, as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) , or medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) . [Formerly 192.557; 2013 c.688 §26]

Source: Section 192.588 — Disclosure to Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority; procedure; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.416 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.416
197.416 Metolius Area of Critical State Concern
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “Metolius Area of Critical State Concern” means the areas identified as Area 1 and Area 2 in the management plan recommended by the Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(2) Pursuant to ORS 197.405 (Designation of areas of critical state concern) (4), the Legislative Assembly hereby approves the recommendation of the commission, submitted to the Legislative Assembly on April 2, 2009, that the Metolius Area of Critical State Concern be designated an area of critical state concern.

(3) The Legislative Assembly approves the management plan included in the commission’s recommendation pursuant to ORS 197.405 (Designation of areas of critical state concern) (1)(c) and directs the commission to adopt the management plan, by rule, without change except that:

(a) The management plan must require:

(A) The commission to give notice of proposed amendments to the management plan to the governing bodies of Jefferson County and of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation; and

(B) If either governing body files a written objection to the proposed amendments, the commission to adopt the proposed amendments only if the commission finds by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed amendments meet the requirements of subsection (5) of this section.

(b) The management plan must limit development of a small-scale recreation community within township 13 south, range 10 east, sections 20, 21, 28 and 29 in Jefferson County so that all units must be sited within up to 25 clusters that may be connected only by a road system. The commission may not enforce, and shall modify, a contrary provision in the management plan.

(c) Descriptions in the management plan of annual average water use must refer to annual average consumptive water use. The commission may not enforce, and shall modify, a contrary provision in the management plan.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the commission may amend the management plan only as provided in the management plan and only pursuant to applicable rulemaking procedures.

(5) In addition to limitations on development that are contained in the management plan, new development allowed by amendment of the management plan, except development allowed by the administrative amendments required by subsection (3) of this section, may not result in:

(a) Negative impact on the Metolius River, its springs or its tributaries;

(b) Negative impact on fish resources in the Metolius Area of Critical State Concern; or

(c) Negative impact on the wildlife resources in the Metolius Area of Critical State Concern.

(6) A county may not approve siting a destination resort in the Metolius Area of Critical State Concern. [2009 c.712 §1]

Note: 197.416 (Metolius Area of Critical State Concern) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.416 — Metolius Area of Critical State Concern , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.545 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.545
192.545 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General or a district attorney may bring an action against a person who violates ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) , 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) , 192.539 (Disclosure of genetic information) or 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) . In addition to remedies otherwise provided in ORS 192.541 (Private right of action) , the court shall award to the Attorney General or district attorney the costs of the investigation.

(2) The Attorney General may intervene in a civil action brought under ORS 192.541 (Private right of action) if the Attorney General certifies that, in the opinion of the Attorney General, the action is of general public importance. In the action, the Attorney General shall be entitled to the same relief as if the Attorney General instituted the action under this section. [2001 c.588 §4]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.545 — Enforcement; Attorney General or district attorney; intervention , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.431 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.431
192.431 Court authority in reviewing action denying right to inspect public records
Status: in_force

(1) In any suit filed under ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) , 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) , 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) , 192.422 (Petition form) or 192.427 (Procedure to review denial by elected official of right to inspect public records) , the court has jurisdiction to enjoin the public body from withholding records and to order the production of any records improperly withheld from the person seeking disclosure. The court shall determine the matter de novo and the burden is on the public body to sustain its action. The court, on its own motion, may view the documents in controversy in camera before reaching a decision. Any noncompliance with the order of the court may be punished as contempt of court.

(2) Except as to causes the court considers of greater importance, proceedings arising under ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) , 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) , 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) , 192.422 (Petition form) or 192.427 (Procedure to review denial by elected official of right to inspect public records) take precedence on the docket over all other causes and shall be assigned for hearing and trial at the earliest practicable date and expedited in every way.

(3) If a person seeking the right to inspect or to receive a copy of a public record prevails in the suit, the person shall be awarded costs and disbursements and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. If the person prevails in part, the court may in its discretion award the person costs and disbursements and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal, or an appropriate portion thereof. If the state agency failed to comply with the Attorney General’s order in full and did not issue a notice of intention to institute proceedings pursuant to ORS 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) (2) within seven days after issuance of the order, or did not institute the proceedings within seven days after issuance of the notice, the petitioner shall be awarded costs of suit at the trial level and reasonable attorney fees regardless of which party instituted the suit and regardless of which party prevailed therein. [Formerly 192.490]

Source: Section 192.431 — Court authority in reviewing action denying right to inspect public records; docketing; costs and attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.422 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.422
192.422 Petition form
Status: in_force

(1) A petition to the Attorney General or district attorney requesting the Attorney General or district attorney to order a public record to be made available for inspection or to be produced shall be in substantially the following form, or in a form containing the same information:

______

I (we), ____________ (name(s)), the undersigned, request the Attorney General (or District Attorney of ______ County) to order ______ (name of governmental body) and its employees to (make available for inspection) (produce a copy or copies of) the following records:

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

I (we) asked to inspect and/or copy these records on ______ (date) at ______ (address). The request was denied by the following person(s):

1. ____________________

(Name of public officer or employee;

title or position, if known)

2. ____________________

(Name of public officer or employee;

title or position, if known)

______________________

(Signature(s))

This form should be delivered or mailed to the Attorney General’s office in Salem, or the district attorney’s office in the county courthouse.

(2) Promptly upon receipt of such a petition, the Attorney General or district attorney shall notify the public body involved. The public body shall thereupon transmit the public record disclosure of which is sought, or a copy, to the Attorney General, together with a statement of its reasons for believing that the public record should not be disclosed. In an appropriate case, with the consent of the Attorney General, the public body may instead disclose the nature or substance of the public record to the Attorney General. [Formerly 192.470]

Source: Section 192.422 — Petition form; procedure when petition received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.205 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.205
195.205 Annexation by provider
Status: in_force

(1) A city or district that provides an urban service may annex territory under ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) , 195.060 (Definition of “district.”) to 195.085 (Compliance deadlines) , 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.235 (Application of other annexation procedures) , 197.005 (Legislative findings) , 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) , 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) and 223.304 (Determination of amount of system development charges) that:

(a) Is situated within an urban growth boundary; and

(b) Is contained within an annexation plan adopted pursuant to ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) , 195.060 (Definition of “district.”) to 195.085 (Compliance deadlines) , 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.235 (Application of other annexation procedures) , 197.005 (Legislative findings) , 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) , 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) and 223.304 (Determination of amount of system development charges) .

(2) A city or district may submit an annexation plan to a vote under subsection (5) of this section only if, prior to the submission of the annexation plan to a vote:

(a) The territory contained in the annexation plan is subject to urban service agreements among all appropriate counties and cities and the providers of urban services within the territory, as required by ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) and 195.070 (Agreement factors) , and:

(A) Such urban service agreements were in effect on November 4, 1993; or

(B) They expressly state that they may be relied upon as a prerequisite of the annexation method authorized by ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) , 195.060 (Definition of “district.”) to 195.085 (Compliance deadlines) , 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.235 (Application of other annexation procedures) , 197.005 (Legislative findings) , 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) , 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) and 223.304 (Determination of amount of system development charges) ; and

(b) The territory contained in the annexation plan is subject to an agreement between the city and county addressing fiscal impacts, if the annexation is by a city and will cause reductions in the county property tax revenues by operation of section 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) Prior to adopting an annexation plan, the governing body of a city or district shall hold a public hearing at which time interested persons may appear and be heard on the question of establishing the annexation plan.

(4) The governing body of the city or district shall cause notice of the hearing to be published, once each week for two successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or district.

(5) If after the public hearing required under subsection (3) of this section, the governing body of the city or district decides to proceed with the annexation plan, it shall cause the annexation plan to be submitted to the electors of the city or district and to the electors of the territory proposed to be annexed under the annexation plan. The proposed annexation plan may be voted upon at a general election or at a special election to be held for that purpose. [1993 c.804 §13]

Source: Section 195.205 — Annexation by provider; prerequisites to vote; public hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.125 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.125
195.125 Existing uses in state parks
Status: repealed

Existing uses and facilities in all state parks on July 25, 1997, shall be allowed to continue. The following uses and activities shall be approved by a local government subject only to clear and objective siting criteria, which criteria, either individually or cumulatively, shall not prohibit the use or activity of:

(1) The repair and renovation of existing facilities;

(2) The replacement of existing facilities and services, including minor location changes; and

(3) The minor expansion of existing uses and facilities. [1997 c.604 §4]

Note: Sections 1, 2 and 11, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2005, provide:

Sec. 1. Section 2 of this 2005 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.225 (Boundary commission review) . [2005 c.539 §1]

Sec. 2. (1) A lot, parcel or tract may not be included in territory proposed to be annexed unless the owner of the lot, parcel or tract gives written consent to the annexation, if the lot, parcel or tract:

(a) Is zoned for industrial use or designated for industrial use zoning in an acknowledged comprehensive plan;

(b) Is land on which no electors reside, unless one or more electors living on-site are employed or engaged to provide security services for the industrial user of the land;

(c) Has an assessed value of more than $2 million, including improvements; and

(d) Is in unincorporated Jackson County within the urban unincorporated community of White City, west of Oregon Route 62.

(2) After annexation of a lot, parcel or tract described in subsection (1) of this section, the development rights that apply to the lot, parcel or tract under the industrial zoning classification applicable to the lot, parcel or tract when it is annexed are retained and run with the lot, parcel or tract.

(3) As used in this section, “urban unincorporated community” means an unincorporated community that:

(a) Includes at least 150 permanent residential dwelling units;

(b) Contains a mixture of land uses, including three or more public, commercial or industrial land uses;

(c) Includes areas served by a community sewer system; and

(d) Includes areas served by a community water system. [2005 c.539 §2; 2016 c.121 §1]

Sec. 11. Sections 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2005, are repealed June 30, 2026. [2005 c.539 §11; 2016 c.121 §6]

Source: Section 195.125 — Existing uses in state parks; approval by local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.521 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.521
197A.521 Failure to meet timeline
Status: in_force

An action taken by the Land Conservation and Development Commission, the Metro Council, the Land Use Board of Appeals or the Supreme Court under ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) is not invalid due to a failure to meet a timeline established under ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) . [2017 c.714 §12]

Note: See note under 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) .

Source: Section 197A.521 — Failure to meet timeline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.730 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.730
190.730 Submission to regional office
Status: in_force

The parties shall submit to the northwest regional office of the American Arbitration Association:

(1) Duplicate copies of a notice of intention to arbitrate;

(2) Duplicate copies of each party’s statement of the nature of the dispute, the amount of money involved, if any, and the remedy sought; and

(3) The administrative fee required by the association. [1981 c.857 §3]

Source: Section 190.730 — Submission to regional office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.488 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.488
192.488 Open government impact statement
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel shall prepare an open government impact statement for each measure reported out of a committee of the Legislative Assembly if the measure affects the disclosure, or exemption from disclosure, of a public record.

(2) An open government impact statement must:

(a) State whether the measure conforms to any standards adopted by the Legislative Counsel for drafting measures that establish exemptions from disclosure of public records; and

(b) Describe how the measure would alter existing standards regarding the disclosure or exemption from disclosure of public records and how the measure would impact public interests in disclosure that would be served if the public record were subject to mandatory disclosure. [2017 c.654 §2]

Note: See note under 192.485 (Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513) .

Source: Section 192.488 — Open government impact statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.816 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.816
196.816 General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “traditionally maintained channel” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.909 (Definitions) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the Department of State Lands may establish by rule a general permit that allows the removal of no more than 100 cubic yards of material from waters of this state, including in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, for the purpose of maintaining drainage and protecting agricultural land.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the department shall establish by rule one or more general permits that allow the removal of material from waters of this state, including in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, to conduct maintenance of traditionally maintained channels during channel conditions where flowing or standing water is present. The general permits must require the maintenance to be conducted in a manner that protects, maintains or improves existing agricultural and ecological functions of the channels, including the life history functions of fish and wildlife that inhabit the channels. In establishing a general permit under this subsection, the department shall utilize best available science and shall consult with the State Department of Agriculture, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, other relevant state or federal agencies and representatives of agricultural interests and conservation interests.

(4) The Department of State Lands may waive the fees specified in ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) for removal taking place under the provisions of this section. [2011 c.713 §7; 2019 c.699 §9]

Note: The amendments to 196.816 (General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage) by section 8, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative on the earlier of the effective date of rules first adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands under 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) or January 1, 2026. See section 15, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023. The text set forth below is operative on and after the earlier of the effective date of the rules adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands or January 1, 2026.

196.816 (General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage) . (1) As used in this section, “traditionally maintained channel” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.909 (Definitions) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the Department of State Lands may establish by rule a general permit that allows the removal of no more than 100 cubic yards of material from waters of this state, including in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, for the purpose of maintaining drainage and protecting agricultural land.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the department shall establish by rule one or more general permits that allow the removal of material from waters of this state, including in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, to conduct maintenance of traditionally maintained channels during channel conditions where flowing or standing water is present. The general permits must require the maintenance to be conducted in a manner that protects, maintains or improves existing agricultural and ecological functions of the channels, including the life history functions of fish and wildlife that inhabit the channels. In establishing a general permit under this subsection, the department shall utilize best available science and shall consult with the State Department of Agriculture, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, other relevant state or federal agencies and representatives of agricultural interests and conservation interests.

(4) The Department of State Lands may waive the fees established by the Director of the Department of State Lands by rule under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) for removal taking place under the provisions of this section.

Source: Section 196.816 — General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage; rules; waiver of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.265 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.265
194.265 Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial act performed under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by:

(a) A notarial officer of the tribe;

(b) A judge of the tribe or a clerk of a court of the tribe; or

(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.

(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. [2013 c.219 §11]

Source: Section 194.265 — Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.085 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.085
197.085 Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall appoint a person to serve as the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development. The director shall hold the office of the director at the pleasure of the commission and the salary of the director shall be fixed by the commission unless otherwise provided by law.

(2) In addition to salary, the director shall be reimbursed, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, for actual and necessary expenses incurred by the director in the performance of official duties. [1973 c.80 §13]

Source: Section 197.085 — Director; appointment; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.782 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.782
197.782 Emergency shelters developed under temporary authorization
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “emergency shelter” means a building or cluster of buildings that provides shelter on a temporary basis for individuals and families who lack permanent housing.

(2) A building or cluster of buildings used as an emergency shelter under an approval granted under ORS 197.783 (Local approval of emergency shelters) or section 11, chapter 12, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session):

(a) May resume its use as an emergency shelter after an interruption or abandonment of that use for two years or less, notwithstanding ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (7).

(b) May not be used for any purpose other than as an emergency shelter except upon application for a permit demonstrating that the construction of the building and its use could be approved under current land use laws and local land use regulations.

(3) An approval of an emergency shelter under ORS 197.783 (Local approval of emergency shelters) or section 11, chapter 12, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session), is void unless the shelter is operating within two years following the approval. [2021 c.18 §2]

Source: Section 197.782 — Emergency shelters developed under temporary authorization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.240 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.240
196.240 Audits
Status: in_force

(1) The Willamette Falls Locks Authority shall submit to periodic audits by the Secretary of State. The authority shall, no less than annually, retain a public accounting firm to examine and attest to the financial operations of the authority. The authority shall include the results of any public accounting in the annual report submitted to the Legislative Assembly under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The authority shall, not later than April 15 of each year, file an annual report with the Governor and a committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development. The report shall describe the activities and operations of the authority during the preceding calendar year. [2021 c.229 §10]

Note: See note under 196.200 (Definitions for ORS 196.200 to 196.240 and 196.993) .

Source: Section 196.240 — Audits; report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.502 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.502
197A.502 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that there is a compelling state interest in obtaining maximum federal funding for the Southwest Corridor MAX Light Rail Project in order to:

(a) Enhance the statewide transportation network;

(b) Ensure the viability of the transportation system planned for the Portland metropolitan area;

(c) Complete construction of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner;

(d) Implement a significant portion of the Legislative Assembly’s air quality and energy efficiency strategies for the area; and

(e) Ensure that affected local governments will be able to implement significant parts of their comprehensive plans.

(2) The Legislative Assembly further finds that, to maximize the ability of this state and the Portland metropolitan area to obtain the highest available level of federal funding for the Southwest Corridor MAX Light Rail Project, it is necessary to establish:

(a) A process to be used to establish criteria, make decisions and adopt a land use final order related to the light rail route and other project improvements to be included in the Southwest Corridor MAX Light Rail Project, including their locations;

(b) An expedited process for appellate review of a land use final order; and

(c) An exclusive process for appellate review.

(3) The Legislative Assembly further finds that residents of neighborhoods within TriMet affected by land use decisions, limited land use decisions or land divisions resulting from the siting, construction or operation of any light rail route or other project improvements, either as individuals or through their neighborhood associations, shall have the opportunity to participate in those decisions and divisions.

(4) The Legislative Assembly deems the procedures and requirements provided for in ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) , under the unique circumstances of the Southwest Corridor MAX Light Rail Project, to be equivalent in spirit and substance to the land use procedures that otherwise would be applicable.

(5) ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) shall be liberally construed to address the findings enumerated in subsection (1) of this section. [2017 c.714 §2]

Note: See note under 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) .

Source: Section 197A.502 — Legislative findings; equivalency of project procedures and requirements to certain land use procedures; construe liberally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.080 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.080
193.080 Filing affidavit of publication
Status: in_force

If an affidavit of publication is made in an action, suit or proceeding pending in a court, it may be filed with the clerk thereof; if not so made, it may be filed with the county clerk of the county where the newspaper is printed. In either case, the original affidavit, or if the same is filed with the clerk, a copy thereof, duly certified, is primary evidence of the facts stated therein. [Amended by 1993 c.223 §6]

Source: Section 193.080 — Filing affidavit of publication; original or copy as evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.487 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.487
199.487 Commission authority to initiate minor boundary change
Status: in_force

(1) Within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, a minor boundary change proceeding may be initiated as provided by ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) . In addition, a city annexation proceeding may be initiated as provided by ORS 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) or 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) . Minor boundary change proceedings shall be conducted as provided by this section and ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(2) ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) to 222.180 (Effective date of annexation) , 222.460 (Procedures for withdrawal of territory) and the statutes of the state that govern annexation of territory to, or withdrawal of territory from, districts do not apply in territory subject to the jurisdiction of a boundary commission. However, a city annexation proposal initiated under ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) may include a tax differential proposal authorized by ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) (3). Notwithstanding ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (2)(b), 222.173 (Time limit for filing statements of consent) (1), 222.175 (City to provide information on taxes and services when soliciting statements of consent) or any other requirement for obtaining consent to annexation, a city or district may use a consent to annexation contained in contracts authorized by ORS 198.869 (Annexation contract) or 222.115 (Annexation contracts) in formulating annexation proposals or petitions under ORS 198.855 (Annexation election) , 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (2), 222.125 (Annexation by consent of all owners of land and majority of electors) or 222.170 (Annexation by consent before public hearing or order for election) for properties whose owners have signed such consents to annexation. ORS 222.530 (Procedure for division of assets on withdrawal of part of district) shall not apply in territory subject to the jurisdiction of a boundary commission unless the affected territory constitutes at least 60 percent of the area and 60 percent of the assessed value of the district.

(3) Notwithstanding any charter or statutory provision to the contrary, a final order or a proclamation of a boundary commission declaring a minor boundary change approved is effective to change the boundary of the city or district without the necessity of any further action by the electors or the governing body of the city or district. [Formerly 199.540; 1979 c.880 §3; 1983 c.336 §15; 1985 c.702 §17; 1989 c.92 §23; 1989 c.1063 §12; 1991 c.637 §6]

Source: Section 199.487 — Commission authority to initiate minor boundary change; nonapplicability of certain boundary change procedures; effect of commission action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.911 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.911
196.911 Maintenance without permit
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , a person may engage in removal activities or fill activities, or both, for conducting maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel without a permit from the Department of State Lands if:

(a) The person has a valid notice of maintenance activities on file with the State Department of Agriculture prior to initiating activities for the maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel; and

(b) The maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with the notice described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and with ORS 196.913 (Prohibitions) and 196.915 (State agencies’ review and responses to notice) .

(2) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , a district organized under ORS chapter 545, 547, 552 or 553 or a district improvement company or district improvement corporation organized under ORS chapter 554 may engage in removal activities or fill activities, or both, for conducting maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel without a permit from the Department of State Lands if:

(a) The district, company or corporation has a valid notice of maintenance activities on file with the State Department of Agriculture prior to initiating activities for the maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel;

(b) The maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with the notice described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and with ORS 196.913 (Prohibitions) and 196.915 (State agencies’ review and responses to notice) ; and

(c) The governing body of the district, company or corporation, as part of the notice filed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the Department of State Lands and the State Department of Agriculture for purposes of enforcement of ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) .

(3) A person shall file a notice of maintenance activities with the State Department of Agriculture on a form developed by the department. A notice filed under this subsection is valid for a period of five years from the date that the notice is filed. The notice must:

(a) Identify the location of the traditionally maintained channel in which the maintenance activities will occur;

(b) Include a description of the maintenance activities that, at a minimum, identifies the linear miles of channel to be maintained and the estimated volume per linear mile of material that will be removed from the channel over the course of a five-year period; and

(c) If the maintenance activities will be undertaken in part by a district, company or corporation described in subsection (2) of this section and in part by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the district, company or corporation, clearly identify which activities will be undertaken by the district, company or corporation and which activities will be undertaken by a person subject to the jurisdiction of the district, company or corporation.

(4) A district, company or corporation described in subsection (2) of this section shall endeavor to submit the notice required under subsection (2) of this section in coordination with submission of notices under subsection (1) of this section by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the district, company or corporation. The State Department of Agriculture may develop a consolidated form for the filing of notices by districts, companies and corporations and persons subject to the jurisdiction of the districts, companies and corporations. [2019 c.699 §4]

Note: See note under 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) .

Source: Section 196.911 — Maintenance without permit; applicability; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.232 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.232
197A.232 Findings regarding long-range planning
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Long-range planning for population and employment growth by local governments can offer greater certainty for:

(a) The agricultural and forest industries, by offering long-term protection of large blocks of land with the characteristics necessary to maintain their viability; and

(b) Commerce, other industries, other private landowners and providers of public services, by determining the more and less likely locations of future expansion of urban growth boundaries and urban development.

(2) State planning laws must support and facilitate long-range planning to provide this greater certainty. [Formerly 195.139]

Source: Section 197A.232 — Findings regarding long-range planning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.920 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.920
198.920 Dissolution procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Dissolution of a district may be initiated:

(a) By a petition of the electors requesting dissolution of the district, filed with the county board.

(b) By resolution of the district board filed with the county board when the district board determines that it is in the best interest of the inhabitants of the district that the district be dissolved and liquidated.

(c) By resolution of the county board:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) If the district at the time of the regular district election has not elected district board members, as required by the principal Act, to fill vacancies on the district board; or

(ii) If the territory within the district is uninhabited; and

(B) If the county board determines that it is in the best interest of the people of the county that the district be dissolved and liquidated.

(2) Within five days after a petition is filed or a resolution of a county board is adopted under this section, a copy shall be filed with the district secretary, if any, or with any other district officer who can with reasonable diligence be located.

(3) If there are no qualified district board members, the county board shall act as or appoint a board of trustees to act in behalf of the district. [1971 c.727 §49; 2011 c.9 §20]

Source: Section 198.920 — Dissolution procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.360 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.360
193.360 Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer
Status: in_force

When any broadcast is made by order of a state officer where publication of the same notice is made at the expense of the state, all charges for the broadcast shall be paid as provided in ORS 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.462 (Payment of overdue account charges) . The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant upon the State Treasurer therefor, specifying the account upon which the warrant is drawn. The treasurer shall pay the amount in the same manner as other amounts owed by the state are paid. [1967 c.63 §7; 1983 c.740 §48]

Source: Section 193.360 — Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.685 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.685
192.685 Additional enforcement by Oregon Government Ethics Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 192.680 (Enforcement of ORS 192.610 to 192.705) , complaints of violations of any provision of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) alleged to have been committed by public officials may be made to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for review and investigation as provided by ORS 244.260 (Complaint and adjudicatory process) and for possible imposition of civil penalties as provided by ORS 244.350 (Civil penalties) .

(b) If at any time the commission has reason to believe that there has been a violation of ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) , the commission may proceed under this section and as provided by ORS 244.260 (Complaint and adjudicatory process) on its own motion as if the commission had received a complaint.

(2) A complainant may not file a complaint with the commission under this section unless the complainant has complied with the written grievance procedures described in ORS 192.705 (Filing written grievance) and:

(a) Has received a response from the public body that denies that a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) occurred;

(b) Has received a response from the public body that admits that a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) occurred that the public body has failed to take adequate steps to cure; or

(c) Has not received a response from the public body within the time prescribed for a response under ORS 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(3) A complainant shall submit documentation of the complainant’s actions taken under ORS 192.705 (Filing written grievance) and the public body’s response as described in subsection (2) of this section, if any. The commission shall dismiss any complaint filed under this section that does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(4) If a complaint satisfies the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the commission may interview witnesses, review minutes and other records and obtain and consider any other information pertaining to meetings of the governing body of a public body for purposes of determining whether a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) occurred. Information related to an executive session conducted for a purpose authorized by ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) shall be made available to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for its investigation but shall be excluded from public disclosure.

(5) If the commission chooses not to pursue a complaint of a violation brought under subsection (1) of this section at any time before conclusion of a contested case hearing, the public official against whom the complaint was brought may be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable costs and attorney fees by the public body to which the official’s governing body has authority to make recommendations or for which the official’s governing body has authority to make decisions. [1993 c.743 §28; 2023 c.68 §2; 2023 c.417 §6]

Source: Section 192.685 — Additional enforcement by Oregon Government Ethics Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.035 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.035
200.035 Notice to Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity
Status: in_force

(1) A state contracting agency shall give timely notice and information to the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity if the state contracting agency intends to advertise or solicit bids or proposals for a public contract with a contract price of $10,000 or more and shall notify the policy advisor when the state contracting agency has awarded the contract.

(2) Each state contracting agency shall, in consultation with the policy advisor, establish a process and timeline for providing the policy advisor with the notice and information required by subsection (1) of this section. [1987 c.893 §5; 1997 c.145 §1; 1997 c.802 §10; 2005 c.351 §1; 2015 c.565 §3]

Source: Section 200.035 — Notice to Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.710 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.710
190.710 Definitions for ORS 190.710 to 190.800
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 190.710 (Definitions for ORS 190.710 to 190.800) to 190.800 (Vacation, modification and correction of award) :

(1) “Association” means the American Arbitration Association.

(2) “Local government” means a city, county, special district or other public corporation, commission, authority or entity organized under state statute or city or county charter.

(3) “State agency” means any state board, commission, department or division. [1981 c.857 §1]

Source: Section 190.710 — Definitions for ORS 190.710 to 190.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.278 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.278
197A.278 Lane County accommodation of needed housing
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding an intergovernmental agreement pursuant to ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) or acknowledged comprehensive plan provisions to the contrary, a city within Lane County with a population of 50,000 or greater shall meet its obligation under ORS chapter 197A separately from any other city within Lane County. The city shall, separately from any other city:

(a) Establish an urban growth boundary, consistent with the jurisdictional area of responsibility specified in the acknowledged comprehensive plan; and

(b) Demonstrate, as required by ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , that its comprehensive plan provides sufficient buildable lands within an urban growth boundary to accommodate needed housing.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, this section does not alter or affect an intergovernmental agreement pursuant to ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) or acknowledged comprehensive plan provisions adopted by Lane County or local governments in Lane County. [Formerly 197.304]

Source: Section 197A.278 — Lane County accommodation of needed housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.030 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.030
197.030 Land Conservation and Development Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Land Conservation and Development Commission consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution.

(2) The Governor shall appoint to the commission:

(a) One member representing Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties and those portions of Douglas and Lane Counties lying west of the summit of the Coast Range;

(b) Two members representing Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties;

(c) One member representing Benton, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties and that portion of Lane County lying east of the summit of the Coast Range;

(d) One member representing Jackson and Josephine Counties and that portion of Douglas County lying east of the summit of the Coast Range;

(e) One member representing Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Wheeler Counties; and

(f) One member representing Benton, Clackamas, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill Counties and that portion of Lane County lying east of the summit of the Coast Range.

(3) At least one member shall be or have been an elected city official in Oregon and at least one member shall be an elected county official at the time of appointment.

(4) The term of office of each member of the commission is four years, but a member may be removed by the Governor for cause. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. No person shall serve more than two full terms as a member of the commission.

(5) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. [1973 c.80 §5; 1977 c.664 §3; 1981 c.545 §4; 1993 c.792 §49; 1999 c.833 §1]

Source: Section 197.030 — Land Conservation and Development Commission; members; appointment; confirmation; term; vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.370 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.370
197A.370 Metro report of performance measures
Status: in_force

(1) A metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268 shall compile and report to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on performance measures as described in this section at least once every two years. The information shall be reported in a manner prescribed by the department.

(2) Performance measures subject to subsection (1) of this section shall be adopted by a metropolitan service district and shall include but are not limited to measures that analyze the following:

(a) The rate of conversion of vacant land to improved land;

(b) The density and price ranges of residential development, including both single family and multifamily residential units;

(c) The level of job creation within individual cities and the urban areas of a county inside the metropolitan service district;

(d) The number of residential units added to small sites assumed to be developed in the metropolitan service district’s inventory of available lands but which can be further developed, and the conversion of existing spaces into more compact units with or without the demolition of existing buildings;

(e) The amount of environmentally sensitive land that is protected and the amount of environmentally sensitive land that is developed;

(f) The sales price of vacant land;

(g) Residential vacancy rates;

(h) Public access to open spaces; and

(i) Transportation measures including mobility, accessibility and air quality indicators. [Formerly 197.301]

Source: Section 197A.370 — Metro report of performance measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.330 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.330
193.330 Reference to candidate for public office prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) In the broadcast of the notice or material under ORS 193.310 (Definitions for ORS 193.310 to 193.360) to 193.360 (Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer) and 251.295 (Radio and television broadcasts to supplement pamphlet) , no reference by name to any person who is a candidate for elective public office at the time of the broadcast shall be made.

(2) Each station that broadcasts any notice or material under ORS 193.310 (Definitions for ORS 193.310 to 193.360) to 193.360 (Payment for broadcasts authorized by state officer) and 251.295 (Radio and television broadcasts to supplement pamphlet) shall retain at its office a copy or transcription of the text of the notice or material as broadcast for a period of six months after the broadcast. The copy or transcript shall be available for public inspection at reasonable times. [1967 c.63 §4]

Source: Section 193.330 — Reference to candidate for public office prohibited; transcript available to public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.230 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.230
187.230 Ewing Young Day
Status: in_force

February 9 of each year shall be known as Ewing Young Day, to commemorate Ewing Young’s contribution to the formation of Oregon’s provisional government and aid to the settlers of the Willamette Valley. [2009 c.192 §1]

Source: Section 187.230 — Ewing Young Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.650 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.650
197.650 Appeal to Court of Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) A Land Conservation and Development Commission final order issued pursuant to ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) , 197.626 (Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves) , 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) , 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) , 197.659 (Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations) , 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) or 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) may be appealed to the Court of Appeals by persons who participated in proceedings, if any, that led to issuance of the final order being appealed.

(2) Jurisdiction for judicial review of a final order of the commission issued pursuant to ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) , 197.626 (Submission of land use decisions that expand urban growth boundary or designate urban or rural reserves) , 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) , 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) , 197.659 (Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations) , 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) or 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) is conferred upon the Court of Appeals. [1981 c.748 §10; 1983 c.827 §52; 1989 c.761 §8; 1991 c.612 §16; 1997 c.247 §1; 1999 c.622 §7; 2009 c.606 §5; 2009 c.873 §13a; 2011 c.469 §5]

Note: See note under 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute) .

Source: Section 197.650 — Appeal to Court of Appeals; standing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.828 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.828
192.828 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for participation in the Address Confidentiality Program or a program participant may not:

(a) Falsely attest in an initial application or an application for renewal that disclosure of the actual address of the applicant would endanger the safety of the applicant or the safety of the applicant’s child or ward; or

(b) Knowingly provide false information in an initial application or an application for renewal.

(2) If after an investigation, the Attorney General finds that a violation of subsection (1) of this section has occurred, the Attorney General may impose a civil penalty as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) in an amount not to exceed $500. [2005 c.821 §4]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.828 — Prohibitions; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.842 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.842
192.842 Use of actual or substitute address in specified circumstances
Status: in_force

(1) A county clerk or other elections official shall use the actual address of a program participant for voter registration purposes. Except as provided in ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) , a county clerk or other elections official may not disclose the actual address.

(2) A county clerk or other elections official shall use the substitute address of the program participant for purposes of mailing a ballot to an elector under ORS 254.470 (Procedures for conducting election by mail) .

(3) A school district shall use the actual address of a program participant for any purpose related to admission or assignment. The school district shall take such measures as necessary to protect the confidentiality of the actual address of the program participant. Student records created under ORS 326.565 (Standards for student records) and 326.580 (Electronic student records) shall use the substitute address of the program participant.

(4) A county clerk shall accept the substitute address of the program participant as the address of the applicant for the purpose of issuing a marriage license under ORS 106.041 (Marriage license) or registering a Declaration of Domestic Partnership under ORS 106.325 (Contents of declaration) . [2005 c.821 §8; 2007 c.99 §13; 2007 c.542 §12]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.842 — Use of actual or substitute address in specified circumstances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.895 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.895
196.895 Imposition of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Civil penalties under ORS 196.890 (Civil penalties) shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law. An action taken by the Director of the Department of State Lands under this section may be joined by the director with any other action taken against the same person under ORS 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) (1)(f).

(3) Any civil penalty recovered under this section shall be deposited in the Common School Fund for use by the Department of State Lands in administration of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , 196.990 (Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters) and 541.990 (Penalties) and as otherwise required by law. [Formerly 541.680 and then 196.760; 1991 c.734 §12]

Note: Operation of the amendments to 196.895 (Imposition of civil penalties) by section 5, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, is dependent upon further approval by the Legislative Assembly. See section 11, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, as amended by section 19, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 2009 (third note under 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) ). The text that is operative after that approval is set forth for the user’s convenience.

196.895 (Imposition of civil penalties) . (1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, civil penalties under ORS 196.890 (Civil penalties) shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law. An action taken by the Director of the Department of State Lands under this section may be joined by the director with any other action taken against the same person under ORS 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) (1)(f).

(3) Any civil penalty recovered under this section shall be deposited in the Common School Fund for use by the Department of State Lands in administration of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , 196.990 (Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters) and 541.990 (Penalties) and as otherwise required by law.

(4) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , any person having an interest that is adversely affected or aggrieved by an alleged violation for which civil penalties are imposed under ORS 196.890 (Civil penalties) may intervene in a contested case proceeding pertaining to the imposition of civil penalties under this section.

Source: Section 196.895 — Imposition of civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.445 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.445
199.445 Quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of the members of a commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of a quorum may act for the commission. However, the approval of a majority of the members of the commission is required to:

(1) Adopt a final order under ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) .

(2) Adopt rules under ORS 199.452 (Adoption of rules) . [1969 c.494 §9; 1971 c.462 §4]

Source: Section 199.445 — Quorum; voting requirements for certain matters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.210 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.210
187.210 Asian American Heritage Month
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) May of each year shall be known as Asian American Heritage Month.

(b) As used in this section, “Asian American” has the meaning given that term in ORS 185.620 (Duties) .

(2) The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of this state to use the month of May to celebrate the contributions to the state by Asian Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Education is encouraged to develop and adopt a curriculum to promote awareness of the contributions to the state by Asian Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education.

(b) During school hours throughout Asian American Heritage Month, school districts may designate time for instruction and appropriate activities in commemoration of the lives, history and achievements of Asian Americans in Oregon history. [1999 c.690 §1; 2003 c.244 §2]

Source: Section 187.210 — Asian American Heritage Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.750 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.750
199.750 Status of city-county
Status: in_force

(1) The city-county shall be a city within the meaning of state law, except ORS 221.610 (Disincorporation of cities) , 221.621 (Disincorporation procedure) , 221.650 (Property conveyed to county) , 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) and 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) . In merger proceedings under ORS 222.610 (Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city) to 222.710 (Return statements filed with county recording officer) consent by the city-county to the merger may be given by the governing body of the city-county without a popular vote on the merger. No merger or annexation adding territory to the city-county shall change a county boundary. Annexation to the city-county of area in another county or merger into the city-county of a city in another county shall be for the provision of city services only. Territory within the city-county may be transferred under ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) to a city excluded from consolidation under ORS 199.740 (Effect of election) (2).

(2) The city-county shall be a county for purposes of Articles IV, VI, VII (Amended), VII (Original) and VIII of the Oregon Constitution and in its relationship to any city in the city-county excluded from the consolidation under ORS 199.740 (Effect of election) (2). That relationship shall continue until the excluded city disincorporates or merges into the city-county.

(3) The city-county shall be a county in its relationship to the unincorporated area excluded from the consolidation under ORS 199.740 (Effect of election) (2).

(4) The city-county shall have the powers and duties of counties and county officers and cities and city officers under state law and the city-county charter. The charter shall prescribe or make provision for prescribing what officers and agencies of the city-county shall exercise those powers and duties. The charter may prescribe or make provision for prescribing which duties or functions shall be county, city or jointly city-county powers.

(5) The charter may also prescribe or make provision for prescribing that state officers elected in the city-county alone shall simultaneously be city-county and state officers and have city-county functions prescribed by the charter or ordinances of the city-county.

(6) The city-county shall be both a city and a county entitled to receive funds under state and federal laws allocating funds to cities or counties or both. [1971 c.731 §10; 1973 c.745 §4; 1997 c.494 §6]

Source: Section 199.750 — Status of city-county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.438 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.438
196.438 Ocean Policy Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall establish an Ocean Policy Advisory Council that is staffed by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Land Conservation and Development and other departments as the Governor deems necessary. The council shall be composed of:

(a) The Governor or the Governor’s designee, as a nonvoting member;

(b) The director or the director’s designee of the following agencies, as nonvoting members:

(A) Department of Environmental Quality;

(B) State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

(C) State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries;

(D) Department of Land Conservation and Development;

(E) Department of State Lands;

(F) Parks and Recreation Department;

(G) State Department of Agriculture; and

(H) The director or director’s designee of Oregon State University, Sea Grant College;

(c) A member of the governing body of Coos, Curry, Douglas or Lane County to be appointed by the Governor, chosen in consultation with and with the approval of a majority of the members of the governing bodies of Coos, Curry, Douglas and Lane Counties;

(d) A member of the governing body of Clatsop, Lincoln or Tillamook County to be appointed by the Governor, chosen in consultation with and with the approval of a majority of the members of the governing bodies of Clatsop, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties;

(e) An elected city official from a coastal city bordering the territorial sea to be appointed by the Governor with advice from an Oregon coastal zone management association;

(f) A representative of each of the following ocean interests, to be appointed by the Governor, and subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution:

(A) Commercial ocean fisheries of the North Coast from Newport north;

(B) Commercial ocean fisheries of the South Coast south of Newport;

(C) Charter, sport or recreation ocean fisheries of the North Coast from Newport north;

(D) Charter, sport or recreation ocean fisheries of the South Coast south of Newport;

(E) Ports marine navigation or transportation;

(F) Coastal nonfishing recreation interests of surfing, diving, kayaking or windsurfing;

(G) A coastal conservation or environmental organization;

(H) Oregon Indian tribes appointed after consultation with the Commission on Indian Services;

(I) A coastwide organization representing a majority of small ports and local governments, as a nonvoting member; and

(J) A statewide conservation or environmental organization; and

(g) Two representatives of the public, at least one of whom shall be a resident of a county bordering the territorial sea, to be appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office of each member appointed by the Governor 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) A majority of the voting members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The voting members of the council shall elect a person from among the membership to chair the council. [1991 c.501 §6; 2003 c.744 §8; 2015 c.767 §59]

Note: 196.438 (Ocean Policy Advisory Council) to 196.448 (Member compensation) were added to and made a part of 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.438 — Ocean Policy Advisory Council; members; term of office; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.505 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.505
199.505 Effective date of minor boundary changes
Status: in_force

(1) If the boundary commission by its final order approves a minor boundary change other than a transfer of territory, the change shall take effect at the time specified in the final order. Except for annexation proceedings initiated by a city or district, the effective date shall not be less than 45 days, nor more than one year, after the date the commission adopts the final order approving the change. For annexation proceedings initiated by a city or district, the effective date shall not be earlier than 45 days, nor more than 10 years, after the date the commission adopts the final order approving the change. If no effective date is specified in the final order, the order shall take effect 45 days after the commission adopts the final order approving the change. However, the change shall not take effect unless it is also approved by the electors if within 45 days after the date of the adoption of the order:

(a) Written objections to the change signed by not less than 10 percent or 100, whichever number is the lesser, of the electors in the affected territory are filed with the commission; or

(b) A resolution objecting to the change adopted by the city council of the affected city or district board of the affected district is filed with the commission.

(2) If objections as required by this section are filed by a city council or district board, the council or board shall call and hold an election in the affected city or district on the boundary change as approved. If objections are filed by the electors, the commission shall certify the fact of the objections to:

(a) The city council or district board of the affected city or district, if the change involves a withdrawal of territory, whereupon the council or board shall call an election in the city or district.

(b) The county board of the county where the territory is located, if the change involves an annexation, whereupon the board shall call an election in the territory. Where a minor boundary change has been initiated pursuant to ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (1)(a), cost of an election required by this paragraph shall be paid by the city or district to which the territory is proposed to be annexed.

(3) An election required by subsection (2) of this section shall be held on the next appropriate election date authorized under ORS 203.085 (County election dates) , 221.230 (Election dates) or 255.345 (Special election dates) . A city council or a board that calls an election under this section shall certify the results of the election to the commission. If a majority of those voting on the proposition in each election approve the change approved by the commission, the commission thereupon shall proclaim the results of the election. Upon the adoption of the proclamation the change shall take effect. [1969 c.494 §17; 1971 c.288 §1; 1971 c.462 §16; 1975 c.157 §2; 1975 c.361 §4; 1981 c.265 §10; 1983 c.336 §17; 1989 c.176 §2; 1991 c.637 §8; 1997 c.541 §349]

Source: Section 199.505 — Effective date of minor boundary changes; objections; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.890 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.890
196.890 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) or any rule, order or permit adopted or issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Director of the Department of State Lands of not more than $10,000 per day of violation. [Formerly 541.675 and then 196.755]

Source: Section 196.890 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.755 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.755
198.755 Number of signatures required
Status: in_force

(1) A petition for formation shall be signed by not less than:

(a) Fifteen percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the greater, registered in the territory subject to the petition; or

(b) Fifteen owners of land or the owners of 10 percent of the acreage, whichever is the greater number of signers, within the territory subject to the petition.

(2) A petition for annexation shall be signed by not less than:

(a) Fifteen percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the lesser, registered in the area proposed to be annexed; or

(b) Fifteen owners of land or the owners of 10 percent of the acreage, whichever is the greater number of signers, within the area proposed to be annexed.

(3) A petition for withdrawal shall be signed by not less than:

(a) Fifteen percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the lesser, registered in the district; or

(b) Fifteen owners of land or the owners of 10 percent of the acreage, whichever is the greater number of signers, within the district.

(4) A petition for merger and a petition for consolidation shall be signed by not less than:

(a) Fifteen percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the lesser, registered in each district which it is proposed to merge or consolidate; or

(b) Fifteen owners of land in each district or the owners of 10 percent of the acreage located in each district, whichever is the greater number of signers.

(5) A petition for dissolution shall be signed by not less than:

(a) Fifteen percent of the electors registered in the district; or

(b) Owners of 15 percent of the acreage within the district. [1971 c.727 §15; 1973 c.117 §1; 1983 c.83 §9]

Source: Section 198.755 — Number of signatures required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.110 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.110
196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision setting forth criteria or conditions for approval of a permit or requiring action by the county in ORS chapter 92, 195, 196, 197, 197A or 215 or in a local ordinance or charter, a county may deny any permit or otherwise refuse to take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and standards as provided in sections 3 and 6(d) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, or the scenic area management plan adopted pursuant to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663. When taking action on a permit application, a county shall follow procedures consistent with the procedures set out in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and shall comply with the time limitations set out in ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) . The authority of a county to deny a permit or otherwise take action under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority for denial that may be exercised by the county pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A. Any action of a county taken pursuant to this subsection shall be appealed to the Columbia River Gorge Commission as provided in section 15(a)(2) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency may not take action that must be reviewed for compatibility with an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area until the agency determines through written findings that the action is consistent with the purposes and standards as provided in sections 3 and 6(d) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, and the interim guidelines or the scenic area management plan.

(3) A state agency may seek any of the administrative or judicial remedies or participate in any proceeding provided by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(4) The provisions of ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) do not apply to the Columbia River Gorge Commission. [1987 c.856 §2; 2003 c.181 §1]

Source: Section 196.110 — Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.120 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.120
186.120 Payment of expenses incurred in displaying flag
Status: in_force

The necessary funds to defray the expenses incurred for such flags and for poles and appliances necessary in connection therewith and for the care thereof shall be paid out of the funds available for the care and maintenance of the public building. [1953 c.474 §3]

Source: Section 186.120 — Payment of expenses incurred in displaying flag , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.440 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.440
190.440 Powers of public agency under agreement
Status: in_force

Any public agency entering into an agreement under ORS 190.410 (Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440) to 190.440 (Powers of public agency under agreement) may expend funds and may sell, lease, give or otherwise supply the administrative board of other legal or administrative entity that operates the joint or cooperative undertaking by providing such personnel or services therefor as may be within its legal power to furnish. [1969 c.390 §4]

Source: Section 190.440 — Powers of public agency under agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.583 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.583
196.583 Requirement to share geological data regarding territorial sea floor
Status: in_force

Any person authorized by a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , to develop energy resources in Oregon’s territorial sea, shall share any geological and geophysical data, including bathymetry, backscatter, seismic reflection and sample data, generated by the person regarding Oregon’s territorial sea floor with the Oregon territorial sea mapping project at Oregon State University. [2013 c.208 §1]

Note: 196.583 (Requirement to share geological data regarding territorial sea floor) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 196 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.583 — Requirement to share geological data regarding territorial sea floor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.850 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.850
195.850 Reporting local government boundary changes to certain mass transit districts
Status: in_force

If changes in the urban growth boundary of a local government must be included in the boundaries of a mass transit district formed under ORS 267.107 (Resolution to create certain districts) , the local government shall provide the mass transit district with a legal description of the urban growth boundary and changes to the urban growth boundary that consists of a series of courses in which the first course starts at a point of beginning and the final course ends at the point of beginning. [2001 c.138 §13b]

Source: Section 195.850 — Reporting local government boundary changes to certain mass transit districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 188.016 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 188 / Section 188.016
188.016 Required hearings for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts
Status: in_force

(1) When apportioning the state into congressional or legislative districts, the Legislative Assembly shall hold at least 10 public hearings at locations throughout the state prior to proposing a reapportionment plan.

(2) In addition to the hearings required under subsection (1) of this section, the Legislative Assembly or the Secretary of State, whichever is applicable, shall:

(a) To the extent practicable, hold six public hearings after a reapportionment plan is proposed, but before the plan is adopted. The adoption of a reapportionment plan may not be delayed by the impracticability of holding one or more of the hearings required under this subsection.

(b) Conduct the hearings required under this subsection either in six different congressional districts of this state or with the use of videoconferencing technologies that permit active citizen participation throughout the state.

(3) In holding the hearings required under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the Legislative Assembly or the Secretary of State, whichever is applicable, must:

(a) Provide appropriate public notice of the time and location of each hearing;

(b) Hold at least one hearing required under subsection (1) of this section in each congressional district of this state;

(c) Hold at least one hearing required under subsection (1) of this section and one hearing required under subsection (2) of this section in areas that have experienced the largest shifts in population since the previous reapportionment, and prioritize holding additional public hearings in these areas; and

(d) Permit and make provision for individuals at remote sites throughout the state to provide public testimony at the hearings through the use of video equipment. [2015 c.257 §2; 2023 c.604 §3]

Source: Section 188.016 — Required hearings for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts; conduct of hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors188.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.407 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.407
196.407 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to:

(1) Work with the States of Washington and California to explore the possibility of development of communication information systems including a computerized system of coastal and marine resource information.

(2) Work with the States of Washington and California to develop compatible programs of ocean oil spill response, damage assessment and compensation.

(3) Cooperate and coordinate with adjacent states to develop a regional approach to obtaining fisheries information. [1989 c.895 §2; 2003 c.744 §2]

Source: Section 196.407 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.316 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.316
195.316 Notice of Measure 37 permit
Status: in_force

In addition to any other notice required by law, a county must give notice of a Measure 37 permit for property located entirely outside an urban growth boundary to:

(1) The county assessor for the county in which the property is located;

(2) A district or municipality that supplies water for domestic, municipal or irrigation uses and has a place of use or well located within one-half mile of the property; and

(3) The Department of Land Conservation and Development, the State Department of Agriculture, the Water Resources Department and the State Forestry Department. [2007 c.424 §15]

Source: Section 195.316 — Notice of Measure 37 permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.247 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.247
187.247 Oregon Purple Heart Recognition Day
Status: in_force

August 7 of each year is designated as Oregon Purple Heart Recognition Day. [2017 c.366 §1]

Source: Section 187.247 — Oregon Purple Heart Recognition Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.665 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.665
196.665 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) may be cited as the “Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund Act.” [Formerly 541.595; 2009 c.343 §15]

Source: Section 196.665 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.300 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.300
197A.300 Definition of “serviceable.”
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197A.285 (Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries) to 197A.325 (Review of final decision of city) , “serviceable” means, with respect to land, that:

(1) Adequate sewer, water and transportation capacity for planned urban development is available or can be either provided or made subject to committed financing; or

(2) Committed financing can be in place to provide adequate sewer, water and transportation capacity for planned urban development. [2013 c.575 §1; 2023 c.13 §92]

Source: Section 197A.300 — Definition of “serviceable.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.057 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.057
200.057 Designation of certified emerging small business as tier one or tier two firm
Status: in_force

(1) A business may be certified as an emerging small business by the Oregon Business Development Department for up to 12 years and may be:

(a) Designated a tier one firm for up to six years unless the business no longer qualifies as a tier one firm.

(b) Designated a tier two firm for up to six years unless the business no longer qualifies as a tier two firm.

(2) The department shall adjust annually the amount of the average annual gross receipts required to qualify as a tier one firm or a tier two firm using the most recent three-year average of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.

(3) Notwithstanding the time limits established by subsection (1) of this section, if a tier one firm provides compelling information showing, in the judgment of the department, that the firm has not been afforded an opportunity to bid on emerging small business projects during a year of eligibility, the department shall extend the tier one designation of the firm for one year. A tier one firm may receive the extension described in this subsection only once. [2005 c.683 §2; 2009 c.830 §138; 2019 c.57 §11]

Note: 200.057 (Designation of certified emerging small business as tier one or tier two firm) was added to and made a part of 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 200.057 — Designation of certified emerging small business as tier one or tier two firm , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.410 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.410
199.410 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) A fragmented approach has developed to public services provided by local government. Fragmentation results in duplications in services and resistance to cooperation and is a barrier to planning implementation. Such an approach has limited the orderly development and growth of Oregon’s urban areas to the detriment of the citizens of this state.

(b) The programs and growth of each unit of local government affect not only that particular unit but also the activities and programs of a variety of other units within each urban area.

(c) As local programs become increasingly intergovernmental, the state has a responsibility to insure orderly determination and adjustment of local government boundaries to best meet the needs of the people.

(d) Local comprehensive plans define local land uses but may not specify which units of local government are to provide public services when those services are required.

(e) Urban population densities and intensive development require a broad spectrum and high level of community services and controls. When areas become urbanized and require the full range of community services, priorities are required regarding the type and levels of services that the residents need and desire. Community service priorities need to be established by weighing the total service needs against the total financial resources available for securing services. Those service priorities are required to reflect local circumstances, conditions and limited financial resources. A single governmental agency, rather than several governmental agencies is in most cases better able to assess the financial resources and therefore is the best mechanism for establishing community service priorities.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that each boundary commission establish policies and exercise its powers under this chapter in order to create a governmental structure that promotes efficiency and economy in providing the widest range of necessary services in a manner that encourages and provides planned, well-ordered and efficient development patterns.

(3) The purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) are to:

(a) Provide a method for guiding the creation and growth of cities and special service districts in Oregon in order to prevent illogical extensions of local government boundaries and to encourage the reorganization of overlapping governmental agencies;

(b) Assure adequate quality and quantity of public services and the financial integrity of each unit of local government;

(c) Provide an impartial forum for the resolution of local government jurisdictional questions;

(d) Provide that boundary determinations are consistent with acknowledged local comprehensive plans and are, in conformance with statewide planning goals. In making boundary determinations the commission shall first consider the acknowledged comprehensive plan for consistency of its action. Only when the acknowledged local comprehensive plan provides inadequate policy direction shall the commission consider the statewide planning goals. The commission shall consider the timing, phasing and availability of services in making a boundary determination; and

(e) Reduce the fragmented approach to service delivery by encouraging single agency service delivery over service delivery by several agencies. [1969 c.494 §1; 1981 c.265 §1; 1989 c.92 §8; 1997 c.541 §347]

Source: Section 199.410 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.556 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.556
192.556 Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) :

(1) “Authorization” means a document written in plain language that contains at least the following:

(a) A description of the information to be used or disclosed that identifies the information in a specific and meaningful way;

(b) The name or other specific identification of the person or persons authorized to make the requested use or disclosure;

(c) The name or other specific identification of the person or persons to whom the covered entity may make the requested use or disclosure;

(d) A description of each purpose of the requested use or disclosure, including but not limited to a statement that the use or disclosure is at the request of the individual;

(e) An expiration date or an expiration event that relates to the individual or the purpose of the use or disclosure;

(f) The signature of the individual or personal representative of the individual and the date;

(g) A description of the authority of the personal representative, if applicable; and

(h) Statements adequate to place the individual on notice of the following:

(A) The individual’s right to revoke the authorization in writing;

(B) The exceptions to the right to revoke the authorization;

(C) The ability or inability to condition treatment, payment, enrollment or eligibility for benefits on whether the individual signs the authorization; and

(D) The potential for information disclosed pursuant to the authorization to be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and no longer protected.

(2) “Covered entity” means:

(a) A state health plan;

(b) A health insurer;

(c) A health care provider that transmits any health information in electronic form to carry out financial or administrative activities in connection with a transaction covered by ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) ; or

(d) A health care clearinghouse.

(3) “Health care” means care, services or supplies related to the health of an individual.

(4) “Health care operations” includes but is not limited to:

(a) Quality assessment, accreditation, auditing and improvement activities;

(b) Case management and care coordination;

(c) Reviewing the competence, qualifications or performance of health care providers or health insurers;

(d) Underwriting activities;

(e) Arranging for legal services;

(f) Business planning;

(g) Customer services;

(h) Resolving internal grievances;

(i) Creating deidentified information; and

(j) Fundraising.

(5) “Health care provider” includes but is not limited to:

(a) A psychologist, occupational therapist, regulated social worker, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under ORS chapter 675 or an employee of the psychologist, occupational therapist, regulated social worker, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist;

(b) A physician or physician assistant licensed under ORS chapter 677, an acupuncturist licensed under ORS 677.759 (License required) or an employee of the physician, physician assistant or acupuncturist;

(c) A nurse or nursing home administrator licensed under ORS chapter 678 or an employee of the nurse or nursing home administrator;

(d) A dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679 or an employee of the dentist;

(e) A dental hygienist or denturist licensed under ORS chapter 680 or an employee of the dental hygienist or denturist;

(f) A speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681 or an employee of the speech-language pathologist or audiologist;

(g) An emergency medical services provider licensed under ORS chapter 682;

(h) An optometrist licensed under ORS chapter 683 or an employee of the optometrist;

(i) A chiropractic physician licensed under ORS chapter 684 or an employee of the chiropractic physician;

(j) A naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or an employee of the naturopathic physician;

(k) A massage therapist licensed under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) or an employee of the massage therapist;

(L) A direct entry midwife licensed under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) or an employee of the direct entry midwife;

(m) A physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) or an employee of the physical therapist;

(n) A medical imaging licensee under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) or an employee of the medical imaging licensee;

(o) A respiratory care practitioner licensed under ORS 688.815 (License to practice respiratory care) or an employee of the respiratory care practitioner;

(p) A polysomnographic technologist licensed under ORS 688.819 (Polysomnographic technologist license) or an employee of the polysomnographic technologist;

(q) A pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689 or an employee of the pharmacist;

(r) A dietitian licensed under ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) or an employee of the dietitian;

(s) A funeral service practitioner licensed under ORS chapter 692 or an employee of the funeral service practitioner;

(t) A health care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) ;

(u) A home health agency as defined in ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) ;

(v) A hospice program as defined in ORS 443.850 (Definitions for ORS 443.850 to 443.869) ;

(w) A clinical laboratory as defined in ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) ;

(x) A pharmacy as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) ; and

(y) Any other person or entity that furnishes, bills for or is paid for health care in the normal course of business.

(6) “Health information” means any oral or written information in any form or medium that:

(a) Is created or received by a covered entity, a public health authority, an employer, a life insurer, a school, a university or a health care provider that is not a covered entity; and

(b) Relates to:

(A) The past, present or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual;

(B) The provision of health care to an individual; or

(C) The past, present or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.

(7) “Health insurer” means an insurer as defined in ORS 731.106 (“Insurer.”) who offers:

(a) A health benefit plan as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) ;

(b) A short term health insurance policy, the duration of which does not exceed three months including renewals;

(c) A student health insurance policy;

(d) A Medicare supplemental policy; or

(e) A dental only policy.

(8) “Individually identifiable health information” means any oral or written health information in any form or medium that is:

(a) Created or received by a covered entity, an employer or a health care provider that is not a covered entity; and

(b) Identifiable to an individual, including demographic information that identifies the individual, or for which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify an individual, and that relates to:

(A) The past, present or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual;

(B) The provision of health care to an individual; or

(C) The past, present or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.

(9) “Payment” includes but is not limited to:

(a) Efforts to obtain premiums or reimbursement;

(b) Determining eligibility or coverage;

(c) Billing activities;

(d) Claims management;

(e) Reviewing health care to determine medical necessity;

(f) Utilization review; and

(g) Disclosures to consumer reporting agencies.

(10) “Personal representative” includes but is not limited to:

(a) A person appointed as a guardian under ORS 125.305 (Order of appointment) , 419B.372 (Guardianship as incident of custody) , 419C.481 (Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority) or 419C.555 (Authority to appoint guardian) with authority to make medical and health care decisions;

(b) A person appointed as a health care representative under ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) to 127.660 (Short title) or a representative under ORS 127.700 (Definitions for ORS 127.700 to 127.737) to 127.737 (Certain other laws applicable to declaration) to make health care decisions or mental health treatment decisions;

(c) A person appointed as a personal representative under ORS chapter 113; and

(d) A person described in ORS 192.573 (Personal representative of deceased individual) .

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Protected health information” means individually identifiable health information that is maintained or transmitted in any form of electronic or other medium by a covered entity.

(b) “Protected health information” does not mean individually identifiable health information in:

(A) Education records covered by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g);

(B) Records described at 20 U.S.C. 1232g(a)(4)(B)(iv); or

(C) Employment records held by a covered entity in its role as employer.

(12) “State health plan” means:

(a) Medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) ;

(b) The Cover All People program; or

(c) Any medical assistance or premium assistance program operated by the Oregon Health Authority.

(13) “Treatment” includes but is not limited to:

(a) The provision, coordination or management of health care; and

(b) Consultations and referrals between health care providers. [Formerly 192.519; 2013 c.129 §24; 2013 c.681 §42; 2013 c.698 §30; 2017 c.152 §§1,2; 2017 c.206 §§12,13; 2021 c.554 §3]

Note: See note under 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) .

Source: Section 192.556 — Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.218 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.218
187.218 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Day
Status: in_force

The first Saturday in June of each year is designated as Oregon Outdoor Recreation Day to encourage Oregonians and visitors to enjoy the many spectacular opportunities for outdoor recreation that this state offers. [2017 c.117 §1]

Source: Section 187.218 — Oregon Outdoor Recreation Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.360 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.360
194.360 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS chapter 183, the Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records may not require, or accord greater legal status or effect to, the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification.

(2) The rules may:

(a) Prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts regarding tangible and electronic records;

(b) Include provisions to ensure that any change to or tampering with a record bearing a certificate of a notarial act is self-evident;

(c) Include provisions to ensure integrity in the creation, transmittal, storage or authentication of electronic records or electronic signatures;

(d) Prescribe the process of granting, conditioning, denying, suspending or revoking a commission as a notary public and ensuring the trustworthiness of an individual holding a commission as a notary public;

(e) Include provisions to prevent fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts;

(f) Provide for the administration of the examination and the course of study under ORS 194.325 (Examination of notary public) ; and

(g) Otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(3) In adopting, amending or repealing rules regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records, the Secretary of State shall consider, so far as is consistent with this chapter:

(a) The most recent standards regarding electronic records promulgated by national bodies, such as the National Association of Secretaries of State;

(b) Standards, practices and customs of other jurisdictions that substantially enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; and

(c) The views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons. [2013 c.219 §26]

Source: Section 194.360 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.280 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.280
194.280 Certificate of notarial act
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial act must be evidenced by a certificate. The certificate must:

(a) Be signed and dated by the notarial officer and, if the notarial officer is a notary public, be signed in the same manner as on file with the Secretary of State;

(b) Identify the jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed;

(c) Contain the title of office of the notarial officer;

(d) Contain the name of the person for whom the notarial act is performed; and

(e) If the notarial officer is a notary public, indicate the date of expiration, if any, of the officer’s commission.

(2) The notarial officer may subsequently correct any information included on or omitted from the certificate.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, if a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by a notary public, an official stamp must be affixed to the certificate. If a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by a notarial officer other than a notary public and the certificate contains the information specified in subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section, an official stamp may be affixed to the certificate. If a notarial act regarding an electronic record is performed by a notarial officer and the certificate contains the information specified in subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section, an official stamp may be attached to or logically associated with the certificate.

(4) A certificate of a notarial act is sufficient if it meets the requirements of subsections (1) to (3) of this section and:

(a) Is in a short form set forth in ORS 194.285 (Short form certificates) ;

(b) Is in a form otherwise permitted by the law of this state;

(c) Is in a form permitted by the law applicable in the jurisdiction in which the notarial act was performed; or

(d) Sets forth the actions of the notarial officer and the actions are sufficient to meet the requirements of the notarial act as provided in ORS 194.230 (Requirements for certain notarial acts) , 194.235 (Personal appearance required) and 194.240 (Identification of individual) or law of this state other than this chapter.

(5) By executing a certificate of a notarial act, a notarial officer certifies that the officer has complied with the requirements and made the determinations specified in ORS 194.225 (Authority to perform notarial act) , 194.230 (Requirements for certain notarial acts) , 194.235 (Personal appearance required) and 194.240 (Identification of individual) .

(6) A notarial officer may not affix or attach the officer’s signature to, or logically associate it with, a certificate until the notarial act has been performed.

(7) If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record, a certificate of a notarial act must be part of or securely affixed to the record. If a notarial act is performed regarding an electronic record, the certificate must be attached to or logically associated with the electronic record. If the Secretary of State by rule has established standards pursuant to ORS 194.360 (Rules) for affixing, attaching or logically associating the certificate, the process must conform to the standards.

(8) The imprint of the official stamp of a notary public is not required to effectuate a notarization of a subdivision or partition plat required under ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) to 92.192 (Property line adjustment) or a condominium plat required under ORS 100.115 (Recording declaration and plat) , or any replat, supplement or amendment thereto, if the following appear below the notary public’s signature:

(a) The printed name of the notary public;

(b) The words “NOTARY PUBLIC -

OREGON”;

(c) The words “COMMISSION NO.” immediately followed by the notary public’s commission number; and

(d) The words “MY COMMISSION EXPIRES” immediately followed by the date the notary public’s commission expires, expressed in terms of the month, by name not abbreviated, two-digit date and four-digit year. [2013 c.219 §14]

Source: Section 194.280 — Certificate of notarial act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.783 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.783
199.783 Division of assets when petition is for boundary change
Status: in_force

(1) When the petition provided for in ORS 199.780 (Petition for county formation or boundary change) is for a change in the boundaries of the city-county and a contiguous county, the governing body of the contiguous county and the governing body of the city-county shall appoint two commissioners each to jointly arrange the terms in respect to assumption of liabilities and division of assets among the contiguous county and the city-county, upon which the change in boundaries shall be made.

(2) If, within 30 days after the appointment of the commissioners, they have not agreed upon terms, the Governor, upon request of the contiguous county or the city-county, shall appoint commissioners equal in number to one-half the commissioners already appointed, who shall meet with the commissioners already appointed and draft terms.

(3) Within 60 days after terms have been arranged, a majority of the commissioners may report to the respective governing bodies a plan for division.

(4) When made within such time, the plan for division shall be reported by the commissioners to the respective governing bodies and the plan shall become a compact between the city-county and the contiguous county, and shall be binding upon both. [1997 c.494 §14]

Source: Section 199.783 — Division of assets when petition is for boundary change; commissioners to adopt plan for division; appointment of commissioners; effect of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.375 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.375
194.375 Protest of commercial paper
Status: in_force

(1) A notary public may protest commercial paper if the notary public is:

(a) An officer or employee of a financial institution or trust company;

(b) An officer or employee of an investment company;

(c) An individual serving under the direct supervision of an officer or employee of a financial institution, trust company or investment company; or

(d) An active member of the Oregon State Bar, or an individual serving under the direct supervision of an active member of the Oregon State Bar.

(2) Each notary public who protests commercial paper shall take the actions required by ORS 73.0505 (Evidence of dishonor) .

(3) A notary public may not protest commercial paper owned or held for collection by a financial institution, trust company or investment company if the notary public is individually a party to the commercial paper.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Financial institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(b) “Investment company” means an entity that is registered as an investment company under the federal investment company laws.

(c) “Trust company” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . [2013 c.219 §32 (enacted in lieu of 194.070)]

Source: Section 194.375 — Protest of commercial paper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.850 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.850
197.850 Judicial review of board order
Status: in_force

(1) Any party to a proceeding before the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) may seek judicial review of a final order issued in those proceedings.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) , judicial review of orders issued under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) is solely as provided in this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Jurisdiction for judicial review of proceedings under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) is conferred upon the Court of Appeals. Proceedings for judicial review are instituted by filing a petition in the Court of Appeals. The petition must be filed within 21 days following the date the board delivered or mailed the order upon which the petition is based.

(b) Filing of the petition, as set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection, and service of a petition on all persons identified in the petition as adverse parties of record in the board proceeding is jurisdictional and may not be waived or extended.

(4) The petition must state the nature of the order the petitioner desires reviewed. Copies of the petition must be served by first class, registered or certified mail on the board and all other parties of record in the board proceeding.

(5) Within seven days after service of the petition, the board shall transmit to the court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review, but, by stipulation of all parties to the review proceeding, the record may be shortened. The court may tax a party that unreasonably refuses to stipulate to limit the record for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record when deemed desirable. Except as specifically provided in this subsection, the court may not tax the cost of the record to the petitioner or any intervening party. However, the court may tax such costs and the cost of transcription of record to a party filing a frivolous petition for judicial review.

(6) Petitions and briefs must be filed within time periods and in a manner established by the Court of Appeals by rule.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall hear oral argument within 49 days of the date of transmittal of the record.

(b) The court may hear oral argument more than 49 days from the date of transmittal of the record provided the court determines that the ends of justice served by holding oral argument on a later day outweigh the best interests of the public and the parties. The court may not hold oral argument more than 49 days from the date of transmittal of the record because of general congestion of the court calendar or lack of diligent preparation or attention to the case by any member of the court or any party.

(c) The court shall set forth in writing a determination to hear oral argument more than 49 days from the date the record is transmitted, together with the reasons for its determination, and shall provide a copy to the parties. The court shall schedule oral argument as soon as practicable thereafter.

(d) In making a determination under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court shall consider:

(A) Whether the case is so unusual or complex, due to the number of parties or the existence of novel questions of law, that 49 days is an unreasonable amount of time for the parties to brief the case and for the court to prepare for oral argument; and

(B) Whether the failure to hold oral argument at a later date likely would result in a miscarriage of justice.

(8) Judicial review of an order issued under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) must be confined to the record. The court may not substitute its judgment for that of the board as to any issue of fact.

(9) The court may affirm, reverse or remand the order. The court shall reverse or remand the order only if it finds:

(a) The order to be unlawful in substance or procedure, but error in procedure is not cause for reversal or remand unless the court finds that substantial rights of the petitioner were prejudiced thereby;

(b) The order to be unconstitutional; or

(c) The order is not supported by substantial evidence in the whole record as to facts found by the board under ORS 197.835 (Scope of review) (2).

(10) The Court of Appeals shall issue a final order on the petition for judicial review with the greatest possible expediency.

(11) If the order of the board is remanded by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, the board shall respond to the court’s appellate judgment within 30 days.

(12) A party must file with the board an undertaking with one or more sureties insuring that the party will pay all costs, disbursements and attorney fees awarded against the party by the Court of Appeals if:

(a) The party appealed a decision of the board to the Court of Appeals; and

(b) In making the decision being appealed to the Court of Appeals, the board awarded attorney fees and expenses against that party under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (15)(b) or (c).

(13) Upon entry of its final order, the court shall award attorney fees and expenses to a party who:

(a) Prevails on a claim that an approval condition imposed by a local government on an application for a permit pursuant to ORS 215.416 (Permit application) or 227.175 (Application for permit or zone change) is unconstitutional under section 18, Article I, Oregon Constitution, or the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution; or

(b) Is entitled to attorney fees under ORS 197.843 (Attorney fees for applicant developing affordable housing) .

(14) The undertaking required in subsection (12) of this section must be filed with the board and served on the opposing parties within 10 days after the date the petition was filed with the Court of Appeals. [1983 c.827 §35; 1989 c.515 §1; 1989 c.761 §26; 1995 c.595 §19; 1997 c.733 §1; 1999 c.575 §1; 1999 c.621 §10; 2009 c.25 §1; 2019 c.221 §2; 2021 c.385 §3a]

Source: Section 197.850 — Judicial review of board order; procedures; scope of review; attorney fees; undertaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.284 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.284
187.284 Oregon Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and Month
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly designates:

(a) June 27 of each year as Oregon Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; and

(b) The month of June as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month.

(2) The Legislative Assembly respectfully urges the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Oregon Military Department to continue working to educate victims of interpersonal violence, combat, life-threatening accidents and natural disasters and their families, as well as the general public, about the causes, symptoms and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury. [2018 c.42 §1]

Source: Section 187.284 — Oregon Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and Month; education efforts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.670 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.670
197.670 Zoning requirements and prohibitions for residential homes and residential facilities
Status: in_force

(1) As of October 3, 1989, no city or county shall:

(a) Deny an application for the siting of a residential home in a residential or commercial zone described in ORS 197.665 (Locations of residential homes) (1).

(b) Deny an application for the siting of a residential facility in a zone where multifamily residential uses are allowed, unless the city or county has adopted a siting procedure which implements the requirements of ORS 197.667 (Location of residential facility) .

(2) Every city and county shall amend its zoning ordinance to comply with ORS 197.660 (Definitions) to 197.667 (Location of residential facility) as part of periodic land use plan review occurring after January 1, 1990. Nothing in this section prohibits a city or county from amending its zoning ordinance prior to periodic review. [1989 c.564 §6]

Source: Section 197.670 — Zoning requirements and prohibitions for residential homes and residential facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.390 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.390
192.390 Inspection of records more than 25 years old
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding 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) and except as otherwise provided in ORS 192.398 (Medical records) , public records that are more than 25 years old shall be available for inspection. [Formerly 192.495]

Note: 192.390 (Inspection of records more than 25 years old) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.390 — Inspection of records more than 25 years old , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.543 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.543
192.543 Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawfully obtaining, retaining or disclosing genetic information if the person knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence, as those terms are defined in ORS 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) , obtains, retains or discloses genetic information in violation of ORS 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) to 192.549 (Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research) .

(2) Unlawfully obtaining, retaining or disclosing genetic information is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.588 §3]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.543 — Criminal penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.107 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.107
196.107 Legislative findings on management plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly, considering the recommendations of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, finds that the management plan adopted pursuant to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act achieves on balance the purposes of the statewide planning goals adopted pursuant to ORS 197.230 (Considerations) .

(2) Land use decisions subject to review under ORS 197.835 (Scope of review) for compliance with the goals for those portions of Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco Counties within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, except land within urban area boundaries, are exempt from the requirements of ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) . This exemption becomes effective in a county when that county or the Columbia River Gorge Commission adopts and implements ordinances that are approved pursuant to sections 7(b) and 8(h) to 8(k) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(3) The Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development may petition the Land Conservation and Development Commission to decertify the management plan at any time. If the Land Conservation and Development Commission receives a petition from the director, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall decertify the management plan within 120 days, if it determines that any part of the management plan does not achieve on balance the purposes of the statewide planning goals adopted pursuant to ORS 197.230 (Considerations) . [1993 c.317 §3]

Source: Section 196.107 — Legislative findings on management plan; effect of plan on land use decisions; decertification of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.820 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.820
194.820 Required medium
Status: in_force

If a law of this state requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. [2013 c.218 §5]

Note: See note under 194.800 (Short title) .

Source: Section 194.820 — Required medium , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.620 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.620
197.620 Appeal of certain comprehensive plan or land use regulation decision-making
Status: in_force

(1) A decision to not adopt a legislative amendment or a new land use regulation is not appealable unless the amendment is necessary to address the requirements of a new or amended goal, rule or statute.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (2) that a person have appeared before the local government orally or in writing to seek review of a land use decision, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development or any other person may appeal the decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals if:

(a) The local government failed to submit all of the materials described in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (3) or, if applicable, ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (6), and the failure to submit the materials prejudiced substantial rights of the Department of Land Conservation and Development or the person;

(b) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the local government submitted the materials described in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (3) or, if applicable, ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (6), after the deadline specified in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (1) or (6) or rules of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, whichever is applicable; or

(c) The decision differs from the proposed changes submitted under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to such an extent that the materials submitted under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) do not reasonably describe the decision.

(3) Subsection (2)(b) of this section does not authorize an appeal if the local government cures an untimely submission of materials as provided in this subsection. A local government may cure the untimely submission of materials by either:

(a) Postponing the date for the final evidentiary hearing by the greater of 10 days or the number of days by which the submission was late; or

(b) Holding the evidentiary record open for an additional period of time equal to 10 days or the number of days by which the submission was late, whichever is greater. Additionally, the local government shall provide notice of the postponement or record extension to the Department of Land Conservation and Development. [1981 c.748 §5a; 1983 c.827 §8; 1989 c.761 §21; 1991 c.612 §13a; 2011 c.280 §3]

Source: Section 197.620 — Appeal of certain comprehensive plan or land use regulation decision-making , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.430 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.430
190.430 Attorney General to review agreements
Status: in_force

(1) Every agreement made by an agency of this state under ORS 190.112 (Agreements with United States to perform security functions) , 190.420 (Authority of public agency to make agreements with public agencies in other states) or 660.334 (Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities) shall be submitted to the Attorney General before taking effect. The Attorney General shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state. If the Attorney General determines that the agreement is in some instance improper, the Attorney General shall give written notice to the state agency concerning the specific respects in which the agreement fails to comply with law. The Attorney General’s failure to give notice within 30 days of submission of the agreement to the Attorney General constitutes approval of the agreement.

(2) The Attorney General may exempt agreements, including classes of agreements and form agreements, from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) As used in this section, “agency of this state” and “state agency” mean any officer, board, commission, department, division or institution in the executive or administrative branch of state government. [1969 c.390 §3; 1993 c.72 §1; 2001 c.68 §1; 2003 c.6 §4; 2003 c.149 §4; 2005 c.197 §1]

Source: Section 190.430 — Attorney General to review agreements; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.385 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.385
192.385 Nondisclosure of certain public safety officer investigation records
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Law enforcement unit” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(b) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) .

(c) “Public safety officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(2) A public body may not disclose audio or video records of internal investigation interviews of public safety officers.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not prohibit disclosure of the records described in subsection (2) of this section to:

(a) A law enforcement unit for purposes of the investigation;

(b) An attorney representing a public safety officer who is the subject of the investigation;

(c) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as required by ORS 181A.670 (Disclosure of information about public safety officer) ;

(d) A district attorney, as defined in ORS 131.005 (General definitions) ;

(e) A public safety officer who is the subject of the investigation;

(f) An attorney for a defendant in a criminal proceeding related to the investigation, for use in preparation for the criminal proceeding;

(g) A labor organization, as defined in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) , for use in an action by an employer against a member of the labor organization for the purpose of punishing the member;

(h) A public body responsible for civilian oversight or a citizen review body designated by the public body for the purposes of fulfilling the investigative and oversight functions of the body;

(i) A federal law enforcement agency for purposes of the investigation; or

(j) The Attorney General.

(4) The disclosure of records under subsection (3) of this section does not make the records subject to further disclosure. [Formerly 192.405]

Note: 192.385 (Nondisclosure of certain public safety officer investigation records) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.385 — Nondisclosure of certain public safety officer investigation records; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.320 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.320
193.320 Radio and television broadcasts as supplement to newspaper publication
Status: in_force

(1) Any state or other public officer who is required by law to publish any notice may supplement publication thereof by causing such notice or a concise summary or description thereof to be broadcast at such times and with such frequency as the public officer determines suitable when, in the judgment of the public officer, the public interest is served thereby.

(2) Notices by political subdivisions of this state, cities, municipal and quasi-municipal corporations, special districts and other public agencies shall be made only by stations whose primary broadcast coverage encompasses the county or counties in which the notice is required to be given. [1967 c.63 §3]

Source: Section 193.320 — Radio and television broadcasts as supplement to newspaper publication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.492 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.492
192.492 Notification of change to public records laws
Status: in_force

The Legislative Counsel shall notify the Legislative Counsel Committee, or its designee, and the Oregon Sunshine Committee if a measure that changes an exemption from disclosure for public records or existing standards of disclosure for public records is introduced. [2017 c.654 §3]

Note: See note under 192.485 (Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513) .

Source: Section 192.492 — Notification of change to public records laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.605 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.605
192.605 Charges for participation in attorney trust account overdraft notification program
Status: in_force

Financial institutions that participate in an attorney trust account overdraft notification program established under ORS 9.685 (Trust account overdraft notification program) may charge attorneys or law firms who have trust accounts with the financial institution for the reasonable costs incurred by the financial institution by reason of that participation. [Formerly 192.587]

Source: Section 192.605 — Charges for participation in attorney trust account overdraft notification program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.754 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.754
197.754 Land identified for urban services
Status: in_force

(1) A local government may identify land inside an urban growth boundary for which the local government intends to provide urban services within the next five to seven years. The local government may evidence its intent by adopting a capital improvement plan reasonably designed to provide the urban services.

(2) A local government that identifies an area for planned urban services and adopts a capital improvement plan may zone the area for urban uses. A city that identifies land that is outside the city’s boundary but inside the urban growth boundary shall coordinate with the appropriate county to zone the area for urban uses.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Land in an area zoned for urban uses under this section shall not be subject to additional taxes under ORS 308A.700 (Definitions for ORS 308A.700 to 308A.733) to 308A.733 (Withdrawal of change of special assessment application) if the land ceases to be used for farm use within the five years following the date the area is zoned for urban uses.

(b) A lot or parcel in an area zoned for urban use under subsection (2) of this section shall not be assessed at its value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) unless the lot or parcel was receiving the farm use assessment at the time the area was zoned for urban uses. [1999 c.503 §3; 2001 c.104 §68]

Source: Section 197.754 — Land identified for urban services; capital improvement plan; tax assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.530 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.530
195.530 Noncamping use of public property by homeless individuals
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “City or county law” does not include policies developed pursuant to ORS 195.500 (Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property) or 195.505 (Elements of camp removal policies) .

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Keeping warm and dry” means using measures necessary for an individual to survive outdoors given the environmental conditions.

(B) “Keeping warm and dry” does not include using any measure that involves fire or flame.

(c) “Public property” has the meaning given that term in ORS 131.705 (Definitions for ORS 131.705 to 131.735) .

(2) Any city or county law that regulates the acts of sitting, lying, sleeping or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that is open to the public must be objectively reasonable as to time, place and manner with regards to persons experiencing homelessness.

(3) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of violating a city or county law described in subsection (2) of this section that the law is not objectively reasonable.

(4) A person experiencing homelessness may bring suit for injunctive or declaratory relief to challenge the objective reasonableness of a city or county law described in subsection (2) of this section. The action must be brought in the circuit court of the county that enacted the law or of the county in which the city that enacted the law is located.

(5) For purposes of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, reasonableness shall be determined based on the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, the impact of the law on persons experiencing homelessness.

(6) In any suit brought pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, the court, in its discretion, may award reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff if the plaintiff:

(a) Was not seeking to vindicate an interest unique to the plaintiff; and

(b) At least 90 days before the action was filed, provided written notice to the governing body of the city or county that enacted the law being challenged of an intent to bring the action and the notice provided the governing body with actual notice of the basis upon which the plaintiff intends to challenge the law.

(7) Nothing in this section creates a private right of action for monetary damages for any person. [2021 c.370 §1]

Note: 195.530 (Noncamping use of public property by homeless individuals) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 195 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 195.530 — Noncamping use of public property by homeless individuals; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.355 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.355
194.355 Validity of notarial acts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 194.225 (Authority to perform notarial act) (2), the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer.

(2) The validity of a notarial act under this chapter does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on the law of this state other than this chapter or federal law.

(3) This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts. [2013 c.219 §25]

Source: Section 194.355 — Validity of notarial acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.735 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.735
199.735 Election on consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall call an election on a date specified in ORS 221.230 (Election dates) .

(2) At the election the following questions shall be submitted:

(a) To the electors of the county and to the electors of the most populous city, the question of whether the charter shall be adopted as the charter of a city-county.

(b) To the electors of each less populous city in the county, the question of whether that city shall merge into the city-county.

(c) To the electors of the unincorporated area, the question of whether the unincorporated area shall merge into the city-county.

(3) If an elector is eligible to vote in both the county and the most populous city, the question submitted under subsection (2)(a) of this section shall appear only on the county ballot for that elector, but it shall be tallied both as a vote of an elector of the county and as an elector of the most populous city in the county.

(4) The commission shall file the call and the charter with the county clerk, who shall give notice of, conduct and publicize the results of the election under the general laws of the state governing elections. The county shall bear the expense of the election. [1971 c.731 §7; 1973 c.745 §2; 1979 c.190 §402; 1983 c.83 §12; 1983 c.350 §9; 1997 c.494 §4]

Source: Section 199.735 — Election on consolidation; on merger , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.869 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.869
198.869 Annexation contract
Status: in_force

A contract between a district and a landowner relating to extraterritorial provision of service and consent to eventual annexation of property of the landowner shall be recorded and, when recorded, shall be binding on all successors with an interest in that property. [1991 c.637 §2]

Source: Section 198.869 — Annexation contract; recordation; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.570 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.570
198.570 When ordinances take effect
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, an ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after it is adopted, unless a later date is prescribed by the ordinance. If an ordinance is referred to the electors of the district, it shall not take effect until approved by a majority of those voting on the ordinance.

(2) An emergency ordinance may take effect upon adoption. [1971 c.268 §7; 1983 c.350 §3]

Source: Section 198.570 — When ordinances take effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.451 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.451
196.451 Technical advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Ocean Policy Advisory Council shall establish a permanent scientific and technical advisory committee chaired by the director of the Sea Grant College program or other similarly qualified member of the council. The committee shall:

(a) Make recommendations to the council relating to the performance of the council’s functions; and

(b) Make recommendations, subject to the availability of funds and time, to state agencies on matters related to this state’s ocean or nearshore resources.

(2) The committee shall consist of:

(a) Members appointed by the council who are serving on May 16, 2013.

(b) Such other persons nominated by the committee and appointed by the council according to the procedures described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(3) If there is a vacancy on the committee or if the committee determines that a new scientific or technical discipline must be represented on the committee in order for the committee to perform its research duties, the committee shall do all of the following:

(a) Solicit the names of candidates for committee membership from the public.

(b) Evaluate the expertise of the candidates. To be eligible to serve on the committee a candidate must possess a scientific and technical background in a discipline relevant to the duties specified in ORS 196.443 (Duties of council) that is sufficient for the individual to fulfill the duties of a member of the committee as specified in subsection (1) of this section and to advise regarding marine reserves as provided for in ORS 196.545 (Work plan) .

(c) Evaluate the candidate’s availability to serve on the committee and any potential or actual conflict of interest.

(d) Nominate one or more candidates for committee membership who fulfill the requirements of this subsection.

(e) Submit a list of nominees to the council for consideration.

(4) Upon receipt of a list of nominees prepared by the committee under subsection (3) of this section, the council may appoint one or more new committee members selected from the list of nominees. If the council does not select one or more new committee members from the list of nominees, the committee shall prepare a new list in the same manner provided for in subsection (3) of this section until such time as the council appoints one or more new members to the committee.

(5) The council shall adopt rules for the administration of subsection (4) of this section.

(6) The council may establish advisory committees in addition to the committee provided for in subsections (1) to (5) of this section. Members of any advisory committee established under this section are not entitled to compensation, but in the discretion of the council may be reimbursed from funds available to council for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties, subject to ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1991 c.501 §12; 2013 c.182 §1]

Note: 196.451 (Technical advisory committee) and 196.453 (Project review panels) were added to and made a part of 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.451 — Technical advisory committee; duties; members; vacancies; advisory committees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.519 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.519
197A.519 Amendments to land use final order
Status: in_force

(1) Following execution of a Full Funding Grant Agreement, the Metro Council shall amend the land use final order to be consistent with the terms and conditions of the Full Funding Grant Agreement.

(2) The council shall remove, modify or defer one or more project improvements or measures if:

(a) The federal government requires the removal, modification or deferral of portions of the approved project, or the removal, modification or deferral of measures is expressly provided for in a Final Statement as a condition of executing a Full Funding Grant Agreement; or

(b) Subsequent to execution of a Full Funding Grant Agreement, the steering committee determines that additional removals, modifications or deferrals are appropriate due to insufficient funds in the budget for the project.

(3) The following amendments to a land use final order are not subject to review by any court or agency:

(a) Amendments resulting from adoption of a Final Statement;

(b) Amendments required to ensure consistency with an executed Full Funding Grant Agreement; and

(c) Amendments to remove, modify or defer a portion of the project as provided for in subsection (2) of this section. [2017 c.714 §11]

Note: See note under 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) .

Source: Section 197A.519 — Amendments to land use final order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.310 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.310
195.310 Claim for compensation
Status: in_force

(1) A person may file a claim for just compensation under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) and 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) after June 28, 2007, if:

(a) The person is an owner of the property and all owners of the property have consented in writing to the filing of the claim;

(b) The person’s desired use of the property is a residential use or a farming or forest practice;

(c) The person’s desired use of the property is restricted by one or more land use regulations enacted after January 1, 2007; and

(d) The enactment of one or more land use regulations after January 1, 2007, other than land use regulations described in ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) (3), has reduced the fair market value of the property.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1) of this section, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the reduction in the fair market value of the property caused by the enactment of one or more land use regulations that are the basis for the claim is equal to the decrease, if any, in the fair market value of the property from the date that is one year before the enactment of the land use regulation to the date that is one year after the enactment, plus interest. If the claim is based on the enactment of more than one land use regulation enacted on different dates, the reduction in the fair market value of the property caused by each regulation shall be determined separately and the values added together to calculate the total reduction in fair market value. Interest shall be computed under this subsection using the average interest rate for a one-year United States Government Treasury Bill on December 31 of each year of the period between the date the land use regulation was enacted and the date the claim was filed, compounded annually on January 1 of each year of the period. A claimant must provide an appraisal showing the fair market value of the property one year before the enactment of the land use regulation and the fair market value of the property one year after the enactment. The actual and reasonable cost of preparing the claim, including the cost of the appraisal, not to exceed $5,000, may be added to the calculation of the reduction in fair market value under this subsection. The appraisal must:

(a) Be prepared by a person certified under ORS chapter 674 or a person registered under ORS chapter 308;

(b) Comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, as authorized by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and

(c) Unless the claim is based on the enactment of one or more land use regulations described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (14)(e), expressly determine the highest and best use of the property at the time the land use regulation was enacted.

(3) Unless the claim is based on the enactment of one or more land use regulations described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (14)(e), relief may not be granted under this section if the highest and best use of the property at the time the land use regulation was enacted was not the use that was restricted by the land use regulation.

(4) For a claim based on a land use regulation described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (14)(e), the reduction in fair market value:

(a) Is the reduction in fair market value of a lawfully established unit of land that is attributable to the land use regulation on the date the claim is filed.

(b) May, at the election of the owner who files the claim, be supported:

(A) In the manner described in subsection (2) of this section; or

(B) By appraisals showing the value of the land and harvestable timber, with and without application of the land use regulation, conducted in accordance with generally accepted forest industry practices for determining the value of timberland.

(5) If the claimant establishes that the requirements of subsection (1) of this section are satisfied and the land use regulation was enacted by Metro, a city or a county, the public entity must either:

(a) Compensate the claimant for the reduction in the fair market value of the property; or

(b) Authorize the claimant to use the property without application of the land use regulation to the extent necessary to offset the reduction in the fair market value of the property.

(6) If the claimant establishes that the requirements of subsection (1) of this section are satisfied and the land use regulation was enacted by state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , the state agency that is responsible for administering the statute, statewide land use planning goal or rule, or the Oregon Department of Administrative Services if there is no state agency responsible for administering the statute, goal or rule, must:

(a) Compensate the claimant for the reduction in the fair market value of the property; or

(b) Authorize the claimant to use the property without application of the land use regulation to the extent necessary to offset the reduction in the fair market value of the property.

(7) A use authorized by this section has the legal status of a lawful nonconforming use in the same manner as provided by ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) . The claimant may carry out a use authorized by a public entity under this section except that a public entity may waive only land use regulations that were enacted by the public entity. When a use authorized by this section is lawfully established, the use may be continued lawfully in the same manner as provided by ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) .

(8) For a claim based on a land use regulation described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (14)(e), an authorization granted to a claimant under subsection (5)(b) or (6)(b) of this section may be used by an owner of the property subsequent to the owner who filed the claim. [2007 c.424 §12; 2009 c.464 §2]

Source: Section 195.310 — Claim for compensation; calculation of reduction in fair market value; highest and best use of restricted property; status of use authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.040 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.040
186.040 State motto
Status: in_force

The motto of the State of Oregon is “Alis Volat Propriis,” translated from Latin as “She Flies With Her Own Wings.” [1957 c.355 §1; 1987 c.848 §1]

Source: Section 186.040 — State motto , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.817 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.817
196.817 General permits
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the Department of State Lands may establish a removal or fill general permit:

(A) By rule for processing applications on a statewide or geographic basis; or

(B) By order for an applicant or group of applicants to cover activities that are substantially similar in nature, are recurring or ongoing, and have predictable effects and outcomes.

(b) The department must find that the project is in compliance with the review standards set forth in ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) and would not result in long-term harm to water resources of this state.

(c) The department shall condition any such general permit upon actions necessary to minimize environmental effects.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person proposing to conduct an action under a general permit specified in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this section shall apply to the department in accordance with procedures set forth by the department by rule.

(b) Any person proposing to conduct an action under a general permit specified in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section shall apply to the department in accordance with procedures set forth by the department by order.

(3) The department shall amend or rescind any general permit upon a determination that the activities conducted under the permit have resulted in or would result in unacceptable individual or cumulative environmental effects or long-term harm to the water resources of this state.

(4) Any person proposing to conduct an action under a general permit shall pay the applicable fee required under ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) for individual permit applications. [2007 c.849 §9; 2011 c.559 §1]

Source: Section 196.817 — General permits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.582 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.582
192.582 Confidentiality of bedbug infestation reports
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Bedbug” means a member of the Cimicidae family of parasitic insects.

(b) “Public health authority” means:

(A) A local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) ; or

(B) The Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The following information reported by pest control operators to a public health authority must be maintained confidentially and is not subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) :

(a) The location of a site where a pesticide intended to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate an infestation of bedbugs has been applied or is to be applied;

(b) The identity of any person who owns, rents or leases property at the site described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(c) Any information describing or pertaining to the infestation or suspected infestation at the site described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a public health authority from publishing statistical compilations or reports relating to reportable disease investigations if the compilations or reports do not identify individual cases or sources of information. [Formerly 570.880]

Note: 192.582 (Confidentiality of bedbug infestation reports) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.582 — Confidentiality of bedbug infestation reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.311 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.311
192.311 Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) :

(1) “Business day” means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday and on which at least one paid employee of the public body that received the public records request is scheduled to and does report to work. In the case of a community college district, community college service district, public university, school district or education service district, “business day” does not include any day on which the central administration offices of the district or university are closed.

(2) “Custodian” means:

(a) The person described in ORS 7.110 (Custody of records and files) for purposes of court records; or

(b) A public body mandated, directly or indirectly, to create, maintain, care for or control a public record. “Custodian” does not include a public body that has custody of a public record as an agent of another public body that is the custodian unless the public record is not otherwise available.

(3) “Person” includes any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm, association or member or committee of the Legislative Assembly.

(4) “Public body” includes every state officer, agency, department, division, bureau, board and commission; every county and city governing body, school district, special district, municipal corporation, and any board, department, commission, council, or agency thereof; and any other public agency of this state.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Public record” includes any writing that contains information relating to the conduct of the public’s business, including but not limited to court records, mortgages, and deed records, prepared, owned, used or retained by a public body regardless of physical form or characteristics.

(b) “Public record” does not include any writing that does not relate to the conduct of the public’s business and that is contained on a privately owned computer.

(6) “State agency” means any state officer, department, board, commission or court created by the Constitution or statutes of this state but does not include the Legislative Assembly or its members, committees, officers or employees insofar as they are exempt under section 9, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution.

(7) “Writing” means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photographing and every means of recording, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combination thereof, and all papers, maps, files, facsimiles or electronic recordings. [Formerly 192.410]

Source: Section 192.311 — Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 191.030 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 191 / Section 191.030
191.030 Determination of damages
Status: in_force

If the parties interested cannot agree upon the amount to be paid for damages caused by an entry authorized by ORS 191.010 (Entry on land by persons acting for United States) , either of them may petition the county court in the county in which the land is situated. The court shall appoint a time for a hearing as soon as may be, order at least 14 days’ notice to be given to all parties interested, and with or without a view of the premises, as the court may determine, hear the parties and their witnesses and assess damages.

Source: Section 191.030 — Determination of damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors191.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.370 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.370
197.370 Failure of local government to timely act on application
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, if the local government does not make a decision on an expedited land division or a middle housing land division, as defined in ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) , within 63 days after the application is deemed complete, the applicant may apply in the circuit court for the county in which the application was filed for a writ of mandamus to compel the local government to issue the approval. The writ shall be issued unless the local government shows that the approval would violate a substantive provision of the applicable land use regulations or the requirements of ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) or 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) . A decision of the circuit court under this section may be appealed only to the Court of Appeals.

(2) After seven days’ notice to the applicant, the governing body of the local government may, at a regularly scheduled public meeting, take action to extend the 63-day time period to a date certain for one or more applications for an expedited land division or a middle housing land division prior to the expiration of the 63-day period, based on a determination that an unexpected or extraordinary increase in applications makes action within 63 days impracticable. In no case shall an extension be to a date more than 120 days after the application was deemed complete. Upon approval of an extension, the provisions of ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) and 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) to 197.380 (Application fees) , including the mandamus remedy provided by subsection (1) of this section, shall remain applicable to the land division, except that the extended period shall be substituted for the 63-day period wherever applicable.

(3) The decision to approve or not approve an extension under subsection (2) of this section is not a land use decision or limited land use decision. [1995 c.595 §9; 2021 c.103 §7]

Source: Section 197.370 — Failure of local government to timely act on application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.205 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.205
194.205 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. [2013 c.219 §1]

Source: Section 194.205 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.636 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.636
197.636 Procedures and actions for failure to meet periodic review deadlines
Status: in_force

(1) Upon good cause shown by a local government, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development may allow the local government an extension of time for submitting a work program or completing a work task. A decision by the director to grant or deny an extension may be referred to the Land Conservation and Development Commission by the director. The Department of Land Conservation and Development or the commission shall not extend the deadline for submitting a work program more than once nor for more than 90 days, and shall not extend the deadline for a work task more than once nor for more than one year.

(2) If a local government fails to submit a work program or to complete a work task by the deadline set by the director or the commission, including any extension that has been granted, the director shall schedule a hearing before the commission. The commission shall issue an order imposing one or more of the following sanctions until the work program or the work task receives final approval by the director or the commission:

(a) Require the local government to apply those portions of the goals and rules to land use decisions as specified in the order. Sanctions may be imposed under this paragraph only when necessary to resolve a specific deficiency identified in the order.

(b) Forfeiture of all or a portion of the grant money received to conduct the review, develop the work program or complete the work task.

(c) Completion of the work program or work task by the department. The commission may require the local government to pay the cost for completion of work performed by the department, following the withholding process set forth in ORS 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) (4).

(d) Application of such interim measures as the commission deems necessary to ensure compliance with the statewide planning goals.

(3) If the department receives a work program or work task completed in response to a commission order issued under subsection (2) of this section, the director shall evaluate and issue a decision on the work program or work task within 90 days.

(4) Commission action pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section is a final order subject to judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 197.650 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) . [1991 c.612 §4; 1999 c.622 §4; 2001 c.527 §2; 2005 c.829 §5]

Source: Section 197.636 — Procedures and actions for failure to meet periodic review deadlines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.279 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.279
197.279 Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals
Status: in_force

(1) Wetland conservation plans approved by the Director of the Department of State Lands pursuant to ORS chapter 196 shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of statewide planning goals relating to other than estuarine wetlands for those areas, uses and activities which are regulated by the wetland conservation plans.

(2) Wetland conservation plans shall be adopted and amended by local governments according to the procedures of ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) .

(3) The department shall adopt by rule:

(a) Standards for cities and counties to use to inventory and identify wetlands; and

(b) Criteria for cities and counties to use to determine when a wetland is a significant wetland. [1989 c.837 §25; 1995 c.472 §2]

Source: Section 197.279 — Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals; exception; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.225 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.225
187.225 Thomas Paine Day
Status: in_force

January 29 of every year is designated as Thomas Paine Day to commemorate Thomas Paine and his accomplishments. [2009 c.190 §1]

Source: Section 187.225 — Thomas Paine Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).