ORS § 197.656 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.656
197.656 Commission approval of comprehensive plans not in compliance with goals
Status: in_force

(1) After the adoption of changes to comprehensive plans and land use regulations to implement a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) , the local governments that are participants shall submit the changes to the Land Conservation and Development Commission for review in the manner set forth in this section.

(2) Following the procedures set forth in this subsection, the commission may approve changes to comprehensive plans and land use regulations that do not fully comply with the statewide land use planning goals, without taking an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) , upon a determination that the changes:

(a) Conform, on the whole, with the purposes of the goals, and any failure to meet individual goal requirements is technical or minor in nature;

(b) Are needed to achieve the regional goals specified by the participants; and

(c) In combination with other actions agreed upon by the participants, are reasonably likely to achieve the regional goals.

(3) The commission:

(a) Shall review changes to the comprehensive plans or land use regulations adopted by a local government to implement a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section and ORS 197.659 (Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations) .

(b) Has exclusive jurisdiction for review of changes to comprehensive plans or land use regulations adopted by a local government to implement a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) .

(4) A participant in the regional problem-solving process or a person who participated in the proceedings leading to the adoption of changes to the comprehensive plans or land use regulations may not raise an issue on review before the commission that was not raised in the local proceedings for adoption of the changes to the plans or regulations.

(5) If the commission disapproves changes to the comprehensive plans or land use regulations adopted by a local government to implement a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) , the commission shall issue a written statement describing the reasons for the disapproval and suggesting alternative methods for accomplishing the goals on a timely basis.

(6) If, in order to resolve regional land use problems, the participants in a collaborative regional problem-solving process decide to devote agricultural land or forestland, as defined in the statewide planning goals, to uses not authorized by those goals, the participants shall choose land that is not part of the region’s commercial agricultural or forestland base, or take an exception to those goals pursuant to ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) . To identify land that is not part of the region’s commercial agricultural or forestland base, the participants shall consider the recommendation of a committee of persons appointed by the affected county, with expertise in appropriate fields, including but not limited to farmers, ranchers, foresters and soils scientists and representatives of the State Department of Agriculture, the State Forestry Department and the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(7) The Governor may require all appropriate state agencies to participate in the collaborative regional problem-solving process.

(8) The commission may adopt rules to establish additional procedural and substantive requirements for review of changes to comprehensive plans and land use regulations adopted by local governments to implement a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) . [1996 c.6 §5; 2001 c.672 §11; 2009 c.873 §10]

Source: Section 197.656 — Commission approval of comprehensive plans not in compliance with goals; written statement of disapproval; participation by state agencies; use of resource lands; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.810 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.810
197.810 Land Use Board of Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created a Land Use Board of Appeals consisting of not more than three positions. Board members shall be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . The board shall consist of a board chairperson chosen by the board members and such other board members as the Governor considers necessary. The members of the board shall serve terms of four years. A member is eligible for reappointment. The salaries of the members shall be fixed by the Governor unless otherwise provided for by law. The salary of a member of the board shall not be reduced during the period of service of the member.

(2) The Governor may at any time remove any member of the board for inefficiency, incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office or unfitness to render effective service. Before such removal the Governor shall give the member a copy of the charges against the member and shall fix the time when the member can be heard in defense against the charges, which shall not be less than 10 days thereafter. The hearing shall be open to the public and shall be conducted in the same manner as a contested case under ORS chapter 183. The decision of the Governor to remove a member of the board shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as provided for review of contested cases under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) .

(3) Board members appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall be members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar. [1979 c.772 §2; 1983 c.827 §28a; 1997 c.436 §1; 1999 c.257 §1]

Source: Section 197.810 — Land Use Board of Appeals; appointment and removal of members; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.175 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.175
196.175 Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Pacific Ocean Resources Compact as set forth in ORS 196.180 (Compact provisions) . This compact shall take effect after two or more of the States of Alaska, California, Hawaii or Washington ratify the compact and consent is granted by Congress as required by section 10, Article I of the Constitution of the United States.

(2) In addition to the States of Alaska, California, Hawaii and Washington, the Province of British Columbia may become an associate party to the compact, without voting power. Upon request of the Province of British Columbia and approval of Congress, the Province of British Columbia may become a full party to this compact with the same rights and powers as the party states. [1991 c.617 §1]

Note: 196.175 (Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified) to 196.185 (Representation on compact) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 196 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.175 — Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.684 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.684
196.684 Amendment of plans
Status: in_force

(1) Local governments shall provide notice to the Department of State Lands of any proposed amendments to the land use plan and ordinances affecting lands subject to a wetland conservation plan approved under this section.

(2) Amendments to plan policies, maps and implementing ordinances by the local government within an approved wetland conservation plan shall be reviewed by the department against the requirements of this section. These provisions do not exempt local governments from the provisions 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 Director of the Department of State Lands shall provide notice and the opportunity for public comment and hearing as defined by rule on the matter of including the amendment in the wetland conservation plan.

(4) If the director finds that the proposed local government amendment to acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations meets the requirements of ORS 196.681 (Duties of department) , the director shall approve the plan by order, and notify the local government within 10 days of the completion of the public review provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) If the amendments to acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations adopted by the local government are determined not to comply with the requirements of ORS 196.668 (Legislative findings) to 196.692 (Rules) , 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) , 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) , 196.830 (Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary) , 196.850 (Waiving permit requirement in certain cases) to 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) , 196.885 (Annual report of fill and removal activities) , 196.921 (Applicability) , 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , 197.279 (Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) , 215.418 (Approval of development on wetlands) and 227.350 (Notice of proposed wetlands development) , the director shall revoke the approval order or amend the order to insure compliance with the requirements of ORS 196.668 (Legislative findings) to 196.692 (Rules) , 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) , 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) , 196.830 (Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary) , 196.850 (Waiving permit requirement in certain cases) to 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) , 196.885 (Annual report of fill and removal activities) , 196.921 (Applicability) , 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , 197.279 (Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) , 215.418 (Approval of development on wetlands) and 227.350 (Notice of proposed wetlands development) .

(6) The department shall review each approved wetland conservation plan every five years. After such review the director shall either modify, reissue or rescind the order approving the plan.

(7) In conducting the five-year review of an approved wetland conservation plan, the director shall provide notice and the opportunity for public comment and hearing on whether:

(a) There has been a substantial change in circumstances that would affect the wetland resources subject to the plan and would adversely affect the compliance of the plan with the standards in ORS 196.681 (Duties of department) ;

(b) Changes have been made in applicable state law, statewide land use planning goals, federal law or agency rules that require the plan to be changed; and

(c) In the director’s evaluation, the plan as implemented over the preceding five years meets the goals established in the plan.

(8) Wetland conservation plans approved by the Director of the Department of State Lands pursuant to ORS 196.668 (Legislative findings) to 196.692 (Rules) shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of any statewide planning goals relating to wetlands, other than estuarine wetlands, for those areas, uses and activities which are regulated by the plan.

(9) An order by the director regarding approval, amendment or review of a wetland conservation plan shall be reviewable by the Land Use Board of Appeals as a land use decision of a state agency. For the purpose of such review, the director’s order shall not become final until the local government adopts its wetland conservation plan or plan amendment. The Land Use Board of Appeals shall consolidate for review appeals of the director’s order and the local government adoption. The Land Use Board of Appeals shall review such order for compliance with the requirements of ORS 196.668 (Legislative findings) to 196.692 (Rules) , 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) , 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) , 196.830 (Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary) , 196.850 (Waiving permit requirement in certain cases) to 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) , 196.885 (Annual report of fill and removal activities) , 196.921 (Applicability) , 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , 197.279 (Approved wetland conservation plans comply with goals) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) , 215.418 (Approval of development on wetlands) and 227.350 (Notice of proposed wetlands development) .

(10) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a contested case proceeding regarding approval, amendment or review of a wetland conservation plan.

(11) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the evaluation of a permit application in areas that do not have a wetland conservation plan.

(12) Upon a finding by the director, after a public hearing, that an affected local government is not enforcing the comprehensive plan provisions or land use regulations set forth in the conditions of the order, as specified in ORS 196.681 (Duties of department) (5), and that such lack of enforcement has resulted or would result in adverse impacts to wetlands, the director shall modify, suspend or revoke approval of the wetland conservation plan. [1989 c.837 §13]

Source: Section 196.684 — Amendment of plans; review of plans by department; review of orders by Land Use Board of Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.230 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.230
190.230 Public employment status under various federal programs
Status: in_force

Persons who are recipients, beneficiaries or trainees in work training, work study and work experience programs authorized by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (United States Public Law 88-452), as amended; persons who are volunteers under section 603 of that Act; and persons participating in the Work Incentive Program, Title IV of the Social Security Act (United States Public Law 90-248), as amended; and persons participating in programs of work experience and training during their participation in such programs:

(1) Are not serving in positions in the service of the state or any county or city for purposes of any merit system or civil service law or of any state, county or city retirement system.

(2) Are workers covered under the state system of workers’ compensation if the recipient, beneficiary or trainee is not otherwise covered by a federal program of insurance offering similar coverage. [1965 c.405 §1; 1969 c.227 §1; 1975 c.107 §1; 1977 c.294 §1; 1985 c.565 §23]

Source: Section 190.230 — Public employment status under various federal programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.919 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.919
196.919 Memoranda of understanding
Status: repealed

(1) The Department of State Lands and the State Department of Agriculture shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the State Department of Agriculture to implement ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) . Subject to the terms of the memorandum of understanding, the State Department of Agriculture:

(a) May perform the functions of the Department of State Lands in implementing and enforcing ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) .

(b) Shall, in coordination with soil and water conservation districts, work to provide education on the requirements of ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) .

(c) Shall, in coordination with the Department of State Lands, develop and implement a process for responding to requests to review the accuracy of the designation by the Department of State Lands and mapping of essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat as defined in ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) .

(2) The Department of State Lands may enter into any memorandum of understanding other than that required under subsection (1) of this section that is necessary for the implementation and enforcement of ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) .

(3) The State Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of State Lands and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, shall biennially conduct an adaptive management review of the implementation of ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) to determine whether implementation changes are required to best carry out the policy stated in ORS 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) . [2019 c.699 §8]

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

Note: Sections 10 to 15, chapter 699, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 10. Benefits and impacts study. (1) The College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University shall conduct a study of the benefits and impacts of maintenance activities in traditionally maintained channels on habitat complexity and other biological parameters, including the benefits and impacts of maintenance activities for fish and wildlife that inhabit the channels. In conducting the study, the college shall assess the impacts of maintenance activities at a variety of geographic locations, in a variety of channel types and on a variety of channel conditions.

(2) In designing and implementing the study, the college shall consult with representatives of agricultural interests and conservation interests, the Department of State Lands, the State Department of Agriculture, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and any other interested agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , as necessary to develop study questions and to design the study in a manner that will best align with the needs of the Department of State Lands, the State Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in applying adaptive management to the implementation of sections 2 to 8 of this 2019 Act [ 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) ] and ORS 196.816 (General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage) (3).

(3) The college shall submit a report on the study required by this section, and may include recommendations for legislation, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , and to the Department of State Lands, the State Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife no later than January 1, 2025. [2019 c.699 §10]

Sec. 11. Sunset. Section 10 of this 2019 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2019 c.699 §11]

Sec. 12. Use of report on benefits and impacts study in adaptive management. Upon receipt of the study results contained in the report required under section 10 of this 2019 Act, the State Department of Agriculture shall consider the results in developing adaptive management recommendations pursuant to section 8 (3) of this 2019 Act [ 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) (3)]. [2019 c.699 §12]

Sec. 13. Sunset. Section 12 of this 2019 Act is repealed on January 2, 2027. [2019 c.699 §13]

Sec. 14. Joint biennial report on maintenance activities. (1) The State Department of Agriculture, the Department of State Lands and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall jointly prepare a report on activities in this state for the maintenance of traditionally maintained channels. The State Department of Agriculture shall coordinate preparation of the report.

(2) The report shall:

(a) Describe activities related to the implementation of sections 2 to 8 [ 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) to 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) ], 10 and 12 of this 2019 Act and the amendments to ORS 196.816 (General permits allowing removal of certain amount of material for maintaining drainage) by section 9 of this 2019 Act, including methods of implementation, compliance information and outcomes;

(b) Provide a discussion of the biennial adaptive management review required under section 8 (3) of this 2019 Act [ 196.919 (Memoranda of understanding) (3)];

(c) Include information on the number of notices required under section 4 of this 2019 Act [ 196.911 (Maintenance without permit) ] on file with the Department of Agriculture, the linear miles of traditionally maintained channel in this state being maintained and the amount of cubic yards of material being removed pursuant to sections 2 to 8 of this 2019 Act;

(d) Provide a discussion of the potential impacts and benefits to agricultural lands and ecological function by maintenance conducted pursuant to sections 2 to 8 of this 2019 Act;

(e) Provide a discussion of opportunities to provide incentives to landowners to improve or enhance the ecological functions of channels maintained under sections 2 to 8 of this 2019 Act, including incentives provided to landowners during the period covered by the report; and

(f) Include any other relevant information on the implementation and effectiveness of sections 2 to 8 of this 2019 Act.

(3) The report may include recommendations for legislation.

(4) The report shall be submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) no later than December 15 of each odd-numbered year. [2019 c.699 §14]

Sec. 15. Sunset. Section 14 of this 2019 Act is repealed on January 2, 2030. [2019 c.699 §15]

(Applicability; Rules)

Source: Section 196.919 — Memoranda of understanding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.220 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.220
195.220 Annexation plan provisions
Status: in_force

(1) An annexation plan adopted under ORS 195.205 (Annexation by provider) shall include:

(a) The timing and sequence of annexation.

(b) Local standards of urban service availability required as a precondition of annexation.

(c) The planned schedule for providing urban services to the annexed territory.

(d) The effects on existing urban services providers.

(e) The long-term benefits of the annexation plan.

(2) An annexation plan shall be consistent with all applicable comprehensive plans. [1993 c.804 §16; 1997 c.541 §341]

Source: Section 195.220 — Annexation plan provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.050 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.050
193.050 Notice by telegraph
Status: in_force

Whenever any notice, information or intelligence, written or otherwise, is required to be given, the same may be given by telegraph. The dispatch containing the same shall be delivered to the person entitled thereto, or to the agent or attorney of the person. Notice by telegraph is actual notice.

Source: Section 193.050 — Notice by telegraph , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.432 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.432
197.432 Definitions for ORS 197.431 to 197.434
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197.431 (Expansion of speedway destination site) to 197.434 (Traffic impacts of speedway destination) :

(1) “Associated uses and facilities” means:

(a) Speedway-related and accessory uses and facilities identified in the findings; and

(b) Road course garage units.

(2) “Findings” means the Morrow County Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, dated June 21, 2002, and September 24, 2003, in the matter of an application by the Port of Morrow for comprehensive plan and zoning amendments to allow the siting of a speedway and related facilities at the Port of Morrow.

(3) “Major motor speedway” means one or more race tracks including, at a minimum:

(a) An asphalt oval super speedway of at least seven-eighths mile with grandstand seating capacity of 20,000 or more; or

(b) An asphalt road course of at least two miles with grandstand seating capacity of 20,000 or more.

(4) “Premier, high speed automobile racing” means automobile racing that is projected to attract 20,000 or more spectators to a race.

(5) “Road course garage unit” means a facility consisting of garages and residential spaces not intended for overnight use.

(6) “Sanctioned” means subject to contractual agreements with one or more major professional automobile racing organizations that may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Champ Car;

(b) Indy Racing League (IRL);

(c) National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR);

(d) World of Outlaws (WoO);

(e) National Hot Rod Association (NHRA);

(f) International Hot Rod Association (IHRA);

(g) Sports Car Club of America (SCCA);

(h) Grand American Road Racing Association (Grand Am);

(i) Automobile Club de l’Ouest (American Le Mans); and

(j) Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

(7) “Speedway destination resort” means a destination resort within the boundaries of the speedway destination site that is approved under ORS 197.431 (Expansion of speedway destination site) and 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) .

(8) “Speedway destination site” means a site containing a major motor speedway, associated uses and facilities and speedway supporting uses and facilities.

(9) “Speedway supporting uses and facilities” means transient lodging, restaurants, meeting facilities and other commercial uses limited to the types and levels of use necessary to meet the needs of users and patrons of a major motor speedway.

(10) “Speedway theme park” means an amusement park associated with a major motor speedway and based on a speedway theme that:

(a) Is developed and operated primarily for the purpose of entertaining users and patrons of the major motor speedway, but available, as well, to the general public; and

(b) Consists of a collection of entertainment uses and facilities commonly associated with outdoor fairs and theme parks:

(A) Including mechanical rides, games, go-cart tracks, miniature golf courses, BMX bicycle tracks, water parks and athletic fields; and

(B) Not including cinemas, bowling alleys, theaters, concert halls or similar recreational or entertainment uses commonly allowed inside urban growth boundaries.

(11) “Transient lodging” means a unit consisting of a room or a suite of rooms that is available for a period of occupancy that typically does not exceed 30 days and for which the lodging operator:

(a) Charges on a daily basis and does not collect more than six days in advance; and

(b) Provides maid and linen service daily or every two days as part of the regularly charged cost of occupancy. [2005 c.842 §1; 2007 c.819 §1]

Note: See note under 197.431 (Expansion of speedway destination site) .

Source: Section 197.432 — Definitions for ORS 197.431 to 197.434 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.461 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.461
192.461 Public Records Advocate
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the Public Records Advocate is created as an independent office within the executive department, separate and distinct from any other state agency.

(2) The Public Records Advocate shall be appointed by the Public Records Advisory Council under ORS 192.481 (Public Records Advisory Council) .

(3) The Public Records Advocate shall be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.

(4) The term of office of the Public Records Advocate shall be four years, except that the advocate may be removed for cause by the Public Records Advisory Council. A determination to remove for cause may be appealed as a contested case proceeding under ORS chapter 183.

(5) The advocate may be reappointed to consecutive terms.

(6) The Public Records Advocate is in the exempt service.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Records Advocate shall select, appoint and fix the compensation of a Deputy Public Records Advocate. The Deputy Public Records Advocate shall be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.

(b) The Public Records Advocate may delegate to the Deputy Public Records Advocate any authority, power or duty to act possessed by the Public Records Advocate except the power to delegate set forth in this paragraph.

(c) If the position of the Public Records Advocate becomes vacant, the Deputy Public Records Advocate shall serve as the acting Public Records Advocate until a new Public Records Advocate has been appointed.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Records Advocate may hire and fix the compensation of other professional staff to assist in performing the duties assigned to the Public Records Advocate.

(b) Officers and employees of the office of the Public Records Advocate are in the exempt service.

(9) The Public Records Advocate may seek out office facilities and administrative support from other state agencies or local public bodies. State agencies shall assist the advocate. Local public bodies may assist the advocate. [2017 c.728 §1; 2017 c.728 §16; 2019 c.107 §1; 2021 c.582 §1]

Source: Section 192.461 — Public Records Advocate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.895 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.895
198.895 Initiation of merger and consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) The electors of two or more districts may initiate proceedings to merge or consolidate districts by filing duplicate petitions with the boards of the districts to be merged or consolidated. The petitions shall state the names of the affected districts, and the name of the surviving or successor district and whether the merger or consolidation must be approved by each district. If the proposal may be approved by fewer than all affected districts and may be effective only as to the approving districts, the petition shall so specify.

(2) When proceedings have been initiated as provided in subsection (1), (3), (4) or (5) of this section, and the districts or district and city are subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the initiating documents shall be filed with the boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) .

(3) If a proposed merger or consolidation initiated under subsection (1) of this section includes a proposal to join a city to the surviving or successor district, the electors of the districts and the city also shall file a duplicate petition with the governing body of the city. The signature requirements under ORS 198.755 (Number of signatures required) applicable to a district proposed to merge or consolidate are applicable to the city. A petition under this subsection shall contain all the matters required to be stated in the petition under subsection (1) of this section, except that the petition also shall state:

(a) The name of the city proposed to join the surviving or successor district; and

(b) Whether the merger or consolidation must be approved by each district or city in order to be effective.

(4) The electors of one district and a city may initiate proceedings to join the city to the district by filing duplicate petitions with the board of the district and the governing body of the city. The signature requirements under ORS 198.755 (Number of signatures required) (4) applicable to a district are applicable to the city. A petition under this subsection shall contain the name of the district, the name of the city and shall state that the proposal must be approved by the district and the city in order to be effective.

(5) Merger or consolidation also may be initiated by resolution adopted or approved by two or more district boards. If the merger or consolidation under this subsection includes a proposal to join a city to the surviving or successor district, the governing body of the city also must adopt or approve a resolution. A resolution adopted or approved under this subsection shall contain all the matters required to be stated in a petition to merge or to consolidate. [1971 c.727 §44; 1983 c.142 §6; 1983 c.336 §24; 1985 c.263 §1]

Source: Section 198.895 — Initiation of merger and consolidation; procedure when city included in merger or consolidation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.935 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.935
198.935 Election on dissolution
Status: in_force

(1) When the district to be dissolved is within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, within 10 days after the district board files the plan of dissolution and liquidation required by ORS 198.925 (Findings of fact by district board) , the district board shall file the documents initiating dissolution with the boundary commission in accordance with ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) .

(2) Within 10 days after the district board files the plan of dissolution and liquidation required by ORS 198.925 (Findings of fact by district board) , and following boundary commission approval if necessary, the district board shall call an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the district the question of whether the district shall be dissolved, its indebtedness liquidated and its assets disposed of in accordance with the plan proposed. The election shall be held on the next available election date in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) for which the filing deadline can be met. No election shall be called until the assent of all known holders of valid indebtedness against the district is obtained or provision is made in the plan for payment of the nonassenting holders. The notice of the election shall contain a brief summary of the plan of dissolution and liquidation and state that the plan of dissolution is available for examination at the office of the county clerk. [1971 c.727 §52; 1979 c.316 §8; 1983 c.336 §25; 1987 c.707 §3; 1989 c.923 §5]

Source: Section 198.935 — Election on dissolution; consent of creditors; content of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.539 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.539
192.539 Disclosure of genetic information
Status: in_force

(1) Regardless of the manner of receipt or the source of genetic information, including information received from an individual or a blood relative of the individual, a person may not disclose or be compelled, by subpoena or any other means, to disclose the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed or the identity of a blood relative of the individual, or to disclose genetic information about the individual or a blood relative of the individual in a manner that permits identification of the individual, unless:

(a) Disclosure is authorized by ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) or comparable provisions of federal criminal law relating to identification of persons, or is necessary for the purpose of a criminal or death investigation, a criminal or juvenile proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review by a county child abuse multidisciplinary team;

(b) Disclosure is required by specific court order entered pursuant to rules adopted by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for civil actions;

(c) Disclosure is authorized by statute for the purpose of establishing parentage;

(d) Disclosure is specifically authorized by the tested individual or the tested individual’s representative by signing a consent form prescribed by rules of the Oregon Health Authority;

(e) Disclosure is for the purpose of furnishing genetic information relating to a decedent for medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent; or

(f) Disclosure is for the purpose of identifying bodies.

(2) The prohibitions of this section apply to any redisclosure by any person after another person has disclosed genetic information or the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed, or has disclosed genetic information or the identity of a blood relative of the individual.

(3) A release or publication is not a disclosure if:

(a) It involves a good faith belief by the person who caused the release or publication that the person was not in violation of this section;

(b) It is not due to willful neglect;

(c) It is corrected in the manner described in ORS 192.541 (Private right of action) (4);

(d) The correction with respect to genetic information is completed before the information is read or heard by a third party; and

(e) The correction with respect to DNA samples is completed before the sample is retained or genetically tested by a third party. [Formerly 659.720; 2005 c.562 §22; 2009 c.595 §170; 2017 c.651 §40; 2019 c.141 §11]

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

Source: Section 192.539 — Disclosure of genetic information; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.105 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.105
196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 196.105 (Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125) to 196.125 (Buffer by regulation around Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area prohibited) :

(1) “Commission” means the Columbia River Gorge Commission established under section 5 of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(2) “General management area” means the area within the scenic area that is not an urban area or special management area.

(3) “Management plan” means the management plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area adopted by the commission.

(4) “Special management area” means any area identified as such in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.

(5) “Urban area” means the 13 towns or cities as identified in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. [1987 c.856 §1; 1993 c.317 §1]

Source: Section 196.105 — Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.236 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.236
187.236 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Status: in_force

March 30 of every year is designated as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. [2011 c.13 §2]

Source: Section 187.236 — Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.812 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.812
196.812 Large woody debris
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) do not affect the removal of large woody debris if the large woody debris:

(1) Poses a direct and demonstrable danger to livestock, human life or real property;

(2) Poses a risk of harm to transportation facilities including, but not limited to, culverts, bridges and roads located near or within the beds or banks of any waters of this state;

(3) Prevents or obstructs navigation within the beds or banks of any waters of this state; or

(4) Meets conditions for the removal of large woody debris as specified in rules of the Director of the Department of State Lands. [2013 c.198 §5]

Note: 196.812 (Large woody debris) was added to and made a part of 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.812 — Large woody debris; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.740 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.740
198.740 Election procedure governed by law under which district operates
Status: in_force

When ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) require an election to be called within a district, the election shall be conducted as provided by the principal Act of the district or as provided by the principal Act for an election on formation. However, to the extent of an omission in the principal Act:

(1) If the district or territory is defined as a district under ORS 255.012 (“District” defined) , ORS chapter 255 applies.

(2) If the district is not named in ORS 255.012 (“District” defined) , the general election laws apply. [1971 c.727 §11; 1983 c.350 §5]

Source: Section 198.740 — Election procedure governed by law under which district operates; omission governed by district or general election law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.055 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.055
200.055 Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An enterprise or business may apply to the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity for certification as:

(A) A disadvantaged business enterprise;

(B) A minority-owned business;

(C) A woman-owned business;

(D) A veteran-owned business; or

(E) An emerging small business.

(b) An enterprise or business shall submit a separate application for each category of certification the enterprise or business seeks under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) If an enterprise or business qualifies under ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) and if the office approves an application from the enterprise or business, the office shall certify the enterprise or business under one or more of the categories described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(d) For purposes of awarding a public contract, a contracting agency shall recognize an enterprise or business with a certification from the office as the category of enterprise or business described in the certification and as having met the requirements set forth in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) . For purposes of awarding a subcontract in connection with a public contract, a contractor may recognize a subcontractor with a certification from the office as the category of enterprise or business described in the certification and as having met the requirements set forth in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) .

(2) In consultation with public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and the Department of Transportation, and with the approval of the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity, the Oregon Business Development Department by rule shall adopt a uniform standard form and procedure to provide complete documentation of an enterprise’s or a business’ status as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business. The department shall compile and make available a list of enterprises and businesses that the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity certifies under this section.

(3) If the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity denies a certification as, or decertifies, a disadvantaged business enterprise, an affected business enterprise may appeal directly to the United States Department of Transportation.

(4) If the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity denies, revokes or refuses to renew a business’s certification as a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business, the business may request a contested case hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(5) The Oregon Business Development Department, through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity, is the sole agency that may certify enterprises and businesses as disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses that are eligible to perform public contracts in this state.

(6) The Oregon Business Development Department by rule may establish a fee not to exceed $100 for a copy of the list described in subsection (2) of this section and may assess contracting agencies for services under ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) .

(7) The Department of Transportation may collect a fee, not to exceed $200, from a bidder or proposer at the time the bidder or proposer prequalifies to perform public contracts to cover the costs of the Oregon Business Development Department in administering ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) . The Department of Transportation shall transfer fees that the Department of Transportation collects under this subsection to the credit of the account established under subsection (8) of this section.

(8) The Oregon Business Development Department shall establish a special account in which to deposit fees and assessments. The special account is continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department to meet the Oregon Business Development Department’s expenses in administering ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) . [1987 c.893 §8; 1989 c.1043 §4; 1993 c.500 §8; 1997 c.145 §3; 2003 c.794 §216; 2009 c.830 §137; 2015 c.148 §1; 2015 c.565 §5; 2015 c.767 §61; 2023 c.497 §5]

Note: Section 4, chapter 127, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 4. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall promote and apply a policy of diversity, equity and inclusion in public contracting by engaging in efforts to increase public contracting opportunities for businesses and enterprises that the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity has certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) . The department shall undertake the following actions:

(1) Review and evaluate the recommendations of a statewide study of disparities in awarding public contracts;

(2) Develop a plan to implement the priority recommendations set forth in the study described in subsection (1) of this section;

(3) Implement the priority recommendations set forth in the study described in subsection (1) of this section; and

(4) Report to the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity concerning the department’s plan and implementation every six months until the earlier of the date on which the department has fully implemented the priority recommendations or June 30, 2025. The department shall submit the first report not later than 90 days after the completion of the study described in subsection (1) of this section. [2023 c.127 §4]

Source: Section 200.055 — Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business; fees; rules; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.760 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.760
190.760 Procedure during arbitration
Status: in_force

(1) The arbitrator shall regulate the hearing in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association except that:

(a) The arbitrator shall take an oath of office.

(b) Testimony shall be taken under oath.

(c) After the first witness is sworn, an arbitrator may not be disqualified for bias.

(2) The arbitrator may call a neutral expert on the arbitrator’s own motion, which expert witness shall be subject to cross-examination by the parties. The cost of the expert witness is part of the cost of the proceeding. [1981 c.857 §6]

Source: Section 190.760 — Procedure during arbitration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.400 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.400
194.400 Fees for notarial acts
Status: in_force

(1) The fee that a notary public may charge for performing a notarial act may not exceed $10 per notarial act, except that a notary public may charge a fee not to exceed $25 per notarial act for a notarial act performed under ORS 194.277 (Notarial act performed for remotely located individual) .

(2) A notary public may charge an additional fee for traveling to perform a notarial act if:

(a) The notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the fee is in addition to a fee specified in subsection (1) of this section and is in an amount not determined by law; and

(b) The person requesting the notarial act agrees in advance upon the amount of the additional fee.

(3) If a notary public charges fees under this section for performing notarial acts, the notary public shall display, in English, a list of the fees the notary public will charge.

(4) A notary public who is employed by a private entity may enter into an agreement with the entity under which fees collected by the notary public under this section are collected by and accrue to the entity.

(5) A public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) may collect the fees described in this section for notarial acts performed in the course of employment by notaries public who are employed by the public body. [2013 c.219 §42 (enacted in lieu of 194.164); 2020 s.s.1 c.12 §§30,31; 2021 c.344 §5]

Source: Section 194.400 — Fees for notarial acts; collection of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.732 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.732
197.732 Goal exceptions
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Compatible” is not intended as an absolute term meaning no interference or adverse impacts of any type with adjacent uses.

(b) “Exception” means a comprehensive plan provision, including an amendment to an acknowledged comprehensive plan, that:

(A) Is applicable to specific properties or situations and does not establish a planning or zoning policy of general applicability;

(B) Does not comply with some or all goal requirements applicable to the subject properties or situations; and

(C) Complies with standards under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal if:

(a) The land subject to the exception is physically developed to the extent that it is no longer available for uses allowed by the applicable goal;

(b) The land subject to the exception is irrevocably committed as described by Land Conservation and Development Commission rule to uses not allowed by the applicable goal because existing adjacent uses and other relevant factors make uses allowed by the applicable goal impracticable; or

(c) The following standards are met:

(A) Reasons justify why the state policy embodied in the applicable goals should not apply;

(B) Areas that do not require a new exception cannot reasonably accommodate the use;

(C) The long term environmental, economic, social and energy consequences resulting from the use at the proposed site with measures designed to reduce adverse impacts are not significantly more adverse than would typically result from the same proposal being located in areas requiring a goal exception other than the proposed site; and

(D) The proposed uses are compatible with other adjacent uses or will be so rendered through measures designed to reduce adverse impacts.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules establishing:

(a) That an exception may be adopted to allow a use authorized by a statewide planning goal that cannot comply with the approval standards for that type of use;

(b) Under what circumstances particular reasons may or may not be used to justify an exception under subsection (2)(c)(A) of this section; and

(c) Which uses allowed by the applicable goal must be found impracticable under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) A local government approving or denying a proposed exception shall set forth findings of fact and a statement of reasons that demonstrate that the standards of subsection (2) of this section have or have not been met.

(5) Each notice of a public hearing on a proposed exception shall specifically note that a goal exception is proposed and shall summarize the issues in an understandable manner.

(6) Upon review of a decision approving or denying an exception:

(a) The Land Use Board of Appeals or the commission shall be bound by any finding of fact for which there is substantial evidence in the record of the local government proceedings resulting in approval or denial of the exception;

(b) The board upon petition, or the commission, shall determine whether the local government’s findings and reasons demonstrate that the standards of subsection (2) of this section have or have not been met; and

(c) The board or commission shall adopt a clear statement of reasons that sets forth the basis for the determination that the standards of subsection (2) of this section have or have not been met.

(7) The commission shall by rule establish the standards required to justify an exception to the definition of “needed housing” authorized by ORS 197A.348 (Definition of “needed housing.”) .

(8) An exception acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) , 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) or 197.630 (1) (1981 Replacement Part) on or before August 9, 1983, continues to be valid and is not subject to this section. [1983 c.827 §19a; 1995 c.521 §3; 2005 c.67 §1; 2007 c.71 §68; 2011 c.354 §6]

Note: Sections 35 to 37a, chapter 442, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 35. (1) On or before November 3, 2023, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules to allow a local government to consider a photovoltaic solar power generation facility a rural industrial use for purposes of justifying a reason for an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(c)(A).

(2) On or before July 1, 2025, the commission shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing criteria through which local governments may be permitted or required to allow the siting of a photovoltaic solar power generation facility, including criteria that consider:

(A) Potential conflicts with other resource lands; and

(B) Soliciting public feedback from neighboring landowners or residents; and

(b) Identifying the characteristics of lands in Eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.700 (Definitions for ORS 321.700 to 321.754) , best suited for counties to allow, encourage and incentivize photovoltaic solar power generation facilities, based on consideration of:

(A) The land’s suitability for contributing to the state’s clean energy goals;

(B) Site characteristics, resource potential, proximity to current and future transmission access and locations for potential interconnection; and

(C) The ability to readily avoid negative impacts on natural resources, forestry, habitat, agriculture, community needs and historic, cultural or archeological resources, or to readily minimize or mitigate those negative impacts. [2023 c.442 §35]

Sec. 36. The Department of Land Conservation and Development may enter into intergovernmental agreements under ORS chapter 190 with other state agencies, tribal governments and counties, for the purposes of:

(1) Supporting the Land Conservation and Development Commission in adopting rules under section 35 of this 2023 Act;

(2) Furnishing information or technical assistance;

(3) Providing feedback on the membership and work of the Rules Advisory Committee for Siting Photovoltaic Solar Power Generation Facilities established under section 37 of this 2023 Act;

(4) Identifying opportunities to streamline permitting and review processes across and between state agencies; and

(5) With regard to tribal governments, consulting on how best to protect historic, cultural or archeological resources without revealing sensitive information. [2023 c.442 §36]

Sec. 37. (1) The Rules Advisory Committee for Siting Photovoltaic Solar Power Generation Facilities is established to serve as an advisory committee, as described in ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) , to the Land Conservation and Development Commission in adopting administrative rules under section 35 (2) of this 2023 Act.

(2) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall appoint the members of the rules advisory committee. In appointing members, the department shall solicit and consider recommendations for membership from:

(a) Public bodies;

(b) Tribal governments;

(c) Federal and state agencies;

(d) Energy, community and conservation advocates; and

(e) Individuals who have expertise in the energy or natural resources industries, including renewable energy developers, utilities and agricultural producer associations.

(3) The membership of the rules advisory committee shall consist of at least 17 members, including:

(a) At least two members representing a tribal government or county;

(b) At least one member who represents public bodies;

(c) At least one member who represents small-scale renewable energy developers;

(d) At least one member who represents large-scale renewable energy developers;

(e) At least one member who has expertise in community renewable energy development;

(f) At least one member who has expertise in renewable energy siting, policy or planning;

(g) At least one member who has expertise in transmission siting;

(h) At least one member who represents electric utilities, as defined in ORS 757.600 (Definitions for ORS 757.600 to 757.687) ;

(i) At least one member who represents the labor interests of the clean energy or renewable energy workforce;

(j) At least one member who represents environmental justice communities, as defined in ORS 469A.400 (Definitions for ORS 469A.400 to 469A.475) ;

(k) At least one member who represents owners of irrigated or dryland farmland or rangeland;

(L) At least one member who has expertise in habitat conservation, preservation and restoration;

(m) At least one member who has expertise in land and water use;

(n) At least one member who has expertise in rural economic development;

(o) At least one member who has expertise in industrial forestland management; and

(p) At least one member who has expertise in small woodland management.

(4) In addition to its duties under subsection (1) of this section, the rules advisory committee shall prepare a report that includes:

(a) A summary of the rules adopted under section 35 of this 2023 Act;

(b) Review of renewable energy siting assessment tools used by the State Department of Energy and recommendations regarding missing or outdated data sets;

(c) Review of existing practices relating to mitigation of impacts of photovoltaic solar power generation facilities and transmission development and recommendations for:

(A) Mitigating impacts on farming practices on agricultural lands through best practices and land use regulations;

(B) Mitigating impacts on fish and wildlife habitat in accordance with the policies described under ORS 496.012 (Wildlife policy) and 506.109 (Food fish management policy) ;

(C) Supporting certainty for developers regarding mitigation requirements within the siting process; and

(D) Identifying characteristics and considerations of regional and local habitats that may require specific mitigation practices; and

(d) Recommendations for technical assistance resources to support county siting processes and the engagement of public bodies, tribal governments and communities in the siting process for renewable energy and transmission development.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) On or before September 15, 2025, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall provide an interim copy of the report under subsection (4) of this section to an appropriate interim committee of the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) .

(b) On or before December 31, 2025, the department shall provide a copy of the final report under subsection (4) of this section to, and seek feedback from:

(A) Regional energy planning entities;

(B) The Energy Facility Siting Council;

(C) The Environmental Justice Council;

(D) The Land Conservation and Development Commission;

(E) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

(F) The State Department of Agriculture; and

(G) Relevant federal agencies, including the United States Department of Defense, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service and the Bonneville Power Administration.

(6) A majority of the members of the rules advisory committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7) Official action by the rules advisory committee requires the approval of a majority of the members of the rules advisory committee.

(8) The rules advisory committee may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the rules advisory committee and form subcommittees.

(9) In addition to other scheduled meetings, the rules advisory committee shall also meet at least four times a year in different parts of this state where there is considered, planned or ongoing renewable energy and transmission development.

(10) In performing their duties under this section, the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the rules advisory committee shall coordinate with and support any efforts to establish a statewide energy strategy.

(11) The department shall contract with a third party or parties to provide support to the rules advisory committee, including support related to:

(a) Facilitating and coordinating meetings; and

(b) Furnishing data, maps and technical assistance.

(12) A member of the rules advisory committee is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2023 c.442 §37]

Sec. 37a. Sections 36 and 37 of this 2023 Act are repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.442 §37a]

Source: Section 197.732 — Goal exceptions; criteria; rules; review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.885 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.885
196.885 Annual report of fill and removal activities
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of State Lands shall submit an annual report to the State Land Board on the activities conducted under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) . The annual report shall include the following:

(1) The number of fill and removal permits applied for, denied and granted, organized according to whether or not the permits were for waters subject to section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (P.L. 92-500, as amended). For all permits granted or outstanding during the prior year, a separate summary shall be included for fills and removals, organized by river or other water body, that shows:

(a) The total number of permits, the number of new permits and the number of renewal permits.

(b) The volume and acreage of fills and removals authorized during the past year, and the volume and acreage of fills and removals completed during the past year.

(2) By river or other water body, a summary of the total volume and acreage of fills and removals made under a general waiver, general permit or similar authority.

(3) A summary of mitigation measures, including a description of each mitigation project approved during the past year including the location and size of each mitigation project and a report on the status of all mitigation projects pending or completed during the past year.

(4) A summary of enforcement activities, including:

(a) The number of potential violations reported.

(b) The number of compliance investigations conducted.

(c) The results of compliance actions, including:

(A) The number of cases resolved by voluntary compliance, administrative hearings and judicial enforcement proceedings;

(B) The amount of damages and penalties assessed;

(C) The amount of damages and penalties recovered; and

(D) A brief description of each after-the-fact permit issued, including the location and size by volume and acreage.

(5) A description of staffing, including the number of full-time equivalent positions devoted to the permit program and, for each position, the qualifications and job description.

(6) The report on the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund as required under ORS 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) .

(7) The number of and average time for responding to notices received by local governments and the number of responses that took more than 30 days.

(8) The number of wetland conservation plans approved by the director and a description of each, including the issues raised during the approval process. [Formerly 541.670 and then 196.750; 2009 c.343 §21]

Source: Section 196.885 — Annual report of fill and removal activities; contents of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.110 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.110
200.110 Mentor relationship
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department may recognize a mentor relationship between contractors and disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses that are certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) . In order to qualify for the department’s recognition, the mentor relationship must offer the opportunity for the contractor to foster and encourage disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses to expand the capacity of existing enterprises and businesses and to offer the opportunity for less experienced enterprises and businesses to gain training and assistance.

(2) To have the department recognize the mentor relationship described in subsection (1) of this section, a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business must follow guidelines that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Meeting the certification requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation or ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) . The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity may approve an application for certification under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) at the same time the department approves a mentor arrangement.

(b) Remaining independent from the contractor and maintaining a minority individual’s, woman’s or veteran’s actual ownership of the enterprise or business. A minority individual, woman or veteran who owns the enterprise or business may have other employment and business interests if the employment or business interests do not conflict with the minority individual’s, woman’s or veteran’s power to direct the management and policies of the disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business and to make day-to-day and major decisions on matters of management, policy and operations. A contractor may provide facilities to the enterprise or business if the contractor and the enterprise or business maintain a separate lease agreement.

(c) Complying with 49 C.F.R. 26 as to an individual’s or entity’s part ownership in a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business if the individual or entity is not certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) . The enterprise or business shall report any property, equipment, supplies or other services that the enterprise or business buys, rents or receives as a donation and any investment that an individual or entity makes in the enterprise or business if the individual or entity is not certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) . The report must include bills of sale, lease agreements or similar documents.

(3) A mentor relationship may include an arrangement with an independent third party, such as a bank or accountant, to act as an agent. A third party may receive progress payments for work that a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business accomplishes, made out jointly to the third party and the enterprise or business, and may make payments on behalf of the enterprise or business to material suppliers or for federal and state payroll taxes.

(4) Types of assistance that a contractor may provide in a mentor relationship to a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business include:

(a) Financial assistance;

(b) Technical and management assistance;

(c) Equipment rental and use of personnel; and

(d) Bonding assistance. [1991 c.559 §2; 2009 c.830 §140; 2015 c.565 §9; 2023 c.497 §9]

Source: Section 200.110 — Mentor relationship; guidelines; eligibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.510 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.510
186.510 Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact adopted
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact set forth in ORS 186.520 (Compact provisions) , and the provisions of such compact hereby are declared to be the law of this state upon such compact becoming operative as provided in Article III of the compact. [1957 c.94 §1]

Source: Section 186.510 — Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact adopted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.800 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.800
198.800 Formation petition
Status: in_force

(1) A petition for formation must be filed with the county board of the principal county. Before the petition is filed, the petition must be endorsed by any agency required by the principal Act to endorse or approve the petition. If the petition satisfies the requirements of ORS 198.748 (Prospective petition for formation) , 198.749 (Economic feasibility statement for district formation) and 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) to 198.775 (Security deposit to accompany petition) and is otherwise sufficient under the principal Act, the county board shall:

(a) If the county is within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, file the petition with the boundary commission within 10 days after the petition is filed with the board; or

(b) Set a date for a hearing on the petition. The hearing may not be held less than 30 days or more than 50 days after the date the petition is filed.

(2) The county board shall cause notice of the hearing to be posted in at least three public places and published by two insertions in a newspaper. The notice shall state:

(a) The purpose for which the district is to be formed.

(b) The name and boundaries of the proposed district.

(c) The time and place of the hearing on the petition.

(d) That all interested persons may appear and be heard.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section, this section and ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) do not apply in areas subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission. [1971 c.727 §24; 1983 c.336 §20; 1989 c.92 §5; 2005 c.747 §1]

Source: Section 198.800 — Formation petition; hearing; notice of hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.150 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.150
196.150 Compact provisions
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Columbia River Gorge Compact set forth below, and the provisions of such compact hereby are declared to be the law of this state upon such compact becoming effective as provided in Article III.

A compact is entered into by and between the states of Washington and Oregon, signatories hereto, with the consent of the Congress of the United States of America, granted by an Act entitled, “The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act,” P.L. 99-663.

Columbia Gorge Commission Established

a. The States of Oregon and Washington establish by way of this interstate compact a regional agency known as the Columbia River Gorge Commission. The commission established in accordance with this compact shall have the power and authority to perform all functions and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of this compact and of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act (the federal Act), which is incorporated by this specific reference in this agreement. The commission’s powers shall include but not be limited to:

1. The power to sue and be sued.

2. The power to disapprove a land use ordinance enacted by a county if the ordinance is inconsistent with the management plan, as provided in P.L. 96-663 §7(b)(3)(B).

3. The power to enact a land use ordinance setting standards for the use of nonfederal land in a county within the scenic area if the county fails to enact land use ordinances consistent with the management plan, as provided in P.L. 99-663 §7(c).

4. According to the provisions of P.L. 99-663 §10(c), the power to review all proposals for major development action and new residential development in each county in the scenic area, except urban areas, and the power to disapprove such development if the commission finds the development is inconsistent with the purposes of P.L. 99-663.

b. The commission shall appoint and remove or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the commission’s functions, irrespective of the civil service, personnel or other merit system laws of any of the party states.

c. The commission may establish and maintain, independently or in conjunction with any one or more of the party states, a suitable retirement system for its full-time employees. Employees of the commission shall be eligible for social security coverage in respect of old age and survivors insurance provided that the commission takes such steps as may be necessary pursuant to federal law to participate in such program of insurance as a governmental agency or unit. The commission may establish and maintain or participate in such additional programs of employee benefits as may be appropriate.

d. The commission shall obtain the services of such professional, technical, clerical and other personnel as may be deemed necessary to enable it to carry out its functions under this compact. The commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state of the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation.

e. Funds necessary to fulfill the powers and duties imposed upon and entrusted to the commission shall be provided as appropriated by the legislatures of the states in accordance with Article IV. The commission may also receive gifts, grants, endowments and other funds from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the commission and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, endowments or other funds.

f. The commission may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The commission may acquire, hold and convey real and personal property and any interest therein.

g. The commission shall adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations for the conduct of its business, and shall have the power to amend and rescind these bylaws, rules and regulations. The commission shall publish its bylaws, rules and regulations in convenient form and shall file a copy thereof and of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the party states.

The Commission Membership

a. The commission shall be made up of twelve voting members appointed by the states, as set forth herein, and one non-voting member appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

b. Each state governor shall appoint the members of the commission as provided in the federal Act (three members who reside in the State of Oregon, including one resident of the scenic area, to be appointed by the Governor of Oregon, and three members who reside in the State of Washington, including one resident of the scenic area, appointed by the Governor of Washington).

c. One additional member shall be appointed by the governing body of each of the respective counties of Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania in Washington, and Hood River, Multnomah, and Wasco in Oregon, provided that in the event the governing body of a county fails to make such an appointment, the Governor of the state in which the county is located shall appoint such a member.

d. The terms of the members and procedure for filling vacancies shall all be as set forth in the federal Act.

Effective Date of Compact and Commission

This compact shall take effect, and the commission may exercise its authorities pursuant to the compact and pursuant to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act when it has been ratified by both states and upon the appointment of four initial members from each state. The date of this compact shall be the date of the establishment of the commission.

Funding

a. The States of Washington and Oregon hereby agree to provide by separate agreement or statute of each state for funding necessary to effectuate the commission, including the establishment of compensation or expenses of commission members from each state which shall be paid by the state of origin.

b. The commission shall submit to the Governor or designated officer or officers of each party state a budget of its estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that jurisdiction for presentation to the legislature thereof.

c. Subject to appropriation by their respective legislatures, the commission shall be provided with such funds by each of the party states as are necessary to provide the means of establishing and maintaining facilities, a staff of personnel, and such activities as may be necessary to fulfill the powers and duties imposed upon and entrusted to the commission.

d. The commission’s proposed budget and expenditures shall be apportioned equally between the states.

e. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by the appropriate state auditing official and the report of the audit shall be included in and become a part of the annual report of the commission.

f. The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by the public.

Severability

If any provision of this compact, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, all other provisions of this compact, and the application of all of its provisions to all other persons and circumstances, shall remain valid, and to this end the provisions of this compact are severable.

[Formerly 390.500]

Source: Section 196.150 — Compact provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.830 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.830
196.830 Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “estuarine resource replacement” means the creation, restoration or enhancement of an estuarine area to maintain the functional characteristics and processes of the estuary, such as its natural biological productivity, habitats and species diversity, unique features and water quality.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall require estuarine resource replacement as a condition of any permit for filling or removal of material from an intertidal or tidal marsh area of an estuary.

(3) If the director requires estuarine resource replacement, the director shall consider:

(a) The identified adverse impacts of the proposed activity;

(b) The availability of areas in which replacement activities could be performed;

(c) The provisions of land use plans for the area adjacent to or surrounding the area of the proposed activity;

(d) The recommendations of any interested or affected state or local agencies; and

(e) The extent of compensating activity inherent in the proposed activity.

(4) Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter and ORS chapters 195, 197 and 197A or the statewide planning goals adopted thereunder to the contrary, the director may:

(a) Waive estuarine resource replacement in part for an activity for which replacement would otherwise be required if, after consultation with appropriate state and local agencies the director determines that:

(A) There is no alternative manner in which to accomplish the purpose of the project;

(B) There is no feasible manner in which estuarine resource replacement could be accomplished;

(C) The economic and public need for the project and the economic and public benefits resulting from the project clearly outweigh the potential degradation of the estuary;

(D) The project is for a public use; and

(E) The project is water dependent or the project is publicly owned and water related; or

(b) Waive estuarine resource replacement wholly or in part for an activity for which replacement would otherwise be required if the activity is:

(A) Filling for repair and maintenance of existing functional dikes and negligible physical or biological damage to the tidal marsh or intertidal areas of the estuary will result;

(B) Riprap to allow protection of an existing bankline with clean, durable erosion resistant material when a need for riprap protection is demonstrated that cannot be met with natural vegetation and no appreciable increase in existing upland will occur;

(C) Filling for repair and maintenance of existing roads and negligible physical or biological damage to the tidal marsh or intertidal areas of the estuary will result;

(D) Dredging for authorized navigation channels, jetty or navigational aid installation, repair or maintenance conducted by or under contract with the Army Corps of Engineers;

(E) Dredging or filling required as part of an estuarine resource restoration or enhancement project agreed to by local, state and federal agencies; or

(F) A proposed alteration that would have negligible adverse physical or biological impact on estuarine resources.

(5) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the authority of the director to impose conditions on a permit under ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) . [Formerly 541.626 and then 196.700; 2005 c.22 §136]

Source: Section 196.830 — Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary; considerations; other permit conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 188.010 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 188 / Section 188.010
188.010 Criteria for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly or the Secretary of State, whichever is applicable, shall consider the following criteria when apportioning the state into congressional and legislative districts:

(1) Each district, as nearly as practicable, shall:

(a) Be contiguous;

(b) Be of equal population;

(c) Utilize existing geographic or political boundaries;

(d) Not divide communities of common interest; and

(e) Be connected by transportation links.

(2) No district shall be drawn for the purpose of favoring any political party, incumbent legislator or other person.

(3) No district shall be drawn for the purpose of diluting the voting strength of any language or ethnic minority group.

(4) Two state House of Representative districts shall be wholly included within a single state senatorial district. [1979 c.667 §1; 1981 c.864 §2]

Source: Section 188.010 — Criteria for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors188.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.990 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.990
196.990 Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) is a misdemeanor. [Formerly subsection (4) of 541.990 (Penalties) ]

Note: Operation of the amendments to 196.990 (Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters) by section 7, 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.

196.990 (Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters) . (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful removal from or filling of waters of this state if the person knowingly violates ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) or an order issued thereunder, or any rule or condition of a permit issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 161.515 (“Crime” described) , unlawful removal from or filling of waters of this state is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 per day of violation.

Source: Section 196.990 — Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.568 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.568
192.568 Confidentiality
Status: in_force

A health care provider or a state health plan does not breach a confidential relationship with an individual if the health care provider or state health plan uses or discloses protected health information in accordance with ORS 192.558 (Use or disclosure by health care provider or state health plan) . [Formerly 192.523]

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

Source: Section 192.568 — Confidentiality; use and disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.633 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.633
197.633 Two phases of periodic review
Status: in_force

(1) The periodic review process is divided into two phases. Phase one is the evaluation of the existing comprehensive plan, land use regulations and citizen involvement program and, if necessary, the development of a work program to make needed changes to the comprehensive plan or land use regulations. Phase two is the completion of work tasks outlined in the work program.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules for conducting periodic review that address:

(a) Initiating periodic review;

(b) Citizen participation;

(c) The participation of state agencies;

(d) The preparation, review and approval of a work program; and

(e) The preparation, review and approval of work tasks, including:

(A) The amendment of an urban growth boundary.

(B) The designation of, or withdrawal of territory from, urban reserves or rural reserves.

(3) The rules adopted by the commission under this section may include, but are not limited to, provisions concerning standing, requirements to raise issues before local government as a precondition to commission review and other provisions concerning the scope and standard for commission review to simplify or speed the review. The commission shall confine its review of evidence to the local record. The commission’s standard of review:

(a) For evidentiary issues, is whether there is substantial evidence in the record as a whole to support the local government’s decision.

(b) For procedural issues, is whether the local government failed to follow the procedures applicable to the matter before the local government in a manner that prejudiced the substantial rights of a party to the proceeding.

(c) For issues concerning compliance with applicable laws, is whether the local government’s decision on the whole complies with applicable statutes, statewide land use planning goals, administrative rules, the comprehensive plan, the regional framework plan, the functional plan and land use regulations. The commission shall defer to a local government’s interpretation of the comprehensive plan or land use regulations in the manner provided in ORS 197.829 (Board to affirm certain local government interpretations) . For purposes of this paragraph, “complies” has the meaning given the term “compliance” in the phrase “compliance with the goals” in ORS 197.627 (Meaning of “compliance with the goals” for certain purposes) .

(4) A decision by the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development to approve a work program, that no work program is necessary or that no further work is necessary is final and not subject to appeal.

(5) The director:

(a) Shall take action on a work task not later than 120 days after the local government submits the work task for review unless the local government waives the 120-day deadline or the commission grants the director an extension. If the director does not take action within the time period required by this subsection, the work task is deemed approved. The department shall provide a letter to the local government certifying that the work task is approved unless an interested party has filed a timely objection to the work task consistent with administrative rules for conducting periodic review.

(b) May approve or remand a work task or refer the work task to the commission for a decision. A decision by the director to approve or remand a work task may be appealed to the commission.

(6) Except as provided in this subsection, the commission shall take action on the appeal or referral of a work task within 90 days of the appeal or referral. Action by the commission in response to an appeal from a decision of the director or a referral is a final order subject to judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 197.650 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) and 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) . The commission may extend the time for taking action on the appeal or referral if the commission finds that:

(a) The appeal or referral is appropriate for mediation;

(b) The appeal or referral raises new or complex issues of fact or law that make it unreasonable for the commission to give adequate consideration to the issues within the 90-day limit; or

(c) The parties to the appeal and the commission agree to an extension, not to exceed an additional 90 days.

(7) The commission and a local government shall attempt to complete periodic review within three years after approval of a work program. To promote the timely completion of periodic review, the commission shall establish a system of incentives to encourage local government compliance with timelines in periodic review work programs. [1991 c.612 §3; 1993 c.18 §38; 1999 c.622 §3; 2001 c.527 §1; 2005 c.829 §4; 2011 c.469 §2]

Source: Section 197.633 — Two phases of periodic review; rules; appeal of decision on work program; schedule for completion; extension of time on appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.353 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.353
197.353 Measure 37 timelines
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Claimant” means a person that makes a Measure 37 claim.

(b) “Measure 37 claim” means a written demand for compensation under ORS 197.352.

(c) “Land use regulation” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197.352.

(d) “Owner” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197.352.

(e) “Public entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197.352.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 197.352 (4) and (6), if a Measure 37 claim was made on or after November 1, 2006:

(a) Just compensation under ORS 197.352 is due the owner of the property from the public entity only if the land use regulation continues to be enforced against the property 540 days after the Measure 37 claim is made to the public entity; and

(b) The owner of the subject property has a cause of action for compensation under ORS 197.352 (6) only if a land use regulation continues to apply to the subject property more than 540 days after the Measure 37 claim is made.

(3) If a claimant is an individual, the ability to make or prosecute a Measure 37 claim is not affected by the death of the claimant during the extended review period provided by subsection (2) of this section, and the ability to make or prosecute a Measure 37 claim for property that belonged to the claimant passes to the person who acquires the property by devise or by operation of law. [2007 c.133 §2]

Note: 197.353 (Measure 37 timelines) includes references to 197.352, which was amended and renumbered as 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) by action of the Legislative Assembly. See section 28, chapter 354, Oregon Laws 2007, and sections 1, 1a and 4, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007. The text of 197.353 (Measure 37 timelines) was not amended to reflect the amendments or renumbering. Editorial adjustment of 197.353 (Measure 37 timelines) for the amendments to and renumbering of 197.352 has not been made.

Source: Section 197.353 — Measure 37 timelines; death of claimant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.727 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.727
198.727 Merger or consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) A proposal to merge or consolidate districts may be initiated as provided in ORS 198.895 (Initiation of merger and consolidation) .

(2) A proposal to merge or consolidate districts may provide that a city be joined to the surviving or successor district for the purpose of receiving service from the district.

(3) If a proposal to merge or consolidate districts includes a proposal to join a city to the surviving or successor district, the proposal may be initiated as provided in ORS 198.895 (Initiation of merger and consolidation) . [1983 c.142 §5]

Source: Section 198.727 — Merger or consolidation; procedure when city joined to merged or consolidated districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.251 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.251
187.251 Boring and Dull Day
Status: in_force

August 9 of each year is designated as Boring and Dull Day to commemorate the pairing of Boring, Oregon, and Dull, Scotland, as a “Pair for the Ages.” [2013 c.38 §1]

Source: Section 187.251 — Boring and Dull Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.686 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.686
196.686 Acknowledged estuary management plans
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, an acknowledged estuary management plan includes the comprehensive plan and land use regulations adopted by cities and counties to satisfy the requirement of statewide planning goals related to estuarine resources including shoreland portions of estuarine sites designated for development as those plans and regulations existed on January 1, 1989.

(2) Any city or county may submit an acknowledged estuary management plan for review and approval by the Department of State Lands pursuant to the provisions of this section. The plan shall be submitted with a written request for review.

(3) To allow timely and effective review of acknowledged estuary management plans, the department may limit acceptance for review to two plans but not more than one plan for a deep draft development estuary at any one time.

(4) With the consent of the city or county submitting an estuary management plan for review and approval, the department may extend any or all of the deadlines set forth in this section.

(5) Acknowledged estuary management plans shall be presumed to comply with requirements for approval of wetland conservation plans specified in ORS 196.681 (Duties of department) .

(6) Within 10 days of acceptance of a request for review, the department shall provide notice to affected state agencies, local governments, federal agencies and the public of receipt of the acknowledged estuary management plan and of the request for review and approval of the acknowledged estuary management plan as a wetland conservation plan.

(7) Within 30 days of acceptance of a request for review and upon provision of at least two weeks’ notice, the department shall hold a public informational hearing on the proposed approval of the acknowledged estuary management plan as a wetland conservation plan.

(8) Within 60 days of acceptance of the request for review, the department shall conduct a preliminary review of the acknowledged estuary management plan. The department shall consult with the affected local government prior to finalizing the preliminary review.

(9) Except as provided in subsection (10) of this section, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall approve the acknowledged estuary management plan by order within 60 days of completion of the preliminary review.

(10) A contested case hearing shall be held within 30 days of the completion of the preliminary review or receipt of a request for hearing if:

(a) The director determines there is probable cause to believe that the estuary management plan does not meet the standards for approving wetland conservation plans or unreasonably interferes with the use of the estuary for navigation, fisheries or public recreation; or

(b) A hearing is requested and the request:

(A) Is made in writing within 60 days of the date of mailing of notice of completion of review;

(B) Clearly states the reasons for requesting the hearing; and

(C) Provides sufficient information for the director to determine that there is probable cause to believe that the estuary management plan does not meet the standards for approving wetland conservation plans or unreasonably interferes with the use of the estuary for navigation, fisheries or public recreation.

(11) The director shall approve the acknowledged estuary management plan as a wetland conservation plan by order unless the director finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the estuary management plan does not meet the standards for approving wetland conservation plans or unreasonably interferes with the use of the estuary for navigation, fisheries or public recreation or that substantial fills proposed in an estuary management plan for nonwater dependent use are not for a public use and would not satisfy a public need that outweighs harm to navigation, fisheries or public recreation.

(12) The director shall prepare a proposed order for review by the parties within 30 days of any contested case hearing held pursuant to subsection (10) of this section.

(13) A final order from the director that recommends, pursuant to subsection (8) of this section, denial of an estuary management plan as a wetland conservation plan shall identify deficient elements and provisions of the acknowledged estuary management plan and what measures may be taken to correct those deficiencies.

(14) Individual permit applications shall be required for removal or fill, or both, in areas subject to an approved estuary management plan. Individual permit applications shall be reviewed in accordance with ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) , 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) , 196.830 (Estuarine resource replacement as condition for fill or removal from estuary) and 196.835 (Hearing regarding issuance of permit) . In lieu of the substantive standards for permit issuance in ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) (3), the department shall issue a permit if the removal or fill, or both, is determined by the director to be consistent with the estuary management plan or can be conditioned to be consistent with the plan. The department shall condition any such permit as necessary to ensure that the project:

(a) Is designed or configured to minimize alterations to waters of this state;

(b) Is the minimum size necessary to reasonably provide for the proposed use;

(c) Is consistent with the resource capabilities of the area and the purposes of the management unit, unless this has been previously determined in the approved estuary management plan;

(d) Is designed to minimize impacts from implementing the project; and

(e) Has estuarine resource replacement measures for creation, restoration, enhancement or preservation that replaces impacted resources.

(15) Judicial review of an order granting or denying approval of an estuary management plan as provided in this section shall be as provided in ORS 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(16) Following approval by the director of an estuary management plan, the requirements of ORS 196.684 (Amendment of plans) shall apply to the approved estuary management plan. [1989 c.837 §14; 2007 c.849 §13; 2009 c.343 §17; 2011 c.370 §5]

Source: Section 196.686 — Acknowledged estuary management plans; review and approval; hearings; final order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.500 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.500
199.500 Commission to notify counties of certain annexations with delayed effective date
Status: in_force

(1) If a boundary commission approves an annexation and the effective date of the final order is more than one year after the date the final order is adopted, the boundary commission shall send notice to the county clerk of each county in which the affected territory, city or district is located. The notice shall be sent not sooner than 120 days and not later than 90 days prior to the effective date of the final order.

(2) The notice described in subsection (1) of this section shall be in addition to any other notice or filing required under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . [1995 c.607 §62]

Note: 199.500 (Commission to notify counties of certain annexations with delayed effective date) was added to and made a part of 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 199.500 — Commission to notify counties of certain annexations with delayed effective date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.457 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.457
199.457 Finances
Status: in_force

(1) Any county located within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission may levy taxes and expend funds for the purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(2) A boundary commission may accept any funds, property or services, or the use of any property donated by any person, district, city or county in carrying out the purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(3) A boundary commission, with the approval of the advisory committee appointed under ORS 199.450 (Advisory committee) , may establish and collect reasonable service charges from persons, cities, the county or counties and special districts within its jurisdiction to defray the costs of operating the commission and carrying out the purposes of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . Such charges shall include, but not be limited to, fees for filing a petition or resolution for a boundary change with the commission.

(4) In addition to any service charges established under subsection (3) of this section, a boundary commission may determine it is necessary to charge cities and counties within its jurisdiction for services and activities carried out under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . If the commission determines that it is necessary to charge cities and counties within its jurisdiction for any fiscal year, the commission shall determine, with the approval of the advisory committee appointed under ORS 199.450 (Advisory committee) , the total amount to be charged and shall assess each city and county with the portion of the total amount as the population of the portion of the city or county within the jurisdiction of the commission bears to the total population of the area within the jurisdiction of the commission. For the purposes of this subsection, the population of a county does not include the population of any city situated within the boundaries of that county.

(5) In addition to any service charges, established under subsection (3) of this section, a boundary commission may determine it is necessary to charge districts within its jurisdiction for services and activities carried out under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) . If the commission determines that it is necessary to charge districts within its jurisdiction for any fiscal year, the commission shall determine, with the approval of the advisory committee appointed under ORS 199.450 (Advisory committee) , the total amount to be charged and shall assess each district with the portion of the total amount as the assessed valuation of the district within the jurisdiction of the commission bears to the total assessed valuation of all districts within the jurisdiction of the commission. However, assessments shall not be made by a boundary commission under this subsection against a highway lighting district organized under ORS chapter 372, a vector control district organized under ORS chapter 452 or a county service district organized under ORS chapter 451 for the purpose of providing street lighting works or vector control.

(6) For each fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 1982, the commission shall notify each city, county or district governing body of its intent to levy an assessment under this section and the amount of the assessment for each city, county and district at least 120 days before the beginning of the fiscal year for which the assessment will be made.

(7) The decision of the commission to assess the cities, counties and districts within its jurisdiction, and the amount of the assessment upon each, shall be binding upon those governmental bodies. Cities, counties and districts shall pay their assessment in equal quarterly payments as the commission may require except that any city or district with a total annual assessment of less than $100 shall pay the total assessment in one installment at the time specified for the second quarterly payment.

(8) When a city or district located in a county outside the jurisdiction of a boundary commission annexes or otherwise incorporates territory located within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, the boundary commission shall assess the city or district with the portion of the total amount determined under subsection (4) or (5) of this section as the assessed valuation of the territory of the city or district within the jurisdiction of the boundary commission bears to the total assessed valuation of the entire city or district. [Formerly 199.535; 1981 c.265 §8; 1983 c.336 §5; 1989 c.92 §14; 1997 c.516 §3; 2007 c.239 §12]

(Jurisdiction; General Procedure)

Source: Section 199.457 — Finances; tax levy by county; donations; service charges; assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.013 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.013
197.013 Implementation and enforcement are of statewide concern
Status: in_force

Implementation and enforcement of acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations are matters of statewide concern. [1981 c.884 §7]

Source: Section 197.013 — Implementation and enforcement are of statewide concern , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.650 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.650
192.650 Recording or written minutes required
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a public body shall provide for the sound, video or digital recording or the taking of written minutes of all its meetings. Neither a full transcript nor a full recording of the meeting is required, except as otherwise provided by law, but the written minutes or recording must give a true reflection of the matters discussed at the meeting and the views of the participants. All minutes or recordings shall be available to the public within a reasonable time after the meeting, and shall include at least the following information:

(a) All members of the governing body present;

(b) All motions, proposals, resolutions, orders, ordinances and measures proposed and their disposition;

(c) The results of all votes and, except for public bodies consisting of more than 25 members unless requested by a member of that body, the vote of each member by name;

(d) The substance of any discussion on any matter; and

(e) Subject to ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) relating to public records, a reference to any document discussed at the meeting.

(2) Minutes of executive sessions shall be kept in accordance with subsection (1) of this section. However, the minutes of a hearing held under ORS 332.061 (Hearing to expel minor students or to examine confidential records) shall contain only the material not excluded under ORS 332.061 (Hearing to expel minor students or to examine confidential records) (2). Instead of written minutes, a record of any executive session may be kept in the form of a sound or video tape or digital recording, which need not be transcribed unless otherwise provided by law. If the disclosure of certain material is inconsistent with the purpose for which a meeting under ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) is authorized to be held, that material may be excluded from disclosure. However, excluded materials are authorized to be examined privately by a court in any legal action and the court shall determine their admissibility.

(3) A reference in minutes or a recording to a document discussed at a meeting of a governing body of a public body does not affect the status of the document under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(4) A public body may charge a person a fee under ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) for the preparation of a transcript from a recording. [1973 c.172 §5; 1975 c.664 §1; 1979 c.644 §4; 1999 c.59 §44; 2003 c.803 §14]

Source: Section 192.650 — Recording or written minutes required; content; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.980 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.980
194.980 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Secretary of State may impose a civil penalty for each violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter. The civil penalty shall be in the amount adopted under subsection (2) of this section, plus any costs of service or recording costs.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Secretary of State by rule shall establish the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation. A civil penalty may not exceed $1,500 per violation.

(b) In imposing a penalty authorized by this section, the secretary may consider the following factors:

(A) The past history of the individual incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(B) Any prior violations.

(C) The gravity and magnitude of the violation.

(D) Whether the violation was repeated or continuous.

(E) Whether the cause of the violation was an unavoidable accident, negligence or an intentional act.

(F) Any relevant rule of the secretary.

(G) The notary public’s cooperativeness and efforts to correct the violation.

(c) The penalty imposed under this section may be paid upon those terms and conditions as the secretary determines to be proper and consistent with the public benefit. Upon request of the notary public incurring the penalty, the secretary shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the notary public in determining whether a penalty shall be paid.

(3) Imposition or payment of a civil penalty under this section is not a bar to any action described in ORS 194.405 (Action for damages or injunction) , to a criminal proceeding or to a proceeding under ORS 194.340 (Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public) .

(4) A civil penalty may not be imposed under this section until the notary public incurring the penalty has been given notice in writing from the Secretary of State specifying the violation. The notice is in addition to the notice required under ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) and shall be served in the same manner as the notice required under ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After initial notice as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a civil penalty may be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(b) The Secretary of State may delegate to a hearings officer appointed by the secretary, upon such conditions as deemed necessary, all or part of the authority to conduct hearings required under ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(6) Notwithstanding ORS 180.070 (Power of Attorney General to conduct investigations and prosecutions) (3), expenses incurred by the Secretary of State or Attorney General under subsections (1) to (5) of this section or under ORS 194.405 (Action for damages or injunction) (2) shall be paid from the Operating Account under ORS 56.041 (Operating Account) .

(7) All civil penalties and costs recovered under this section shall be paid into the Operating Account under ORS 56.041 (Operating Account) . [1989 c.976 §28; 1991 c.734 §11; 1993 c.66 §12; 2013 c.219 §51]

Source: Section 194.980 — Civil penalties; factors; notice; hearing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.130 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.130
186.130 Champoeg Historical Pageant as official statehood pageant
Status: in_force

(1) The Champoeg Historical Pageant is proclaimed to be the official pageant of Oregon statehood.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall encourage the further development of the pageant and promote increased attendance at its performances. [1987 c.831 §2; 1989 c.904 §51]

Source: Section 186.130 — Champoeg Historical Pageant as official statehood pageant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.165 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.165
196.165 Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits
Status: in_force

(1) The Columbia River Gorge Commission established under ORS 196.150 (Compact provisions) may designate its employees as employees and the commission as an employer subject to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System under ORS chapters 238 and 238A or as an employer and employees subject to a retirement system provided by the State of Washington under the laws of the State of Washington.

(2) The commission may designate its employees as employees eligible under benefit plans provided under ORS 243.105 (Definitions for ORS 243.105 to 243.285) to 243.285 (Salary deductions) or under benefit plans provided under the laws of the State of Washington. [Formerly 390.515; 1991 c.67 §46; 1997 c.222 §44; 2003 c.733 §51]

Source: Section 196.165 — Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.440 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.440
194.440 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.

(2) This chapter does not:

(a) Modify, limit or supersede section 101(c) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c); or

(b) Authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). [2013 c.219 §50]

Source: Section 194.440 — Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.644 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.644
197.644 Modification of work program
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development may authorize or direct a local government to modify an approved work program when:

(a) Issues of regional or statewide significance arising out of another local government’s periodic review require an enhanced level of coordination;

(b) Issues of goal compliance are raised as a result of completion of a work task resulting in a need to undertake further review or revisions;

(c) Issues relating to the organization of the work program, coordination with affected agencies or persons, or orderly implementation of work tasks, result in a need for further review or revision; or

(d) Issues relating to needed housing, employment, transportation or public facilities and services were omitted from the work program but must be addressed in order to ensure compliance with the statewide planning goals.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction for review of the completed work tasks as set forth in 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) .

(3) Commission action pursuant to subsection (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) and 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) . [1991 c.612 §6; 1997 c.634 §1; 1999 c.622 §5; 2011 c.469 §3]

Source: Section 197.644 — Modification of work program; exclusive jurisdiction of Land Conservation and Development Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.023 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.023
186.023 Improper use of state seal
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by the Secretary of State, no person shall knowingly use any device, or possess any device capable of such use, to emboss upon a document the seal of the State of Oregon described in ORS 186.020 (Description of state seal) .

(2) No person shall use any reproduction of the seal of the State of Oregon:

(a) In any manner falsely implying official indorsement or sponsorship by the State of Oregon or any of its agencies of any product, business, service or other activity; or

(b) In any manner that subjects or exposes the seal of the State of Oregon to ridicule, debasement or infamy. [1983 c.325 §1]

Source: Section 186.023 — Improper use of state seal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.765 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.765
198.765 Requirements for filing petition
Status: in_force

(1) A petition shall not be accepted for filing unless the signatures thereon have been secured within six months of the date on which the first signature on the petition was affixed. A petition for formation of a district shall not be accepted for filing if it is not accompanied by the economic feasibility statement required under ORS 198.749 (Economic feasibility statement for district formation) . When a petition for formation of a district includes a proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes, the petition shall be filed not later than 180 days before the date of the next May or November election at which the petition for formation will be voted upon. Petitions required to be filed with the county board shall be filed with the county clerk of the principal county. Petitions required to be filed with the district board shall be filed with the secretary of the district board. It is not necessary to offer all counterparts of a petition for filing at the same time, but all counterparts when certified as provided by subsection (3) of this section shall be filed at the same time.

(2) Within 10 days after the date a petition is offered for filing, the county clerk or district secretary, as the case may be, shall examine the petition and determine whether it is signed by the requisite number of qualified signers. In the case of a petition required or permitted to be signed by landowners, within 10 days after the date a petition is offered for filing, the county assessor shall examine the petition and determine whether it is signed by the requisite number of qualified landowners. If the requisite number of qualified signers have signed the petition, the county clerk or district secretary shall file the petition. If the requisite number have not signed, the county clerk or district secretary shall so notify the chief petitioners and may return the petition to the petitioners.

(3) A petition shall not be filed unless the certificate of the county clerk or the district secretary is attached thereto certifying that the county clerk or district secretary has compared the signatures of the signers with the appropriate records, that the county clerk or district secretary has ascertained therefrom the number of qualified signers appearing on the petition, and that the petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified signers. In the case of a petition required or permitted to be signed by landowners, a petition shall not be filed unless the certificate of the county assessor is attached thereto certifying that the county assessor has compared the signatures of the signers with the appropriate records and that the petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified landowners.

(4) No petition for dissolution shall be accepted for filing within one year after an election held on the question of dissolution of a district. [1971 c.727 §18; 1973 c.117 §2; 1989 c.92 §4; 1991 c.70 §3; 1995 c.712 §83; 1997 c.541 §344; 1999 c.318 §47; 2011 c.8 §2]

Source: Section 198.765 — Requirements for filing petition; validity and certification of signatures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.831 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.831
197.831 Appellate review of clear and objective approval standards, conditions and procedures for needed housing
Status: in_force

In a proceeding before the Land Use Board of Appeals or an appellate court that involves an ordinance required to contain clear and objective approval standards, conditions and procedures for housing, including under ORS 197A.200 (Local government planning for needed housing) and 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) , the local government imposing the provisions of the ordinance shall demonstrate that the approval standards, conditions and procedures are capable of being imposed only in a clear and objective manner. [1999 c.357 §5; 2011 c.354 §7; 2023 c.13 §90]

Source: Section 197.831 — Appellate review of clear and objective approval standards, conditions and procedures for needed housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.005 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.005
192.005 Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Archivist” means the State Archivist.

(2) “Photocopy” includes a photograph, microphotograph and any other reproduction on paper or film in any scale.

(3) “Photocopying” means the process of reproducing, in the form of a photocopy, a public record or writing.

(4) “Political subdivision” means a city, county, district or any other municipal or public corporation in this state.

(5) “Public record”:

(a) Means any information that:

(A) Is prepared, owned, used or retained by a state agency or political subdivision;

(B) Relates to an activity, transaction or function of a state agency or political subdivision; and

(C) Is necessary to satisfy the legal, administrative, fiscal, tribal cultural or historical policies, requirements or needs of the state agency or political subdivision.

(b) Does not include:

(A) Records of the Legislative Assembly, its committees, officers and employees.

(B) Library and museum materials made or acquired and preserved solely for reference or exhibition purposes.

(C) Records or information concerning the location of archaeological sites or objects as those terms are defined in ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) .

(D) Extra copies of a document, preserved only for convenience of reference.

(E) A stock of publications.

(F) Messages on voice mail.

(G) Records of the Judicial Department or its officers and employees.

(H) Spoken communication that is not recorded.

(6) “State agency”:

(a) Means any state officer, department, board or commission created by the Constitution or statutes of this state.

(b) Does not include:

(A) The Legislative Assembly or its committees, officers and employees; or

(B) The Judicial Department or its officers and employees. [1961 c.160 §2; 1965 c.302 §1; 1983 c.620 §11; 1989 c.16 §1; 1999 c.55 §1; 1999 c.140 §1; 2011 c.645 §1; 2023 c.35 §2]

Source: Section 192.005 — Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.476 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.476
199.476 When petition for major boundary change required
Status: in_force

(1) When a major boundary change is initiated by a legally sufficient petition as provided by the principal Act, if the territory subject to the petition is within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, the filing agency notwithstanding the principal Act, shall file, within 10 days after the petition is filed, a certified copy of the petition with the boundary commission having jurisdiction of the change. If the petition proposes formation, consolidation or merger of a city or district it shall be accompanied by the economic feasibility analysis and an estimate of the tax rate derived from the feasibility analysis that will be required to provide the services or functions of the proposed city or district. The analysis and estimate of the tax rate shall be prepared in cooperation with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue. The analysis shall include among other items a description of the services or functions to be performed or provided by the new unit and an analysis of their relationship to other existing or needed government services. The analysis shall also include a first year line item operating budget and a projected third year line item operating budget.

(2) The proceeding under the principal Act shall be suspended from the date the petition is filed with the filing agency until the date the commission files a certified copy of its final order with the filing agency. Suspension of the proceeding under this section shall not continue for more than 120 days after the date the commission receives the petition.

(3) If a final order is not adopted within the 120 days, the petition shall be considered approved by the commission.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, if a final order of a commission is appealed for review by the Court of Appeals and a copy of the petition for judicial review is filed with the filing agency within 60 days after the date on which the final order is issued, the suspension period shall be extended and continue until the petition for judicial review is determined and the results thereof certified to the filing agency.

(5) A determination by the board of directors of a county service district that there is a public need for the continued existence of the district shall be reviewed as provided in this section. [Formerly 199.465; 1983 c.336 §13; 1987 c.504 §10; 1987 c.882 §10; 1989 c.92 §21]

Source: Section 199.476 — When petition for major boundary change required; when economic feasibility statement required; effect of filing petition; effect of appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.495 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.495
199.495 Effective date of certain annexations
Status: in_force

In a proceeding initiated as provided by ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (2) and (5):

(1) If the proposed annexation is approved by the commission, the final order shall be effective at the time specified in the final order except that the effective date for an annexation initiated as provided by ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (5) shall not be more than one year after the date the final order is adopted and for an annexation initiated as provided by ORS 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) (2) shall not be more than 10 years after the date the final order is adopted. If no effective date is specified in the final order, the order shall take effect on the date the order is adopted. The order shall not be subject to ORS 199.505 (Effective date of minor boundary changes) .

(2) ORS 222.883 (Stay of proceedings by Oregon Health Authority) to 222.896 (Judicial review) , 222.900 (City to adopt ordinance) (1) and (3) and 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) do not apply to proceedings initiated by the findings of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. [1969 c.494 §16a; 1971 c.462 §15; 1975 c.157 §1; 1975 c.639 §19; 1979 c.374 §4; 1979 c.880 §2; 1983 c.407 §11; 1991 c.637 §7; 2009 c.595 §178]

Source: Section 199.495 — Effective date of certain annexations; nonapplicability of certain health hazard annexation procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.663 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.663
197.663 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) It is the policy of this state that persons with disabilities and elderly persons are entitled to live as normally as possible within communities and should not be excluded from communities because their disability or age requires them to live in groups;

(2) There is a growing need for residential homes and residential facilities to provide quality care and protection for persons with disabilities and elderly persons and to prevent inappropriate placement of such persons in state institutions and nursing homes;

(3) It is often difficult to site and establish residential homes and residential facilities in the communities of this state;

(4) To meet the growing need for residential homes and residential facilities, it is the policy of this state that residential homes and residential facilities shall be considered a residential use of property for zoning purposes; and

(5) It is the policy of this state to integrate residential facilities into the communities of this state. The objective of integration cannot be accomplished if residential facilities are concentrated in any one area. [1989 c.564 §3; 2007 c.70 §54]

Source: Section 197.663 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.780 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.780
199.780 Petition for county formation or boundary change
Status: in_force

When it is desired to form a new county out of an unincorporated area or one or more contiguous cities or to change the boundaries of a city-county and an existing contiguous county, a petition praying for the formation of the new county or for the change in the boundaries of the city-county and the contiguous county shall be presented to the governing body of each city-county or county affected by the proposed formation or boundary change. The petition shall describe the territory proposed to be formed into the new county or transferred from the city-county to the contiguous county, together with the name of the proposed new county, if the petitioners seek formation of a new county. The petition shall be signed by a number of qualified electors registered in the territory to be formed into the new county or registered in the territory to be transferred to the contiguous county after the change in boundaries that is equal to 15 percent of the votes cast within such territory for all candidates for Governor at the election at which a Governor was elected next preceding the filing of the petition. [1997 c.494 §12]

Source: Section 199.780 — Petition for county formation or boundary change; contents; required number of signatures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.815 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.815
196.815 Application for permit
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is required to have a permit to remove material from the bed or banks or fill any waters of this state shall file a written application with the Director of the Department of State Lands for each individual project before performing any removal or fill.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise may be provided by the rules of the Department of State Lands for removal or fill permits related to ocean renewable energy facilities as defined in ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) , each application under subsection (1) of this section must be accompanied by a base fee in accordance with the following schedule:

(A) For a removal by a private operator, or a person contracting to perform services for a private operator, $85.

(B) For a removal by a public body, $250.

(C) For a removal by a commercial operator, $250.

(D) For a fill by a private operator, or a person contracting to perform services for a private operator, $250.

(E) For a fill by a public body, $620.

(F) For a fill by a commercial operator, $620.

(G) For erosion-flood repair, including riprap, no fee.

(b) In addition to the base fee for removal established under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each applicant shall also pay as part of the application fee the following fee based on the volume of removal material:

(A) Less than 500 cubic yards, no volume fee.

(B) 500 to less than 5,000 cubic yards, $125.

(C) 5,000 to less than or equal to 50,000 cubic yards, $250.

(D) Over 50,000 cubic yards, $375.

(c) In addition to the base fee for fill established under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each applicant shall also pay as part of the application fee the following fee based on the volume of fill material:

(A) Less than 500 cubic yards, no volume fee.

(B) 500 to less than 3,000 cubic yards, $125.

(C) 3,000 to less than or equal to 10,000 cubic yards, $250.

(D) Over 10,000 cubic yards, $375.

(d) The department may establish by rule a volume-based fee for the commercial removal of sand and gravel from the waters of this state for use in administering the provisions of the fill and removal law in this state.

(e) For the purposes of this subsection:

(A) “Private operator” means any person undertaking a project for exclusively a nonincome-producing and nonprofit purpose;

(B) “Public body” means federal, state, and local governmental bodies, unless specifically exempted by law, engaged in projects for the purpose of providing free public services;

(C) “Commercial operator” means any person undertaking a project having financial profit as a goal;

(D) “Riprap” means the facing of a streambank with rock or similar substance to control erosion in accordance with rules adopted by the department; and

(E) “Erosion-flood repair” means riprap or any other work necessary to preserve existing facilities and land from flood and high streamflows, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department.

(3) For each application that involves both removal and filling, the application fee assessed shall be either for removal or filling, whichever is higher according to the fee schedule in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The department may waive the fees specified in subsection (2) of this section for a permit that will be used to perform a voluntary habitat restoration project.

(5) A person who receives an emergency authorization under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) to remove material from the beds or banks of any waters of this state or to fill any waters of this state shall, within 45 days after receiving the authorization, submit a fee to the department calculated in the manner provided under this section for permit applications.

(6) Each holder of a material removal or fill permit shall pay a fee during the term of the permit in accordance with the schedule set forth in subsection (2) of this section, except that the applicant shall pay only the base fee. For multiyear permits valid over a period of more than one year, the department may assess a one-time fee that covers all fees due under subsection (2) of this section for the period of the permit. The permit shall be suspended during any period of delinquency of payment as though no permit was applied for. Notwithstanding this subsection the director may, before granting a renewal of the permit, require the permittee to show that the continued exercise of the permit is consistent with the protection, conservation and best use of the water resources of this state.

(7) Fees received under this section shall be credited to the Common School Fund for use by the department in administration of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(8) The director shall issue an order revising the fees specified in this section on January 1 of each year, beginning in 2009, based on changes in 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. The director shall round the amount of each fee to the nearest dollar. The revised fees shall take effect January 1 and apply for that calendar year. [Formerly 541.620 and then 196.685; 2007 c.849 §1; 2009 c.342 §1; 2009 c.882 §2; 2015 c.386 §12; 2019 c.57 §9]

Note: The amendments to 196.815 (Application for permit) by section 5, 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.

196.815 (Application for permit) . (1) A person who is required to have a permit to remove material from the bed or banks or fill any waters of this state shall file a written application with the Director of the Department of State Lands and pay a fee established by the director by rule under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) for each individual project before performing any removal or fill.

(2) The Department of State Lands may waive the fees established by rule under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) for a permit that will be used to perform a voluntary habitat restoration project.

(3) A person who receives an emergency authorization under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) to remove material from the beds or banks of any waters of this state or to fill any waters of this state shall, within 45 days after receiving the authorization, submit a fee to the department calculated in the manner provided by rules adopted by the director under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) for removal or fill permit applications.

(4) The director may, before granting a renewal of a removal or fill permit, require the permittee to show that the continued exercise of the permit is consistent with the protection, conservation and best use of the water resources of this state.

(5) Fees received under this section shall be credited to the Common School Fund for use by the department in administration of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

Source: Section 196.815 — Application for permit; rules; fees; disposition of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.845 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.845
196.845 Investigations and surveys
Status: in_force

In considering applications for permits, the Director of the Department of State Lands may cause investigations or surveys to be made of the location of the work contemplated to determine whether such removal or filling is consistent with ORS 196.805 (Policy) and 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) . [Formerly 541.635 and then 196.715]

Source: Section 196.845 — Investigations and surveys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.411 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.411
192.411 Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) (1) and 192.427 (Procedure to review denial by elected official of right to inspect public records) , any person denied the right to inspect or to receive a copy of any public record of a state agency may petition the Attorney General to review the public record to determine if it may be withheld from public inspection. Except as provided in ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) (2), the burden is on the agency to sustain its action. Except as provided in ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) (2), the Attorney General shall issue an order denying or granting the petition, or denying it in part and granting it in part, within seven days from the day the Attorney General receives the petition.

(2) If the Attorney General grants the petition and orders the state agency to disclose the public record, or if the Attorney General grants the petition in part and orders the state agency to disclose a portion of the public record, the state agency shall comply with the order in full within seven days after issuance of the order, unless within the seven-day period it issues a notice of its intention to institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in the Circuit Court for Marion County or, as provided in ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) (3), in the circuit court of the county where the public record is held. Copies of the notice shall be sent to the Attorney General and by certified mail to the petitioner at the address shown on the petition. The state agency shall institute the proceedings within seven days after it issues its notice of intention to do so. If the Attorney General denies the petition in whole or in part, or if the state agency continues to withhold the public record or a part of it notwithstanding an order to disclose by the Attorney General, the person seeking disclosure may institute such proceedings.

(3) The Attorney General shall serve as counsel for the state agency in a suit filed under subsection (2) of this section if the suit arises out of a determination by the Attorney General that the public record should not be disclosed, or that a part of the public record should not be disclosed if the state agency has fully complied with the order of the Attorney General requiring disclosure of another part or parts of the public record, and in no other case. In any case in which the Attorney General is prohibited from serving as counsel for the state agency, the agency may retain special counsel. [Formerly subsections (1) to (3) of 192.450]

Source: Section 192.411 — Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record; appeal from decision of Attorney General denying inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.455 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.455
197.455 Siting of destination resorts
Status: in_force

(1) A destination resort may be sited only on lands mapped as eligible for destination resort siting by the affected county. The county may not allow destination resorts approved pursuant to ORS 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) to be sited in any of the following areas:

(a) Within 24 air miles of an urban growth boundary with an existing population of 100,000 or more unless residential uses are limited to those necessary for the staff and management of the resort.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) On a site with 50 or more contiguous acres of unique or prime farmland identified and mapped by the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service, or its predecessor agency.

(B) On a site within three miles of a high value crop area unless the resort complies with the requirements of ORS 197.445 (Destination resort criteria) (6) in which case the resort may not be closer to a high value crop area than one-half mile for each 25 units of overnight lodging or fraction thereof.

(c) On predominantly Cubic Foot Site Class 1 or 2 forestlands as determined by the State Forestry Department, which are not subject to an approved goal exception.

(d) In the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area as defined by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act, P.L. 99-663.

(e) In an especially sensitive big game habitat area:

(A) As determined by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in July 1984, and in additional especially sensitive big game habitat areas designated by a county in an acknowledged comprehensive plan; or

(B) If the State Fish and Wildlife Commission amends the 1984 determination with respect to an entire county and the county amends its comprehensive plan to reflect the commission’s subsequent determination, as designated in the acknowledged comprehensive plan.

(f) On a site in which the lands are predominantly classified as being in Fire Regime Condition Class 3, unless the county approves a wildfire protection plan that demonstrates the site can be developed without being at a high overall risk of fire.

(2) In carrying out subsection (1) of this section, a county shall adopt, as part of its comprehensive plan, a map consisting of eligible lands within the county. The map must be based on reasonably available information and may be amended pursuant to 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) , but not more frequently than once every 30 months. The county shall develop a process for collecting and processing concurrently all map amendments made within a 30-month planning period. A map adopted pursuant to this section shall be the sole basis for determining whether tracts of land are eligible for destination resort siting pursuant to ORS 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) . [1987 c.886 §6; 1993 c.590 §3; 1997 c.249 §57; 2003 c.812 §3; 2005 c.22 §142; 2005 c.205 §1; 2010 c.32 §1]

Source: Section 197.455 — Siting of destination resorts; sites from which destination resort excluded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.530 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.530
198.530 Procedure for adopting, amending or repealing ordinances or regulations
Status: in_force

When a district board is authorized by the principal Act of a district to enact, amend or repeal regulations, it shall do so in accordance with ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) . In all counties which do not provide by ordinance or charter for the manner of enacting, amending or repealing ordinances and regulations, this section applies when a county board pursuant to statute is acting as the governing body of a district. [1971 c.268 §3]

Source: Section 198.530 — Procedure for adopting, amending or repealing ordinances or regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.225 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.225
194.225 Authority to perform notarial act
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by this chapter or by law of this state other than this chapter.

(2) A notarial officer may not perform a notarial act with respect to a record to which the officer or the officer’s spouse is a party, or in which either the officer or the officer’s spouse has a direct beneficial interest. A notarial act performed in violation of this subsection is voidable.

(3) A notarial officer may certify that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the electronic record. [2013 c.219 §3; 2020 s.s.1 c.12 §§21,22; 2021 c.344 §1]

Source: Section 194.225 — Authority to perform notarial act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.488 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.488
197.488 Replacement of park destroyed by natural disaster
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “natural disaster” includes any disaster resulting in the declaration of a state of emergency under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or 401.309 (Declaration of state of emergency by city or county) for wildfires, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes or similar events, including disasters began by negligent or intentional acts.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (5) to (11) or any land use regulation, statewide land use planning goal or Land Conservation and Development Commission rule, a local government:

(a) Shall, if the development complies with the local government’s floodplain and other natural hazard land use regulations, approve an application for the development of a manufactured dwelling park:

(A) To replace a park destroyed by a natural disaster; or

(B) That is in an area rezoned under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) May, by approval of the governing body, approve a zoning change for an area within an urban growth boundary near the destroyed park to permit the development of a manufactured dwelling park where the destruction of manufactured dwellings from the natural disaster has contributed to a shortage in housing.

(3) A local government may require an applicant to prove that the destroyed park was assessed as a building or structure for purposes of ad valorem taxation for the most recent property tax year ending before the disaster.

(4) In reviewing an application under this section, a local government may not require that an applicant prove that the destroyed park was lawful under the existing land use regulations at any time, including when the building, structure or use was established, at the time of interruption or destruction or at the time of the application.

(5) The approval of an application for development of a park under this section does not expire. [2021 c.260 §2]

Note: 197.488 (Replacement of park destroyed by natural disaster) was added to and 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 197.488 — Replacement of park destroyed by natural disaster , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.220 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.220
198.220 Bond or letter of credit for member of district governing body
Status: in_force

The governing body of a district shall require bond or an irrevocable letter of credit of any member of the governing body or any officer or employee of the district who is charged with possession and control of district funds and properties. The letter of credit shall be issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . The amount of the bond or letter of credit shall be fixed by the governing body of the district. The premium for the bond or the fee for the letter of credit shall be paid from district funds. [1969 c.345 §2; 1991 c.331 §45; 1997 c.631 §425]

Source: Section 198.220 — Bond or letter of credit for member of district governing body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.455 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.455
196.455 Coordination with federal programs
Status: in_force

To insure that the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan and Territorial Sea Plan are coordinated with federal agency programs for coastal and ocean resources, the Ocean Policy Advisory Council may invite federal agencies with responsibility for the study and management of ocean resources or regulation of ocean activities to designate a liaison to the council to attend council meetings, respond to council requests for technical and policy information and review draft plan materials prepared by the council. [1987 c.576 §10; 1991 c.501 §13; 2003 c.744 §12]

Source: Section 196.455 — Coordination with federal programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.593 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.593
192.593 Authorization by customer for disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) A financial institution may disclose financial records of a customer to a state or local agency, and such an agency may request and receive such records, when the customer has authorized such disclosure as provided in this section.

(2) The authorization of disclosure shall:

(a) Be in writing, signed and dated by the customer;

(b) Identify with particularity the records authorized to be disclosed;

(c) Name the agency to whom disclosure is authorized;

(d) Contain notice to the customer that the customer may revoke such authorization at any time in writing; and

(e) Inform the customer as to the reason for such request and disclosure.

(3) No financial institution shall require a customer to sign an authorization for disclosure as a condition of doing business with such institution. [Formerly 192.560]

Source: Section 192.593 — Authorization by customer for disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.820 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.820
196.820 Prohibition against issuance of permits to fill Smith Lake or Bybee Lake
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) to the contrary, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Director of the Department of State Lands shall not issue any permit to fill Smith Lake or Bybee Lake, located in Multnomah County, below the contour line which lies 11 feet above mean sea level as determined by the 1947 adjusted United States Coastal Geodetic Survey Datum.

(2) The Director of the Department of State Lands may issue a permit to fill Smith Lake or Bybee Lake, located in Multnomah County, if such fill is to enhance or maintain fish and wildlife habitat or support recreational use or public access at or near Smith Lake or Bybee Lake. A fill shall be considered to be for the purpose of enhancing or maintaining fish and wildlife habitat if the proposed fill is approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. [Formerly 541.622 and then 196.690; 2016 c.84 §9]

Source: Section 196.820 — Prohibition against issuance of permits to fill Smith Lake or Bybee Lake; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.800 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.800
194.800 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) may be cited as the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. [2013 c.218 §1]

Note: 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 194 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 194.800 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.511 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.511
192.511 Oregon Sunshine Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Sunshine Committee is established, consisting of 15 members as follows:

(a) The members of the public records subcommittee established under ORS 192.499 (Public records subcommittee) shall be ex officio nonvoting members of the committee.

(b) The Governor and the Attorney General, or their designees, shall be voting members of the committee.

(c) The State Archivist, or a designee of the State Archivist, shall be a voting member of the committee.

(d) The Attorney General shall appoint to the committee as voting members:

(A) A person with information technology expertise;

(B) Three representatives of local government to represent the interests of counties, cities, school districts and special districts;

(C) A representative of broadcasters;

(D) A representative of professional journalists;

(E) A representative of newspaper publishers; and

(F) A representative from a nonprofit open government or public interest group.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of each voting committee member appointed by the Attorney General is four years, but a member so appointed serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General.

(b) Before the expiration of a term of a member appointed by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall reappoint the member to a new term or appoint a successor.

(c) If there is a vacancy for any cause in a position that is appointed by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(3) The Oregon Sunshine Committee shall do all of the following:

(a) Establish, and adjust as necessary, a plan or schedule to review all exemptions from disclosure for public records included in the Attorney General’s catalog required by ORS 192.340 (Attorney General catalog of exemptions from disclosure) that provides for review not later than December 31, 2026, except that the following exemptions need not be considered:

(A) Exemptions required by federal law;

(B) Evidentiary privileges described in ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) , other than the lawyer-client privilege described in ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) ;

(C) The exemption for trade secrets as described in the public records law, ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , or the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, ORS 646.461 (Definitions for ORS 646.461 to 646.475) to 646.475 (Application and construction of ORS 646.461 to 646.475) ;

(D) Security records described in ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (23) or 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (11), (32) or (33);

(E) Personal information of certain scientific workers described in ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (30), care workers described in ORS 192.363 (Contents of certain requests for disclosure) and 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) or public safety workers or county juvenile department employees described in ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (31); and

(F) Public safety plans described in ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (18).

(b) Include in the review required by this subsection any administrative rule for which a review was requested under ORS 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) .

(c) Study and identify any inefficiencies and inconsistencies in the application of public records laws that impede transparency in public process and government.

(d) Make recommendations on changes in existing law, policy and practice to enhance transparency and facilitate rapid fulfillment of public records requests made to public bodies.

(e) On or before July 1 of each even-numbered year, submit a report to the public records subcommittee established under ORS 192.499 (Public records subcommittee) and include in the report the recommendations described in paragraph (d) of this subsection and recommendations to amend or repeal the exemptions from disclosure reviewed by the committee during the period since the last report submitted by the committee under this section.

(4) The Oregon Sunshine Committee may take all lawful actions and exercise any lawful powers the committee deems reasonable for facilitating its work, including but not limited to conducting public hearings and creating subcommittees. Any subcommittees created by the committee are subject to the public meetings and public records requirements that apply to the committee.

(5) A majority of the voting members of the Oregon Sunshine Committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

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

(7) The committee shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(8) The committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the committee and shall meet at least three times per year.

(9) All meetings of the committee must be open to the public. Any public records created by the committee are subject to disclosure, and any privilege or exemption from disclosure that would otherwise be applicable may not be claimed.

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

(11) The Department of Justice shall provide administrative support to the committee.

(12) Members of the committee who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the committee shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Department of Justice for purposes of the committee.

(13) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the committee in the performance of the committee’s duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the committee consider necessary to perform their duties. [2017 c.654 §6; 2019 c.61 §2]

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

Source: Section 192.511 — Oregon Sunshine Committee; membership; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.510 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.510
190.510 Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program) , unless the context requires otherwise, “city” means any incorporated city or town. [Formerly 221.845; 1965 c.207 §1; 2013 c.768 §106a]

Source: Section 190.510 — Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.254 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.254
187.254 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month
Status: in_force

November of each year shall be known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. [2013 c.70 §1]

Source: Section 187.254 — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.794 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.794
197.794 Notice to railroad company upon certain applications for land use decision, limited land use decision or expedited land use decision
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “railroad company” has the meaning given that term in ORS 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) .

(2) If a railroad-highway crossing provides or will provide the only access to land that is the subject of an application for a land use decision, a limited land use decision or an expedited land division, the applicant must indicate that fact in the application submitted to the decision maker.

(3) The decision maker shall provide notice to the Department of Transportation and the railroad company whenever the decision maker receives the information described under subsection (2) of this section. [2003 c.145 §2]

Source: Section 197.794 — Notice to railroad company upon certain applications for land use decision, limited land use decision or expedited land use decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.558 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.558
192.558 Use or disclosure by health care provider or state health plan
Status: in_force

A health care provider or state health plan:

(1) May use or disclose protected health information of an individual in a manner that is consistent with an authorization provided by the individual or a personal representative of the individual.

(2) May use or disclose protected health information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual:

(a) For the provider’s or plan’s own treatment, payment or health care operations; or

(b) As otherwise permitted or required by state or federal law or by order of the court.

(3) May disclose protected health information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual:

(a) To another covered entity for health care operations activities of the entity that receives the information if:

(A) Each entity has or had a relationship with the individual who is the subject of the protected health information; and

(B) The protected health information pertains to the relationship and the disclosure is for the purpose of:

(i) Health care operations as listed in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) (4)(a) or (b); or

(ii) Health care fraud and abuse detection or compliance;

(b) To another covered entity or any other health care provider for treatment activities of a health care provider;

(c) To another covered entity or any other health care provider for the payment activities of the entity that receives that information; or

(d) In accordance with ORS 192.567 (Disclosure without authorization form) or 192.577 (Disclosure of information concerning adult in custody of Department of Corrections) . [Formerly 192.520; 2015 c.473 §5; 2017 c.484 §4]

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

Source: Section 192.558 — Use or disclosure by health care provider or state health plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.545 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.545
196.545 Work plan
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with members from the scientific and technical advisory committee established under ORS 196.451 (Technical advisory committee) , other relevant marine and fishery scientists, relevant state agencies, ocean users and coastal communities shall implement the activities described in ORS 196.540 (Marine reserves) by developing a work plan.

(2) The work plan shall contain the following elements regarding the marine reserves described in ORS 196.540 (Marine reserves) :

(a) A biological assessment, including information on habitat characterization, biological resources, local knowledge and, for the established pilot marine reserves, monitoring plans.

(b) A socioeconomic assessment, including a description of human uses, net effects on sport and commercial fisheries and communities and, for the established pilot marine reserves, monitoring plans.

(c) Formation of community teams, with diverse and balanced stakeholder representation that includes local government, recreational fishing industry, commercial fishing industry, nonfishing industry, recreationalists, conservation, coastal watershed councils, relevant marine and avian scientists, to collaborate and develop recommendations for potential marine reserves, considering the biological and socioeconomic information developed under this section. Collaboration may be facilitated by a neutral outside party hired through a competitive bidding process.

(d) Provision of information on the process and data gathered to interested parties and made available to the public.

(e) Development of scientifically based goals specific to each of the marine reserve sites, incorporating continuity and cumulative outcomes, benefits and impacts.

(f) Provision of baseline data on Oregon’s territorial sea, as defined in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) .

(g) Development of an enforcement plan in consultation with the Oregon State Police and representatives from affected user groups.

(h) Use of communities and volunteers to assist in implementing the work plan where feasible and practical.

(3) The data and recommendations produced from the work plan and other available nearshore data shall be used by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with the Ocean Policy Advisory Council, to recommend the number, size, location and restriction limits of the potential sites for marine reserve designation, consistent with Executive Order 08-07. If, through this process, it is determined that other appropriate sites need to be considered or that potential sites are not consistent with Executive Order 08-07, then the data and recommendations produced shall be provided to the public, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and other relevant state agencies for future purposes relevant to nearshore management. [2009 c.847 §2]

Note: See note under 196.540 (Marine reserves) .

Source: Section 196.545 — Work plan; use of data and recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.160 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.160
197.160 State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) To assure widespread citizen involvement in all phases of the planning process:

(a) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall appoint a State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee, broadly representative of geographic areas of the state and of interests relating to land uses and land use decisions, to develop a program for the commission that promotes and enhances public participation in the adoption and amendment of the goals and guidelines.

(b) Each city and county governing body shall submit to the commission, on a periodic basis established by commission rule, a program for citizen involvement in preparing, adopting and amending comprehensive plans and land use regulations within the respective city and county. Such program shall at least contain provision for a citizen advisory committee or committees broadly representative of geographic areas and of interests relating to land uses and land use decisions.

(c) The State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee appointed under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall review the proposed programs submitted by each city and county and report to the commission whether or not the proposed program adequately provides for public involvement in the planning process, and, if it does not so provide, in what respects it is inadequate.

(2) The State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee is limited to an advisory role to the commission. It has no express or implied authority over any local government or state agency. [1973 c.80 §35; 1981 c.748 §25; 1983 c.740 §49]

Source: Section 197.160 — State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee; city and county citizen advisory committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.110 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.110
197A.110 City report on housing permitting and production
Status: in_force

(1) No later than February 1 of each year, each city with a population of 10,000 or greater shall submit to the Department of Land Conservation and Development a report for the immediately preceding calendar year setting forth:

(a) The number of residential units permitted and the number produced, segmented by:

(A) Single-family homes.

(B) Accessory dwelling units.

(C) Units of middle housing.

(D) Multifamily residential units, not including middle housing.

(E) Units with accessibility features or of an accessibility category as recognized by a building code established under ORS chapter 455.

(b) For each segment under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the number of units that were subject to a recorded agreement that runs with the land and that requires affordability for an established income level for a defined period, but that would not be included in the inventory of publicly supported housing described in ORS 456.601 (Statewide housing production dashboard) (3)(a).

(2) The Department of Land Conservation and Development, in consultation with the Housing and Community Services Department, shall develop a format by which data required under this section must be submitted. The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall provide a copy of any form or notice of the format to each city required to provide a report.

(3) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall provide a copy of the data received under this section to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Housing and Community Services Department by July 1 of each year. [2023 c.13 §37]

Source: Section 197A.110 — City report on housing permitting and production , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.628 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.628
197.628 Periodic review
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to require the periodic review of comprehensive plans and land use regulations in order to respond to changes in local, regional and state conditions to ensure that the plans and regulations remain in compliance with the statewide planning goals adopted pursuant to ORS 197.230 (Considerations) , and to ensure that the plans and regulations make adequate provision for economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall concentrate periodic review assistance to local governments on achieving compliance with those statewide land use planning laws and goals that address economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization.

(3) The following conditions indicate the need for periodic review of comprehensive plans and land use regulations:

(a) There has been a substantial change in circumstances including but not limited to the conditions, findings or assumptions upon which the comprehensive plan or land use regulations were based, so that the comprehensive plan or land use regulations do not comply with the statewide planning goals relating to economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization;

(b) Decisions implementing acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations are inconsistent with the goals relating to economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization;

(c) There are issues of regional or statewide significance, intergovernmental coordination or state agency plans or programs affecting land use which must be addressed in order to bring comprehensive plans and land use regulations into compliance with the goals relating to economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization; or

(d) The local government, commission or Department of Land Conservation and Development determines that the existing comprehensive plan and land use regulations are not achieving the statewide planning goals relating to economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization. [1991 c.612 §2; 1999 c.622 §2; 2005 c.829 §1]

Source: Section 197.628 — Periodic review; policy; conditions that indicate need for periodic review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.507 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.507
197A.507 Procedure for review of established criteria
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 183.400 (Judicial determination of validity of rule) , 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) , 197.825 (Jurisdiction of board) or any other law or regulation, exclusive jurisdiction to review a Land Conservation and Development Commission order establishing criteria under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) is conferred on the Supreme Court.

(2) Proceedings for review of an order by the commission shall be initiated when any person who is adversely affected by the order files a petition for judicial review with the State Court Administrator. The petition must:

(a) Be filed within seven days following the date of the written notice of the order;

(b) State the nature of the order and the manner in which the commission rejected the position raised by the petitioner before the commission; and

(c) Contain an affidavit stating facts that show how the petitioner is adversely affected by the order.

(3) The petitioner shall personally deliver copies of the petition for judicial review to:

(a) The commission, at the Salem office of the Department of Land Conservation and Development;

(b) The Salem office of the Department of Transportation;

(c) The Attorney General;

(d) The Metro Council, at the office of Metro’s executive officer;

(e) TriMet, at the office of TriMet’s general manager; and

(f) Each affected local government.

(4) Within seven days following filing of the petition for judicial review, the commission shall personally deliver or electronically submit to the State Court Administrator a certified copy of the record of the criteria proceedings. The record shall include only:

(a) The published notice of public hearing;

(b) The proposed criteria submitted as described in ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) (6)(b) and by written testimony submitted to the commission at the hearing;

(c) Any written report received by the commission from the Department of Land Conservation and Development at the hearing;

(d) Minutes of the hearing;

(e) The order establishing the criteria; and

(f) Proof of mailing to persons entitled to written notice of the order and the criteria under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) (9)(b).

(5) Within 14 days following the filing of the petition for judicial review, the petitioner shall file a petitioner’s brief with the State Court Administrator. The brief must comply with the specifications for opening briefs set forth in the rules of appellate procedure. The petitioner shall personally deliver a copy of the brief to:

(a) The Attorney General;

(b) The Metro Council, at the office of Metro’s executive officer;

(c) TriMet, at the office of TriMet’s general manager; and

(d) Each affected local government.

(6) The court shall consider the petitioner to be adversely affected if:

(a) The petitioner provided oral or written testimony at the hearing; and

(b) The petitioner proposed criteria in the manner described in ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) (6)(b) that the commission rejected in its order or the petitioner, in the petitioner’s testimony at the hearing, opposed the criteria that the commission established in its order.

(7) Within 28 days following the filing of the petition for judicial review, an answering brief complying with the rules of appellate procedure may be filed by any of the following:

(a) The commission;

(b) Metro, unless Metro is the petitioner;

(c) TriMet, unless TriMet is the petitioner;

(d) The Department of Transportation, unless the Department of Transportation is the petitioner; or

(e) Any affected local government, unless the local government is the petitioner.

(8) The court shall decide the matter at its earliest practicable convenience, consistent with ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) . The court may decide the matter on the briefs or it may hold oral arguments.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may reverse or remand the order only if the court finds that the order:

(A) Violates constitutional provisions;

(B) Exceeds the statutory authority of the commission; or

(C) Was adopted by the commission without substantial compliance with the procedures in ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) or in a manner that prejudiced the substantial rights of the petitioner.

(b) Failure of the commission to notify a person entitled to written notice under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) (9)(b) is not grounds for reversal or remand if the commission provides evidence of mailing the notice to that person.

(c) The court may not substitute its judgment for that of the commission as to any issue of fact or as to any issue within the discretion of the commission.

(10) The court may not stay any action by the Metro Council under ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) pending the court’s review under this section. [2017 c.714 §5]

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

Source: Section 197A.507 — Procedure for review of established criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.377 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.377
192.377 Required redaction of certain personal information
Status: in_force

A public body that is the custodian of or is otherwise in possession of information that was submitted to the public body in confidence and is not otherwise required by law to be submitted, must redact all of the following information before making a disclosure described in ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (4):

(1) Residential address and telephone numbers;

(2) Personal electronic mail addresses and personal cellular telephone numbers;

(3) Social Security numbers and employer-issued identification card numbers; and

(4) Emergency contact information. [Formerly 192.504]

Note: 192.377 (Required redaction of certain personal information) 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 192.377 — Required redaction of certain personal information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.571 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.571
196.571 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that ocean acidification and hypoxia severely endanger the state’s commercially and culturally significant ocean resources. The Legislative Assembly therefore declares it to be the policy of the state to ensure a coordinated, effective response to ocean acidification and hypoxia. To facilitate efforts that are coordinated and effective, it is the state’s policy to support ocean acidification and hypoxia actions and initiatives that are developed through close collaborations between federal, state and local agencies, academic institutions and commercial industries, among others. [2017 c.744 §1]

Note: 196.571 (Policy) to 196.573 (Council duties) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 196.571 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.667 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.667
197.667 Location of residential facility
Status: in_force

(1) A residential facility shall be a permitted use in any zone where multifamily residential uses are a permitted use.

(2) A residential facility shall be a conditional use in any zone where multifamily residential uses are a conditional use.

(3) A city or county may allow a residential facility in a residential zone other than those zones described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, including a zone where a single-family dwelling is allowed.

(4) A city or county may require an applicant proposing to site a residential facility within its jurisdiction to supply the city or county with a copy of the entire application and supporting documentation for state licensing of the facility, except for information which is exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . However, cities and counties shall not require independent proof of the same conditions that have been required by the Department of Human Services under ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) for licensing of a residential facility. [1989 c.564 §5; 1991 c.801 §8; 2001 c.900 §48; 2003 c.86 §15]

Source: Section 197.667 — Location of residential facility; application and supporting documentation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.329 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.329
192.329 Public body’s response to public records request
Status: in_force

(1) A public body shall complete its response to a written public records request that is received by an individual identified in the public body’s procedure described in ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay.

(2) A public body’s response to a public records request is complete when the public body:

(a) Provides access to or copies of all requested records within the possession or custody of the public body that the public body does not assert are exempt from public disclosure, or explains where the records are already publicly available;

(b) Asserts any exemptions from disclosure that the public body believes apply to any requested records and, if the public body cites ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (8) or (9), identifies the state or federal law that the public body relied on in asserting the exemptions;

(c) Complies with ORS 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) ;

(d) To the extent that the public body is not the custodian of records that have been requested, provides a written statement to that effect;

(e) To the extent that state or federal law prohibits the public body from acknowledging whether any requested record exists or that acknowledging whether a requested record exists would result in the loss of federal benefits or imposition of another sanction, provides a written statement to that effect, citing the state or federal law that the public body relies on, unless the written statement itself would violate state or federal law; and

(f) If the public body asserts that one or more requested records are exempt from public disclosure, includes a statement that the requester may seek review of the public body’s determination pursuant to 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) , 192.418 (Effect of failure of Attorney General, district attorney or elected official to take timely action on inspection petition) , 192.422 (Petition form) , 192.427 (Procedure to review denial by elected official of right to inspect public records) and 192.431 (Court authority in reviewing action denying right to inspect public records) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a public body has informed a requester of a fee permitted under ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) (4), the obligation of the public body to complete its response to the request is suspended until the requester has paid the fee, the fee has been waived by the public body pursuant to ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) (5) or the fee otherwise has been ordered waived.

(b) If the requester fails to pay the fee within 60 days of the date on which the public body informed the requester of the fee, or fails to pay the fee within 60 days of the date on which the public body informed the requester of the denial of the fee waiver, the public body shall close the request.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public body may request additional information or clarification from a requester of public records for the purpose of expediting the public body’s response to the request. If the public body has requested additional information or clarification in good faith, the public body’s obligation to further complete its response to the request is suspended until the requester provides the requested information or clarification or affirmatively declines to provide that information or clarification.

(b) If the requester fails to respond within 60 days to a good faith request from the public body for information or clarification, the public body shall close the request.

(5) As soon as reasonably possible but not later than 10 business days after the date by which a public body is required to acknowledge receipt of the request under ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) , a public body shall:

(a) Complete its response to the public records request; or

(b) Provide a written statement that the public body is still processing the request and a reasonable estimated date by which the public body expects to complete its response based on the information currently available.

(6) The time periods established by ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) and subsection (5) of this section do not apply to a public body if compliance would be impracticable because:

(a) The staff or volunteers necessary to complete a response to the public records request are unavailable;

(b) Compliance would demonstrably impede the public body’s ability to perform other necessary services; or

(c) Of the volume of public records requests being simultaneously processed by the public body.

(7) For purposes of this section, staff members or volunteers who are on leave or are not scheduled to work are considered to be unavailable.

(8) A public body that cannot comply with the time periods established by ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) and subsection (5) of this section for a reason listed in subsection (6) of this section shall, as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay, acknowledge a public records request and complete the response to the request. [2017 c.456 §4]

Note: 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) , 192.335 (Immunity from liability for disclosure of public record) and 192.340 (Attorney General catalog of exemptions from disclosure) were 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 were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.329 — Public body’s response to public records request , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).