ORS § 368.171 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.171
368.171 Order, costs and damages under proceeding with road viewers
Status: in_force

(1) After completion of proceedings under ORS 368.161 (Use of road viewers to establish road) to 368.171 (Order, costs and damages under proceeding with road viewers) and consideration of matters and issues presented during the proceedings, the county governing body shall determine whether a public need exists for the public road and shall enter an order or resolution granting or denying the property acquisition. If the county governing body enters the order or resolution establishing a public road, the order or resolution shall:

(a) Describe the exact location and width of any public road established;

(b) Designate amounts of damages and costs incurred under the proceedings, persons entitled to payment of costs or damages and persons liable for payment of the costs or damages; and

(c) Assess costs under ORS 368.111 (Assessment of costs and damages from road proceedings) .

(2) The requirements under this section are in addition to requirements under ORS 368.106 (Records and survey of property acquired for road) . [1981 c.153 §20]

Source: Section 368.171 — Order, costs and damages under proceeding with road viewers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.150 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.150
390.150 Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Department may accept and expend, use or dispose of moneys and property from any public or private source, including the federal government, made available to the department in the form of grants, gifts, devises, bequests or endowments for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions and purposes of ORS 390.140 (Powers and duties of State Parks and Recreation Director) to 390.150 (Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department) or to facilitate the carrying out of any of the functions of the State Parks and Recreation Director under ORS 390.140 (Powers and duties of State Parks and Recreation Director) to 390.150 (Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department) . [Formerly 366.183]

Source: Section 390.150 — Gifts and grants for State Parks and Recreation Department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.325 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.325
382.325 Powers of Portland as to Willamette River bridges
Status: in_force

The City of Portland, Oregon, may:

(1) Regulate traffic upon and across the bridges and their approaches constructed by the City of Portland.

(2) Lay and maintain upon the bridges and their respective approaches constructed by the City of Portland all rails and tracks necessary, desirable or convenient for the operation of street cars.

(3) Provide for the use of the bridges and their approaches constructed by the City of Portland and rails and tracks by street cars propelled by electrical and other motive power, and the carrying of passengers on street cars.

(4) Make contracts with and grant rights, privileges and franchises to any persons, firms or corporations for the use of the bridges and their approaches under the City of Portland’s jurisdiction as a road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) , and rails and tracks by cars, street cars and trains, the carrying of passengers and for charging and collecting fares and tolls under such rights, privileges and franchises.

(5) Contract for, agree upon and charge and collect rents and other compensation for the use of bridges under the City of Portland’s jurisdiction as a road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) by cars, street cars and trains.

(6) Exercise all other power and authority over the bridges and their approaches not expressly conferred by ORS 382.305 (Operation of bridges across Willamette River by Multnomah County) to 382.330 (Operation of Adams Street-Glisan Street bridge in Portland) on Multnomah County. [Amended by 2009 c.385 §2]

Source: Section 382.325 — Powers of Portland as to Willamette River bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.820 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.820
366.820 Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.815 (City to establish state tax street fund) relieves the Department of Transportation of its statutory obligations with respect to the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair and improvement of streets or roads taken over by the state, or confers on the department jurisdiction or control over roads or streets benefited by ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.815 (City to establish state tax street fund) , except as provided therein. [Amended by 2001 c.104 §126]

Source: Section 366.820 — Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.650 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.650
371.650 Certification of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) The county court shall certify a list and description of the ownership, stating the amount of assessment against each individual parcel of land, and shall record the order with the county clerk, who shall indorse thereon the date of the filing thereof and record and index it in the County Clerk Lien Record.

(2) The assessments and interest are a lien upon the land against which the same are assessed from the date of the filing with the county clerk of the order of the county court for the improvement, as provided in ORS 371.635 (Court order for improvement) . Each parcel of land is deemed to be benefited by the improvement to the full amount of the assessment levied thereon. No transfer, sale or division of any such parcel, or change in the legal description thereof, in any way divests the lien from the original parcel and the whole thereof. Failing to enter the name of the owner or a mistake in the name of the owner does not in any way render void any assessment and does not in any way affect the lien on the land described. The lien has priority over all other liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except tax liens.

(3) Upon payment of the assessment in full, the county court shall satisfy the same by recording the satisfaction of lien in the County Clerk Lien Record, and the parcel of land charged with such assessment is thereby discharged from the lien. [Amended by 1955 c.773 §8; 1959 c.656 §2; 2001 c.577 §4]

Source: Section 371.650 — Certification of assessment; recording order; lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.131 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.131
368.131 Right of way over United States public lands
Status: in_force

The county governing body may by resolution accept the grant of rights of way for the construction of public roads over public lands of the United States. This section does not invalidate the acceptance of such grant by general public use and enjoyment. [Formerly 368.555]

Source: Section 368.131 — Right of way over United States public lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.345 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.345
384.345 Operation of interstate ferry free or on toll
Status: in_force

Any ferry constructed, purchased or otherwise acquired and operated under ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) may be operated free to the public or on toll. If operated on toll, the revenues derived therefrom may be pledged as provided in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) .

Source: Section 384.345 — Operation of interstate ferry free or on toll , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.505 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.505
377.505 Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.540 (Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance) :

(1) “State highway” has the meaning given that term in ORS 377.710 (Definitions for ORS 377.700 to 377.844) .

(2) “Scenic area” means an area adjacent to or along a segment of a state highway that is within a federal or state park, is a site of historical significance or affords a view of unusual natural beauty, and has been established as a scenic area under the provisions of ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.545 (1975 Replacement Part). [1961 c.614 §1; 1963 c.400 §15; 1965 c.219 §23; 1967 c.590 §13; 1977 c.578 §3; 1979 c.186 §15; 2007 c.199 §21]

Source: Section 377.505 — Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.300 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.300
381.300 Acquisition and operation of interstate ferry by bridge authority
Status: in_force

In the event that any county, city, town or port mentioned in ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) has purchased or acquired or agreed to purchase or acquire any ferry which is being operated in carrying passengers and freight over and across any interstate river or stream at or in proximity to the site or location of a bridge constructed or to be constructed under ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) to 381.314 (Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project) , the authority constructing the bridge may:

(1) Enter into an agreement with the political subdivision which has acquired or agreed to acquire the ferry, succeeding to its rights upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to by the interested parties.

(2) Operate the ferry free to the public or on tolls. If operated on tolls the revenues derived therefrom may be pledged and revenue bonds issued and sold in the same manner as provided in ORS 381.230 (Using bond proceeds for bridge expenses) and 381.235 (Formal requirements and conditions of bonds) for the pledging of the tolls received from bridges and issuing revenue bonds thereon and therefor.

Source: Section 381.300 — Acquisition and operation of interstate ferry by bridge authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.420 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.420
381.420 County financing construction of interstate bridges
Status: in_force

Counties may borrow money for the purpose of constructing interstate bridges and issue bonds to evidence such indebtedness.

Source: Section 381.420 — County financing construction of interstate bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.010 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.010
366.010 “County court” and “road” or “highway” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this Act:

(1) “County court” includes all county officers or boards charged by law with the duty of building, constructing, repairing, altering or maintaining roads or bridges, or both.

(2) “Road” or “highway” includes necessary bridges and culverts, and city streets, subject to such restrictions and limitations as are provided.

Source: Section 366.010 — “County court” and “road” or “highway” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.415 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.415
374.415 Action to prevent entering or leaving state highways in manner not authorized
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may commence and prosecute to final determination any suit, action or proceeding in the name of the state by and through the department, which in its judgment is necessary to enjoin and prevent any person, whether acting individually or by agent, from entering upon or departing from any state highway mentioned in ORS 374.405 (Access rights of property abutting on state highways) , at any location, for any use or in any manner not authorized by any grant of a right of access, as provided in ORS 374.410 (Department of Transportation to prescribe access rights of abutting property) .

Source: Section 374.415 — Action to prevent entering or leaving state highways in manner not authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.990 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.990
374.990 Penalty for violation of ORS 374.305 or rule adopted under ORS 374.309 or 374.310
Status: in_force

In addition to the liability for expenses under ORS 374.307 (Removal or repair of installation constructed without permission) and 374.320 (Removal or repair of installation on right of way at expense of applicant) , violation of ORS 374.305 (Necessity of permission to build on rights of way) or of any rule or regulation adopted under ORS 374.309 (County permits) or 374.310 (State permits) is a misdemeanor. [1955 c.424 §6; 2011 c.330 §12]

Source: Section 374.990 — Penalty for violation of ORS 374.305 or rule adopted under ORS 374.309 or 374.310 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.312 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.312
381.312 Tolls, administrative fees and civil penalties in connection with Port of Hood River bridges
Status: in_force

(1) The Port of Hood River, or any private entity or unit of government that the port designates to operate a bridge in an agreement the port enters into under ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) to 381.314 (Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project) , may establish, collect or alter a reasonable toll, administrative fee or civil penalty in connection with the bridge.

(2) The port or the private entity or unit of government that the port designates shall deposit any proceeds from a toll, administrative fee or civil penalty into an account established under an agreement described in ORS 381.310 (Port of Hood River bridge projects) . The port or unit of government shall deposit the share of proceeds that the port or unit of government receives with a depository that meets the requirements set forth in ORS chapter 295. A private entity shall deposit the share of proceeds that the private entity receives with an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Transportation, on behalf of the port, shall:

(A) Assess and collect the amount of a toll that a person fails to pay, plus a civil penalty and administrative fee; and

(B) Refuse to renew the motor vehicle registration of the motor vehicle of a person that failed to pay a toll, a civil penalty or an administrative fee assessed under this subsection.

(b) For the purpose of conducting the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department shall:

(A) Treat a toll established in connection with the bridge as a toll that was established under ORS 383.004 (Establishment of tolls) ;

(B) Apply the exemptions set forth in ORS 383.035 (Toll payment) (5); and

(C) Adopt rules to establish a process by means of which the port, a private entity or a unit of government may request action from the department under this subsection. [2017 c.710 §3; 2021 c.630 §160]

Source: Section 381.312 — Tolls, administrative fees and civil penalties in connection with Port of Hood River bridges; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.840 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.840
377.840 Travel Information Council account
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys collected, borrowed or received by the Travel Information Council shall be deposited into a Travel Information Council account established in accordance with ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) . The council may invest moneys collected, borrowed or received by the council. Investments made by the council are limited to the types of investments listed in ORS 294.035 (Investment of funds of political subdivisions) . Interest earned from any amounts invested shall be made available to the council in a manner consistent with the council’s approved biennial budget.

(2) Subject to the approval of the Travel Information Council or the executive director of the Travel Information Council, all necessary council expenses shall be paid from the moneys collected, borrowed or earned by the council.

(3) Upon approval of a majority of the Travel Information Council, the executive director may borrow money. The council may not borrow an amount that exceeds the estimated revenues from amounts collected, received or earned by the council for the year.

(4) The Travel Information Council may not borrow money under subsection (3) of this section unless the indebtedness or other obligations of the council attributable to the borrowing are payable solely out of the council’s own resources. Such indebtedness or other obligations of the council do not constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Oregon or any of the revenues of this state.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Travel Information Council shall adopt a budget on a biennial basis using the classifications of expenditures and revenues required by ORS 291.206 (Guidance of agencies in completing agency request budgets) (1). However, the budget shall not be subject to review and approval by the Legislative Assembly or to future modification by the Emergency Board or Legislative Assembly.

(b) The Travel Information Council shall adopt a budget only after a public hearing thereon. At least 15 days prior to any public hearing on the budget, the council shall give notice of the hearing to all persons known to be interested in the proceedings of the council and to any person who requests notice.

(6) All expenditures from the Travel Information Council account are exempt from any state expenditure limitation. The Travel Information Council shall follow generally accepted accounting principles and keep such other financial and statistical information as may be necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial condition and financial operations of the council as may be required by the Secretary of State.

(7) The Secretary of State shall conduct an annual financial review of the moneys collected, borrowed or received by the Travel Information Council and the expenditure of those moneys. The Secretary of State may:

(a) Contract for the financial review with an independent certified public accountant; or

(b) Accept a financial review conducted by an independent certified public accountant. [1971 c.770 §29; 1973 c.790 §24; 1987 c.57 §1; 1987 c.336 §6; 1993 c.741 §64c; 1993 c.745 §6; 1995 c.245 §12; 2003 c.405 §7; 2007 c.871 §28; 2010 c.30 §16; 2013 c.523 §1; 2017 c.105 §6; 2019 c.587 §39]

Source: Section 377.840 — Travel Information Council account; budget process; disposition of moneys received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.522 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.522
366.522 Appropriations from highway fund for legislative interim committees
Status: in_force

It hereby is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the total appropriations out of the State Highway Fund made by it for the payment of expenses incurred by the Legislative Assembly by and through its interim committee during any biennium shall be deemed to be the maximum amount necessary for such purpose. Any unexpended and unobligated balance remaining in any such appropriation heretofore or hereafter made shall, after the expiration of the biennium for which the appropriation was made, be returned to the State Highway Fund and may thereafter be used for any purpose authorized by law. [1953 c.84 §1]

Source: Section 366.522 — Appropriations from highway fund for legislative interim committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.653 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.653
377.653 Personal property under state highway bridge
Status: in_force

(1) If personal property is deposited, left or displayed under a state highway bridge, on property along a river and within an urban growth boundary, and the personal property is a public nuisance under ORS 377.650 (Personal property on state highway) , the Department of Transportation may remove, store and dispose of the personal property as provided in this section.

(2) Prior to the removal of the personal property, the department shall post written notice in the manner provided in this subsection. The written notice must:

(a) Be laminated or weather resistant.

(b) Be posted in a conspicuous location within 30 feet of the property to be removed.

(c) Include the following dates:

(A) The date the notice is posted;

(B) The date by which the property owner must remove the property; and

(C) The dates within which the department may remove the property pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.

(d) Be posted no less than five days and no more than 19 days prior to removal. If the notice is removed during the posting period, the department may proceed with the removal of the personal property but shall replace the notice at the site for the purpose of informing property owners about how to claim the property.

(e) Provide information about the storage of the property, including but not limited to how long the department will store the property and a telephone number at which the property owner can contact the department to make arrangements to claim the property.

(f) Be written in English and Spanish.

(3) No less than five days and no more than 19 days after posting written notice, the department may remove the personal property.

(4) The department shall store the personal property removed under subsection (3) of this section:

(a) In a manner that is reasonably likely to protect the property from harm;

(b) In a location that is reasonably secure; and

(c) In a location that is reasonably accessible to the location where the property was found.

(5) After storing the property for 30 days, unless the property is claimed by the property owner, the department may sell or otherwise dispose of the personal property.

(6) The department is not liable for any conversion of personal property removed or stored under this section.

(7) The department may collect the costs of removing, storing, selling or disposing of the personal property from the property owner pursuant to this section.

(8) If the department determines that the personal property creates an exceptional emergency, such as possible site contamination by hazardous materials, or that the personal property presents an immediate danger to human life or safety, the department may immediately remove and dispose of the property without notice as described in subsection (2) of this section. Personal property that may enter a river as a result of seasonal increases in river levels, absent other evidence, does not constitute an exceptional emergency. Personal property that may enter a river as a result of unanticipated flooding, absent other evidence, does constitute an exceptional emergency.

(9) A permanent sign posted by the department that announces that personal property will be removed does not satisfy the notice requirements established under this section.

(10) The department may adopt rules for the implementation of this section. [2011 c.84 §2]

Source: Section 377.653 — Personal property under state highway bridge; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.918 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.918
366.918 Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of U.S. Highway 30 that is known as the Lower Columbia River Highway, beginning in St. Helens and ending in Rainier, shall also be known as Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section indicating the designation of the highway as the Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway. [2011 c.460 §1; 2023 c.9 §21]

Note: 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) to 366.934 (Roadside memorial sign) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.918 — Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.385 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.385
382.385 County commissioners submitting bond issue on own motion
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of its own motion may submit the question of issuing bonds for the purposes mentioned in ORS 382.345 (Multnomah County constructing and financing Willamette River bridges) at any general election. This may be done by an order of the board of county commissioners, entered in the journal at least 40 days next preceding any general election. The order shall set out the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the length of time they shall run and the maximum rate of interest they shall bear. After having entered such order the board of county commissioners shall proceed to submit the question to the electors of the county in the same manner and with like effect as upon the petition mentioned in ORS 382.350 (Petition and order for bond election) .

Source: Section 382.385 — County commissioners submitting bond issue on own motion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.495 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.495
371.495 Declaration of legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that the districts authorized by ORS 371.405 (Definitions for ORS 371.405 to 371.535) to 371.535 (Disposition of funds of dissolved district) shall be special assessment districts and all taxable properties therein located shall be benefited in proportion to the assessed valuations of the various taxable properties therein as from time to time determined by the county assessment roll of the property. [Amended by 1955 c.227 §5]

Source: Section 371.495 — Declaration of legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.510 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.510
377.510 Signs visible from state highways regulated
Status: in_force

(1) A sign that is visible from a state highway may not be erected or maintained in an area that has been established by final order as a scenic area except:

(a) Traffic control signs or devices.

(b) Signs other than outdoor advertising signs, as defined in ORS 377.710 (Definitions for ORS 377.700 to 377.844) .

(c) Signs approved by the Director of Transportation, or the authorized representative of the director, erected and maintained by a public utility or telecommunications utility for the purpose of giving warning of the location of an underground cable or other installations.

(d) Signs identifying incorporated or unincorporated communities, erected in compliance with ORS 377.715 (Application of ORS 377.700 to 377.844) and 377.756 (Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community) to 377.758 (Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign) , that are designed to complement the scenic quality of the area in which the signs are erected. Signs located in snow zones may be more than eight feet in height to compensate for snow if approved by the director.

(2) Unless adequately screened as provided in ORS 377.620 (Restrictions on maintaining or establishing junkyard along highway) (3)(a) or unless located within a zoned industrial area, no junkyard shall be established which is visible from a state highway where the area immediately adjacent to the state highway has been established by final order as a scenic area. [1961 c.614 §7; 1965 c.219 §24; 1967 c.590 §14; 1987 c.447 §122; 1991 c.287 §1; 1993 c.741 §45; 2007 c.199 §22]

Source: Section 377.510 — Signs visible from state highways regulated; junkyards prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.010 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.010
367.010 Definitions for chapter
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Agency” means any department, agency or commission of the State of Oregon.

(2) “Bond” means a contractual undertaking or an instrument to borrow money including, but not limited to, a bond, a note, an obligation, a loan agreement, a financing lease, a financing agreement or other similar instrument or agreement.

(3) “Bond debt service” means payment of:

(a) Principal, interest, premium, if any, or purchase price of a bond;

(b) Amounts due to a credit enhancement provider, trustee, paying agent, commercial paper dealer or remarketing agent authorized by this chapter;

(c) Amounts necessary to fund bond debt service reserves; and

(d) Amounts due under an agreement for exchange of interest rates if designated by the State Treasurer or the Department of Transportation.

(4) “Credit enhancement” means a credit enhancement device, as defined in ORS 286A.001 (Definitions for ORS chapter 286A) .

(5) “Financial institution” means a banking institution, a financial institution or a non-Oregon institution, as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , and any other institution defined by rule of the Oregon Transportation Commission as a financial institution for purposes of ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) .

(6) “Infrastructure assistance” means any use of moneys in the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund, other than an infrastructure loan, to provide financial assistance for transportation projects. The term includes, but is not limited to, use of moneys in the infrastructure fund to finance leases, fund reserves, make grants, pay issuance costs or provide credit enhancement or other security for bonds issued by a public entity to finance transportation projects.

(7) “Infrastructure bonds” means bonds authorized by ORS 367.030 (Issuance of revenue bonds) , 367.555 (Authority to issue general obligation bonds) to 367.600 (Compliance with constitutional debt limits) or 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) to 367.665 (Interest on bonds exempt from state income tax) that are issued to fund infrastructure loans and the proceeds of which are deposited in the infrastructure fund.

(8) “Infrastructure fund” means the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

(9) “Infrastructure loan” means a loan of moneys in the infrastructure fund to finance a transportation project.

(10) “Municipality” means a city, county, road district, school district, special district, metropolitan service district, the Port of Portland or an intergovernmental entity organized under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) .

(11) “Transportation project” means any project or undertaking that facilitates any mode of transportation within this state. The term includes, but is not limited to, a project for highway, transit, rail and aviation capital infrastructure, bicycle and pedestrian paths, bridges and ways, and other projects that facilitate the transportation of materials, animals or people. [1997 c.679 §1; 1999 c.1036 §3; 2003 c.201 §11; 2007 c.783 §161; 2021 c.630 §154]

Source: Section 367.010 — Definitions for chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.005
376.005 “County court” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “county court” means the governing body of the county, whether it is a county court or board of county commissioners.

Source: Section 376.005 — “County court” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.630 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.630
367.630 Highway revenue declaration
Status: in_force

(1) Before bonds are issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) , the Department of Transportation must prepare a highway revenue declaration authorizing issuance of the bonds. The declaration must be signed by the Director of Transportation or a person designated by the director and must be approved by the State Treasurer or a person designated by the State Treasurer.

(2) A declaration prepared under this section may do any of the following:

(a) Pledge any part or all of moneys described under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) for purposes of the bonds to be issued.

(b) Limit the purpose for which the proceeds of the sale may be applied by the department.

(c) Make pledges concerning the proceeds of the sale or moneys described under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) as necessary to secure payment of bonds of the department.

(d) Limit the issuance of additional bonds under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) , limit or establish terms upon which additional bonds may be issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) or limit or establish the issuance or the terms of issuance or provide for the refunding of outstanding bonds.

(e) Provide for procedures, if any, by which the terms of contracts with bondholders may be amended or rescinded, for the percentage of the bondholders that must consent to amendment or rescinding of such contract and for the manner of bondholder consent to any amendment or rescinding of such contract.

(f) Establish a trustee as described under ORS 367.650 (Trust indenture to secure bonds) .

(g) Vest a trustee appointed under ORS 367.650 (Trust indenture to secure bonds) with property, rights, powers and duties in trust, as the State Treasurer determines appropriate. Authority granted by this paragraph includes authority to:

(A) Include the rights, powers and duties of a trustee appointed to bondholders.

(B) Limit the rights, powers and duties of the trustee.

(h) Provide for other matters affecting issuance of the bonds.

(3) A declaration under this section may establish the same requirements, be subject to the same provisions, create the same obligations and confer the same rights and is otherwise subject to the same provisions as an indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) , if so provided in the declaration. [1985 c.551 §5; 1987 c.158 §64]

Source: Section 367.630 — Highway revenue declaration; contents; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.775 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.775
377.775 Removal procedure for noncomplying signs
Status: in_force

(1) Any sign that fails to comply with ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) is a public and private nuisance. In addition to the penalties provided by ORS 377.992 (Penalties) , such a sign may be removed by the Director of Transportation or the duly authorized representative of the director as provided by this section. The director may enter upon private property and remove the sign without incurring any liability therefor.

(2) If a noncomplying sign does not bear the name and address of its owner or if the owner is not readily identified and located, the director may remove it immediately.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a noncomplying sign bears the name and address of its owner or if the owner of the sign is readily identified and located, the director shall notify the owner that the sign is in violation of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) and that the owner has 30 days from the date of the notice within which to make the sign comply, to remove the sign or to request a hearing before the director within the time specified in the notice.

(b) If the sign is not made to comply or is not removed and if the owner does not request a hearing within the time required, or if the owner after a hearing fails to comply with the final order in the proceedings, the director or the duly authorized representatives of the director may remove and destroy or otherwise dispose of the sign.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the person who receives notice under subsection (3) of this section intends to raise issues regarding ownership interests in the sign or its appurtenances in a hearing requested under subsection (3) of this section, the request for hearing must include notice that the person intends to raise those issues and must contain the names and addresses of all persons who have ownership interests in the sign or its appurtenances.

(b) If the person requesting the hearing under subsection (3) of this section fails to include notice of intent to raise issues regarding ownership interests, the person may not raise the issues in the hearing. In addition, the person who requested the hearing may not raise issues regarding ownership interests of any person whose name and address the person who requested the hearing has failed to provide as required by paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) For purposes of this subsection, an ownership interest includes, but is not limited to:

(A) An interest in the land on which the sign is located, in the sign structure and in the display surface; and

(B) A right to operate the sign, whether the right is created by lease, operating agreement or otherwise.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall, after removing a sign in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, place the sign in storage for 30 days while the director makes a further effort to find its owner.

(b) If the owner cannot be found within 30 days, the director may, without incurring any liability therefor, destroy or otherwise dispose of the sign.

(c) If the owner is found within 30 days, the owner may be required to remove the sign from storage.

(d) If the owner is found at any time, the director may recover from the owner the cost of storage. The cost of storage is in addition to the cost of removal payable under subsection (6) of this section.

(6) The owner is liable for, and the director shall collect, the costs of removing a sign. Costs shall be determined by the director on the basis of actual costs of removal or on a square-foot flat fee basis.

(7) A hearing under this section shall be conducted as a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.770 §17; 1973 c.790 §13; 1977 c.265 §5; 1993 c.741 §61; 2001 c.508 §2; 2007 c.199 §18]

Source: Section 377.775 — Removal procedure for noncomplying signs; ownership issues at hearing; disposition of removed signs; costs of removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.055 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.055
371.055 Formation of road districts
Status: in_force

For the purpose of improving county roads, as defined in ORS 368.001 (Definitions) , or public roads within the boundaries of a city or drainage district, numbered road districts may be formed from contiguous territory within the county. [Amended by 1971 c.727 §101; 1989 c.593 §3]

Source: Section 371.055 — Formation of road districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.720 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.720
377.720 Prohibited signs
Status: in_force

A sign may not be erected or maintained if it:

(1) Interferes with, imitates or resembles any traffic control sign or device, or attempts or appears to attempt to direct the movement of traffic.

(2) Prevents the driver of a motor vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of traffic control signs or devices or approaching or merging traffic.

(3) Contains, includes or is illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, revolving, rotating or moving light or moves or has any animated or moving parts. This subsection does not apply to:

(a) A traffic control sign or device.

(b) Signs or portions thereof with lights that may be changed at intermittent intervals by electronic process or remote control that are not outdoor advertising signs.

(c) A tri-vision sign, except that a tri-vision sign may not be illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, revolving, rotating or moving lights.

(d) A digital billboard, only if the digital billboard:

(A) Is not illuminated by a flashing light or a light that varies in intensity;

(B) Has a display surface that does not create the appearance of movement;

(C) Does not operate at an intensity level of more than 0.3 foot-candles over ambient light as measured at a distance of:

(i) 150 feet, if the display surface is 12 feet by 25 feet;

(ii) 200 feet, if the display surface is 10.5 feet by 36 feet; or

(iii) 250 feet, if the display surface is 14 feet by 48 feet;

(D) Is equipped with a light sensor that automatically adjusts the intensity of the billboard according to the amount of ambient light;

(E) Is designed to either freeze the display in one static position, display a full black screen or turn off in the event of a malfunction;

(F) If available where the digital billboard is located, uses renewable energy resources to power the digital billboard, including but not limited to the following:

(i) Wind energy;

(ii) Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy;

(iii) Wave, tidal and ocean thermal energy;

(iv) Geothermal energy; and

(v) The purchase of carbon credits; and

(G) If wind energy is used, as specified in subparagraph (F)(i) of this paragraph, uses moving parts for the purpose of generating the wind energy to power the billboard.

(4) Has any lighting, unless such lighting is so effectively shielded as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the main traveled way of a state highway, or is of such low intensity or brilliance as not to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise to interfere with the operation thereof.

(5) Is located upon a tree, or painted or drawn upon a rock or other natural feature.

(6) Advertises activities that are illegal under any state or federal law applicable at the location of the sign or of the activities.

(7) Is not maintained in a neat, clean and attractive condition and in good repair.

(8) Is not able to withstand a wind pressure of 20 pounds per square foot of exposed surface.

(9) Is on a vehicle or trailer that is located on public or private property. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle or trailer used for transportation by the owner or person in control of the property. [1971 c.770 §15; 1973 c.790 §3; 1977 c.256 §2; 1981 c.392 §1; 1999 c.877 §4; 2007 c.199 §8; 2011 c.562 §2]

Source: Section 377.720 — Prohibited signs; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.139 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.139
390.139 Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall administer a program designed to allow volunteers to assist in the operation and maintenance of Oregon’s state parks. The program shall include public informational activities, but shall be directed primarily toward encouraging and facilitating involvement of volunteers in park operation and maintenance, assigning each volunteer to a specific state park. The program shall be called the Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program.

(2) Private landowners with parks adjacent to their property are vital to the success of the Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program. The State Parks and Recreation Department shall ensure that participants in the program comply with requirements to obtain permission from landowners for access across private property if necessary to perform the volunteers’ duties.

(3) Program funding is an authorized use of the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund under ORS 390.134 (State Parks and Recreation Department Fund) .

(4) The State Parks and Recreation Department may adopt any rules necessary for implementation of the Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program.

(5) An agreement entered into between the State Parks and Recreation Department and a volunteer under subsection (1) of this section shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) Identification of the designated state park. The volunteer may request a specific state park the volunteer wishes to adopt, but the assignment shall be at the discretion of the State Parks and Recreation Department. In assigning parks, the department shall coordinate and cooperate with affected federal, state and local management agencies and private landowners.

(b) Specification of the duties of the volunteer.

(c) Specification of the responsibilities of the volunteer. The volunteer shall agree to abide by all rules related to the program that are adopted by the State Parks and Recreation Department.

(d) Specification of the duration of the agreement. The volunteer shall contract to care for the designated state park for one year.

(6) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall create a recognition program to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers, agencies and businesses that participate in the Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program.

(7) The State Parks and Recreation Department may provide trash bags, supplies, equipment and safety information and assistance to the participating volunteers.

(8) As used in this section, “volunteer” may include an individual, a group of individuals, a volunteer group or service club, or any entity that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. [1997 c.718 §2; 1999 c.59 §103; 2003 c.14 §167]

Source: Section 390.139 — Oregon Adopt-a-Park Program; funding; rules; agreement with volunteers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.116 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.116
368.116 Acquisition of railroad right of way
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever in the location, relocation, construction or betterment of a public road, a county governing body determines that it is necessary to locate, relocate or construct the public road, or any part thereof, upon the right of way of a railroad company, the county may negotiate and agree with the railroad company for the right to use or occupy the right of way, or any portion necessary for public road purposes.

(2) If agreement cannot be reached, then the county governing body may acquire the right of way by exercise of the power of eminent domain under ORS chapter 35.

(3) Nothing in this section authorizes the use or occupancy of the railroad right of way which would interfere with the operation of the railroad or its necessary appurtenances, taking into consideration the use of the railroad right of way by the company for yards, terminals, station grounds and necessary additional trackage, or which would jeopardize the safety of the public. [Formerly 368.290]

Source: Section 368.116 — Acquisition of railroad right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.390 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.390
376.390 Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) relieves the forest road contractor or agents or subcontractors of the forest road contractor from payment of any taxes or fees prescribed by law, except that, with respect to a motor vehicle operated upon a contract forest road by a forest road contractor, or agent or subcontractor of the forest road contractor, the road tax mileage fees prescribed by ORS 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 825.484 (Effect of carrier tax law on other taxes) shall be assessed upon the declared combined weight of the motor vehicle or 76,000 pounds, whichever is less. [Amended by 1953 c.370 §5]

Source: Section 376.390 — Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.264 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.264
390.264 Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund consist of:

(a) Amounts donated to the fund;

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

(c) Amounts deposited in the fund;

(d) Investment earnings received on moneys in the fund;

(e) Unused grant moneys returned pursuant to ORS 390.262 (Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program) (8); and

(f) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source.

(3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Parks and Recreation Department for purposes of ORS 390.262 (Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program) and to pay the administrative costs associated with the fund. [2015 c.831 §2]

Note: See note under 390.262 (Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program) .

Source: Section 390.264 — Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.747 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.747
366.747 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees
Status: in_force

(1) The following moneys shall be allocated as described in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) The amount attributable to the increase in the inspection fee by the amendments to ORS 803.215 (Fee for inspection) by section 47, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

(b) The amount attributable to any increase in registration plate fees by the amendments to ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) by section 48, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

(c) The amount attributable to the increases in fees for driver licenses, permits and endorsements by the amendments to ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) by section 49, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

(2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated 60 percent to counties and 40 percent to cities. Moneys allocated under this section shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to counties and cities under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) are distributed. [2003 c.618 §53; 2019 c.491 §45]

Source: Section 366.747 — Allocation of moneys from specified increases in fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.121 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.121
368.121 Financial assistance to persons displaced by county road acquisition
Status: in_force

(1) When federal funds are available for payment of direct financial assistance to persons displaced by county road acquisition, a county may match such federal funds to the extent provided by federal law and to provide such direct assistance in the instances and on the conditions set forth by federal law and regulations.

(2) When federal funds are not available or used for payment of direct financial assistance to persons displaced by county road acquisition, the county may provide direct financial assistance to such persons. Financial assistance authorized by this subsection shall not exceed the total amount that would have been payable under subsection (1) of this section if federal funds had been available or used. The county may adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subsection. [Formerly 368.310]

Source: Section 368.121 — Financial assistance to persons displaced by county road acquisition; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.910 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.910
368.910 Owner to repair sidewalks and curbs along road
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever in an unincorporated area, sidewalks or curbs are constructed along county roads or are existing along roads taken over by the county, the owner of the abutting real property shall maintain and repair the sidewalks or curbs. If any such sidewalk or curb is out of repair, the county governing body shall send a notice by mail to the owner of the abutting property to repair the sidewalk or curb, setting forth the nature and extent of repairs and the time, not less than 30 days, within which they must be made.

(2) If the owner does not make the repairs within the time allowed, the county governing body may order the repairs to be made. The county governing body shall file the order for the repairs with the county clerk, the order describing the abutting property. The recorded order is notice that the described property is subject to a lien for the cost of the repairs, in an amount to be determined later by an order of the county governing body. The county clerk shall indorse upon the order the date of the filing and record and index the order in special books to be kept by the county clerk for such purpose.

Source: Section 368.910 — Owner to repair sidewalks and curbs along road; county may repair if owner fails , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.420 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.420
384.420 Payment of Oregon’s share of ferry expense
Status: in_force

This state shall not be obligated to pay, nor shall it pay for such ferry service, whether furnished by the facilities owned, acquired or operated by the state jointly or under contract with others, any sum in excess of 50 percent of the total cost of the service. The Department of Transportation may pay Oregon’s part of the cost of the ferry service out of state highway funds in the same manner that other disbursements are made out of such funds.

Source: Section 384.420 — Payment of Oregon’s share of ferry expense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.235 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.235
381.235 Formal requirements and conditions of bonds
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds mentioned in ORS 381.230 (Using bond proceeds for bridge expenses) :

(1) Shall be made to mature at such times and bear such annual rate of interest, payable semiannually, as the authority issuing them may determine.

(2) May have coupons attached representing the interest payments.

(3) Shall contain a recital that the bonds and the interest thereon shall be limited in payment to the special fund to be derived from tolls or other income from the bridge.

(4) May contain such other terms and conditions and be in such form and signed by such official or officials as the authority issuing the bonds shall determine, but the coupons attached to the revenue bonds need bear only the facsimile signature of the officer designated to sign the coupons.

Source: Section 381.235 — Formal requirements and conditions of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.760 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.760
390.760 Exceptions from vegetation line
Status: in_force

ORS 390.640 (Permit required for improvements on ocean shore) does not apply to any state-owned land or to headlands and other lands located at an elevation of more than 16 feet and seaward of a line running between the following designated and numbered points which are more particularly described by ORS 390.770 (Vegetation line described) . The elevation mentioned in this section refers to the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Sea-Level Datum of 1929 through the Pacific Northwest Supplementary Adjustment of 1947.

Point Designation Point Designation

and Number and Number

From To From To

Cl-7-6 Cl-7-7 Cl-7-55 Cl-7-56

Cl-7-10 Cl-7-11 Cl-7-76 Cl-7-77

Cl-7-13 Cl-7-14 Cl-7-115 Cl-7-116

Cl-7-52 Cl-7-53 Cl-7-134 Cl-7-135

Ti-7-3 Ti-7-4 La-7-72 La-7-73

Ti-7-6 Ti-7-7 La-7-87 La-7-88

Ti-7-18 Ti-7-19 Do-8-78 Do-8-79

Ti-7-33 Ti-7-34 Co-7-82 Co-7-83

Ti-7-83 Ti-7-84 Co-7-111 Co-7-112

Ti-7-88 Ti-7-89 Co-7-146 Co-7-147

Ti-7-94 Ti-7-95 Co-7-178 Co-7-179

Ti-7-99 Ti-7-100 Co-7-200 Co-7-201

Ti-7-113 Ti-7-114 Co-7-229 Co-7-230

Ti-7-168 Ti-7-169 Cu-7-25 Cu-7-26

Ti-7-183 Ti-7-184 Cu-7-54 Cu-7-55

Ti-7-249 Ti-7-250 Cu-7-155 Cu-7-156

Li-7-2A Li-7-3 Cu-7-167 Cu-7-167A

Li-7-10 Li-7-11 Cu-7-167E Cu-7-168

Li-7-17 Li-7-18 Cu-7-174 Cu-7-175

Li-7-73 Li-7-74 Cu-7-196 Cu-7-197

Li-7-118 Li-7-119 Cu-7-201 Cu-7-202

Li-7-150 Li-7-151 Cu-7-219 Cu-7-220

Li-7-154 Li-7-155 Cu-7-225 Cu-7-226

Li-7-161 Li-7-162 Cu-7-236 Cu-7-237

Li-7-165 Li-7-166 Cu-7-258 Cu-7-259

Li-7-167A Li-7-168 Cu-7-268 Cu-7-269

Li-7-170 Li-7-171 Cu-7-288 Cu-7-289

Li-7-176 Li-7-177 Cu-7-310 Cu-7-311

Li-7-182 Li-7-183 Cu-7-314 Cu-7-315

Li-7-215 Li-7-216 Cu-7-363 Cu-7-364

Li-7-269 Li-7-270 Cu-7-382 Cu-7-383

Li-7-293 Li-7-294 Cu-7-393 Cu-7-394

Li-7-296 Li-7-297 Cu-7-400 Cu-7-401

Li-7-314 Li-7-315 Cu-7-440 Cu-7-441

Li-7-325 Li-7-326 Cu-7-451 Cu-7-452

Li-7-357 Li-7-358 Cu-7-459 Cu-7-460

Li-7-377 Li-7-378 Cu-7-493 Cu-7-494

Li-7-439 La-7-1 Cu-7-513 Cu-7-514

La-7-9 La-7-10 Cu-7-516 Cu-7-517

La-7-19 La-7-20 Cu-7-538 Cu-7-539

La-7-44 La-7-45 Cu-7-557 Cu-7-558 [1969 c.601 §9]

Source: Section 390.760 — Exceptions from vegetation line , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.303 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.303
390.303 Reconnect Forest Park Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Reconnect Forest Park Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Reconnect Forest Park Fund shall be credited to the fund. The Reconnect Forest Park Fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund under section 32, chapter 812, Oregon Laws 2015, and may include fees, revenues or other income deposited into the fund by the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Parks and Recreation Department for purposes described in section 32, chapter 812, Oregon Laws 2015. [2015 c.812 §33]

Note: 390.303 (Reconnect Forest Park Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.303 — Reconnect Forest Park Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.098 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.098
367.098 Fund exchange
Status: in_force

(1) Each year, the Department of Transportation shall determine the amount of funding allocated under ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) (4)(b) that is necessary to fund:

(a) Transportation projects specified by the Legislative Assembly by law;

(b) The matching moneys needed to spend federal funds;

(c) Highway maintenance activities;

(d) Programs that are more efficient to operate using state moneys; and

(e) Other purposes for which federal funds cannot be used.

(2) From state moneys described under ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) (4)(b) remaining after setting aside the funds necessary to meet the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, the department shall allocate to local governments $35 million per year.

(3) The department shall replace any state funds made available to local governments under subsection (2) of this section with federal surface transportation funding on a dollar for dollar basis.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall allocate the state moneys described in ORS 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) (4)(b) under subsection (2) of this section to the following:

(A) Counties;

(B) Cities with a population of 5,000 or more and located outside the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization, as defined in ORS 197.629 (Schedule for periodic review) ;

(C) Metropolitan planning organizations in urbanized areas with a population of less than 200,000;

(D) The League of Oregon Cities; or

(E) The Association of Oregon Counties.

(b) Moneys allocated under this subsection shall be used solely for uses that are consistent with Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution.

(c) The distribution of moneys under this subsection shall be:

(A) Determined by agreement between the department, the League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties; and

(B) Provided to recipients through guidelines developed by the department.

(5) If less than $35 million of state moneys is allocated to local governments under subsection (2) of this section in a year, the department shall, to the extent possible, allocate, under subsection (4) of this section, federal surface transportation funding in an amount equal to the difference between $35 million and the amount of state moneys allocated to local governments under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) The department may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2023 c.233 §1]

Note: 367.098 (Fund exchange) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 367 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

SHORT-TERM DEBT

Source: Section 367.098 — Fund exchange; allocation to local governments; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.046 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.046
368.046 Employment of county road official
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body may employ an engineer or practical road builder as a county road official.

(2) A county road official shall work under the direction of the county governing body and shall:

(a) Assist the county governing body in preparing specifications for county work to be done on any road within the county;

(b) Superintend work done by the county upon roads within the county, whether the work is done under contract or otherwise;

(c) Recommend to the county governing body methods to be adopted for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of roads; and

(d) Perform other duties assigned by the county governing body. [1981 c.153 §9]

Source: Section 368.046 — Employment of county road official; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.095 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.095
367.095 Tax and fee distribution and projects
Status: in_force

(1) The following amounts shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in this section:

(a) The amount attributable to the increase in tax rates by section 45, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017, and the amendments to ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) and 319.530 (Imposition of tax) by sections 40 to 43, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017.

(b) The amount attributable to the vehicle registration and title fees imposed under ORS 803.091 (Title fees based on miles per gallon) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) .

(c) The amount attributable to the increase in taxes and fees by the amendments to ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) , 803.645 (Fees for trip permits) , 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) and 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) by sections 34, 35, 48, 49, 51, 52, 63, 64, 66, 67 and 70, chapter 750, Oregon Laws 2017.

(2) The amounts described in subsection (1) of this section shall be distributed in the following order and for the following purposes:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) $30 million per year shall be used to pay for:

(i) The Interstate 5 Rose Quarter Project;

(ii) The Interstate 205 Improvements: Stafford Road to Oregon Route 213 Project;

(iii) The Interstate 5 Boone Bridge and Seismic Improvement Project; and

(iv) The implementation of the toll program established under ORS 383.150 (Toll program) .

(B) The amount described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be used to pay for costs, including project costs on a current basis and paying for debt service on bonds issued to finance the projects or toll program, only until the later of the date on which the projects or toll program is completed or on which all bonds issued to fund the projects or toll program have been repaid. Any remaining moneys shall be distributed as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(b) $15 million per year shall be deposited into the Safe Routes to Schools Fund for the purpose of providing Safe Routes to Schools matching grants under ORS 184.742 (Matching grant program) . The remainder of the moneys shall be distributed as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section that remain after the allocation of moneys described in subsection (2) of this section shall be allocated as follows:

(a) 50 percent to the Department of Transportation.

(b) 30 percent to counties for distribution as provided in ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) .

(c) 20 percent to cities for distribution as provided in ORS 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) .

(4) The moneys described in subsection (3)(a) of this section or equivalent amounts that become available to the Department of Transportation shall be allocated as follows:

(a) $10 million for safety.

(b) Of the remaining balance:

(A) Forty percent for bridges.

(B) Thirty percent for seismic improvements related to highways and bridges.

(C) Twenty-four percent for state highway pavement preservation and culverts.

(D) Six percent for state highway maintenance and safety improvements. [2017 c.750 §71a; 2017 c.750 §71b; 2018 c.93 §§30c,30d; 2019 c.491 §46; 2021 c.630 §130; 2019 c.491 §§46,47; 2021 c.630 §§130,131]

Note: 367.095 (Tax and fee distribution and projects) and 367.097 (Debt service) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 367 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 367.095 — Tax and fee distribution and projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.010 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.010
373.010 Routing and marking state highways through cities
Status: in_force

Whenever the route of any state highway passes through the corporate limits of any city of this state, the Department of Transportation:

(1) Shall select and designate the streets of the city over which the state highway shall be routed.

(2) Shall erect and maintain such road and other signs on and along such streets at such places and of such material and design as it may select.

(3) May alter or change such routing when in its opinion the interests of the motoring public will be better served. [Amended by 1957 c.663 §2]

Source: Section 373.010 — Routing and marking state highways through cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.082 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.082
367.082 Grants from Connect Oregon Fund
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Transportation may provide, from moneys in the Connect Oregon Fund established under ORS 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) , grants for transportation projects to public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , and to private entities.

(2) Grants may not be made from the Connect Oregon Fund for transportation projects that could constitutionally be funded by revenues described in Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules specifying the process by which a public body or private entity may apply for a grant under this section and prescribing the terms and conditions of grants. An applicant receiving a grant must provide the following amounts:

(a) For public bodies and private entities, other than Class I railroads, 30 percent of the moneys required for the transportation project.

(b) For Class I railroads, 50 percent of the moneys required for the transportation project. [2005 c.816 §3; 2015 c.707 §2; 2017 c.750 §79]

Note: See first note under 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) .

Source: Section 367.082 — Grants from Connect Oregon Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.962 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.962
390.962 Criteria for establishing trails
Status: in_force

(1) Upon finding that such trails will meet the criteria established in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) and such supplementary criteria as the State Parks and Recreation Department may prescribe, the department is encouraged and empowered to establish and designate Oregon recreation trails:

(a) Over lands owned by the State of Oregon, by the federal government or by any county, municipality or other local governmental body, with the consent of the state agency, federal agency, county, municipality or other local governmental body having jurisdiction over the lands involved; or

(b) Over lands owned by private persons, in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2).

(2) In establishing such trails, the department shall give special recognition to the need for the establishment of recreation trails in or near, or reasonably accessible to, urban areas. Upon the establishment of any such trail, the department shall designate the primary kind of trail it is to be, based upon the mode or modes of travel to be permitted on such trail, including one or more of the following:

(a) Footpath.

(b) Horseback riding trail.

(c) Bicycle path.

(3) Nothing in ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) affects any other statute authorizing trails for motorized vehicles which is not inconsistent with ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2). [1971 c.614 §5]

Source: Section 390.962 — Criteria for establishing trails; location; statutes authorizing trails for motorized vehicles unaffected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.308 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.308
374.308 Presumption of written permission
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An owner of real property abutting a state highway with an existing approach road is presumed to have the Department of Transportation’s written permission for the approach road based upon documentation for a highway project completed by the department that shows that the approach road was built or rebuilt as part of the project or that the department intended to issue an approach permit to the property owner for the approach road.

(b) The department shall have the burden to establish that the factual basis for the presumption in paragraph (a) of this subsection does not exist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An owner of real property abutting a state highway with an approach road that was in existence before April 1, 2000, is also presumed to have the department’s written permission for the approach road based upon documentation in any form that shows:

(A) That the approach road was in existence before July 16, 1949;

(B) That the approach road was in existence before the department accepted jurisdiction of the highway from a city or county; or

(C) That the approach road was built or rebuilt with the department’s knowledge or permission.

(b) The department shall have the burden to establish that the factual basis for the presumption in paragraph (a) of this subsection does not exist. The department may rebut the presumption in paragraph (a) of this subsection by a showing that there is insufficient documentation to determine whether the approach road was built or rebuilt with the department’s knowledge or permission.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section apply only where there is a right of access to the state highway.

(4) For approach roads presumed to have written permission under this section, the determination of prior use for the purposes of ORS 374.312 (Rules regarding permits for approach roads) (4) and (5) is the use of the property on January 1, 2014.

(5) Except as provided in this section, an approach road built without the department’s written permission is subject to removal or reconstruction as provided in ORS 374.307 (Removal or repair of installation constructed without permission) .

(6) For purposes of ORS 374.302 (Definitions for ORS 374.302 to 374.334) to 374.334 (Access management strategy) , 374.335 (Driving certain motor vehicles across public highway not considered operation on highway) and 374.345 (Rules regarding turning onto state highway from approach road) , the presumption of written permission of the department for an approach road is deemed to be an approach permit issued by the department under ORS 374.310 (State permits) . [2013 c.476 §2]

Note: 374.308 (Presumption of written permission) and 374.317 (Approach road maintenance) were added to and made a part of 374.302 (Definitions for ORS 374.302 to 374.334) to 374.334 (Access management strategy) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 374.308 — Presumption of written permission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.750 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.750
367.750 Constitutional debt limits not to be exceeded
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may not issue or sell general obligation bonds under ORS 367.700 (Authority to sell limited amount of bonds under ORS 367.700 to 367.750) to 367.750 (Constitutional debt limits not to be exceeded) that, singly or in the aggregate with previous debts or liabilities incurred for the building and maintaining of permanent roads, exceed any limitation provided in the Oregon Constitution at the date of the issuance and sale of such bonds. [1975 c.211 §11; 2003 c.201 §35]

Source: Section 367.750 — Constitutional debt limits not to be exceeded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.325 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.325
374.325 Effect of ORS 374.305 to 374.325
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 374.305 (Necessity of permission to build on rights of way) to 374.325 (Effect of ORS 374.305 to 374.325) shall:

(1) Limit or affect any of the powers granted to, or duties imposed upon, the county courts or boards of county commissioners, the Department of Transportation or the Public Utility Commission by ORS 758.010 (Authority to construct lines and facilities) and 758.020 (Joint occupancy of poles) , or any rights granted or authorized under those statutes.

(2) Grant any right for the construction or placing of an approach road, structure, pipeline, ditch, cable or wire, or other facility, thing or appurtenance on the right of way of any highway. [Amended by 1957 c.323 §3]

Source: Section 374.325 — Effect of ORS 374.305 to 374.325 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.066 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.066
367.066 Definitions for ORS 367.066 and 367.067
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) :

(1) “Credit premium” means the amount required to be paid to the United States Secretary of Transportation before disbursement of a federal loan under RRIFP.

(2) “RRIFP” means the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program, 49 C.F.R. 260 et seq.

(3) “Short line railroad” means a Class II or Class III railroad as defined in 49 C.F.R. 1201. [2001 c.942 §15]

Source: Section 367.066 — Definitions for ORS 367.066 and 367.067 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.990 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.990
368.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 368.251 (Obstruction of road drains prohibited) , 368.256 (Creation of road hazard prohibited) or 368.942 (Posting notices, signs or pictures on structures within county road right of way prohibited) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Subsection (4) enacted as 1973 c.462 §7; 1981 c.153 §70; 2011 c.597 §186]

Source: Section 368.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.270 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.270
372.270 Preservation and inspection of records
Status: in_force

All the proceedings of the district board shall be entered at large in a record book. All books, maps, plans, documents, correspondence, vouchers, reports and other papers and records pertaining to the business of the district shall be carefully preserved, and shall be open to inspection as public records. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §25]

Source: Section 372.270 — Preservation and inspection of records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.020 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.020
374.020 Interference with railroad facilities prohibited
Status: in_force

No throughway shall be established upon or across the tracks, yards, station grounds or other operating properties of any common carrier railroad, or upon or across any industrial or business property served by railroad industrial trackage, or upon or across any property at such a location as to unduly interfere with the reasonable access of shippers, passengers or the public to railroad depots, team tracks or other facilities for receiving or delivering freight or passengers transported by railroad unless the Department of Transportation and the railroad agree on a proposed throughway project. [Amended by 1995 c.733 §94]

Source: Section 374.020 — Interference with railroad facilities prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.830 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.830
377.830 Limitation on motorist informational sign permits
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the Travel Information Council shall not issue, for any one place or business eligible therefor, more than two permits for motorist informational or logo signs for one direction of travel on a state highway leading to the place or business. Where a logo is available it shall be used and shall be one of the two allowable signs. [1971 c.770 §11; 1973 c.790 §22; 1983 c.111 §8]

Source: Section 377.830 — Limitation on motorist informational sign permits; use of logo signs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.712 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.712
381.712 Powers
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other powers granted under ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) , a commission may:

(a) Construct, purchase, lease, acquire, own, operate, maintain, control, hold, sell, convey, dispose of, finance or refinance real property, personal property, facilities, materials, supplies or equipment, or any interest therein, within the State of Oregon or the State of Washington, as the board deems necessary or incidental to the purposes of the commission described in ORS 381.705 (Creation and purposes) ;

(b) Secure all necessary federal, state and local authorizations, permits and approvals for the construction, maintenance, repair, operation, renewal, financing or refinancing of a bridge;

(c) Adopt, amend or repeal bylaws, rules or regulations, consistent with applicable laws under ORS 381.745 (Applicable law and jurisdiction) and a commission formation agreement, that further specify the powers and duties of a commission, clarify or interpret provisions in a commission formation agreement or clarify or interpret laws or regulations applicable to the commission;

(d) Receive and accept, with or without consideration, from a federal agency, a state, a local government or any other public or private source, grants, contributions, loans, advances, credit enhancements or other contributions in money, property, labor, materials, services or other things of value to accomplish the purposes of the commission;

(e) Invest the commission’s moneys in investments permitted for municipal corporations and disburse funds for the commission’s lawful purposes;

(f) Make and enter into any contract or agreement the board deems necessary or incidental to the purposes of the commission;

(g) Grant, by franchise, lease or otherwise, the use of any property or facility owned or controlled by the commission and the making of payments for the use;

(h) Create and abolish offices, employments or positions, and employ or contract for professional and other services;

(i) Establish and enforce regulations governing the use of facilities owned or controlled by the commission, the services rendered by the commission and the tolls and other charges issued by the commission;

(j) Adopt and use a corporate seal;

(k) Sue and be sued in the name of the commission;

(L) Establish special funds, and controls on deposits to and disbursements from the special funds, as the commission deems convenient for the implementation of ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) ;

(m) Delegate any of the commission’s powers and duties if consistent with the purposes of ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) ;

(n) Perform other functions necessary or incidental to the purposes of the commission or to the execution of the powers granted under ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) ; and

(o) Exercise other additional powers as may be conferred on the commission by law.

(2) A commission may not impose a tax or an assessment. [2022 c.7 §5]

Source: Section 381.712 — Powers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.486 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.486
366.486 Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

When a new roadside rest area is established adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway, or when rest room facilities are constructed in an existing roadside rest area adjacent to or within the right of way of a state highway, a separate rest room facility for persons with disabilities of both sexes shall be constructed. The facility shall meet all requirements of ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) . [1993 c.738 §1; 2007 c.70 §152]

Note: 366.486 (Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities) , 366.487 (Use of roadside rest area rest rooms by persons with disabilities) and 366.490 (Coffee and cookies at roadside rest areas) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.486 — Construction of roadside rest area facilities for persons with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.354 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.354
371.354 Notice and public hearing
Status: in_force

(1) The district board of a special road district seeking to establish tax zones under ORS 371.353 (Establishment of zones within special road district) to 371.357 (Ad valorem property taxation) shall cause a notice of a public hearing relating to the formation of the tax zones to be published once a week for two successive weeks in the newspaper in general circulation in the district that, in the judgment of the district board, will afford the best notice to the residents of the district.

(2) The notice published under this section shall set forth:

(a) The resolve of the district board to divide the district into zones.

(b) The boundaries of the proposed zones.

(c) The estimated percentage of the total amount of ad valorem taxes of the district that will be collected in each zone.

(d) The date, hour and place of the hearing.

(e) That all interested persons may attend and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. [2001 c.553 §3]

Source: Section 371.354 — Notice and public hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.805 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.805
376.805 Payment of damages and other expenses from sources other than assessments and bonds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the fact that the proceedings under ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) have provided that assessments are to be levied as contemplated by ORS 376.735 (Contents of resolution when landowners to be paid for damages by assessments on benefited property) , the legislative body, at any time and either before or after the adoption of the resolution provided for in ORS 376.780 (Resolution after hearing) (1), may determine that such assessments shall not be levied. In lieu thereof the legislative body may provide for the payment of all or any part of the amounts referred to in ORS 376.790 (Assessment of damages and other expenses against benefited lands) , out of general funds of the city or out of any other available funds. [1961 c.666 §30]

Source: Section 376.805 — Payment of damages and other expenses from sources other than assessments and bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.635 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.635
371.635 Court order for improvement
Status: in_force

(1) If the number of objections mentioned in ORS 371.630 (Notice to owners of engineer’s report) is not received, the county court may, by order describing the land to be assessed, direct the improvement to be made by contract, or by force account. If by contract, it shall be awarded in the same manner as provided for other contracted county road improvement.

(2) The county court shall record the order for the improvement with the county clerk. The recorded order is notice that the land described in the order is subject to a lien of an assessment for the cost of the improvement, in an amount to be determined later by an order of the county court. The county clerk shall indorse upon the order the date of the filing thereof, and shall record and index the same in the County Clerk Lien Record.

(3) If the proposed improvement described in the order of the county court is not commenced within two years after the order for the improvement is recorded, the county court may by a new order vacate its former order for the proposed improvement. The county court shall record with the county clerk the order vacating the former order for the proposed improvement. Thereupon the land described shall be free of such lien and the effect of the former order. The county clerk shall indorse upon the new order the date of the filing thereof, and shall record and index the same in the County Clerk Lien Record. [Amended by 1955 c.549 §1; 1955 c.773 §5; 1971 c.327 §4; 2001 c.577 §3]

Source: Section 371.635 — Court order for improvement; recording; vacation of order and removal of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.917 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.917
366.917 World War II Veterans Historic Highway
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The portion of U.S. Highway 97 that is known as The Dalles-California Highway, crossing the State of Oregon beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway.

(b) The portion of State Highway 126 from U.S. 97 to Prineville-Crook County Airport shall be known as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highways described in this section indicating the designation of each highway as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway and indicating proximity to local World War II military sites.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

(b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2009 c.265 §2; 2023 c.9 §20]

Source: Section 366.917 — World War II Veterans Historic Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.926 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.926
366.926 Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of Oregon Highway 82 between mileposts 18 and 25 shall also be known as the Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with law enforcement groups, other civic organizations or individuals to create, install and maintain the markers.

(b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2023 c.107 §1]

Note: 366.926 (Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.926 — Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.655 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.655
367.655 Loan of bond proceeds to cities and counties
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any provision of charter or local ordinance to the contrary:

(a) The Department of Transportation may loan a portion of proceeds from bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) to cities and counties; and

(b) Cities and counties may borrow moneys under this section.

(2) Any loan made under this section is subject to all of the following provisions:

(a) Moneys from the loan may only be used to defray costs of location, relocation, improvements, construction and reconstruction of city and county streets and roads.

(b) The department shall establish rules concerning the making of agreements for the loans. Repayment of principal and interest by any city or county must be made according to the agreement between the department and the city or county.

(c) If a city or county defaults of repayment, the department may withhold any part of the appropriation or allocation to the city under ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) or the county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) as provided for in the agreement for repayment made under this section. [1985 c.551 §10; 2003 c.201 §29]

Source: Section 367.655 — Loan of bond proceeds to cities and counties; use of loans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.645 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.645
367.645 Reserve account
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may establish a separate reserve account to provide additional security for bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) . The following apply to any account established under this section:

(1) The account may be established as part of the highway fund or separately.

(2) The establishment of an account does not, in itself, limit the payment of bond debt service for bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) to moneys in the account. Bond debt service for bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) may be paid from any moneys under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) , whether or not an account is established, unless otherwise provided by indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) .

(3) The account is subject to any provisions established by indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) concerning the amount of money in the account or the replenishing of moneys if the account is drawn down at any time while bonds are outstanding.

(4) The account is subject to any other provisions concerning the account that are established by indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) . [1985 c.551 §8; 1989 c.610 §2; 2003 c.201 §28]

Source: Section 367.645 — Reserve account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.230 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.230
381.230 Using bond proceeds for bridge expenses
Status: in_force

The construction, purchase, acquisition, operation or maintenance of any bridge or of its approaches authorized by ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) to 381.314 (Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project) may be financed in whole or in part through the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. As security for the payment of the bonds, the total or any part of the revenues from any such bridge may be hypothecated and pledged by the governing authorities purchasing, constructing, operating or maintaining the bridge without the necessity of the electors of the political subdivisions authorizing the same. However, no such hypothecation or pledge of revenues, or the issuance of the revenue bonds shall constitute in any manner, or to any extent be made to constitute, a general obligation of any county, city, town or port making the pledge.

Source: Section 381.230 — Using bond proceeds for bridge expenses; security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.990 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.990
376.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Operation of a motor vehicle by any person over a contract forest road in violation of the contract provisions as to equipment, weight, width, length or height, is a Class A misdemeanor. The definitions in ORS 376.310 (Definitions for ORS 376.305 to 376.390) apply to this section.

Source: Section 376.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.625 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.625
377.625 Screening junkyard located in restricted area
Status: in_force

(1) Any junkyard which is in existence on June 30, 1967, less than 1,000 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way line and visible from the main traveled way of the Interstate System or the federal-aid primary system and is not in a zoned industrial area, may be screened by the Director of Transportation, if economically and otherwise feasible, at locations on the highway rights of way or in areas outside of the rights of way acquired for such purposes by the Department of Transportation.

(2) Any junkyard which is in existence on June 30, 1967, less than 1,000 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way line and which is visible from the main traveled way of any state highway other than the Interstate System or federal-aid primary system and is not in a zoned industrial area, may be screened by the director when it is financially, economically and otherwise feasible. The screening may be located on the highway rights of way or in areas outside the rights of way acquired for such purposes by the department. [1967 c.590 §6; 1979 c.210 §2; 1993 c.741 §50]

Source: Section 377.625 — Screening junkyard located in restricted area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.070 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.070
371.070 Islands as separate road districts
Status: in_force

Any island or part thereof exceeding in area 12 square miles and located in any one county hereby is constituted a separate and distinct road district of the county.

Source: Section 371.070 — Islands as separate road districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.815 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.815
376.815 Adoption of ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) Such ordinance shall be adopted and published in the manner, and shall take effect, as provided by law or charter for other ordinances of the city. Such ordinance shall be subject to referendum in the same manner as other ordinances of the city.

(2) No payment of allowed claims or damages or compensation awarded by any court shall be made until such ordinance is in effect but all such allowed claims, damages and compensation shall be paid before the rules and regulations provided in such ordinance become operative. [1961 c.666 §§32,33]

Source: Section 376.815 — Adoption of ordinance; payment of claims, damages and compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.345 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.345
376.345 Contents of forest road contract
Status: in_force

Every contract entered into pursuant to ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) shall:

(1) Describe the road and the termini thereof.

(2) Specify the width of the roadbed and contain reasonably complete specifications, prepared by the county roadmaster or other competent person, of the improvement and maintenance work to be done.

(3) Specify the time within which the improvement work other than maintenance shall be completed.

(4) Contain such provisions pertaining to maintenance as may be agreed upon by the parties.

(5) Obligate the forest road contractor to furnish all labor and materials required for the work the contractor has contracted to do.

(6) Provide that the same rights and privileges on the contract forest road as are available to the forest road contractor are available to any other logging operator:

(a) Upon approval by the county court;

(b) Upon the logging operator furnishing insurance as provided in ORS 376.340 (Bond and insurance of forest road contractor) ;

(c) Upon the logging operator reimbursing the forest road contractor for an equitable portion of the construction costs, if any, borne by the forest road contractor; and

(d) Upon the equitable sharing of the logging operator with the forest road contractor in the costs of maintaining the road, provision being made for either the specific rates therefor per 1,000 feet board measure of timber or equivalent of forest products transported over the road or, in the alternative, a formula for determining such rates with a provision for arbitration under ORS 36.600 (Definitions) to 36.740 (Relationship to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) , in the event of disagreement between the forest road contractor and another logging operator respecting the application of the formula. [Amended by 2003 c.598 §41]

Source: Section 376.345 — Contents of forest road contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.026 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.026
368.026 Withdrawal of county road status
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body shall use the following procedure to withdraw county road status from a portion of a county road that is outside a city:

(a) The county governing body may initiate proceedings by having the county road official prepare a report stating reasons for the proposed withdrawal and the effects the proposed withdrawal may have on land abutting the county road proposed to be withdrawn.

(b) The county governing body shall fix a date for a hearing on the withdrawal.

(c) The county governing body shall provide for notice of the hearing on the proposed withdrawal to be served on owners of land abutting the portion of county road proposed to be withdrawn. Notice shall be served in the manner provided under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) .

(d) Any interested person shall have access to the report prepared by the county road official under this section from a day not less than 20 days prior to the date of hearing.

(e) At the hearing, the county governing body shall accept the report of the county road official prepared under this section and shall accept testimony from persons favoring or objecting to the proposed withdrawal.

(f) After completion of the procedures under this section, the county governing body may retain the portion of county road as a county road or may by order or resolution declare county road status withdrawn from all or part of the portion of the road under consideration.

(2) The withdrawal of county road status from any county road that is within a city is subject to ORS 373.270 (Transferring jurisdiction over county roads within cities) .

(3) If a county governing body withdraws county road status from a portion of a county road, the road shall continue to be a public road. [1981 c.153 §6]

Source: Section 368.026 — Withdrawal of county road status; report; notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.622 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.622
367.622 Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Highway” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.305 (“Highway.”) .

(b) “Modernization” means improvements that add capacity to highways, including but not limited to new or widened lanes and new bypasses.

(c) “Preservation” means paving, striping, reconstruction and other activities designed to add useful life to existing highways.

(2) Bonds described in ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (2) shall be used to finance preservation and modernization projects chosen by the Oregon Transportation Commission. The commission shall select projects from among the following:

(a) Highways that need increased lane capacity.

(b) Highways and bridges that have weight limitations.

(c) State and local bridges.

(d) Interchanges on multilane highways.

(e) District highways in cities and counties that require preservation. The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules defining “district highway” for purposes of this paragraph.

(3) In choosing projects under subsection (2) of this section, the commission shall use the following criteria, in addition to any criteria developed under ORS 367.623 (Consultation with local governments for project selection) :

(a) Lane capacity projects shall be chosen from a financially constrained list.

(b) Bridge projects shall be chosen on the basis of a bridge inventory or rating system recognized by the commission.

(c) Priority for interchange projects shall be given to projects on multilane highways where safety can be enhanced by constructing a grade-separated interchange to replace an at-grade crossing.

(d) Priority for district highway preservation projects shall be given to those projects that may facilitate transfer of jurisdiction over the highway from the state to a local government.

(e) Projects selected for financing under this section shall be equitably distributed throughout the state, using the criteria for distribution of projects that are used for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. [2001 c.669 §2; 2005 c.612 §8]

Note: 367.622 (Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds) and 367.623 (Consultation with local governments for project selection) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 367 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 367.622 — Preservation and modernization projects funded by specified bonds; rules; selection criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.105 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.105
384.105 Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department of Transportation finds and determines that the operation of a ferry across any stream, river, bay, arm of the ocean or other body of water is necessary and convenient in connection with the use of any state highway, the department may acquire, construct, establish, maintain and operate the ferry. The department may operate the ferry under a contract, or with its own employees or under a license or permit granted by the department, the license or permit to contain such conditions, requirements, terms and provisions as to the department seem best. The maintenance or operation of any such ferry is subject, however, to the federal laws and requirements governing navigation.

Source: Section 384.105 — Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.207 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.207
366.207 Statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop a statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy that includes the use of rock salt or similar solid salt products. In developing the strategy, the commission shall focus on highways under the Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction as the road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) and take into consideration environmental best practices. [2017 c.750 §136]

Source: Section 366.207 — Statewide winter maintenance strategy and policy; rock salt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.170 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.170
372.170 Power to assess, levy and collect taxes
Status: in_force

(1) The district may assess, levy and collect assessments upon all real property situate within its boundaries and which is by law taxable for state and county purposes in each year, on any reasonable basis of assessment. However, the assessment shall not exceed $1 per each front foot of the property abutting on the highway, or portion thereof, proposed to be or lighted. The proceeds of the assessment shall be applied in carrying out the objects and purposes of the district.

(2) The district may also assess, levy and collect a special assessment upon all such property in an amount sufficient to pay the initial construction and installation cost. [Amended by 1965 c.21 §1; 1971 c.514 §17]

Source: Section 372.170 — Power to assess, levy and collect taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.260 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.260
381.260 Plans and specifications for bridge construction
Status: in_force

Before any bridge is constructed by any of the counties, cities, towns or ports mentioned in ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) , the authorities desiring to construct the same shall select the location of the bridge and prepare the plans and specifications and the estimated cost of the structure, including rights of way, approaches and connecting roads.

Source: Section 381.260 — Plans and specifications for bridge construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.516 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.516
366.516 Incurring obligations payable from anticipated revenues
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may incur obligations to be paid from the State Highway Fund for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of highways, streets and bridges in excess of the amount then standing to the credit of the State Highway Fund if in the opinion of the department there will be sufficient funds available for the payment of such obligations when they become due and payable and all other debts, obligations and expenses chargeable against the State Highway Fund including those amounts that are required by law to be set aside from the State Highway Fund for particular purposes. Obligations incurred under the authority of this section need not be payable in the same biennial period during which the obligation is incurred. [1953 c.125 §2]

Source: Section 366.516 — Incurring obligations payable from anticipated revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.989 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.989
390.989 Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989
Status: in_force

Any power of eminent domain otherwise vested in the State Parks and Recreation Department does not apply to any power or duty vested in the department by ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) . [1971 c.614 §16]

Source: Section 390.989 — Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.510 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.510
381.510 Bond advertisement and sale
Status: in_force

(1) The bonding committee shall advertise in one newspaper in the county, if there is one, in one leading newspaper in Portland, Oregon, and in one leading financial newspaper in New York City for two weeks before any sale of bonds, the fact of the sale, inviting bids for the bonds and stating such facts as will interest prospective purchasers. For example, the date and place of sale, the terms of sale, the character of the bonds, the amount, interest and denomination of the bonds, the fact that all bids must be accompanied by a certified check for five percent of the amount of the bid, that any and all bids may be rejected, that the bonds may be sold only for cash, not below par, and to the highest bidder and such other facts as may in the judgment of the bonding committee procure the most advantageous sale of the bonds may be stated.

(2) All bids to purchase bonds shall be sealed and accompanied by a certified check for five percent of the amount of the bid. The bonding committee may reject any and all bids.

(3) No bonds authorized by ORS 381.420 (County financing construction of interstate bridges) shall be sold for less than par or for anything but cash.

Source: Section 381.510 — Bond advertisement and sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.661 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.661
390.661 Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance
Status: in_force

The improvement on any property within the ocean shore without a permit issued under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) , or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, is a public nuisance. [1999 c.373 §12]

Source: Section 390.661 — Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.106 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.106
368.106 Records and survey of property acquired for road
Status: in_force

If a county governing body acquires an interest in real property for public road purposes, the county governing body shall cause:

(1) Any order or resolution enacted and deed or other document establishing an interest in the property for public road purposes to be recorded;

(2) The road right of way to be surveyed and monumented;

(3) The survey to be prepared in compliance with ORS 209.250 (Survey by registered land surveyor) ; and

(4) The survey to be recorded with the county surveyor. [1981 c.153 §16]

Source: Section 368.106 — Records and survey of property acquired for road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.158 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.158
366.158 Adopt-a-Highway Program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Noxious weeds” means any weed the State Department of Agriculture designates by rule as a noxious weed.

(b) “Pesticide” has the meaning given that term in ORS 634.006 (Definitions) .

(2) The Department of Transportation shall administer a program aimed toward beautifying and cleaning state roadsides. The program shall include public informational activities, but shall be directed primarily toward encouraging and facilitating involvement of volunteer groups in litter cleanup work and removal of noxious weeds on a specific section of highway. The program shall be called the Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program. Moneys for the program shall be provided from funds available to the department. The department may adopt any rules it considers necessary for implementation of the Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program.

(3) An agreement entered into between the department and a volunteer group pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) Identification of the designated section of highway. The volunteer group may request a specific section of highway it wishes to adopt, but the assignment shall be at the discretion of the department.

(b) Specification of the duties of the volunteer group. The group shall choose one or both of the following activities:

(A) Removal of litter along the designated section of highway at least four times each year.

(B) Removal of noxious weeds, along the designated section of highway at least twice each year, using a method other than pesticide and in accordance with rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture.

(c) Specification of the responsibilities of the volunteer group. The group shall agree to abide by all rules related to the program that are adopted by the department.

(d) Duration of the agreement. The volunteer group may contract to care for the designated section of highway for one, two or three years.

(4) A sign identifying the group and recognizing the group’s contribution shall be placed by the department at each end of the section of highway adopted by the group unless the department determines that doing so would be unsafe to persons using the highway.

(5) The department shall provide reflective vests, garbage bags and highway signs for the participating volunteer groups. [1991 c.486 §2; 2009 c.547 §1]

Source: Section 366.158 — Adopt-a-Highway Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.577 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.577
390.577 Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall issue or provide for issuance of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit to any person who has taken a Class IV all-terrain vehicle safety education course established under this section and has been found qualified to operate a Class IV all-terrain vehicle.

(2) The department shall adopt rules to provide for Class IV all-terrain vehicle safety education courses, equivalency examinations and the issuance of Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permits consistent with this section. The rules adopted by the department shall be consistent with the following:

(a) The courses must be given by instructors designated by the department as qualified to conduct the courses and issue the permits.

(b) The instructors may be provided and permits issued through public or private local and state organizations meeting qualifications established by the department.

(c) The department may collect a fee of not more than $5 from each participant in a course established under this section. [2011 c.360 §6b]

Source: Section 390.577 — Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.157 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.157
376.157 Continuation of preexisting sewer service
Status: in_force

(1) A way of necessity that provides a continuation of preexisting sewer service to land that has access to a public road:

(a) Terminates six months after a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , having jurisdiction over the affected land issues a notice to affected property owners declaring the completion of a public sewer line that provides direct access to the land.

(b) May not be approved in circumstances where the abandonment of an existing private sewer line connection is necessitated by permitted development or redevelopment.

(2) Compensation paid by the owner of the benefited land to the owner of the land burdened by the way of necessity must reflect the temporary duration of ways of necessity approved under ORS 376.175 (Order granting or denying way of necessity) . [2009 c.318 §4]

Source: Section 376.157 — Continuation of preexisting sewer service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.620 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.620
377.620 Restrictions on maintaining or establishing junkyard along highway
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no junkyard in existence on June 30, 1967, may be maintained after June 30, 1967, within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way of:

(a) The Interstate System.

(b) The federal-aid primary system.

(c) Other state highways, unless permitted by the Director of Transportation and subject to rules adopted by the director.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no junkyard shall be established after June 30, 1967, within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way of any state highway or which is visible from any state highway, as defined by ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) , where the area immediately adjacent to the state highway retains designation as a scenic area pursuant to ORS 377.521 (Status of previously designated scenic areas) .

(3) Except as provided in ORS 377.510 (Signs visible from state highways regulated) relating to location of junkyards within or adjacent to designated scenic areas, this section does not prohibit the establishment or maintenance along state highways of the following junkyards:

(a) Junkyards that are hidden or adequately screened by the terrain or other natural objects, or by plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main traveled way of the state highway, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the director.

(b) Junkyards located in zoned industrial areas.

(4) No owner or operator of a junkyard shall place any junk on a state highway right of way. [1967 c.590 §5; 1975 c.262 §1; 1983 c.740 §122; 1993 c.741 §49; 2007 c.199 §24]

Source: Section 377.620 — Restrictions on maintaining or establishing junkyard along highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.331 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.331
368.331 Limitation on use of vacation proceedings that would eliminate access
Status: in_force

A county governing body shall not vacate public lands under ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) if the vacation would deprive an owner of a recorded property right of access necessary for the exercise of that property right unless the county governing body has the consent of the owner. [1981 c.153 §35]

Source: Section 368.331 — Limitation on use of vacation proceedings that would eliminate access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.925 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.925
390.925 Enforcement
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalties provided by law for violation of ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) or rules adopted thereunder, the State Parks and Recreation Department is vested with power to obtain injunctions and other appropriate relief against violations of any provisions of ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) and any rules adopted under ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) and agreements made under ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) to 390.925 (Enforcement) . [1971 c.1 §13; 1981 c.798 §6]

Source: Section 390.925 — Enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.031 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.031
368.031 County jurisdiction over local access roads
Status: in_force

A local access road that is outside a city is subject to the exercise of jurisdiction by a county governing body in the same manner as a county road except as follows:

(1) A county and its officers, employees or agents are not liable for failure to improve the local access road or keep it in repair.

(2) A county governing body shall spend county moneys on the local access road only if it determines that the work is an emergency or if:

(a) The county road official recommends the expenditure;

(b) The public use of the road justifies the expenditure proposed; and

(c) The county governing body enacts an order or resolution authorizing the work and designating the work to be either a single project or a continuing program. [1981 c.153 §7]

Source: Section 368.031 — County jurisdiction over local access roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.800 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.800
366.800 Appropriation from highway fund for cities
Status: in_force

There shall be and hereby are appropriated out of the highway fund annually such sums of money established under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) out of all moneys credited to the highway fund by the State Treasurer between July 1 of any year and June 30 of the following year that are subject to the appropriation under this section by ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) . The appropriation shall be distributed among the several cities as provided in ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) . [Amended by 1967 c.463 §5; 1979 c.344 §10; 1981 s.s. c.3 §109; 1983 c.164 §4; 1983 c.338 §922; 1985 c.209 §5]

Source: Section 366.800 — Appropriation from highway fund for cities; amount and source , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.355 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.355
382.355 Filing and presentation of petition
Status: in_force

(1) The petition mentioned in ORS 382.350 (Petition and order for bond election) shall be filed with the county clerk and presented to the board of county commissioners at or before its next regular session.

(2) The board of county commissioners shall examine the petition as soon as it is presented. If it is satisfied that the petition substantially conforms to the requirements of ORS 382.370 (Form of petitions, notices and ballots) and contains the names and post-office addresses, places of residence and precincts of the requisite number of electors as required by ORS 382.350 (Petition and order for bond election) , the board of county commissioners shall make an order directing that a special election be called and held in the county for the purposes specified in the petition at a time to be then fixed by the board of county commissioners, which shall not be less than 30 nor more than 40 days after the date of making the order and not more than 90 days after the day of filing the petition.

(3) If the board of county commissioners determines either that the petition does not substantially conform to the requirements of ORS 382.370 (Form of petitions, notices and ballots) or that it does not contain names and post-office addresses, places of residence and precincts of the requisite number of electors as required by ORS 382.350 (Petition and order for bond election) , it shall make an order declaring that fact, particularly designating the defects and refusing to order a special election.

Source: Section 382.355 — Filing and presentation of petition; order of board of county commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.523 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.523
366.523 Transportation Project Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Transportation Project Account is created in the State Highway Fund. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of making allocations described in ORS 367.617 (Allocation of bonds) and for the purpose of paying bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) . Interest on the account is credited to the State Highway Fund.

(2) Amounts allocated by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to ORS 367.617 (Allocation of bonds) for the purposes described in section 64, chapter 865, Oregon Laws 2009, shall be expended from the account.

(3) If at any time the department determines that there are not sufficient funds in the State Highway Fund to pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) , moneys in the Transportation Project Account shall be transferred to the State Highway Fund and shall be used by the department to pay bond debt service on Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) .

(4) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Bond” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) .

(b) “Bond debt service” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) . [2009 c.865 §63]

Note: 366.523 (Transportation Project Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.523 — Transportation Project Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.925 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.925
366.925 Don Kendall Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of U.S. Highway 395 known as the Pendleton-John Day Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with State Highway 74, known as the Heppner Highway, and ending at Ukiah, shall also be known as the Don Kendall Memorial Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section that indicate the designation of the highway as the Don Kendall Memorial Highway. [2015 c.95 §1; 2023 c.9 §25]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.925 — Don Kendall Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.036 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.036
368.036 Standards for county roads and road work
Status: in_force

(1) County roads and work performed on county roads shall comply with specifications and standards, including standards for width, adopted by the county governing body. If the county governing body does not have specifications for work performed on county roads, the work shall comply with standards and specifications adopted by the Department of Transportation.

(2) If a county governing body provides for work to be performed on a local access road, the standards for the road or specifications for work performed on the road may differ from standards and specifications for county roads, but the county governing body shall provide for the work to be performed in the same manner as it provides for work to be performed on county roads. [1981 c.153 §8]

Source: Section 368.036 — Standards for county roads and road work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.150 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.150
372.150 Plans for illumination of state highways
Status: in_force

(1) The plans and specifications for the illumination of a state highway shall be submitted to and be approved by the Department of Transportation before a district is authorized to acquire the equipment for illumination or to install it on any state highway.

(2) A district shall maintain and operate illumination equipment on a state highway in cooperation with and with the approval of the Department of Transportation. [Amended by 1971 c.514 §15]

Source: Section 372.150 — Plans for illumination of state highways; approval by Department of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.100 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.100
377.100 Study of highway system
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall conduct a study of the historic, scenic and cultural values of the state highway system. The study required by this subsection is subject to the following:

(1) In developing the study the commission shall appoint a volunteer citizen advisory committee to advise the commission on the study.

(2) The study shall identify and evaluate areas of the state highway system for their historic, recreational or scenic significance.

(3) The study shall designate highways, portions of highways or highway related structures as historic and scenic highways. [1983 c.552 §1; 1985 c.260 §1]

Source: Section 377.100 — Study of highway system; designation of historic and scenic highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.530 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.530
391.530 Meetings
Status: in_force

The members shall select a chairperson from among themselves and may select such other officers as they consider necessary. Any member may call a meeting of the board. A majority of the members of the Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. Members of the authority shall receive no compensation for services but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. [1977 c.662 §5]

Source: Section 391.530 — Meetings; quorum; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.003 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.003
383.003 Definitions for ORS 383.001 to 383.245
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 383.001 (Findings) to 383.245 (Bond form, issuance and maturity) :

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

(2) “Electronic toll collection system” means a system for collecting tolls that:

(a) Does not require a vehicle to stop at a toll booth to pay the toll; and

(b) Uses transponder readers and license plate capture cameras to aid in collecting tolls.

(3) “Private entity” means any nongovernmental entity, including a corporation, partnership, company or other legal entity, or any natural person.

(4) “Related facility” means any real or personal property that:

(a) Will be used to operate, maintain, renovate or facilitate the use of the tollway;

(b) Will provide goods or services to the users of the tollway; or

(c) Will generate revenue that may be used to reduce tolls or will be deposited in the Toll Program Fund.

(5) “Toll” means any fee or charge for the use of a tollway.

(6) “Tollway” means any roadway, path, highway, bridge, tunnel, railroad track, bicycle path or other paved surface or structure specifically designed as a land vehicle transportation route for the use of which tolls are assessed.

(7) “Tollway operator” means the unit of government or the private entity that is responsible for all or any portion of the construction, reconstruction, improvement, financing, maintenance, repair and operation of a tollway or a related facility.

(8) “Tollway project” means any capital project involving the development, operation or equipping of a tollway, related facilities or any portion thereof.

(9) “Tollway project revenue bonds” means revenue bonds designated as tollway project revenue bonds under ORS 383.200 (Revenue bonds for tollway projects) .

(10) “Unit of government” means any department or agency of the federal government, any state, any department or agency of a state, any bistate entity created by agreement under ORS 190.420 (Authority of public agency to make agreements with public agencies in other states) or other law for the purposes of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, and any city, county, district, port or other public corporation organized and existing under statutory law or under a voter-approved charter. [1995 c.668 §2; 2007 c.531 §3; 2013 c.4 §9; 2021 c.630 §134]

Source: Section 383.003 — Definitions for ORS 383.001 to 383.245 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 370.130 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 370 / Section 370.130
370.130 Order declaring election results
Status: in_force

If at any election under ORS 370.031 (Election procedure to determine issuance of bonds under ORS 370.010) a majority of the electors voting at the election favors issuing the bonds, the county court shall enter an order in its journal declaring that fact. This order shall:

(1) Be conclusive as to the regularity of all the proceedings in reference to the matter.

(2) Designate the amount of the total assessed valuation of all the property within the county.

(3) Designate the amount of all the previous debts and liabilities of the county incurred for road purposes and remaining unpaid.

(4) Be prima facie evidence as to the amount of the assessed valuation and the indebtedness. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §235]

Source: Section 370.130 — Order declaring election results; contents and effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors370.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.737 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.737
377.737 Giving or receiving compensation or value for signs
Status: in_force

(1) To determine whether a person is giving or receiving, or has given or received, compensation or anything of value as defined by the Department of Transportation by rule for displaying a sign, the department may issue an investigative demand upon any person it reasonably believes may have relevant documents or information.

(2) If any person after being served an investigative demand under subsection (1) of this section fails or refuses to obey the demand, the Department of Transportation may request that the Department of Justice apply to an appropriate circuit court and, after a hearing, request an order requiring compliance with the demand. [2007 c.199 §2]

Note: 377.737 (Giving or receiving compensation or value for signs) was added to and made a part of 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 377.737 — Giving or receiving compensation or value for signs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.135 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.135
390.135 Parks Subaccount
Status: in_force

(1) Of the moneys deposited into the Parks and Natural Resources Fund created under ORS 541.940 (Parks and Natural Resources Fund) from the Oregon State Lottery, 50 percent shall be deposited into a Parks Subaccount. The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest the moneys in the Parks Subaccount as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . Interest from the moneys deposited in the Parks Subaccount and earnings from investment of the moneys in the subaccount shall be credited to the subaccount.

(2) Moneys deposited from the Oregon State Lottery to the Parks Subaccount may be used only for:

(a) Maintaining, constructing, improving, developing, managing and operating state parks, ocean shores, public beach access areas, historic sites, natural areas and outdoor and recreation areas;

(b) Acquiring real property, or interests in real property, that has significant natural, scenic, cultural, historic or recreational value for the creation or operation of state parks, ocean shores, public beach access areas, outdoor recreation areas and historic sites; and

(c) Providing grants to regional or local government entities to acquire property for public parks, natural areas or outdoor recreation areas or to develop or improve public parks, natural areas or outdoor recreation areas.

(3) All moneys in the Parks Subaccount shall be transferred to the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund and used to carry out the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section by achieving each of the following:

(a) Providing additional public parks, natural areas or outdoor recreation areas to meet the needs of current and future residents of this state.

(b) Protecting natural, cultural, historic and outdoor recreational resources of statewide or regional significance.

(c) Managing public parks, natural areas and outdoor recreation areas to ensure the long-term ecological health of those parks and areas and to provide for the enjoyment of those parks and areas by current and future residents of this state.

(d) Providing diverse and equitable opportunities for residents of this state to experience nature and to participate in outdoor recreational activities in state, regional, local or neighborhood public parks and recreation areas. [2011 c.643 §3]

Source: Section 390.135 — Parks Subaccount; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.785 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.785
366.785 Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Year” means a calendar year.

(2) “City” means only cities of this state which are regularly operating as such through elected governmental officers.

(3) “Population” means population as given in the latest determination of Portland State University. [Amended by 1961 c.259 §2; 1961 c.653 §1; 1963 c.399 §1; 2013 c.768 §106i; 2015 c.138 §12]

Source: Section 366.785 — Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.165 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.165
376.165 Deposit to cover county expenses
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a petition for a way of necessity filed under ORS 376.155 (Petition to establish way of necessity) , a county governing body may require the petitioner to deposit with the county an amount of money or other security to use for payment of county expenses incurred in the procedure for establishing the way of necessity or to assure that the expenses will be paid. If a deposit of money is required by the governing body, the deposit may be used to pay expenses and shall be deducted from the expenses ordered to be paid under ORS 376.175 (Order granting or denying way of necessity) . [1979 c.862 §3a]

Source: Section 376.165 — Deposit to cover county expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.309 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.309
374.309 County permits
Status: in_force

(1) The county court or board of county commissioners shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations and may issue permits, not inconsistent with law, for the use of the rights of way of county roads for the purposes described in ORS 374.305 (Necessity of permission to build on rights of way) .

(2) Rules and regulations adopted and permits issued under subsection (1) of this section shall include provisions, terms and conditions that in the judgment of the granting authority are in the best interest of the public for the protection of the road and the traveling public and may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Provisions for construction of culverts under approaches, requirements as to depth of fills over culverts and requirements for drainage facilities, curbs, islands and other facilities for traffic channelization as may be deemed necessary.

(b) With respect to private road crossings, additional provisions for the angle of intersection, crossing at grade or other than grade, sight distances, safety measures including flaggers, crossing signs and signals, reinforcement for protection of the road, maintenance of the crossing and for payment by the applicant of any of the costs of complying with the provisions.

(c) With respect to private road crossings, the granting authority may also require the applicant to furnish:

(A) Public liability and property damage insurance in a sum fixed by the granting authority that indemnifies the members, officers, employees and agents of the granting authority from any claim that might arise on account of the granting of the permit and the crossing of the road by vehicles operating under the permit; and

(B) Indemnity insurance, an indemnity bond or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) in a sum fixed by the granting authority, indemnifying the granting authority for any damage to the roads that may be caused by the use of the crossing.

(3) The powers granted by this section and ORS 374.315 (Construction under permits) may not be exercised so as to deny any property abutting the road reasonable access. In determining what is reasonable access, the county court or board of county commissioners shall apply the following criteria:

(a) The access must be sufficient to allow the authorized uses for the property identified in the acknowledged local comprehensive plan.

(b) The type, number, size and location of approaches must be adequate to serve the volume and type of traffic reasonably anticipated to enter and exit the property, based on the planned uses for the property. [2011 c.330 §8]

Source: Section 374.309 — County permits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.180 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.180
390.180 Standards for recreational planning and fund disbursement
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Director shall adopt rules that:

(a) Establish the standards the State Parks and Recreation Department shall use when that department:

(A) Performs comprehensive statewide recreational planning; or

(B) Disburses any moneys to tribal, regional or local governments or other state agencies under programs established under state or federal law.

(b) Establish a process for the development of a master plan for each state park, including public participation and coordination with affected local governments.

(c) Establish a master plan for each state park, including an assessment of resources and a determination of the capacity for public use and enjoyment of each park, that the State Parks and Recreation Department shall follow in its development and use of each park.

(d) Make state funding assistance available to tribal, regional or local governments that demonstrate cooperation with nonprofit veterans’ organizations for the construction and restoration of memorials honoring veterans and war memorials located on public property.

(2) The State Parks and Recreation Director shall submit an adopted state park master plan to the local government with land use planning responsibility for the subject park. [1979 c.637 §1; 1987 c.158 §67; 1997 c.604 §1; 2005 c.398 §1; 2011 c.643 §6; 2017 c.121 §1]

Source: Section 390.180 — Standards for recreational planning and fund disbursement; rules; park master plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.340
376.340 Bond and insurance of forest road contractor
Status: in_force

(1) Before execution of any contract under ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) , the forest road contractor shall execute and file with the county clerk a performance bond in an amount to be fixed by the county court.

(2) The forest road contractor shall furnish, and have in force during the entire term of the contract, public liability and property damage insurance covering the operation and the operation of agents and subcontractors of the forest road contractor in the improvement, maintenance and use of the contract forest road in any amount that may be fixed in the contract, but the public liability insurance shall be for an amount of not less than $50,000 for bodily injuries to or death of one person and, subject to that minimum amount for each person, not less than $100,000 for bodily injuries to or death of more than one person in any one accident, and the property damage insurance shall be for an amount of not less than $5,000 for injury to or destruction of property in any one accident. [Amended by 1953 c.370 §5; 1957 c.650 §14; 1983 c.740 §121]

Source: Section 376.340 — Bond and insurance of forest road contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.361 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.361
368.361 Intergovernmental vacation proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) , a county governing body may vacate property that is under multiple public jurisdiction or that crosses and recrosses from public jurisdiction to public jurisdiction if:

(a) Vacation proceedings are initiated by each public body with jurisdiction;

(b) The public bodies proceed separately with vacation proceedings or conduct a joint proceeding; and

(c) Each public body reaches a separate decision about the proposed vacation.

(2) Each public body must reach a separate decision to vacate property under this section before the vacation may be completed. If each public body has determined that the property should be vacated, each public body shall issue a separate order or resolution vacating those portions of the property under their respective jurisdictions.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) , a county governing body may vacate property that is under the jurisdiction of the county and that is entirely within the limits of a city if that city, by resolution or order, concurs in the findings of the county governing body in the vacation proceedings.

(4) Public bodies vacating property under this section shall each use procedures for vacation that each uses for other vacation proceedings. [1981 c.153 §41; 1989 c.219 §1]

Source: Section 368.361 — Intergovernmental vacation proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.475 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.475
371.475 General powers of board of directors
Status: in_force

The board of directors has the following powers and authority, which are not exclusive but are a general outline of powers to be construed liberally:

(1) To examine, supervise, order, construct, direct and control the repair, construction, maintenance and reconstruction of all the roads and highways within the district, except primary and secondary state highways and other highways under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, to the end that such roads and highways shall be kept in the best condition and state of repair possible within their power, authority and the financial condition of the district.

(2) To levy and collect assessments as provided in ORS 371.500 (Computing money to be raised by assessment) and 371.505 (Copy of assessment resolution to county assessor) .

(3) To have surveys, estimates and plans made for improvement, maintenance and reconstruction of the roads of the district.

(4) To request the county court of the county in which the district is situated to provide to the district the services of the county engineer for the work of the district, and, if the county court does not provide for such district a duly qualified engineer, registered by the state, who has had not less than two years’ experience in the construction and maintenance of roads and highways, to employ a qualified engineer registered by the state, who has had not less than two years’ experience in the construction and maintenance of roads and highways, until such time as the county court may comply with the request of the district.

(5) To designate roads within the district for construction, improvement or repair, to request the county court of the county in which the district is situated to provide the right of way for the roads and to construct, repair and improve the roads in accordance with the plans formulated by the engineer employed by the directors. If the board of directors certifies to the county court that funds are available to defray the cost of acquiring such rights of way and the construction, improvement or repair of the road, the county court thereupon shall acquire the necessary right of way and proceed with the necessary construction, repair or improvement at the expense of the road assessment district.

(6) To contract under ORS 366.572 (State highway agreements with local governments) (1) or 366.576 (Road, highway or street agreements with local governments) with the approval of the county court of the county in which the district is situated.

(7) To disburse by order signed by the president and the secretary the funds of the district in payment of the expenses of the district or for the costs of road improvement, maintenance or reconstruction.

(8) To sue or be sued in the name of the district.

(9) Any and all authority and power necessary to carry out the particular powers and purposes of ORS 371.405 (Definitions for ORS 371.405 to 371.535) to 371.535 (Disposition of funds of dissolved district) .

Source: Section 371.475 — General powers of board of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.655 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.655
377.655 Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules consistent with this section to provide procedures for the removal and disposition of portable signs or personal property that has been repeatedly left, deposited or displayed in violation of ORS 377.650 (Personal property on state highway) .

(2) Rules adopted by the department under this section may provide for any of the following:

(a) A reduction in the times required for notice of violation, opportunity for hearing, opportunity to remove the violation and removal of the violation.

(b) Removal of the violation without prior notice if the person committing the violation has been given prior notice of the violation. If removal is provided under this paragraph, opportunity for hearing must be provided by the rules within five days after the removal.

(c) Any other rules concerning removal and disposition of such violations that the department determines will reduce the repeating of such violations.

(3) Rules adopted by the department under this section may not alter the provisions established under ORS 377.653 (Personal property under state highway bridge) . [1985 c.110 §2; 2011 c.84 §4]

Source: Section 377.655 — Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.168 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.168
367.168 Revenue declaration
Status: in_force

(1) Before grant anticipation revenue bonds are issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) , the Department of Transportation shall prepare a revenue declaration authorizing issuance of the revenue bonds. The declaration must be signed by the Director of Transportation, or the director’s designee, and must be approved by the State Treasurer, or the treasurer’s designee.

(2) A declaration under this section may:

(a) Pledge all or a portion of the moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) for purposes of the revenue bonds to be issued.

(b) Limit the purposes to which the department may apply the proceeds of the sale.

(c) Make pledges concerning the proceeds of the sale or moneys described in ORS 367.173 (Moneys that may be used for payment of grant anticipation revenue bonds) to secure payment of the revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) .

(d) Limit or otherwise provide for the issuance of additional revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) , limit or establish terms upon which additional revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, may be issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) .

(e) Provide for procedures, if any, by which the terms of contracts with bondholders may be amended or rescinded, for the percentage of the bondholders that must consent to amendment or rescission of the contract and for the manner of bondholder consent to amendment or rescission of the contract.

(f) Establish a trustee and vest the trustee with property, rights, powers or duties in trust, as the State Treasurer determines appropriate.

(g) Provide for other matters affecting issuance of the revenue bonds.

(3) A declaration under this section may establish the same requirements, be subject to the same provisions, create the same obligations and confer the same rights as an indenture under ORS 367.171 (Indenture) , if so provided in the declaration. [2003 c.201 §5]

Source: Section 367.168 — Revenue declaration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.360
382.360 Appeals from orders of board of county commissioners
Status: in_force

(1) There shall be no appeal from the order mentioned in ORS 382.355 (Filing and presentation of petition) (2).

(2) Within 10 days after the entry of the order mentioned in ORS 382.355 (Filing and presentation of petition) (3), any one or more of the petitioners may appeal to the circuit court in the same manner as appeals are taken from the county court in actions at law, except that the notice of appeal, if not entered in the journal at the time the order is made, shall be served on the county clerk and no appeal bond shall be required.

(3) If the circuit court upon appeal is satisfied that the board of county commissioners should have ordered an election, the circuit court shall direct the board of county commissioners to proceed as if it had declared the proceedings sufficient. If upon appeal the circuit court decides that the judgment of the board of county commissioners was correct it shall make an order affirming the judgment of the board of county commissioners. There shall be no appeal from the judgment of the circuit court.

Source: Section 382.360 — Appeals from orders of board of county commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.360
376.360 Signs giving notice of certain vehicles on forest road
Status: in_force

In the event the forest road contractor is authorized by the provisions of the contract to operate vehicles or combinations of vehicles, including any load thereon, of any size or description not otherwise authorized by law, the county court shall erect and maintain signs giving notice thereof in a conspicuous manner and placed at each end of the forest road or section of forest road covered by the contract, and at such other places as may be necessary to inform and warn the public.

Source: Section 376.360 — Signs giving notice of certain vehicles on forest road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.977 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.977
390.977 Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council consisting of seven members, at least one from each congressional district in the state. However, not less than two of such members shall be from separate counties bordering upon the ocean shore. Members of the council shall be appointed by the State Parks and Recreation Commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission for terms of four years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the commission shall appoint a successor. A member shall be eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the commission shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(2) The commission and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall consult with the council from time to time with respect to matters relating to Oregon recreation trails, including the designation and establishment of Oregon recreation trails, the selection of rights of way, the selection, erection and maintenance of markers along the trail routes and the administration of the trails.

(3) Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but the department may pay expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(4) The council shall select one of its members as chairperson.

(5) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the council. [1971 c.614 §8; 1981 c.545 §7; 1991 c.257 §1]

Source: Section 390.977 — Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council; members; appointment; terms; duties; expenses; officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.706 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.706
368.706 Expending road fund moneys of certain counties for patrolling
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) and 368.705 (County road fund) , moneys described in ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) (1) that are received by a county listed in subsection (2) of this section and deposited into that county’s road fund may be expended for patrolling within the county by the county’s law enforcement officials.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to:

(a) Coos County;

(b) Curry County;

(c) Douglas County;

(d) Josephine County;

(e) Klamath County;

(f) Lane County; and

(g) Linn County.

(3) Moneys in a county’s road fund and expended for patrolling under subsection (1) of this section may be used solely for direct costs and indirect costs associated with patrolling.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Direct costs” means costs that can, with a high degree of accuracy, be identified specifically with or directly assigned to a particular award, project, program, service or other organizational activity.

(B) “Direct costs” includes, but is not limited to, salaries, travel, equipment and supplies directly related to patrolling by the county’s law enforcement officials.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Indirect costs” means costs incurred for common or joint objectives that are not direct costs.

(B) “Indirect costs” includes, but is not limited to, the costs of operating and maintaining facilities, depreciation, administrative expenses and dispatch.

(c) “Patrolling” means the activities of a county law enforcement official that are in response to calls for service or initiated by the county law enforcement official. [2007 c.894 §4; 2011 c.556 §1; 2012 c.75 §1; 2013 c.479 §1]

Note: 368.706 (Expending road fund moneys of certain counties for patrolling) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 368 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 368.706 — Expending road fund moneys of certain counties for patrolling , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.610 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.610
371.610 Inapplicability of ORS 371.605 to 371.660 to state highways
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) do not apply to any state highway.

(2) The county governing body may designate any public road improved under ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) as a county road without invalidating the assessments levied for the purpose of the improvements.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a county may supersede any provision in ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) by enacting an ordinance under ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.065 (Violation of county ordinances) authorizing the use of assessments to finance local improvements, as defined in ORS 223.001 (Definitions) , and providing a procedure for levying such assessments. [Amended by 1955 c.773 §2; 1959 c.656 §1; 1983 c.305 §2; 1987 c.615 §3; 1991 c.902 §111]

Source: Section 371.610 — Inapplicability of ORS 371.605 to 371.660 to state highways; authority of county to supersede statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.713 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.713
377.713 Compensation following partial or total loss of outdoor advertising sign
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) An owner of an outdoor advertising sign shall be considered to have suffered a total loss with respect to the outdoor advertising sign if, due to a highway construction project, the outdoor advertising sign is removed from its current location or the face of the outdoor advertising sign would be totally blocked in its current location.

(B) An owner of an outdoor advertising sign shall be considered to have suffered a partial loss with respect to the outdoor advertising sign if, due to a highway construction project, the face of the outdoor advertising sign would be substantially but not totally blocked in its current location.

(b) Full compensation for loss of an outdoor advertising sign equals the market value of the outdoor advertising sign, measured by comparable sales of outdoor advertising signs as determined by an appraiser recognized as a specialist in such valuations, less the salvage value of the components of the outdoor advertising sign.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the Department of Transportation determines that a highway construction project supervised by the department will result in the total or partial loss of an outdoor advertising sign, the department shall enter into negotiations with the owner of the outdoor advertising sign for relocation of the outdoor advertising sign.

(b) The department may require the owner to provide information about the owner’s efforts to acquire a comparable location for the outdoor advertising sign.

(c) The department may assist the owner’s efforts to acquire and obtain approval for a comparable location for the outdoor advertising sign.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may enter into an agreement with the owner of an outdoor advertising sign for relocation of the outdoor advertising sign on any terms not prohibited by law or inconsistent with this section.

(b) An agreement entered into under this subsection may not require the department to pay the owner of the outdoor advertising sign an amount in compensation that is greater than the actual cost to the owner of relocating the outdoor advertising sign.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If, after reasonable efforts, the owner of an outdoor advertising sign subject to total or partial loss is unable to acquire a comparable location in the same market area for the outdoor advertising sign, except as provided in ORS 377.725 (Permit) (4), the department shall pay the owner compensation as provided in this subsection.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, for a total loss of an outdoor advertising sign, the department shall pay the owner full compensation for the loss and permanently cancel the sign permit, and the owner shall remove the sign.

(c) For a total loss of an outdoor advertising sign in which a new site for the outdoor advertising sign is found at a less than comparable location, the department shall pay the owner the difference between the amount of full compensation for the loss and the market value of the outdoor advertising sign as located at the new site. If the new site is on a state highway, the owner may use the outdoor advertising sign’s existing permit issued under ORS 377.725 (Permit) to apply for a relocation permit. If the new site is not on a state highway, the department shall permanently cancel the permit.

(d) For a partial loss of an outdoor advertising sign, the department shall pay the owner the percentage of full compensation that is equal to the loss of market value due to the blockage of the sign’s face.

(e) The department and the owner may enter into an agreement for partial or full compensation under this subsection in the form of additional relocation credits or other in-kind value.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the department and the owner of an outdoor advertising sign do not agree that a comparable location is available in the case of the total loss of an outdoor advertising sign, or do not agree to the amount of compensation offered by the department, the department shall provide written notice of the final offer of compensation to the owner.

(b) The owner may appeal to the department the comparable location determination and the amount of compensation contained in the written notice. The hearing on the appeal shall be conducted as a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, in the case of the total loss of an outdoor advertising sign, the owner shall remove the outdoor advertising sign that is the subject of the written notice within 90 days after receipt of the notice.

(6) Nothing in this section may be construed to require the department to take, and the department may not take or authorize, any action that would make the department ineligible to receive federal funds.

(7) The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [2018 c.93 §46]

Note: 377.713 (Compensation following partial or total loss of outdoor advertising sign) was added to and made a part of 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(Signs, Generally)

Source: Section 377.713 — Compensation following partial or total loss of outdoor advertising sign; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.800 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.800
376.800 Special fund for payment of damages and expenses
Status: in_force

(1) All collections of assessments and all proceeds of the sale of bonds issued upon unpaid assessments shall be placed in a special fund and used exclusively for the payment of the damages, if any, and expenses for which the assessments were levied.

(2) If there is a surplus in such special fund, the legislative body may expend such surplus for the improvement or operation of the pedestrian mall. [1961 c.666 §29]

Source: Section 376.800 — Special fund for payment of damages and expenses; use of surplus , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.564 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.564
366.564 Borrowing to match federal moneys
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing funds to match funds made available to the state by the federal government for highway purposes and for the matching of which federal funds there are no highway funds immediately available, the Department of Transportation may borrow money as provided in ORS 367.105 (Short-term borrowing) . [Formerly 366.725]

Source: Section 366.564 — Borrowing to match federal moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.505 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.505
366.505 Composition and use of highway fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Highway Fund shall consist of:

(a) All moneys and revenues derived under and by virtue of the sale of bonds, the sale of which is authorized by law and the proceeds thereof to be dedicated to highway purposes.

(b) All moneys and revenues accruing from the licensing of motor vehicles, operators and chauffeurs.

(c) Moneys and revenues derived from any tax levied upon gasoline, distillate, liberty fuel or other volatile and inflammable liquid fuels, except moneys and revenues described in ORS 184.642 (Department of Transportation Operating Fund) (2)(a) that become part of the Department of Transportation Operating Fund.

(d) Moneys and revenues derived from the road usage charges imposed under ORS 319.885 (Per-mile road usage charge) .

(e) Moneys and revenues derived from the use tax imposed under ORS 320.410 (Tax on use in Oregon of motor vehicles purchased out of state at retail) .

(f) Moneys and revenues derived from or made available by the federal government for road construction, maintenance or betterment purposes.

(g) All moneys and revenues received from all other sources which by law are allocated or dedicated for highway purposes.

(2) The State Highway Fund shall be deemed and held as a trust fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, and may be used only for the purposes authorized by law and is continually appropriated for such purposes.

(3) Moneys in the State Highway Fund may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . All interest earnings on any of the funds designated in subsection (1) of this section shall be placed to the credit of the highway fund. [Amended by 1953 c.125 §5; 1989 c.966 §43; 2001 c.820 §5; 2009 c.821 §30a; 2013 c.781 §22; 2017 c.750 §116]

Source: Section 366.505 — Composition and use of highway fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.520 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.520
366.520 Expenses in legalizing state highways
Status: in_force

The expenses incurred in any proceeding by the Department of Transportation under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) , when applied to state highways, shall be paid out of the highway fund. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §62]

Source: Section 366.520 — Expenses in legalizing state highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.230 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.230
373.230 Charter or ordinance provisions governing improvement
Status: in_force

Except as to the provision that a portion of the cost of the improvement mentioned in ORS 373.220 (Procedure to authorize improvement) may be paid out of the general fund of the city, all other charter or ordinance provisions govern in the matter of the construction and improvement of such roads and streets.

Source: Section 373.230 — Charter or ordinance provisions governing improvement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.572 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.572
366.572 State highway agreements with local governments
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into a cooperative agreement with any one or more cities, counties, road districts or other municipalities of the state for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or maintenance of any state highway, and provide for an allocation of the cost of the project to the contracting parties.

(2) The Department of Transportation may enter into cooperative agreements with any county for the survey, construction, improvement, reconstruction, repair or maintenance of any state highway or part thereof upon such basis of contribution as may be agreed upon between them. [Formerly 366.770]

Source: Section 366.572 — State highway agreements with local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.730 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.730
381.730 Bridge design and construction
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall:

(a) Design and construct a bridge to standards and specifications satisfactory to the departments of transportation;

(b) Comply with all applicable permits, clearances and mitigation requirements; and

(c) Arrange for timely review by the departments of transportation of all pertinent engineering plans, specifications and related reports.

(2) The commission may undertake construction activities that have necessary permits and for which funding is available, provided that before issuing a notice to proceed with the construction of a bridge foundation, the commission shall:

(a) Prepare and adopt an initial bridge finance plan to fund the design, construction, operation, maintenance, administration and governance of the bridge. Before adopting the initial bridge finance plan, a board shall require a feasibility review of the initial bridge finance plan and shall submit the feasibility review to the departments of transportation and the local governments that are parties to the commission formation agreement, for their review. Following receipt of feedback from the departments of transportation and local governments, the board may adopt the initial bridge finance plan. After the initial bridge finance plan is adopted, the board may periodically adjust or amend the initial bridge finance plan; and

(b) Make and enter into a written agreement with the owner of an existing bridge, under terms and conditions that are mutually agreeable, regarding the removal and disposition of the existing bridge. The agreement must address:

(A) The roles, responsibilities and obligations of the parties regarding the removal and disposal of the existing bridge, including the liabilities or potential liabilities incident thereto;

(B) The retirement of the outstanding debt for which toll revenue from the existing bridge is pledged;

(C) The distribution of proceeds from the salvage value of the existing bridge;

(D) The disposition of the property, equipment or other assets incidental to the existing bridge;

(E) Mitigation of impacts to existing bridge operations; and

(F) Any other matters to which the commission and owner of the existing bridge agree.

(3) For purposes of the acquisition, design, construction, installation, operation or maintenance of the bridge, or any combination thereof, the commission, without the prior or subsequent authorization, approval or concurrence by the State of Oregon, the State of Washington, a local government or other governmental entity of either state, may enter into any combination of contracts, agreements or other arrangements with one or more private entities or units of government, or any combination thereof, as the commission may elect, including, but not limited to, any alternative or supplemental public works contract such as design-build and construction manager-general contractor contracts, public-private partnership agreement, lease agreement, franchise agreement or financing agreement, and may include any terms and conditions permitted under the Oregon Constitution and the Washington State Constitution and to which the parties agree.

(4) As part of the construction of a bridge, a commission shall demolish, remove and dispose of an existing bridge in accordance with applicable environmental permits and the terms of an agreement between the commission and owner of the existing bridge. Unless otherwise agreed to by the owner of the existing bridge, the proceeds from the sale of salvaged materials from the existing bridge are owing to the owner. [2022 c.7 §9]

Source: Section 381.730 — Bridge design and construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.310 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.310
384.310 Independent or joint action
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) , the Department of Transportation, and each of the counties, cities, towns or ports mentioned in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) , may act independent of or in conjunction with each other upon the terms and conditions agreed upon by the contracting parties.

Source: Section 384.310 — Independent or joint action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.178 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.178
367.178 Collection and use of federal transportation funds
Status: in_force

(1) When grant anticipation revenue bonds have been issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) , the Department of Transportation shall collect federal transportation funds and may, as provided by the department when issuance of the revenue bonds was authorized, use the funds:

(a) For deposit into one or more special funds or accounts that may be pledged to secure payment of the revenue bonds.

(b) For payment of the costs of highway improvement projects.

(c) For reimbursement to the department of moneys previously spent on highway improvement projects.

(2) The department may direct the United States government to deposit federal transportation funds directly with a trustee for the holders of the revenue bonds to secure payment of the revenue bonds.

(3) The department shall use the proceeds of a sale of revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) to pay:

(a) The costs and expenses incurred in the construction or acquisition of a highway improvement project.

(b) Legal and financial costs and expenses incurred to issue or administer the revenue bonds.

(4) If moneys pledged to secure Highway User Tax Bonds pursuant to ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) are also pledged to secure payment of principal, interest, premium, if any, and purchase or tender price of grant anticipation revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) , the pledge to secure grant anticipation revenue bonds issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) is subordinate and subject to prior use of the moneys to pay Highway User Tax Bonds. [2003 c.201 §9]

Source: Section 367.178 — Collection and use of federal transportation funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.460 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.460
372.460 Board findings on proposed dissolution
Status: in_force

(1) When the dissolution of a district is proposed, the board shall make findings of fact which shall include:

(a) The amount of each outstanding indebtedness, together with a general description thereof and the holders thereof, so far as known.

(b) The estimated cost of dissolution.

(c) The assets of the district.

(d) A detailed statement of all lands acquired by the district for delinquent taxes or delinquent assessments and the amount of the taxes and assessments on each parcel of land sold.

(e) All taxes or assessments unpaid and the amount upon each lot or tract of land and all other assets of the district.

(2) The board shall propose a plan of dissolution and liquidation which may include provision for transfer and conveyance of all assets of the district to any county service district organized under ORS chapter 451 which will assume all its outstanding indebtedness and undertake to continue to furnish service to the inhabitants of the district.

(3) The findings of fact and proposed plan of dissolution and liquidation shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county. [1971 c.514 §34]

Source: Section 372.460 — Board findings on proposed dissolution; proposed plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.161 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.161
367.161 Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) :

(1) “Federal transportation funds” means funds apportioned or allocated, or anticipated to be apportioned or allocated in the current or a future federal fiscal year, to the state by the United States Department of Transportation for use on a federal-aid highway or highway safety construction project or other federal funds that may be used for a highway improvement project that are available or are anticipated to be available in the current or a future federal fiscal year.

(2) “Grant anticipation revenue bond” means a revenue bond secured based on receipt, or anticipation of receipt in the current or a future federal fiscal year, of federal transportation funds.

(3) “Highway improvement project” means a federal-aid highway or highway safety construction project, a transportation project or another project for which the Department of Transportation may use federal transportation funds. [2003 c.201 §2]

Source: Section 367.161 — Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.307 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.307
374.307 Removal or repair of installation constructed without permission
Status: in_force

(1) If any person, firm or corporation builds or constructs on the right of way of any state highway or county road any approach road or any other facility, thing or appurtenance without first obtaining the written permission required by ORS 374.305 (Necessity of permission to build on rights of way) , the Department of Transportation or the county governing body shall, after the expiration of 30 days following the transmittal of a written notice to such person, firm or corporation, at the expense of such person, firm or corporation, remove all such installations from the right of way or reconstruct, repair or maintain any such installation in accordance with or as required by the rules and regulations. This expense may be recovered from such person, firm or corporation by the state or county in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the Department of Transportation, county governing body or designated agent of the department or governing body, whichever is applicable, determines that a traffic or pedestrian hazard is created by the construction which causes imminent danger of personal injury, it may:

(a) Order the construction removed, repaired or maintained to eliminate the hazard, within 24 hours after delivery of written notice to the person, firm or corporation which caused the construction, and to the owner of the property on which the construction occurred.

(b) If the hazard is not removed within the time set under paragraph (a) of this subsection, remove the hazard and recover the expenses of any removal, repair or maintenance from any such person, firm or corporation in any court of competent jurisdiction. [1955 c.424 §5; 1979 c.873 §1]

Source: Section 374.307 — Removal or repair of installation constructed without permission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.756 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.756
377.756 Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall issue permits for the erection of signs authorized by ORS 377.756 (Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community) to 377.758 (Notification by federal authorities of illegal sign) . Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, permits shall be issued at no cost to any city or county that applies or to any nonprofit or civic applicant approved by a city or county. Each permit entitles the holder of the permit to erect one sign in accordance with this section.

(2) Each city may be given permits under this section entitling the city to erect signs that are visible from state highways and that are within the city limits or, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with appropriate federal authorities, are no more than one mile outside of the city limits. The permits may be given directly to the city or may be given to a nonprofit or civic organization designated by the city governing body.

(3) Each county may be given permits under this section entitling each unincorporated community identified in the county comprehensive plan, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , to erect signs that are visible from state highways and that are within one mile of the community growth boundary as designated by the county. The permits may be given directly to the county or, if the county governing body so authorizes, to an unincorporated community or a nonprofit or civic organization designated by the county governing body. [1987 c.631 §2; 2018 c.93 §49]

Source: Section 377.756 — Permits for signs erected by city or unincorporated community , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.320 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.320
376.320 Hearing on application
Status: in_force

(1) The county court shall:

(a) Fix a date for hearing the application.

(b) Cause a notice of the hearing to be posted at the place where the county court sessions are held and at three public places in the vicinity of the forest road specified in the application, for at least 30 days immediately prior to the date set for hearing.

(c) Cause notice of the hearing to be published in a newspaper published in the county and having general circulation therein, but if there is no such newspaper published in the county, then in any newspaper having general circulation in the county, for not less than once a week for two weeks immediately prior to the date set for the hearing.

(2) A copy of the notice shall be served personally, by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt on the Public Utility Commission and on the Department of Transportation at least 15 days prior to the date set for hearing.

(3) Proof that the notice has been posted and served shall be made by affidavit and filed in the proceeding. [Amended by 1991 c.249 §30]

Source: Section 376.320 — Hearing on application; posting, publishing, serving and proof of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.330 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.330
366.330 Acquisition of land adjoining right of way
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may, when acquiring real property for right of way purposes, acquire additional real property adjoining the real property sought to be acquired for the particular public project if such additional and adjoining real property is needed for the purpose of moving and establishing thereon buildings or other structures then established on real property required for right of way purposes. The acquisition of the abutting, additional real property may be accomplished by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain. Such real property can be acquired only in the event that the owner of the real property required for right of way purposes and on which there is then located buildings or other structures, has entered into a written agreement with the department providing for and consenting to the removal and reestablishment of the buildings or structures on the additional, abutting real property.

Source: Section 366.330 — Acquisition of land adjoining right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.968 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.968
390.968 Selection of rights of way for trails
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall select the rights of way for trails designated as Oregon Recreation Trails by ORS 390.962 (Criteria for establishing trails) (1)(a) and (b). Such rights of way shall be:

(a) Of sufficient width and so located as to protect natural conditions, scenic and historic features, and any primitive character of the trail area; to provide campsites, shelters, and related public-use facilities along trails in more remote areas; and to provide reasonable public access.

(b) Located to avoid, in so far as reasonably practicable, established highways, motor roads, mining areas, power transmission lines, existing commercial and industrial developments, range fences and improvements, private logging operations, and any other activities that would be incompatible with the protection of the trailside environment in its natural condition and the use of the trail for outdoor recreation.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, it is recognized that in many instances (especially in urban areas and for some types of trails across or near private land) it may be advisable to locate segments of trails in or near existing rights of way for roads, highways, public utilities or telecommunications utilities, excluding power transmission lines; and it is recognized that trail rights of way on occasion may be located, or from time to time relocated, through, or adjacent to, lands used for private timber (including logging), agriculture, commercial or industrial operations and that such location or relocation of a trail right of way, of itself, shall not impose any limitation upon an otherwise lawful use of the adjacent private land except to the extent of the terms of any agreement with the private landowner as provided in ORS 390.971 (Department duties and powers) (1) and except as may be provided by any zoning ordinance, law or regulation.

(3) The location and width of an Oregon recreation trail right of way across federal lands under the jurisdiction of a federal agency shall be by agreement between that agency and the department.

(4) In selecting a right of way, the department shall endeavor to obtain the advice and assistance of the local governments, private organizations, landowners, the land users concerned, and the advisory council established under ORS 390.977 (Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council) .

(5) The department shall hold a public hearing in the area of the state where the selection of such right of way is to be made. Subject to ORS 390.971 (Department duties and powers) , after public hearing, the department may revise the location and width of a right of way from time to time as required by circumstances, with the consent of the head of any federal agency involved, and with such advice and assistance of the local governments, private organizations, landowners, land users, and the advisory council, as the department considers necessary or advisable. [1971 c.614 §7; 1987 c.447 §124]

Source: Section 390.968 — Selection of rights of way for trails , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).