ORS § 477.255 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.255
477.255 Holding of budget meeting
Status: in_force

(1) The public budget meeting shall be held at the time and place as stated in the published notice, or at such other time and place to which the meeting may be adjourned.

(2) A member of the State Board of Forestry, or the forester, shall act as chairperson of the meeting. The forester shall cause the minutes of the meeting to be preserved as a public record.

(3) During the meeting the chairperson shall receive from any interested persons suggestions, advice, objections or remonstrances as to the proposed budget for that forest protection district. The forester, under the direction of the board, may make changes in the budget proper and consistent with law, and thereafter submit the budget for final approval under ORS 477.265 (Board to deal with budgets annually) . [Formerly 477.047]

Source: Section 477.255 — Holding of budget meeting; revision and submission of budget for final approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 480.239 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 480 / Section 480.239
480.239 Application for renewal of certificate of possession
Status: in_force

Any applicant for the renewal of an unexpired certificate of possession issued on or after June 1, 2000, shall not be required to retake the safety examination described under ORS 480.225 (Eligibility for certificate of possession) (1)(j) to obtain the renewal unless the applicant has allowed the certificate to lapse. All other requirements for the issuance of a certificate shall be met before a certificate is renewed. [1999 c.980 §15]

Source: Section 480.239 — Application for renewal of certificate of possession; testing criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors480.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.905 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.905
476.905 Approval of application by State Fire Marshal
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal may approve an application for a fire protection equipment acquisition loan if the State Fire Marshal finds that:

(1) Moneys in the Fire Protection Equipment Loan Fund will be available therefor; and

(2) The application is for the acquisition of equipment determined by the State Fire Marshal to be necessary to provide adequate fire protection service by the applicant. [1991 c.587 §2]

Note: See note under 476.900 (Application by certain cities and rural fire protection districts to borrow money from loan fund) .

Source: Section 476.905 — Approval of application by State Fire Marshal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.685 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.685
476.685 Biennial reports
Status: in_force

The Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council shall provide a biennial report to the Governor on the overall performance of the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The report shall identify significant successes and improvement opportunities. [2001 c.647 §2; 2021 c.539 §132]

Note: See note under 476.680 (Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council) .

Source: Section 476.685 — Biennial reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 479.905 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 479 / Section 479.905
479.905 Definitions for ORS 479.870 and 479.905 to 479.945
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 479.870 (Electrical and Elevator Board to prescribe uniform fee calculation and permit format) and 479.905 (Definitions for ORS 479.870 and 479.905 to 479.945) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) , except where the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Class A limited energy technician” means a person licensed to install, alter and repair all limited energy systems.

(2) “Class B limited energy technician” means a person licensed to install, alter and repair all limited energy systems that do not include protective signaling, including but not limited to:

(a) HVAC;

(b) Medical;

(c) Boiler controls;

(d) Intercom and paging systems;

(e) Clock systems;

(f) Data telecommunication installations; and

(g) Instrumentation.

(3) “HVAC” means thermostat and associated control wiring of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. “HVAC” does not include boiler controls.

(4) “Limited energy electrical activity” means installation, alteration, maintenance, replacement or repair of electrical wiring and electrical products that do not exceed 100 volt-amperes in Class 2 and Class 3 installations, or that do not exceed 300 volt-amperes for landscape low voltage lighting systems that are cord connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle, under the electrical specialty code and the Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code.

(5) “Protective signaling” includes fire alarm, nurse call, burglar alarm, security and voice evacuation systems and other systems that are part of a fire or life safety system. [1991 c.529 §3; 1999 c.519 §1; 2001 c.728 §4; 2003 c.675 §45]

Source: Section 479.905 — Definitions for ORS 479.870 and 479.905 to 479.945 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors479.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.687 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.687
476.687 State Wildfire Programs Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint a State Wildfire Programs Director to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The duties of the director shall include:

(a) Overseeing implementation of requirements and authorization provided by chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2021.

(b) Coordinating and integrating activities of state agencies and other entities that are required or authorized by chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2021, in order to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities.

(c) Ensuring compliance with deadlines set out in chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2021.

(d) Monitoring and assessing any financial impacts of the activities on local jurisdictions and the equity of those financial impacts among the jurisdictions.

(e) Supervising staffing of the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council.

(f) Reporting at least every 60 days to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairs of relevant committees and interim committees of the Legislative Assembly to summarize progress on implementing the activities, note obstacles and opportunities and catalog possibilities for future improvements to further reduce wildfire risk in this state.

(g) Exploring additional opportunities to reduce wildfire risk, including but not limited to engaging with:

(A) Insurance companies regarding insurance policy coverage provisions, underwriting standards, insurance rates and any other topics relevant to enhancing the protection of property from wildfire at a reasonable cost.

(B) Electric utilities regarding further actions to protect public safety, reduce risk to electric company customers and promote electrical system resilience to wildfire damage.

(C) Congressional delegations and federal agencies to expand opportunities for cost-share partnerships for wildfire mitigation and develop strategies for improvements to federal fire management policies.

(h) Collaborating with the State Resilience Officer and participating in any relevant emergency preparedness advisory councils. [2021 c.592 §35]

Note: 476.687 (State Wildfire Programs Director) and 476.690 (Wildfire Programs Advisory Council) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 476 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2021,” for the words “this 2021 Act” in section 35, chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2021, compiled as 476.687 (State Wildfire Programs Director) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . The sections for which substitution otherwise would be made may be determined by referring to the 2021 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 476.687 — State Wildfire Programs Director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 477.455 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.455
477.455 Meetings of committee
Status: in_force

(1) Regular meetings of the Emergency Fire Cost Committee shall be held quarterly prior to the day set for meetings of the State Board of Forestry, as otherwise provided by law. Special meetings of the committee may be called by its chairperson or by three members. The act or decision of any three members shall be deemed the act or decision of the committee.

(2) A staff member of the State Forestry Department shall be designated by the State Forester to serve as administrator for the committee. [Formerly 527.296; 1987 c.919 §21; 1991 c.639 §9]

Source: Section 477.455 — Meetings of committee; committee administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 477.232 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.232
477.232 Costs in excess of budget
Status: in_force

Subject to the forest patrol assessment limitations set forth in ORS 477.230 (Basis for computing cost of protection provided by forester) :

(1) Actual costs incurred by the forester in the prevention and suppression of fire on grazing land or timberland located within a forest protection district, in excess of the amount budgeted as required by ORS 477.230 (Basis for computing cost of protection provided by forester) , but not including those costs eligible for equalization by the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund, shall be, without regard to proceedings for the collection of the costs:

(a) Included in the budget for the next fiscal year; and

(b) Levied and assessed against the grazing land or timberland in the district.

(2) Budgeted amounts not expended may be carried forward as a credit to the assessment rate for the ensuing year. [2005 c.802 §6]

Note: 477.232 (Costs in excess of budget) was added to and made a part of 477.205 (Definitions for ORS 477.205 to 477.281) to 477.281 (Limitation on obligation of landowner for fire protection) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 477.232 — Costs in excess of budget; amounts not expended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.885 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.885
478.885 Payment or repayment for cost of fire safety system installation in multifamily housing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “District” means a rural fire protection district organized pursuant to ORS chapter 478.

(b) “Fire safety system” means a device or series of devices that protects structures from damage or destruction by fire, protects people from injury by fire or minimizes the effects of fire. “Fire safety system” includes, but is not limited to, automatic fire sprinkler systems.

(c) “Multifamily housing” means a structure established primarily to provide residential spaces and that provides more than one living unit. “Multifamily housing” does not include nursing homes, adult foster homes, hospitals, motels or hotels, dormitories or state institutions.

(d) “Owner” includes a purchaser under a recorded instrument of sale.

(2) A district may, by ordinance, establish a program that pays or repays to landlords part of the costs of installing fire safety systems in multifamily housing existing within the district on the effective date of the ordinance. Except as provided in this subsection, the district may establish the parameters of the program. A payment or repayment rate under the program may not exceed 50 percent of the cost of installing the fire safety system. The payment or repayment amount available for a property may not exceed the total amount paid during the preceding 10 years for all property taxes on the property, less any payment or repayment amount already provided for fire safety system installation on the property. The program must provide for the owner of the multifamily housing to apply on a form approved by the district. The program must include a uniform process for the evaluation of an application submitted by the owner of the multifamily housing. The uniform process must provide for a public hearing to determine whether the property qualifies for payment or repayment by the district. [2001 c.614 §2]

Note: See note under 478.880 (Legislative findings) .

FIRE PREVENTION CODE; FIRE PERMITS

Source: Section 478.885 — Payment or repayment for cost of fire safety system installation in multifamily housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.340 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.340
476.340 Establishment of rural fire protection districts in zone 2
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in the provisions of ORS 476.310 (Zoning and rezoning of certain lands) to 476.330 (Prevention and control of fires in zone 2) shall be construed to prohibit the establishment of rural fire protection districts as provided by law within the boundaries of zone 2 as the same may be established in any county. In event of the organization of a rural fire protection district comprising lands in zone 2, property included within such fire protection district shall not thereafter be taxed or assessed under the provisions of ORS 476.320 (Determination of form of fire protection for lands in zone 1) or 476.330 (Prevention and control of fires in zone 2) . [Amended by 1955 c.262 §2; 1963 c.222 §2]

Source: Section 476.340 — Establishment of rural fire protection districts in zone 2; exemption from taxation of property included in district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.865 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.865
478.865 Loan contract
Status: in_force

(1) Any loan contract providing for a loan of moneys to a borrower by a city or district shall include a plan for repayment by the borrower of moneys borrowed plus interest. The repayment plan:

(a) Shall provide that the city or district obtain a lien on the structure in which a fire safety system is installed. Except for tax liens, the lien acquired by the city or district shall have priority over all other liens on the structure.

(b) Shall provide for such other assurance of, and security for, repayment by the borrower as is considered necessary by the city or district.

(c) Shall set forth the interest rate on the loan as reasonably determined by the city or district.

(d) Shall provide for repayment during a period that shall be the lesser of the useful life of the proposed fire safety system or the term of the bond as determined by the city or district.

(2) A loan contract under subsection (1) of this section may provide that the amount of repayment by a borrower include an amount sufficient to reimburse the city or district for the borrower’s allocable share of the costs of issuing revenue bonds under ORS 478.845 (Revenue bonds authorized for fire safety systems) to 478.875 (Remedies for breach of loan contract) to finance the loan contract, all administrative expenses relating to the loan contract and such amounts as may be established by the city or district to maintain a reserve in the loan fund created under ORS 478.855 (Loan fund created from bond proceeds) to pay or reimburse future losses directly related to the loans financed with moneys from the loan fund. [1995 c.725 §5]

Note: See note under 478.840 (Definitions for ORS 478.845 to 478.875) .

Source: Section 478.865 — Loan contract; repayment plan; terms and conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.250 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.250
476.250 District attorney summoning witnesses and requiring production of documents
Status: in_force

The district attorney may at the discretion of the district attorney, upon the application of the State Fire Marshal or a chief deputy state fire marshal, issue a subpoena to summon the attendance of witnesses before the district attorney to testify in relation to any matter which by law is a subject of inquiry and investigation, and require the production of any books, papers or documents the district attorney deems pertinent to an investigation of or relating to evidence pertaining to the cause of a fire. [Amended by 1967 c.417 §9; 2023 c.347 §8]

Source: Section 476.250 — District attorney summoning witnesses and requiring production of documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.574 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.574
476.574 Leave of absence for volunteers
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of an employee who is a volunteer firefighter of a rural fire protection district or a firefighter employed by a city or a private firefighting service to perform service pursuant to ORS 476.510 (Short title) to 476.610 (Payment of claims) , the employee, upon written notice by the employer, may be granted a leave of absence by the employer until release from such service permits the employee to resume the duties of employment.

(2) The regular employment position of an employee on leave of absence under this section shall be considered vacant only for the period of the leave of absence. The employee shall not be subject to removal or discharge from such position as a consequence of the leave of absence.

(3) Upon the termination of a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be restored to the employee’s position or an equivalent position by the employer without loss of seniority, vacation credits, sick leave credits, service credits under a pension plan or any other employee benefit or right that had been earned at the time of the leave of absence.

(4) An employer is not required to pay wages or other monetary compensation to an employee during a leave of absence under subsection (1) of this section.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Employee” means any individual, other than a copartner of the employer or an independent contractor, who renders personal services in this state to an employer who pays or agrees to pay wages or other compensation to the individual for those services.

(b) “Employer” means any person who employs one or more employees in this state. The term includes the State of Oregon or any county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter, but does not include the federal government. [1997 c.266 §2]

Note: 476.574 (Leave of absence for volunteers) and 476.576 (Violation of job restoration rights of volunteers as unlawful employment practice) were added to and made a part of 476.510 (Short title) to 476.610 (Payment of claims) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 476.574 — Leave of absence for volunteers; employment rights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.240 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.240
478.240 Special elections
Status: in_force

(1) At any regular meeting, the district board may call a special election.

(2) In any district in which there are no electors registered in the district and the property is used for business, industrial or farming purposes and is nonresidential in character, all owners of property located within the district may vote, and the authorized officer or representative of any corporation owning land in the district may vote for the corporation landowner. [Amended by 1969 c.667 §15; 1971 c.647 §112; 1973 c.618 §2; 1983 c.83 §96; 1983 c.350 §290]

Source: Section 478.240 — Special elections; electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.560 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.560
478.560 Deposit and disbursement of funds of districts located in two or more counties
Status: in_force

Funds accruing to a district, located in two or more counties, from any source shall be deposited in accordance with ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) and shall be drawn out only upon proper order and warrant or check bearing the signature of those persons authorized to sign warrants or checks by resolution of the board. [Amended by 1965 c.540 §2; 1969 c.667 §35; 1969 c.694 §24; 1971 c.36 §10; 1971 c.727 §141; 1983 c.185 §1; 1987 c.834 §4; 2001 c.215 §15; 2019 c.587 §43]

Source: Section 478.560 — Deposit and disbursement of funds of districts located in two or more counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 477.504 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.504
477.504 No effect on management of private lands
Status: in_force

ORS 477.503 (Reduction of wildfire risk) does not expand, diminish or otherwise affect a right, privilege, duty or function established under federal, state or local laws or rules that pertain to the management of private lands in this state. [2021 c.592 §19]

Note: See note under 477.490 (Statewide wildfire hazard map) .

Source: Section 477.504 — No effect on management of private lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 477.440 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.440
477.440 Emergency Fire Cost Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry shall appoint an Emergency Fire Cost Committee consisting of four members, who shall be forest landowners or representatives of forest landowners whose forestland is being assessed for forest fire protection within a forest protection district. At least one member shall be selected from each forest region of the state. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

(2) Members of the Emergency Fire Cost Committee shall be appointed by the board for four-year terms. Appointments under this subsection shall be made by the board within 60 days after July 21, 1987. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the board shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. [Formerly 527.280; 1983 c.759 §12; 1987 c.919 §19]

Source: Section 477.440 — Emergency Fire Cost Committee; members; terms; vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 477.695 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 477 / Section 477.695
477.695 Removal of flammable material from railroad rights of way
Status: in_force

(1) Every person operating a railroad of any kind in this state inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a forest protection district shall annually or more often, if so ordered in writing by the forester, in a manner and to an extent ordered by the forester, destroy or remove all flammable growth and flammable material from the right of way of the railroad. All burning done to comply with this section must be in accordance with ORS 477.505 (State Forester may declare fire season in district) to 477.520 (Refusal, suspension or revocation of permits) and 477.625 (Permit to use fire or power-driven machinery) .

(2) The forester shall allow a reasonable period of time for compliance with this order. [1965 c.253 §125; 1971 c.562 §1; 1997 c.274 §31]

Source: Section 477.695 — Removal of flammable material from railroad rights of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors477.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 479.545 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 479 / Section 479.545
479.545 License required of state employee
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no person is exempted by ORS 479.540 (Exemptions) from the requirements under ORS 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) to have a license to make electrical installations solely on the basis the person is employed by an agency of this state.

(2) Any person issued a letter of authority under ORS 479.545 (License required of state employee) (1985 Replacement Part) may continue to make electrical installations under ORS 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) on property owned or controlled by an agency of the state. [1981 c.815 §7; 1985 c.568 §1; 1987 c.414 §34a; 2003 c.14 §322]

Source: Section 479.545 — License required of state employee; letter of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors479.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.440 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.440
478.440 Gifts
Status: in_force

The district may receive from any source whatever, gifts, donations, bequests, money or property for any purpose consistent with the terms of this chapter. The district may, from time to time, provide from its current revenue or create or set up sinking funds to be applied to authorized expenditures contemplated to be made beyond the current tax year. [Amended by 1983 c.740 §190]

Source: Section 478.440 — Gifts; sinking fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.130 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.130
478.130 Certain structures subject to fire damage to be added to tax rolls
Status: in_force

Any land upon which structures subject to damage by fire have been built shall be added to the assessment roll for the tax year beginning July 1 following the calendar year in which construction on the structure was begun. [1973 c.337 §4; 1993 c.270 §68]

Source: Section 478.130 — Certain structures subject to fire damage to be added to tax rolls , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.520 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.520
476.520 Governor authorized to assign fire-fighting forces and equipment
Status: in_force

The Governor may assign and make available for use and duty in any county, city or district, under the direction and command of an officer designated by the Governor for the purpose, any part of the fire-fighting forces and equipment of any fire-fighting organization in this state other than an organization that possesses only one self-propelled pumping unit. The Governor may make fire-fighting forces and equipment available under this section in response to fire, a heightened danger of fire or a significant reduction in available fire-fighting resources. [Amended by 2005 c.16 §1]

Source: Section 476.520 — Governor authorized to assign fire-fighting forces and equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 480.645 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 480 / Section 480.645
480.645 Standardized examination
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Boiler Rules shall cause to be prepared examinations that are standardized. In standardizing examinations under this subsection, the board may adopt standardized examinations prepared by nationally recognized bodies.

(2) The board shall allow any person who takes an examination to review the examination and test results of that person. [1983 c.676 §26; 1991 c.518 §12]

Source: Section 480.645 — Standardized examination; administration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors480.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.130 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.130
476.130 Statistical reports
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal may from time to time cause to be prepared statistical reports on the history and condition of state fire defenses, and an analysis of contributing factors of fire causes for the period of the report. Such reports may be printed at the expense of the Department of the State Fire Marshal and sold at a price not to exceed cost of printing and distribution. Receipts from the sale of such material shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and shall be placed in the State Fire Marshal Fund.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may fix a sale price for each copy of any publication of the department supplied to private persons interested therein, when such publication has been approved as provided by law. [1965 c.602 §8; 2021 c.539 §126]

Source: Section 476.130 — Statistical reports; price; sale; deposit of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.851 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.851
476.851 Agreements with State Fire Marshal representatives
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal may enter into agreements with any state or local agency to allow the agency to act as a representative of the State Fire Marshal for purposes of ORS 476.841 (Prohibition against sale or distribution of novelty lighters) and 476.846 (Compliance inspections) . [2009 c.6 §5]

Note: See note under 476.831 (Definitions for ORS 476.831 to 476.856) .

Source: Section 476.851 — Agreements with State Fire Marshal representatives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 476.440 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 476 / Section 476.440
476.440 Sale of nonstandard equipment prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall sell or offer for sale in Oregon any fire hose, hydrant, fire engine or other equipment for fire protection purposes unless such equipment is fitted and equipped with the standard thread for fire hose couplings and hydrant fittings as has been adopted by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 476.030 (Powers and duties of marshal and deputies generally) . Fire equipment for special purposes, research programs or special features of fire protection equipment found appropriate for uniformity within a particular protection area, may be exempted from this requirement by order of the State Fire Marshal. [Amended by 1963 c.523 §9; 1965 c.602 §12]

Source: Section 476.440 — Sale of nonstandard equipment prohibited; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 478.221 — OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 478 / Section 478.221
478.221 Nomination and election of directors
Status: in_force

(1) Candidates for election from subdistricts created by ORS 478.225 (Election subdistricts) shall be nominated by electors of the subdistricts. Candidates for election at large may be nominated by electors of subdistricts or by electors of the district, or any combination of such methods.

(2) Subject to ORS 478.225 (Election subdistricts) , the directors may be elected in one of the following methods or a combination of both:

(a) Elected by electors of subdistricts.

(b) Elected at large by position number by the electors of the district. [1957 s.s. c.10 §7 (enacted in lieu of 478.220); 1969 c.667 §§13,66; 1969 c.669 §12; 1971 c.647 §111; 1973 c.796 §68; 1975 c.647 §44; 1979 c.364 §6; 1983 c.350 §285]

Source: Section 478.221 — Nomination and election of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors478.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).