ORS § 179.460 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.460
179.460 Sale and exchange of surplus products of institutions
Status: in_force

(1) In order to encourage industry and thereby increase productiveness in the institutions, the Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe rules and regulations for the sale and exchange of surplus products of each.

(2) The funds derived from the sale of the surplus products shall be paid into the State Treasury and become a part of a fund to be known as the State Institutional Betterment Fund, which fund shall be expended by the agencies, respectively, for the benefit of the institutions in proportion to the amount earned by each.

(3) The provisions of this section apply to the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) . [Amended by 1971 c.301 §18; 1987 c.320 §125; 2001 c.900 §40; 2007 c.858 §58; 2009 c.562 §15; 2009 c.595 §140; 2013 c.36 §49]

Source: Section 179.460 — Sale and exchange of surplus products of institutions; rules; State Institutional Betterment Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.675 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.675
183.675 Alternative dispute resolution
Status: in_force

ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) do not limit in any way the ability of any agency to use alternative dispute resolution, including mediation or arbitration, to resolve disputes without conducting a contested case hearing or without requesting assignment of an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings. [1999 c.849 §16a; 2003 c.75 §16]

Source: Section 183.675 — Alternative dispute resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.351 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.351
184.351 Corrections population forecasts
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall issue state corrections population forecasts including, but not limited to, expected populations of prisons and jails and community corrections caseloads, to be used by:

(a) The Department of Corrections in preparing budget requests;

(b) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission in considering amendments to sentencing guidelines; and

(c) Any other state agency concerned with the effect of offender populations or policy developments on budgeting.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall issue state corrections population forecasts on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

(3) When the Oregon Department of Administrative Services issues a state corrections population forecast, the forecast must, whenever possible:

(a) Identify the forecast’s margin of error; and

(b) Attribute growth or decline in the forecast, relative to previously issued forecasts, to specific policies or to specific components of the baseline underlying the forecast.

(4) As used in this section, “baseline underlying the forecast” includes population demographics and crime trends. [1995 c.420 §12; 2013 c.649 §40]

Source: Section 184.351 — Corrections population forecasts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.462 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.462
183.462 Agency statement of ex parte communications
Status: in_force

The agency shall place on the record a statement of the substance of any written or oral ex parte communications on a fact in issue made to the agency during its review of a contested case. The agency shall notify all parties of such communications and of their right to rebut the substance of the ex parte communications on the record. [1979 c.593 §36c]

Source: Section 183.462 — Agency statement of ex parte communications; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.740 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.740
179.740 Collection from estates
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, as appropriate, may file a claim against the decedent’s estate for any unpaid charges under ORS 179.620 (Liability of person or estate for cost of care) (3). This shall be done in the same manner as claims of creditors and with the priorities provided in ORS 115.125 (Order of payment of expenses and claims) .

(2) If, within 90 days following the person’s death, the person’s estate is not otherwise being probated, the agency may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of letters of administration or testamentary. This action would be for the purpose of collecting the full amount of unpaid cost of care as determined by ORS 179.701 (Determination of cost-of-care rates) and limited by ORS 179.620 (Liability of person or estate for cost of care) (3). However, the agency may not file a petition under this subsection until at least 90 days after the death of the person who was at the state institution and then only in the event that the person’s estate is not otherwise being probated.

(3) The agency may settle any claim against the decedent’s estate during the pendency of the probate proceeding by accepting other security or in any other equitable manner. The agency may waive all or part of the claim if it finds collection of this amount due to be inequitable.

(4) The agency may not recover amounts that exceed the total cost of care of the deceased person as computed under ORS 179.701 (Determination of cost-of-care rates) and limited by ORS 179.620 (Liability of person or estate for cost of care) (3). [1959 c.652 §§16,17,18; 1961 c.501 §4; 1969 c.591 §297; 1973 c.546 §11; 1979 c.684 §4; 1989 c.348 §10; 2001 c.487 §10; 2009 c.595 §156]

Source: Section 179.740 — Collection from estates; settlement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.200 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.200
180.200 Department of Justice Client Trust Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice Client Trust Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously and shall be used by the Department of Justice for payments to persons and agencies on whose behalf the department has received moneys.

(2) The trust account established by this section shall consist of moneys received by the Department of Justice on behalf of persons and agencies and temporarily credited to the account prior to distribution of the moneys in accordance with law.

(3) Subaccounts may be established within the Department of Justice Client Trust Account when the department determines that subaccounts are necessary or desirable.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 293.140 (Disposition of interest on state funds) , interest earned on moneys deposited in the trust account or in any of its subaccounts shall be credited to the account or subaccount. [1999 c.76 §1; 2003 c.356 §1]

Note: 180.200 (Department of Justice Client Trust Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.200 — Department of Justice Client Trust Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.440 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.440
181A.440 Training in vehicle pursuit, mental illness and airway and circulatory systems
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall include in the minimum training required for basic certification as a police officer under ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) :

(a) The law, theory, policies and practices related to vehicle pursuit driving and, as facilities and funding permit, vehicle pursuit training exercises.

(b) At least 24 hours of training in the recognition of mental illnesses utilizing a crisis intervention training model, at least one hour of which must include training on the appropriate use of the medical health database described in ORS 181A.285 (Medical health database) .

(c) At least three hours of training in airway and circulatory anatomy and physiology.

(d) Certification in adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(2) The department shall ensure that all police officers certified by the department:

(a) Receive at least two hours of training in airway and circulatory anatomy and physiology in each maintenance training period; and

(b) Maintain a certification in adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation. [Formerly 181.641; 2021 c.294 §1]

Note: 181A.440 (Training in vehicle pursuit, mental illness and airway and circulatory systems) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.440 — Training in vehicle pursuit, mental illness and airway and circulatory systems; certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.395 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.395
181A.395 Certain officers required to be at least 21 years of age
Status: in_force

A law enforcement unit in this state may not employ as a police officer, corrections officer, parole and probation officer or regulatory specialist, or utilize as a certified reserve officer or reserve officer, any person who has not yet attained the age of 21 years. [Formerly 181.645]

Source: Section 181A.395 — Certain officers required to be at least 21 years of age , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.322 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.322
181A.322 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 181A.323 (Definitions for ORS 181A.323 to 181A.328) to 181A.328 (Committee on tracking of sexual assault forensic evidence) shall be known and may be cited as “Melissa’s Law.” [2016 c.89 §1]

Note: 181A.322 (Short title) to 181A.328 (Committee on tracking of sexual assault forensic evidence) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.322 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.380 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.380
179.380 Employment of staff
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority shall authorize the employment of all necessary physicians, attendants, nurses, engineers, messengers, clerks, guards, cooks, waiters and other officers and employees not specifically authorized by law and necessary to the successful maintenance of their respective institutions. The amounts expended for the services of such officers and employees shall not exceed the amounts provided therefor in the biennial appropriations for the institution.

(2) The agencies shall designate in their respective rules which employees shall be officers, and shall require all officers to take and subscribe to an oath of office and, if the circumstances require it, to furnish bonds. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §36; 1987 c.320 §122; 1999 c.59 §35; 2001 c.900 §37; 2009 c.595 §136; 2013 c.36 §44]

Source: Section 179.380 — Employment of staff; oaths and bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.427 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.427
184.427 Sustainability Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services a Sustainability Board consisting of the Governor or the Governor’s representative and 10 additional members appointed by the Governor. In appointing members, the Governor shall seek to appoint persons from all geographic regions of the state and from all communities who have a demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner with people of diverse interests. The Governor shall also seek to appoint members from the following fields who have experience in matters pertinent to the effective operation of the board:

(a) Business;

(b) Small business;

(c) Natural resources, community health or economics;

(d) Sustainability; and

(e) Conservation of natural resources.

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

(3) The members of the board must be residents of this state. Failure of a member to maintain compliance with the eligibility requirements related to the member’s appointment shall result in disqualification from serving on the board.

(4) The appointment of a member of the board is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(5) All agencies, departments and officers of this state are directed to assist the board in the performance of its functions and to furnish such information and advice as the members of the board consider necessary to perform their functions. [2007 c.875 §2]

Source: Section 184.427 — Sustainability Board; members; terms; qualifications; confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.900 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.900
181A.900 Procedures for licensing of private security entities
Status: repealed

[2021 c.618 §3]

Source: Section 181A.900 — Procedures for licensing of private security entities; rules; fees (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.070 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.070
180.070 Power of Attorney General to conduct investigations and prosecutions
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may, when directed to do so by the Governor, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violation of law in which the circuit court has jurisdiction.

(2) When acting under this section, the Attorney General shall have all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpoenas or other process. The Attorney General may, when the Attorney General considers the public interest requires, with or without the concurrence of the district attorney, direct the county grand jury to convene for the investigation and consideration of such matters of a criminal nature as the Attorney General desires to submit to it. The Attorney General may take full charge of the presentation of such matters to the grand jury, issue subpoenas, prepare indictments, and do all other things incident thereto to the same extent as the district attorney may do.

(3) All costs, fees and other expense shall be paid by the county in which the investigation takes place, to the same extent as if conducted by the district attorney of that county.

(4) The power conferred by this section, ORS 180.060 (Powers and duties of Attorney General) , 180.220 (Powers and duties) or 180.240 (Attorney General and Department of Justice to have powers and prerogatives of district attorneys) does not deprive the district attorneys of any of their authority, or relieve them from any of their duties to prosecute criminal violations of law and advise the officers of the counties composing their districts.

Source: Section 180.070 — Power of Attorney General to conduct investigations and prosecutions; duties of district attorneys unaffected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.090 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.090
182.090 State agency to pay attorney fees and expenses when court finds for petitioner and that agency acted unreasonably
Status: in_force

(1) In any civil judicial proceeding involving as adverse parties a state agency, as defined in ORS 291.002 (Definitions) , and a petitioner, the court shall award the petitioner reasonable attorney fees and reasonable expenses if the court finds in favor of the petitioner and also finds that the state agency acted without a reasonable basis in fact or in law.

(2) Amounts allowed under this section for reasonable attorney fees and expenses shall be paid from funds available to the state agency. The court may withhold all or part of the attorney fees from any award to a petitioner if the court finds that the state agency has proved that its action was substantially justified or that special circumstances exist which make the award of all or a portion of the attorney fees unjust.

(3) As used in this section, “civil judicial proceeding” means any proceeding, other than a criminal proceeding as defined in ORS 131.005 (General definitions) (7), conducted before a court of this state. [1981 c.871 §2; 1983 c.763 §61]

Source: Section 182.090 — State agency to pay attorney fees and expenses when court finds for petitioner and that agency acted unreasonably , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.893 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.893
184.893 Alternative land use and transportation scenario guidelines
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development, after consultation with and in cooperation with metropolitan planning organizations, other state agencies, local governments and stakeholders, shall establish guidelines for developing and evaluating alternative land use and transportation scenarios that may reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The guidelines must, at a minimum:

(a) Establish a process for developing alternative land use and transportation scenarios;

(b) Take into account the full range of actions local governments may take concerning land use and transportation planning;

(c) Allow sufficient flexibility for different local governments to meet the needs of their individual communities;

(d) Provide for coordination between state agencies and local governments;

(e) Encourage local innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and

(f) Provide examples of alternative land use and transportation scenarios.

(2) The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall actively solicit public review and comment in the development of the guidelines. [2010 c.85 §3]

Source: Section 184.893 — Alternative land use and transportation scenario guidelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.325 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.325
183.325 Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, an agency may delegate its rulemaking authority to an officer or employee within the agency. A delegation of authority under this section must be made in writing and filed with the Secretary of State before the filing of any rule adopted pursuant to the delegation. A delegation under this section may be made only to one or more named individuals. The delegation of authority shall reflect the name of the authorized individual or individuals, and be signed in acknowledgment by the named individuals. Any officer or employee to whom rulemaking authority is delegated under this section is an “agency” for the purposes of the rulemaking requirements of this chapter. [1979 c.593 §10; 1993 c.729 §1]

Source: Section 183.325 — Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.065 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.065
181A.065 Oath of members of state police
Status: in_force

Each member of the Oregon State Police shall take and subscribe to an oath of office to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon, and to honestly and faithfully perform the duties imposed upon the member under the laws of Oregon. The oath of the Superintendent of State Police and Deputy Superintendent of State Police shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and the oaths of all other members with the superintendent. [Formerly 181.390]

Source: Section 181A.065 — Oath of members of state police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.120 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.120
180.120 Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall:

(a) Defend all criminal actions and proceedings in which the Department of State Police or any member thereof is concerned as a party, which require the services of an attorney or counsel in order to protect the interests of the state and are necessary for the purposes of the Department of State Police or the members thereof.

(b) Conduct such prosecutions as shall be directed by the Superintendent of State Police with the approval of the Governor.

(2) The Attorney General may appoint an attorney for the purpose of such defense or prosecution and certify the expenses thereof to the Department of State Police for payment from the moneys appropriated for the Department of State Police. [Amended by 1971 c.418 §3]

Source: Section 180.120 — Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof; conducting prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.085 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.085
181A.085 Targeted enforcement program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police shall develop a targeted enforcement program for the purpose of improving public safety. The program shall be designed to reduce fatalities, physical injury and property damage by allocating patrol resources based on motor vehicle accident data compiled by the Department of Transportation.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall provide motor vehicle accident data to the Department of State Police for use in the targeted enforcement program.

(3) The Department of State Police may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [Formerly 181.045]

Note: 181A.085 (Targeted enforcement program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.085 — Targeted enforcement program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.240 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.240
178.240 Preemption
Status: in_force

A local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , may not establish or offer any retirement plan for persons not employed by a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [2015 c.557 §9]

Source: Section 178.240 — Preemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.570 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.570
179.570 Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board established by ORS 179.560 (Members) :

(1) Shall periodically conduct a comprehensive review of federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Oregon State Hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

(2) May make recommendations directly to the superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Legislative Assembly or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly concerning:

(a) Federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

(b) Performance measures related to the safety, security and care of patients;

(c) Goals for improvement in the safety, security and care of patients of the hospital and improvements that are under way; and

(d) Potential legislative proposals or budget packages related to the hospital; and

(3) Shall report annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly regarding the activities of the board. [2009 c.704 §3; 2011 c.720 §67]

Note: See note under 179.560 (Members) .

Source: Section 179.570 — Powers and duties of board; report to legislature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.200 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.200
176.200 Governor’s Office Operating Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor’s Office Operating Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Governor’s Office Operating Fund are continuously appropriated to the Office of the Governor for the operating expenses of the Office of the Governor. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated or transferred to the fund and moneys received under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The Office of the Governor may receive gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private. Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Governor’s Office Operating Fund established by subsection (1) of this section. [2012 c.107 §§29,30]

Source: Section 176.200 — Governor’s Office Operating Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.490 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.490
183.490 Agency may be compelled to act
Status: in_force

The court may, upon petition as described in ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) , compel an agency to act where it has unlawfully refused to act or make a decision or unreasonably delayed taking action or making a decision. [1957 c.717 §13; 1979 c.593 §28]

Source: Section 183.490 — Agency may be compelled to act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.413 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.413
183.413 Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that parties to a contested case hearing have a right to be informed as to the procedures by which contested cases are heard by state agencies, their rights in hearings before state agencies, the import and effect of hearings before state agencies and their rights and remedies with respect to actions taken by state agencies. Accordingly, it is the purpose of subsections (2) and (3) of this section to set forth certain requirements of state agencies so that parties to contested case hearings shall be fully informed as to these matters when exercising their rights before state agencies.

(2) Prior to the commencement of a contested case hearing before any agency including those agencies identified in ORS 183.315 (Application of provisions of chapter to certain agencies) , the agency shall serve personally or by mail a written notice to each party to the hearing that includes the following:

(a) The time and place of the hearing.

(b) A statement of the authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held.

(c) A statement that generally identifies the issues to be considered at the hearing.

(d) A statement indicating that the party may be represented by counsel and that legal aid organizations may be able to assist a party with limited financial resources.

(e) A statement that the party has the right to respond to all issues properly before the presiding officer and present evidence and witnesses on those issues.

(f) A statement indicating whether discovery is permitted and, if so, how discovery may be requested.

(g) A general description of the hearing procedure including the order of presentation of evidence, what kinds of evidence are admissible, whether objections may be made to the introduction of evidence and what kind of objections may be made and an explanation of the burdens of proof or burdens of going forward with the evidence.

(h) Whether a record will be made of the proceedings and the manner of making the record and its availability to the parties.

(i) The function of the record-making with respect to the perpetuation of the testimony and evidence and with respect to any appeal from the determination or order of the agency.

(j) Whether an attorney will represent the agency in the matters to be heard and whether the parties ordinarily and customarily are represented by an attorney.

(k) The title and function of the person presiding at the hearing with respect to the decision process, including, but not limited to, the manner in which the testimony and evidence taken by the person presiding at the hearing are reviewed, the effect of that person’s determination, who makes the final determination on behalf of the agency, whether the person presiding at the hearing is or is not an employee, officer or other representative of the agency and whether that person has the authority to make a final independent determination.

(L) In the event a party is not represented by an attorney, whether the party may during the course of proceedings request a recess if at that point the party determines that representation by an attorney is necessary to the protection of the party’s rights.

(m) Whether there exists an opportunity for an adjournment at the end of the hearing if the party then determines that additional evidence should be brought to the attention of the agency and the hearing reopened.

(n) Whether there exists an opportunity after the hearing and prior to the final determination or order of the agency to review and object to any proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, summary of evidence or recommendations of the officer presiding at the hearing.

(o) A description of the appeal process from the determination or order of the agency.

(p) A statement that active duty servicemembers have a right to stay proceedings under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and may contact the Oregon State Bar or the Oregon Military Department for more information. The statement must include the toll-free telephone numbers for the Oregon State Bar and the Oregon Military Department and the Internet address for the United States Armed Forces Legal Assistance Legal Services Locator website.

(3) The failure of an agency to give notice of any item specified in subsection (2) of this section does not invalidate any determination or order of the agency unless upon an appeal from or review of the determination or order a court finds that the failure affects the substantial rights of the complaining party. In the event of such a finding, the court shall remand the matter to the agency for a reopening of the hearing and shall direct the agency as to what steps it shall take to remedy the prejudice to the rights of the complaining party. [1979 c.593 §§37,38,39; 1995 c.79 §63; 2007 c.288 §1; 2013 c.295 §1]

Source: Section 183.413 — Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure; failure to provide notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.483 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.483
179.483 Time spent pursuant to transfer or conveyance counted as part of sentence
Status: in_force

Any time spent by an adult in custody in a Department of Corrections institution pursuant to a transfer or conveyance shall be counted as part of the sentence being served by the adult in custody. [1957 c.160 §4; 1987 c.320 §131; 2019 c.213 §50]

Source: Section 179.483 — Time spent pursuant to transfer or conveyance counted as part of sentence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.190 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.190
177.190 Purchase of state flags for Armed Forces by Secretary of State
Status: in_force

Upon written request and at the discretion of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State is authorized to purchase and furnish an Oregon State Flag to units or to individual Oregon members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at home or abroad. The cost of furnishing such flags shall be paid out of funds appropriated or made available from other sources to the Secretary of State to carry out the purpose of this section. [Formerly 279.795]

Source: Section 177.190 — Purchase of state flags for Armed Forces by Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.555 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.555
182.555 Environmental justice mapping tool
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Justice Council with staff support from the Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with the office of Enterprise Information Services, the Institute for Natural Resources, the Portland State University Population Research Center, and natural resource agencies with staff support from the department and the Oregon Health Authority, shall develop an environmental justice mapping tool.

(2) When developing the environmental justice mapping tool, the council shall develop and conduct an inclusive community engagement process to receive input from communities across this state and consult with natural resource agencies. The council shall hold at least six meetings in different regions of this state, including at least one meeting in a remote community, to:

(a) Present a work plan and proposals for the environmental justice mapping tool; and

(b) Receive input and feedback from communities throughout this state about:

(A) Environmental, health, socioeconomic and other factors that should be considered in the development of the mapping tool;

(B) How the mapping tool should be used to help distribute resources to communities that have experienced underinvestment;

(C) How socioeconomic benefits and burdens could be mapped and considered in addition to environmental, health and other data;

(D) Other uses for the mapping tool that can provide community benefits and diminish community burdens;

(E) Geospatial layers to further define environmental justice communities based on the prevalence of specific factors; and

(F) Community-generated data that may be included in the mapping tool.

(3) The mapping tool must:

(a) Be based on factors that are derived from direct input through the inclusive community engagement process described in subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Be sufficiently detailed to allow the assessment of environmental justice benefits and burdens;

(c) Include geospatial data layers that may be used to help better understand the nature of environmental justice communities;

(d) Include data from natural resource agencies or be compatible with other mapping tools developed by other state agencies; and

(e) Be accessible to the public.

(4) The office of Enterprise Information Services shall recommend data quality standards and methodologies for the development and maintenance of the mapping tool.

(5) The council shall enter into an agreement with the Institute for Natural Resources that provides that the institute will maintain the mapping tool and make the mapping tool publicly available in electronic form through the Oregon Explorer.

(6) The council shall review the mapping tool at least once every four years using the inclusive community engagement process described in subsection (2) of this section and update the mapping tool as necessary. [2022 c.58 §12]

Note: Section 18, chapter 58, Oregon Laws 2022, provides:

Sec. 18. (1) The Environmental Justice Council, the office of Enterprise Information Services, the Institute for Natural Resources, the Portland State University Population Research Center and natural resource agencies shall develop the environmental justice mapping tool under section 12 of this 2022 Act [ 182.555 (Environmental justice mapping tool) ] no later than September 15, 2025.

(2) The Environmental Justice Council shall provide the initial report required under section 13 of this 2022 Act [ 182.543 (Reports by council) ] to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2025.

(3) The Environmental Justice Council shall provide a progress report to the Governor regarding the development of the environmental justice mapping tool and community input received under section 12 of this 2022 Act no later than September 15, 2024. [2022 c.58 §18]

Note: See note under 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) .

Source: Section 182.555 — Environmental justice mapping tool , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.112 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.112
182.112 Title to property acquired by state agency in name of state
Status: in_force

A state agency, as defined in ORS 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) , authorized by law to acquire real or personal property or any interest therein shall take title to the property or the interest therein in the name of the State of Oregon. [2003 c.794 §192]

Note: 182.112 (Title to property acquired by state agency in name of state) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.112 — Title to property acquired by state agency in name of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.710 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.710
180.710 Program reviews
Status: in_force

(1) A local supervisory authority, in consultation with a local domestic violence coordinating council recognized by this state or a county, may periodically review batterers’ intervention programs located within the jurisdiction of the local supervisory authority for compliance with rules promulgated under ORS 180.700 (Advisory committee) .

(2) If a review is completed under subsection (1) of this section, a copy of the review shall be sent by the local supervisory authority to the presiding judge and the district attorney for the county in which the local supervisory authority operates. [2001 c.634 §2]

Note: See note under 180.700 (Advisory committee) .

Source: Section 180.710 — Program reviews , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.370 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.370
181A.370 Executive committee
Status: in_force

(1) An executive committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training is created consisting of the chairperson of the board and the chairpersons of the policy committees created in ORS 181A.375 (Policy committees) .

(2) If necessary, the executive committee shall reconcile inconsistencies in policies among the policy committees. The executive committee shall recommend agenda items for meetings of the board and indicate if a board vote is requested on particular agenda items. The executive committee shall meet as necessary to consider legislative concepts, budgets, grants and other matters that arise between regular board meetings.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, only those members of the executive committee who are chairpersons of policy committees may vote. A majority of the executive committee constitutes a quorum to transact business. If the chairperson of the executive committee is not a chairperson of a policy committee, the chairperson may vote only in the case of a tie vote of the other members. [Formerly 181.638]

Source: Section 181A.370 — Executive committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.451 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.451
184.451 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis. The purposes of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis are to further the:

(a) Production of housing to meet the need of Oregonians at all levels of affordability; and

(b) Production of housing in a way that creates more housing choice by affirmatively furthering fair housing, as defined in ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) .

(2) The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis consists of three components as follows:

(a) The annual statewide housing analysis under ORS 184.453 (Statewide housing analysis) (1);

(b) The allocated housing need under ORS 184.453 (Statewide housing analysis) (2); and

(c) The housing production targets under ORS 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) .

(3) Actions taken by the department under ORS 184.451 (Oregon Housing Needs Analysis) to 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) are not subject to ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) and are not land use decisions.

(4) The Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Housing and Community Services Department:

(a) Shall assist the Oregon Department of Administrative Services with its duties under ORS 184.451 (Oregon Housing Needs Analysis) to 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) .

(b) May study and recommend methodological changes to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to improve the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis’ functions and suitability for its purposes under subsection (1) of this section. The departments shall solicit written and oral public testimony to inform their recommendations.

(5) As used in ORS 184.451 (Oregon Housing Needs Analysis) to 184.455 (Allocation of housing production targets) , “city” or “city with a population of 10,000 or greater” includes cities, as defined in ORS 197A.015 (Definitions for ORS 197.475 to 197.493 and ORS chapter 197A) , and urban unincorporated communities in Metro, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) . [2023 c.13 §1; 2023 c.283 §4a; 2023 c.326 §1]

Source: Section 184.451 — Oregon Housing Needs Analysis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.611 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.611
184.611 Freight mobility projects
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “freight mobility project” means a project that supports the safe, reliable and efficient movement of goods between and among local, national and international markets.

(2) The Legislative Assembly finds that investment in freight mobility projects will yield a return on the state’s investment in terms of improved economic opportunity and safety.

(3) In developing the STIP, the Department of Transportation shall give priority to freight mobility projects that:

(a) Are located on identified freight routes of statewide or regional significance;

(b) Remove identified barriers to the safe, reliable and efficient movement of goods; and

(c) Facilitate public and private investment that creates or sustains jobs. [2003 c.618 §37]

Source: Section 184.611 — Freight mobility projects; priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.030 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.030
180.030 Filing certificate of election or appointment
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of office the Attorney General shall qualify by filing with the Secretary of State the certificate of election or of appointment. [Amended by 2005 c.797 §28]

Source: Section 180.030 — Filing certificate of election or appointment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.255 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.255
178.255 Investigation by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receiving an employee complaint under ORS 178.250 (Compliance with plan) or upon request of the Oregon Retirement Savings Board under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) , the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may make inquiries and investigations in the same manner as provided under ORS 659A.835 (Investigation) .

(2) If the commissioner issues a final order determining that an employer engaged in an unlawful practice under ORS 178.250 (Compliance with plan) , the commissioner may impose civil penalties under ORS 178.990 (Penalties) . [2019 c.149 §3]

Source: Section 178.255 — Investigation by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.310
179.310 “Superintendent” defined
Status: in_force

When used in ORS 179.010 (Definitions) to 179.495 (Disclosure of written accounts of adult in custody) , unless the context otherwise requires, “superintendents” means the executive heads of the institutions listed in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) .

Source: Section 179.310 — “Superintendent” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.190 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.190
181A.190 Criminal records check
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Authorized agency” means the Department of State Police or other governmental agency designated by the State of Oregon to report, receive or disseminate criminal offender information.

(b) “Qualified entity” means a business or organization that:

(A) Provides care or placement services, or licenses or certifies others to provide care or placement services, for children, elderly persons or dependent persons;

(B) Is not governed by a state regulatory or licensing agency; and

(C) Has been determined by an authorized agency to meet the criteria established by the authorized agency by rule under subsection (9) of this section.

(c) “Subject individual” means a person who is employed or seeks to be employed by a qualified entity or who is providing services or seeks to provide services to a qualified entity on a contractual or volunteer basis.

(2) An entity may request from an authorized agency a criminal records check for purposes of evaluating the fitness of a subject individual as an employee, contractor or volunteer. The authorized agency may access state and federal criminal records under this subsection only through use of the subject individual’s fingerprints.

(3) Before an authorized agency may conduct a criminal records check under this section:

(a) The authorized agency must determine whether the entity requesting the criminal records check is a qualified entity; and

(b) The qualified entity must have informed the subject individual that the qualified entity might request a fingerprint-based criminal records check and that the subject individual may obtain a copy of the record check report from, or challenge the accuracy or completeness of the record check report through, the authorized agency or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon receipt of a subject individual’s criminal offender information, the authorized agency shall submit the criminal offender information to the Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services shall, subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , make a fitness determination. After making a fitness determination under this subsection, the Department of Human Services shall inform the qualified entity of the results of the fitness determination.

(b) In making the fitness determination, the Department of Human Services shall consider:

(A) The nature of the crime;

(B) The facts that support the conviction or pending indictment or indicate the making of a false statement;

(C) The relevancy, if any, of the crime or the false statement to the specific requirements of the subject individual’s present or proposed position or employment; and

(D) Intervening circumstances relevant to the responsibilities and circumstances of the position or employment, such as:

(i) The passage of time since the commission of the crime;

(ii) The age of the person at the time of the crime;

(iii) The likelihood of a repetition of offenses; and

(iv) The subsequent commission of another relevant crime and the recommendation of an employer.

(5) An authorized agency may not transfer a fingerprint card used to conduct the criminal records check unless the public agency or person receiving the fingerprint card agrees to destroy or return the fingerprint card to the authorized agency.

(6) Except as provided in ORS 181A.205 (Voluntary fingerprint retention program) , if the public agency or person returns a fingerprint card to the authorized agency, the authorized agency:

(a) Shall destroy the fingerprint card; and

(b) May not keep a record of the fingerprints.

(7) The authorized agency or the Department of Human Services shall permit a subject individual to inspect the individual’s Oregon and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal offender information after positive identification has been established based upon fingerprints.

(8) Challenges to the accuracy or completeness of information provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and agencies reporting information to the federal bureau must be made through the federal bureau.

(9) The authorized agency shall adopt rules to implement this section. The rules may include but are not limited to:

(a) Criteria to be used by the authorized agency to determine whether an entity is a qualified entity; and

(b) Fees to be charged for conducting criminal records checks under this section in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of acquiring and furnishing criminal offender information. [Formerly 181.533]

Note: 181A.190 (Criminal records check) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.190 — Criminal records check; qualified entities; Department of Human Services to make fitness determination; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.119 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.119
182.119 Mailing of agency notices to post office boxes
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever an agency of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , is required by statute to mail to an individual a notice containing information specifically pertinent to the individual, and the agency has on file a post office box address for the individual, the agency shall mail the notice to the post office box address if that address is the individual’s last known address on file with the agency or the address to which the individual has requested in writing that notices be sent.

(2) A notice mailed to a post office box address under this section that meets any other requirements for service by mail is complete and adequate service by mail.

(3) An agency’s failure to comply with the requirements of this section does not invalidate a notice mailed to an address other than a post office box address if the notice was received by the individual.

(4) If an agency of state government has multiple divisions that keep addresses on file, subsection (1) of this section applies separately to each division of the agency that keeps addresses on file. [2021 c.143 §1]

Note: 182.119 (Mailing of agency notices to post office boxes) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.119 — Mailing of agency notices to post office boxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.815 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.815
176.815 Cooperation with local governments
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall solicit suggestions and recommendations from local governments in preparing the statewide contingency plan under ORS 176.809 (Governor’s energy emergency contingency plan) .

(2) The contingency plan developed by the Governor under ORS 176.809 (Governor’s energy emergency contingency plan) shall utilize, with the approval of the local governments, the services and facilities of local governments to implement the plan. [1981 c.597 §3]

Source: Section 176.815 — Cooperation with local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.722 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.722
183.722 Required agency response to Legislative Counsel determination
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the Legislative Counsel determines under ORS 183.720 (Procedure for review of agency rule) (3) that a proposed or adopted rule is not within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation purporting to authorize the rule’s adoption, or that the rule is not constitutional, and the Legislative Counsel has provided a copy of that determination to the state agency pursuant to 183.720 (Procedure for review of agency rule) (6), the agency shall either make a written response to the determination or appear at the meeting of the interim committee at which the committee will consider the determinations. The response of the state agency shall indicate if the agency intends to repeal, amend or take other action with respect to the rule.

(b) The interim committee shall consider the Legislative Counsel determination described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and any state agency response to the determination. If the interim committee adopts the Legislative Counsel determination, the Legislative Counsel shall post the determination on the Legislative Counsel website. Adopted determinations that are posted on the website shall be organized by OAR number and shall remain on the website until the earlier of the date that:

(A) The rule is modified and the Legislative Counsel determines that the modified rule is within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation;

(B) A court makes a final determination that the rule is within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation and is otherwise constitutional, all appeals of the court’s determination are exhausted and the state agency notifies the Legislative Counsel of the determination; or

(C) The Legislative Assembly modifies the enabling legislation so as to bring the rule within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation, any other constitutional defect in the rule is cured and the state agency notifies the Legislative Counsel of the modification or cure.

(2) If the Legislative Counsel determines under ORS 183.720 (Procedure for review of agency rule) (3) that a proposed or adopted rule is not within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation purporting to authorize the rule’s adoption, or that the rule is not constitutional, and the interim committee is not satisfied with the response to those issues made by the state agency, the committee may request that one or more representatives of the agency appear at a subsequent meeting of the committee along with a representative of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of further explaining the position of the agency.

(3) If a state agency is requested under subsection (2) of this section to appear at a subsequent meeting of the interim committee along with a representative of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the agency shall promptly notify the department of the request. The notification to the department must be in writing, and must include a copy of the determinations made by the Legislative Counsel and a copy of any written response made by the state agency to the determinations. [1997 c.602 §7; 1999 c.31 §2; 2009 c.81 §5]

Note: See note under 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) .

Source: Section 183.722 — Required agency response to Legislative Counsel determination; consideration of determination by interim committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.745 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.745
183.745 Civil penalty procedures
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, an agency may only impose a civil penalty as provided in this section.

(2) A civil penalty imposed under this section shall become due and payable 10 days after the order imposing the civil penalty becomes final by operation of law or on appeal. A person against whom a civil penalty is to be imposed shall be served with a notice in the form provided in ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) . Service of the notice shall be accomplished in the manner provided by ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) .

(3) The person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 20 days from the date of service of the notice provided for in subsection (2) of this section in which to make written application for a hearing. The agency may by rule provide for a longer period of time in which application for a hearing may be made. If no application for a hearing is made within the time allowed, the agency may make a final order imposing the penalty. A final order entered under this subsection need not be delivered or mailed to the person against whom the civil penalty is imposed.

(4) Any person who makes application as provided for in subsection (3) of this section shall be entitled to a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted as a contested case hearing pursuant to the applicable provisions of ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(5) Judicial review of an order made after a hearing under subsection (4) of this section shall be as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) for judicial review of contested cases.

(6) When an order assessing a civil penalty under this section becomes final by operation of law or on appeal, and the amount of penalty is not paid within 10 days after the order becomes final, the order may be recorded with the county clerk in any county of this state. The clerk shall thereupon record the name of the person incurring the penalty and the amount of the penalty in the County Clerk Lien Record.

(7) This section does not apply to penalties:

(a) Imposed under the tax laws of this state;

(b) Imposed under the provisions of ORS 646.760 (Civil penalties) or 652.332 (Administrative proceeding for wage claim collection) ;

(c) Imposed under the provisions of ORS chapter 654, 656 or 659A; or

(d) Imposed by the Public Utility Commission.

(8) This section creates no new authority in any agency to impose civil penalties.

(9) This section does not affect:

(a) Any right under any other law that an agency may have to bring an action in a court of this state to recover a civil penalty; or

(b) The ability of an agency to collect a properly imposed civil penalty under the provisions of ORS 305.830 (Collection of fines, penalties and forfeitures) .

(10) The notice provided for in subsection (2) of this section may be made part of any other notice served by the agency under ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) .

(11) Informal disposition of proceedings under this section, whether by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order or default, may be made at any time.

(12) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, recording an order in the County Clerk Lien Record pursuant to the provisions of this section has the effect provided for in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) , and the order may be enforced as provided in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) .

(13) As used in this section:

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

(b) “Civil penalty” includes only those monetary penalties that are specifically denominated as civil penalties by statute. [Formerly 183.090]

Note: 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.745 — Civil penalty procedures; notice; hearing; judicial review; exemptions; recording; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.405 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.405
183.405 Agency review of rules
Status: repealed

(1) Not later than five years after adopting a rule, an agency shall review the rule for the purpose of determining:

(a) Whether the rule has had the intended effect;

(b) Whether the anticipated fiscal impact of the rule was underestimated or overestimated;

(c) Whether subsequent changes in the law require that the rule be repealed or amended;

(d) Whether there is continued need for the rule; and

(e) What impacts the rule has on small businesses.

(2) Upon request of an agency, the Small Business Rules Advisory Committee established in ORS 183.407 (Small Business Rules Advisory Committee) may agree to complete the review and reporting required by this section for the agency.

(3) An agency or the Small Business Rules Advisory Committee shall utilize available information in complying with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(4) An agency or the Small Business Rules Advisory Committee shall provide a report on each review of a rule conducted under this section:

(a) To the Secretary of State;

(b) To the Small Business Rules Advisory Committee, unless the committee completed the review under subsection (2) of this section; and

(c) If the agency appointed an advisory committee pursuant to ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) for consideration of a rule subject to the requirements of this section, to the advisory committee.

(5) The provisions of this section do not apply to the amendment or repeal of a rule.

(6) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(a) Rules adopted to implement court orders or the settlement of civil proceedings;

(b) Rules that adopt federal laws or rules by reference;

(c) Rules adopted to implement legislatively approved fee changes; or

(d) Rules adopted to correct errors or omissions.

(7) The Secretary of State shall compile the reports submitted under this section during each calendar year and submit an annual report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner required by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) no later than February 1 of the following year. [2005 c.807 §3; 2017 c.518 §6; 2018 c.20 §4]

Note: 183.405 (Agency review of rules) was added to and made a part of 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.405 — Agency review of rules; report by Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.458 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.458
183.458 Nonattorney and out-of-state attorney representation of parties in certain contested case hearings
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any contested case hearing before a state agency involving child support, public assistance as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) , medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) or the right to be free from potentially unusual or hazardous treatment procedures under ORS 426.385 (Rights of committed persons) (3), a party may be represented by any of the following persons:

(a) An attorney licensed to practice law in any state who is an employee of or contracts with a nonprofit legal services program that receives funding pursuant to ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) .

(b) An authorized representative who is an employee of a nonprofit legal services program that receives funding pursuant to ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) . The authorized representative must be supervised by an attorney also employed by a legal services program.

(c) An authorized representative who is an employee of the system described in ORS 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) (1). The authorized representative must be supervised by an attorney also employed by the system.

(2) In any contested case hearing before a state agency involving child support, a party may be represented by a law student who is:

(a) Handling the child support matter as part of a law school clinical program in which the student is enrolled; and

(b) Supervised by an attorney employed by the program.

(3) In any contested case hearing before a state agency involving an applicant for or recipient of medical assistance, the claimant may be represented by a relative, friend or any other person of the claimant’s choosing.

(4) A person authorized to represent a party under this section may present evidence in the proceeding, examine and cross-examine witnesses and present factual and legal arguments in the proceeding. [1999 c.448 §4; 2003 c.14 §86; 2005 c.498 §6; 2009 c.49 §1; 2013 c.688 §25]

Note: 183.458 (Nonattorney and out-of-state attorney representation of parties in certain contested case hearings) was added to and made a part of 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.458 — Nonattorney and out-of-state attorney representation of parties in certain contested case hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.653 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.653
184.653 Least-cost planning
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “least-cost planning” means a process of comparing direct and indirect costs of demand and supply options to meet transportation goals, policies or both, where the intent of the process is to identify the most cost-effective mix of options.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall, in consultation with local governments and metropolitan planning organizations, develop a least-cost planning model for use as a decision-making tool in the development of plans and projects at both the state and regional level. [2009 c.865 §6]

Note: See note under 184.652 (Sharing facilities and offices with local governments) .

Source: Section 184.653 — Least-cost planning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.080 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.080
180.080 Attorney General to manage criminal proceedings in court or before grand jury at request of Governor
Status: in_force

When directed by the Governor, the Attorney General shall attend in person, or by one of the assistants of the Attorney General, in any court, or appear before the grand jury in any county, for the purpose of managing and conducting in such court, or before such jury, the criminal action or proceeding specified in the requirement. The Attorney General, or the assistant of the Attorney General so attending, shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties in respect of the action or proceeding which the district attorney would otherwise be authorized to exercise or perform. The district attorney shall only exercise such powers and perform such duties in the action or proceeding as are required of the district attorney by the Attorney General, or the assistant of the Attorney General so attending. [Amended by 2015 c.212 §17]

Source: Section 180.080 — Attorney General to manage criminal proceedings in court or before grand jury at request of Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.320 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.320
181A.320 Written policies relating to missing vulnerable adults required
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, a missing vulnerable adult includes, but is not limited to, a missing adult who has:

(a) An impaired mental condition, such as dementia;

(b) An intellectual or developmental disability; or

(c) A brain injury.

(2) The Department of State Police and each sheriff’s office and municipal police department shall adopt written policies relating to missing vulnerable adults that conform to the requirements of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Written policies adopted pursuant to this section shall specify the procedures for investigating reports of missing vulnerable adults in order to ensure that such cases are investigated as soon as possible, utilizing all available resources.

(b) In adopting written policies under this section, Oregon law enforcement agencies may consider standards set by the Oregon Accreditation Alliance and adopt policies consistent with Oregon Accreditation Alliance standards.

(4) Policies adopted under this section may include the following:

(a) Requirements for accepting reports of missing vulnerable adults;

(b) Procedures for alerting local media and using other information outlets to disseminate information when a vulnerable adult is reported missing;

(c) Procedures for coordinating with other agencies and organizations in order to locate a missing vulnerable adult quickly; and

(d) Standards and minimum requirements for training law enforcement personnel to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals with cognitive impairment, including, but not limited to, dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries. [2014 c.24 §2]

Note: 181A.320 (Written policies relating to missing vulnerable adults required) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.320 — Written policies relating to missing vulnerable adults required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.105 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.105
182.105 Information concerning tax benefits of providing child care under employee benefit plan
Status: in_force

Any state agency may provide information to employers concerning the tax benefits of providing child care, as defined in ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) , under an employee benefit plan. [1985 c.753 §5; 1995 c.278 §28]

Source: Section 182.105 — Information concerning tax benefits of providing child care under employee benefit plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.433 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.433
184.433 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Sustainability Board may adopt rules necessary for governing its operations and procedures. [2007 c.875 §6]

Source: Section 184.433 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.750 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.750
180.750 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 180.750 (Definitions) to 180.785 (Remedy not exclusive) :

(1) “Claim” means a request or demand made to a public agency, including a request or demand made pursuant to a contract, that seeks moneys, property, services or benefits that will be provided in whole or in part by a public body, whether directly or through reimbursement of another public agency that provides the moneys, property, services or benefits.

(2) “False claim” means a claim that:

(a) Contains, or is based on, false or fraudulent information;

(b) Contains any statement or representation that is untrue in whole or part; or

(c) Omits information that could have a material effect on the value, validity or authenticity of the claim.

(3) “Public agency” means:

(a) A public body;

(b) The United States or a federal agency;

(c) A person who contracts with a public body; or

(d) A person other than an individual who receives a grant from a public body.

(4) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [2009 c.292 §1]

Note: 180.750 (Definitions) to 180.785 (Remedy not exclusive) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.750 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.402 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.402
184.402 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the construction of a major league stadium and the location of a Major League Baseball franchise in Portland will bring jobs and economic development to Oregon and will benefit Oregon workers and businesses. [2003 c.808 §1a]

Source: Section 184.402 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.110
177.110 Oregon Guide
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may provide for the distribution or sale of the Oregon Guide, a publication edited and compiled under the auspices of the United States Government, relating to the scenery, natural resources, history and general information of the State of Oregon, under the terms and conditions deemed advisable by the Oregon State Board of Control. All moneys realized from the sale and distribution of the Oregon Guide shall be placed to the credit of the General Fund.

Source: Section 177.110 — Oregon Guide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.689 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.689
184.689 Powers and duties of department
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes set forth in ORS 184.685 (Purpose of department) , the Department of Transportation may:

(1) Sue and be sued;

(2) Acquire by purchase, lease, devise, gift or voluntary grant real and personal property or any interest therein, including access rights, and take, hold, possess and dispose of any such property or interest;

(3) Conduct or carry out, subject to any other provision of law, field research, planning, financing, design, construction, acquisition, lease, preservation, or improvement of any public transportation system or any portion thereof, or provide for such activity by entering into agreements with any person or persons principally responsible for the operations of such public transportation system and possessing authority to enter into such agreement;

(4) Enter into any other necessary agreements; employ agents, engineers, consultants and other persons as necessary and fix their compensation;

(5) Construct, acquire, plan, design, maintain and operate passenger terminal facilities and motor vehicle parking facilities in connection with any public transportation system;

(6) Advise and assist in the formulation of overall public transportation policies and plans;

(7) Make necessary studies and render technical assistance to local governments;

(8) Participate in regulatory proceedings affecting public transportation;

(9) Assist local government, private and nonprofit operators of passenger transportation systems in the planning, experimentation, financing, design, construction, acquisition, lease, preservation, improvement, operation and maintenance of public transportation systems. The assistance may include loans, grants, or the provision of equipment or facilities or any rights therein by sale, lease or grant, or special grants to the users of said systems;

(10) Subject to the provisions of ORS 184.705 (Operating agreements) , enter into operating agreements with any person;

(11) Receive and disburse funds from or to any person under contractual terms or according to other authorized state or federal procedures. When more than one carrier provides similar services in the same or related areas or corridors pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the department may select a provider of service on the basis of written proposals evaluated under criteria established by the Oregon Transportation Commission;

(12) Perform any necessary planning, administration, review or other functions required to be performed by the state or any agency thereof in connection with the allocation and distribution to any person of federal funds pursuant to the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, or any other federal funding program for public transportation systems; and

(13) Negotiate with existing passenger carriers to preserve or coordinate transportation schedules to upgrade the existing system of intercity transportation. [1977 c.230 §9 (enacted in lieu of 184.700)]

Source: Section 184.689 — Powers and duties of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.305 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.305
178.305 Oregon 529 Savings Network
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly, in enacting ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) , 178.375 (Definitions for ORS 178.375, 178.380 and 178.385) and 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) , to create a savings program called the Oregon 529 Savings Network.

(2) The Oregon 529 Savings Network shall consist of:

(a) A higher education qualified tuition savings program:

(A) That increases the ability of families and individuals to save for higher education.

(B) In which the earnings on contributions of network participants are exempt from state income taxation.

(C) That utilizes the private sector to administer and invest the contributions to the network under the guidance of the Oregon 529 Savings Board.

(D) In which the contributions and earnings are held by the network in trust for the benefit of designated beneficiaries and account owners for the uses and purposes set forth in ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) , and for no other benefit, use or purpose.

(b) A qualified ABLE program established under ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) , under which individuals with disabilities may establish ABLE accounts to be used for disability-related expenses. [Formerly 348.844]

Source: Section 178.305 — Oregon 529 Savings Network , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.648 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.648
184.648 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

The Central Services Division of the Department of Transportation may establish a revolving fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, not to exceed the aggregate amount of $5,000. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. [1983 c.136 §4; 1989 c.966 §7]

Note: 184.648 (Revolving fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 184 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 184.648 — Revolving fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.683 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.683
181A.683 Form for reports
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall establish and maintain a form for reports under ORS 181A.681 (Report of misconduct or violation of minimum standards) of misconduct or violation of the minimum standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for public safety personnel established under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) . The form must be available on the department’s website.

(2) When the department receives a report of misconduct or violation of the minimum standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for public safety personnel established under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) directly from a police officer or reserve officer under ORS 181A.681 (Report of misconduct or violation of minimum standards) (3)(a)(C), the department shall forward the report to the law enforcement unit employing the subject of the report for investigation. [2021 c.238 §2]

Note: 181A.683 (Form for reports) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.683 — Form for reports; forwarding of reports to law enforcement unit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.668 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.668
181A.668 Request for employment information
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Employment information” means written information in connection with job applications, performance evaluations, attendance records, disciplinary actions, eligibility for rehire and other information relevant to the performance of a public safety officer.

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

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

(2) When an employer receives a request for employment information from a law enforcement unit for the purpose of hiring an applicant to be a public safety officer, the employer shall provide the employment information to the law enforcement unit if:

(a) The request is made in writing; and

(b) The request is accompanied by a notarized authorization by the applicant releasing the employer of liability.

(3) An employer may charge reasonable fees to cover actual costs incurred in disclosing employment information under this section.

(4) An employer is not subject to civil liability arising out of the disclosure of employment information under this section.

(5) A law enforcement unit may bring an action for an injunction in circuit court to compel an employer to disclose employment information under this section.

(6) Employment information disclosed to a law enforcement unit under this section is confidential as provided in ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (4) and may not be further disclosed by the law enforcement unit, except to another law enforcement unit conducting a background check for the purpose of hiring the applicant. A law enforcement unit that receives employment information from another law enforcement unit under this subsection may use the information only for investigative leads and shall independently verify the information. [2021 c.299 §5]

Note: 181A.668 (Request for employment information) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.668 — Request for employment information; injunction to compel disclosure; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.468 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.468
180.468 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 180.465 (Legislative findings) to 180.494 (Revocation or suspension of distributor license) :

(1) “Distributor” means a person who is licensed under ORS 323.530 (Issuance of license) and any other person who is a distributor for the purposes of ORS 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) .

(2) “Nonparticipating manufacturer” means any tobacco product manufacturer that is not a participating manufacturer.

(3) “Participating manufacturer” has the meaning given that term in section II(ee) of the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

(4) “Qualified escrow fund” has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) .

(5) “Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement” has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) .

(6) “Smokeless tobacco products” has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) .

(7) “Tobacco product manufacturer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) .

(8) “Units sold” has the meaning given that term in ORS 323.810 (Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816) . [2009 c.717 §7; 2021 c.179 §5]

Source: Section 180.468 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.735 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.735
181A.735 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) To aid and advise the coordinator in the performance of the functions of the Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center, an advisory committee may be established.

(2) The committee shall meet at such times and places as shall be determined by the coordinator.

(3) Legislative members shall receive no compensation or per diem for services as members but may receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. Other members of the committee shall be entitled to expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 181.765]

Source: Section 181A.735 — Advisory committee; meetings; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.309 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.309
176.309 Disability evaluation panel procedures
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as possible after a disability evaluation panel is convoked, the panel shall meet and examine whether the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office by reason of a physical or mental disability. The members of the panel who are physicians, or other physicians appointed by the panel, shall conduct a medical examination of the Governor if possible.

(2) Meetings of the disability evaluation panel are not subject to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . Except for the panel’s determination, records of the panel are not subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2009 c.77 §4]

Source: Section 176.309 — Disability evaluation panel procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.510 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.510
181A.510 Certification for certain purposes of individuals employed by tribal government to perform duties of public safety officer
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who is employed full time by a tribal government to perform the duties of a public safety officer and who possesses the requisite qualifications may be certified or recertified as a police officer, certified reserve officer, corrections officer, parole and probation officer, fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher if the individual and the tribal government comply with the applicable provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(2) An individual who is certified under subsection (1) of this section is considered to be employed as a full-time public safety officer in the discipline in which the certification is held for the following purposes:

(a) Denying, suspending or revoking certification under ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) ;

(b) Determining eligibility to apply for benefits from the Public Safety Memorial Fund under ORS 243.954 (Definitions for ORS 243.954 to 243.974) to 243.974 (Designation of beneficiary form) ; and

(c) Determining eligibility to be honored at the memorial created pursuant to section 1, chapter 508, Oregon Laws 1987. [Formerly 181.648]

Source: Section 181A.510 — Certification for certain purposes of individuals employed by tribal government to perform duties of public safety officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.725 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.725
184.725 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 184.670 (Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733) , 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733) and 184.685 (Purpose of department) to 184.733 (Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund) . [1977 c.230 §12]

Source: Section 184.725 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.015 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.015
181A.015 Department of State Police established
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Department of State Police.

(2) The department shall consist of sworn members of the state police force appointed under ORS 181A.050 (Oregon State Police) and nonsworn professional personnel necessary to carry out the department’s public safety functions. [Formerly 181.020]

Source: Section 181A.015 — Department of State Police established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.450 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.450
183.450 Evidence in contested cases
Status: in_force

In contested cases:

(1) Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded but erroneous rulings on evidence shall not preclude agency action on the record unless shown to have substantially prejudiced the rights of a party. All other evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in conduct of their serious affairs shall be admissible. Agencies and hearing officers shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the record. Any part of the evidence may be received in written form.

(2) All evidence shall be offered and made a part of the record in the case, and except for matters stipulated to and except as provided in subsection (4) of this section no other factual information or evidence shall be considered in the determination of the case. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by incorporation by reference. The burden of presenting evidence to support a fact or position in a contested case rests on the proponent of the fact or position.

(3) Every party shall have the right of cross-examination of witnesses who testify and shall have the right to submit rebuttal evidence. Persons appearing in a limited party status shall participate in the manner and to the extent prescribed by rule of the agency.

(4) The hearing officer and agency may take notice of judicially cognizable facts, and may take official notice of general, technical or scientific facts within the specialized knowledge of the hearing officer or agency. Parties shall be notified at any time during the proceeding but in any event prior to the final decision of material officially noticed and they shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the facts so noticed. The hearing officer and agency may utilize the hearing officer’s or agency’s experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge in the evaluation of the evidence presented.

(5) No sanction shall be imposed or order be issued except upon consideration of the whole record or such portions thereof as may be cited by any party, and as supported by, and in accordance with, reliable, probative and substantial evidence. [1957 c.717 §9; 1971 c.734 §15; 1975 c.759 §12; 1977 c.798 §3; 1979 c.593 §21; 1987 c.833 §1; 1995 c.272 §5; 1997 c.391 §1; 1997 c.801 §76; 1999 c.448 §5; 1999 c.849 §34]

Source: Section 183.450 — Evidence in contested cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.918 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.918
181A.918 Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or any other person, may bring an action in circuit court to enjoin any person from using the services of an unlicensed private security entity or to enjoin any person acting as a private security entity in violation of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) , or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, from committing future violations. The court may award to the prevailing party costs and disbursements and a reasonable attorney fee. In addition, the amount of damages recoverable from a person acting as a private security entity in violation of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) is actual damages or $2,000, whichever amount is greater. [2021 c.618 §12]

Source: Section 181A.918 — Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity; attorney fees; damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.665 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.665
184.665 Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall appoint a Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee composed of members of the commission, employees of the Department of Transportation and transportation stakeholders. The committee shall be of such size and representation as the commission determines appropriate.

(2) The committee shall:

(a) Advise the commission on ways to maximize the efficiency of the department to allow increased investment in the transportation system over the short, medium and long term.

(b) Develop key performance measures, based on desired outcomes, for each division of the department. The committee shall submit key performance measures to the commission for its approval. The committee shall report to the commission at least once per year on the status of key performance measures and what steps are being taken by the department to achieve the goals of the key performance measures.

(3) The committee shall periodically report to the commission. The reports must include recommendations on ways the commission and the department may execute their duties more efficiently.

(4) Each odd-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the Joint Committee on Transportation established under ORS 171.858 (Joint Committee on Transportation) . The report must include information on the activities and recommendations of the committee and information on any actions taken by the commission or the department to implement recommendations of the committee.

(5) The committee shall meet regularly, at times and places fixed by the chairperson of the committee or a majority of members of the committee. The department shall provide office space and personnel to assist the committee as requested by the chairperson, within the limits of available funds.

(6) Members of the committee are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2017 c.750 §10; 2019 c.491 §9]

Source: Section 184.665 — Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.075 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.075
181A.075 Instruction
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall:

(1) Provide the necessary preliminary and subsequent instruction to recruits and troopers as to their duties as police officers of the state.

(2) Make rules and regulations for the discipline and control of the state police. [Formerly 181.280]

Source: Section 181A.075 — Instruction; rules and regulations for discipline and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.580 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.580
179.580 Ad hoc committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board may establish ad hoc committees to aid and advise the board in the performance of its functions. The chairperson of the board shall appoint the chairperson of each committee. Each committee shall include no more than one less than a quorum of the voting members of the board, and the remaining members of a committee may not be members of the board.

(2) Members of ad hoc committees are not entitled to compensation. [2009 c.704 §4; 2017 c.33 §1]

Note: See note under 179.560 (Members) .

Source: Section 179.580 — Ad hoc committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.640 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.640
180.640 Criminal Justice Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established an account in the General Fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Criminal Justice Revolving Account. The creation of and disbursement of moneys from the revolving account shall not require an allotment or allocation of moneys pursuant to ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) . All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 180.180 (Department of Justice Operating Account) , all costs of investigation and prosecution, including attorney fees, awarded to the Department of Justice in an action or proceeding under ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) , whether by final judgment, settlement or otherwise, and all proceeds of civil penalties imposed under ORS 166.725 (Remedies for violation of ORS 166.720) , shall be deposited in the account established by this section. The maximum allowable balance in such account is $750,000. When moneys in the account exceed $750,000, the excess funds shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State Treasury.

(3) Moneys in the revolving account may be used by the Attorney General to reimburse the Department of Justice, district attorneys and state and local governmental departments and agencies for the costs of investigation and prosecution of any civil or criminal action or proceeding under ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) , to maintain and preserve property subject to forfeiture pending its sale or other disposition and to reimburse expenses of the Department of Justice incurred in carrying out the provisions of ORS 180.600 (Definitions) to 180.630 (Acceptance of federal grant of funds) .

(4) The Attorney General may present an accounting to the State Treasurer for costs and expenses referred to in subsection (3) of this section. To the extent that sufficient funds exist in the Criminal Justice Revolving Account, the State Treasurer promptly shall reimburse the Department of Justice for the costs and expenses included in the Attorney General’s accounting. [1983 c.292 §6; 1983 c.715 §5]

(Batterers’ Intervention Programs)

Source: Section 180.640 — Criminal Justice Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.450 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.450
179.450 Work on state-owned land
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority may direct the employment of able-bodied persons at the agencies’ respective institutions, in the performance of useful work upon land owned by the state if it does not compete with free labor. Work may not be performed upon any such land except by consent and approval of the agency of the state having management of the land. [Amended by 1955 c.660 §26; 1965 c.616 §86; 1987 c.320 §124; 2007 c.70 §42; 2009 c.595 §139; 2013 c.36 §48]

Source: Section 179.450 — Work on state-owned land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.543 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.543
182.543 Reports by council
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Justice Council, in consultation with natural resource agencies, shall identify in a report to the Governor and, in the manner required in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the Legislative Assembly:

(a) Guidance for state agencies regarding how to use the environmental justice mapping tool developed under ORS 182.555 (Environmental justice mapping tool) when adopting rules, policies or guidelines. The guidance must be flexible to accommodate differences in agency directives.

(b) Best practices for increasing public participation and engagement in policy decisions by providing meaningful involvement.

(c) Recommendations on how to best meaningfully consult environmental justice communities.

(d) Recommendations for establishing measurable goals for reducing environmental disparities across Oregon and ways in which state agencies may focus their work toward meeting those goals.

(e) Guidelines for identifying environmental justice communities, including guidelines for further defining environmental justice communities developed from the inclusive community engagement process described in ORS 182.555 (Environmental justice mapping tool) .

(f) Guidelines for evaluating socioeconomic benefits and burdens to environmental justice communities.

(2) The report prepared under this section may include:

(a) Recommendations for approaches to integrate an analysis of the distribution of environmental burdens and benefits across population groups into evaluations performed under state environmental laws;

(b) Equity analysis methods that may include a process for describing potential risks to, benefits to and opportunities for investments and mitigation;

(c) Best practices for cataloging and collecting data on programs within natural resource agencies related to health and environmental factors; and

(d) Recommendations for criteria for identifying and addressing gaps in current research and data collection to inform state agency actions, to refine the environmental justice mapping tool and to identify factors that may impede the achievement of environmental justice.

(3) The council, in consultation with the natural resource agencies, shall review and update the report required under this section at least once every five years. [2022 c.58 §13]

Note: See note under 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) .

Source: Section 182.543 — Reports by council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.509 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.509
179.509 Reports on deaths at institutions
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of each state institution shall submit quarterly reports on the number of deaths, including the ages of the deceased, the causes of death and the disposition of the remains, within the institution to the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority, as the case may be, having jurisdiction over the institution.

(2) The agencies shall compile the reports described in subsection (1) of this section and submit them quarterly to the offices of the President of the Senate and of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. [1985 c.207 §26; 1987 c.320 §135; 2001 c.900 §45; 2009 c.595 §146; 2013 c.36 §56]

Source: Section 179.509 — Reports on deaths at institutions; compilation submitted to President and Speaker , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.486 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.486
179.486 Payment of costs in connection with transfers and conveyances
Status: in_force

(1) The institution from which a transfer or conveyance is made shall pay from its appropriation the cost of such of the following items as may be incurred in a particular case:

(a) Transportation and other expenses incidental to the transfer or conveyance, including the expenses of attendants where an attendant is directed to accompany the adult in custody.

(b) Hospital expenses incurred at the Oregon Health and Science University.

(c) Examination, treatment and hospital expenses incurred in favor of a physician, naturopathic physician, clinic or hospital, other than the Oregon Health and Science University.

(2) An adult in custody transferred or conveyed to the Oregon Health and Science University shall be accompanied by a report made by the physician or naturopathic physician in charge of the institution from which the transfer or conveyance is made, or by another physician or naturopathic physician designated by the physician or naturopathic physician in charge. The report shall contain the history of the case and the information required by blanks prepared by the School of Medicine or School of Dentistry, as the case may be. [1957 c.160 §5; 2017 c.356 §24; 2019 c.213 §51]

Source: Section 179.486 — Payment of costs in connection with transfers and conveyances; medical reports to accompany certain inmates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.411 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.411
183.411 Delegation of final order authority
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, an agency may delegate authority to enter a final order in a proceeding or class of proceedings to an officer or employee of the agency, or to a class of officers or employees of the agency. A delegation of authority under this section must be made in writing before the issuance of any order pursuant to the delegation and must be retained in the agency’s records. [2007 c.116 §2]

Note: 183.411 (Delegation of final order authority) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 183 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.411 — Delegation of final order authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.685 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.685
183.685 Ex parte communications
Status: in_force

(1) An administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings who is presiding in a contested case proceeding and who receives an ex parte communication described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section shall place in the record of the pending matter:

(a) The name of each person from whom the administrative law judge received an ex parte communication;

(b) A copy of any ex parte written communication received by the administrative law judge;

(c) A copy of any written response to the communication made by the administrative law judge;

(d) A memorandum reflecting the substance of any ex parte oral communication made to the administrative law judge; and

(e) A memorandum reflecting the substance of any oral response made by the administrative law judge to an ex parte oral communication.

(2) Upon making a record of an ex parte communication under subsection (1) of this section, an administrative law judge shall advise the agency and all parties in the proceeding that an ex parte communication has been made a part of the record. The administrative law judge shall allow the agency and parties an opportunity to respond to the ex parte communication.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of this section apply to communications that:

(a) Relate to a legal or factual issue in a contested case proceeding;

(b) Are made directly or indirectly to an administrative law judge while the proceeding is pending; and

(c) Are made without notice and opportunity for the agency and all parties to participate in the communication.

(4) The provisions of this section apply to any ex parte communication made directly or indirectly to an administrative law judge, or to any agent of an administrative law judge, by:

(a) A party;

(b) A party’s representative or legal adviser;

(c) Any other person who has a direct or indirect interest in the outcome of the proceeding;

(d) Any other person with personal knowledge of the facts relevant to the proceeding; or

(e) Any officer, employee or agent of an agency.

(5) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(a) Communications made to an administrative law judge by other administrative law judges; or

(b) Communications made to an administrative law judge by any person employed by the office to assist the administrative law judge. [1999 c.849 §20; 2003 c.75 §18; 2009 c.866 §9]

Source: Section 183.685 — Ex parte communications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.225 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.225
180.225 Attorney General representing public bodies in antitrust proceedings
Status: in_force

In any proceeding under the antitrust laws of the United States in which the state or any public body within the state is interested, the Attorney General may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, represent any such public body at its request, charging it for the cost of such representation pursuant to ORS 180.160 (Charges for services to public agencies) . [1971 c.418 §9]

Source: Section 180.225 — Attorney General representing public bodies in antitrust proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.110
176.110 Actions of Governor-elect
Status: in_force

(1) The person elected to the office of Governor may take any action prior to the date the official term of office commences that is necessary to enable the Governor to exercise on such date the powers and duties of the office of Governor.

(2) The Governor-elect shall cause the Governor’s budget and the tax expenditure report for the biennium beginning July 1 of the year in which the Governor takes office to be compiled and prepared for printing as required in ORS 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) .

(3) All expenses of the Governor-elect incurred in carrying out the provisions of this section are open to inspection and audit by the Secretary of State and must be paid from any funds appropriated for this purpose in the same manner as other claims against the state are paid. [1965 c.80 §1; 1969 c.464 §1; 1995 c.746 §73; 2011 c.222 §1; 2016 c.117 §4]

Source: Section 176.110 — Actions of Governor-elect; budget; tax expenditure report; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.348 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.348
181A.348 Telecommunicators as first responders
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that telecommunicators are first responders. [2021 c.278 §1]

Note: 181A.348 (Telecommunicators as first responders) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.348 — Telecommunicators as first responders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.522 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.522
181A.522 Training of corrections officers by Department of Corrections
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) :

(1) The Department of Corrections shall provide training for basic certification of corrections officers employed by the Department of Corrections.

(2) The Department of Corrections shall develop proposed training standards for the basic certification of corrections officers employed by the Department of Corrections and provide the proposed standards to the Corrections Policy Committee. After reviewing the proposed standards provided by the Department of Corrections, the Corrections Policy Committee shall recommend, and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall adopt by rule, minimum training standards for basic certification of corrections officers employed by the Department of Corrections. The minimum training standards adopted under this subsection must meet or exceed the minimum training standards for the basic certification of corrections officers employed by a law enforcement unit other than the Department of Corrections.

(3) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall conduct periodic audits of the training provided by the Department of Corrections to ensure compliance with the standards adopted under subsection (2) of this section. If the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training finds that the training complies with the standards, the department shall accredit the training for the same term and upon the same conditions as training programs for corrections officers that are employed by a law enforcement unit other than the Department of Corrections.

(4) Training provided in accordance with this section constitutes training necessary for certification as a corrections officer under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(5) Nothing in this section limits the ability of any law enforcement unit to employ a corrections officer who is provided training in accordance with this section. [2009 c.885 §44]

Source: Section 181A.522 — Training of corrections officers by Department of Corrections; standards; audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.623 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.623
184.623 Director of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) The executive appointment of the Director of Transportation by the Oregon Transportation Commission under ORS 184.620 (Director of Transportation) is subject to confirmation by the Senate. Confirmation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Senate.

(2) If an appointment made under ORS 184.620 (Director of Transportation) is not confirmed by the Senate, the commission shall make another appointment, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(3) The name of the individual to be appointed or reappointed shall be submitted to the Senate by the commission under ORS 184.620 (Director of Transportation) . The Senate shall take up the question of confirmation as soon after the convening of a regular or special session as is appropriate. The question of confirmation may be referred to committee or may be acted upon without a referral.

(4) If the name of an individual to be appointed or reappointed submitted by the commission is not acted upon during the term of the Legislative Assembly to which it is submitted, the name may be resubmitted to the subsequent term by the commission on or after the date the Legislative Assembly convenes in the subsequent regular session. [2018 c.93 §2]

Note: 184.623 (Director of Transportation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 184 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 184.623 — Director of Transportation; confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.075 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.075
180.075 Disclosure of information obtained under subpoena
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, the Attorney General may not disclose any testimony or materials obtained under the provisions of ORS 180.073 (Subpoena authority in criminal investigation) . The Attorney General may disclose testimony or materials only if:

(1) The disclosure is to a federal, state or local law enforcement agency or prosecutor and the purpose of the disclosure is to facilitate a criminal investigation or prosecution;

(2) The disclosure is to a state or federal grand jury; or

(3) A circuit court concludes upon application and affidavit by the Attorney General that there is a particularized need for disclosure of the testimony or materials in a civil, administrative, disciplinary or personnel investigation or proceeding. [1993 c.473 §3]

Note: See note under 180.073 (Subpoena authority in criminal investigation) .

Source: Section 180.075 — Disclosure of information obtained under subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.030 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.030
178.030 Premiums on surety bonds of treasurer and employees paid by state
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Treasurer, in furnishing the bond required from the State Treasurer by law, furnishes a bond executed by a surety company legally authorized to transact business in this state, and the bond is approved by the Governor, the state shall pay the premium for the bond, not to exceed one-third of one percent per annum of the penalty named in the bond so executed and approved.

(2) Whenever a person employed in the office of the State Treasurer, required by the State Treasurer to furnish a bond, furnishes a bond executed by a surety company legally authorized to transact business in this state, and the bond is approved by the State Treasurer, the state shall pay the premium for the bond, not to exceed one-third of one percent per annum of the penalty named in the bond so executed and approved.

Source: Section 178.030 — Premiums on surety bonds of treasurer and employees paid by state; limit on amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.500 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.500
183.500 Appeals
Status: in_force

Any party to the proceedings before the circuit court may appeal from the judgment of that court to the Court of Appeals. Such appeal shall be taken in the manner provided by law for appeals from the circuit court in suits in equity. [1957 c.717 §14; 1969 c.198 §76; 2003 c.576 §394]

Source: Section 183.500 — Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.430 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.430
180.430 Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any nonresident or foreign nonparticipating manufacturer that has not registered to do business in the State of Oregon as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, as a condition precedent to having its brand families listed or retained in the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) , appoint and continuously engage the services of a resident agent in this state. The agent shall act as agent for service of process on whom all process in any action or proceeding against the nonparticipating manufacturer concerning or arising out of the enforcement of this section or ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) , 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) , or rules adopted under ORS 180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) or 180.450 (Judicial review) , may be served in any manner authorized by law. Service on the agent constitutes legal and valid service of process on the nonparticipating manufacturer.

(b) The nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide the name, address, telephone number and proof of the appointment and availability of the agent to the Attorney General.

(2) The nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide notice to the Attorney General at least 30 calendar days prior to termination of the authority of an agent and shall provide proof to the satisfaction of the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent at least five calendar days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment. If an agent terminates an agency appointment, the nonparticipating manufacturer shall notify the Attorney General of the termination within five calendar days and shall include proof to the Attorney General of the appointment of a new agent.

(3) A nonparticipating manufacturer whose cigarettes are sold in this state who has not appointed or designated an agent as required by this section shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as the agent and may be proceeded against in courts of this state by service of process upon the Secretary of State. However, the appointment of the Secretary of State as the agent does not satisfy the condition precedent to having brand families of the nonparticipating manufacturer listed or retained in the directory. [2003 c.801 §7]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.430 — Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.885 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.885
181A.885 Effect of being charged with crime
Status: in_force

(1) If a private security provider is charged with a crime, the private security provider shall notify the private security provider’s employer, or, if the private security provider is not employed, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, of that fact not later than 48 hours after the charge is filed.

(2) If an executive manager knows that an employee has been charged with a crime, the executive manager shall notify the department of that fact not later than 48 hours after the executive manager acquired the knowledge.

(3) The department may suspend the certificate or license of a private security provider charged with a crime pending disposition of the charge.

(4) If an applicant for certification or licensure as a private security provider is charged with a crime, the applicant shall notify the department of that fact not later than 48 hours after the charge is filed. [Formerly 181.885]

Source: Section 181A.885 — Effect of being charged with crime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.360
184.360 Internal audits in state government
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Executive department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) .

(b) “State government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) .

(2) It is the policy of this state that internal audit activities within state government be coordinated to promote effectiveness.

(3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules setting standards and policies for internal audit functions within state government. The rules shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Standards for internal audits that are consistent with and incorporate commonly recognized industry standards and practices; and

(b) Policies and procedures that ensure the integrity of the internal audit process.

(4) Each agency of the executive department required to have an internal audit function shall produce a risk assessment of the entire agency that conforms to audit standards established by nationally recognized entities such as the United States Government Accountability Office or the Institute of Internal Auditors. The agency shall use its risk assessment as the basis for the selection and performance of at least one internal audit per calendar year.

(5) Each agency of the executive department required to have an internal audit function shall audit a component of its governance and risk management processes at least once every five years and file a report with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(6) Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall prepare a report describing internal audit activities that have occurred in state government during the calendar year in which the report is prepared. The department shall submit the report to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. In the absence of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the department shall submit the report to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means, the Emergency Board or another committee of the Legislative Assembly designated by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to receive the report. [2005 c.373 §1; 2009 c.578 §1; 2012 c.107 §6]

Source: Section 184.360 — Internal audits in state government; policy; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.494 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.494
180.494 Revocation or suspension of distributor license
Status: in_force

(1) Upon a determination that a distributor has violated ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) , the Department of Revenue may revoke or suspend the license of the distributor in the manner provided by ORS 323.535 (Cancellation, suspension or revocation of license) . Each offer to sell smokeless tobacco products in violation of ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) constitutes a separate violation.

(2) Upon a determination that a person applying for a license under ORS 323.520 (Application for distributor license) has violated ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) at any time within the five years preceding the application, the department may refuse to issue the license. The department shall provide opportunity for hearing and judicial review in the manner provided in ORS 323.535 (Cancellation, suspension or revocation of license) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon a determination that a person has violated ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) (1)(b) or (c), the department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of $5,000 or 500 percent of the retail value of the smokeless tobacco products sold, offered for sale or possessed for sale. Judicial review of an order imposing a civil penalty shall be as provided in ORS 305.445 (Appeals to Supreme Court) and 305.501 (Appeals to tax court to be heard by magistrate division) .

(b) Upon a determination that a person has violated ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) (1)(a), the department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Judicial review of an order imposing a civil penalty shall be as provided in ORS 305.445 (Appeals to Supreme Court) and 305.501 (Appeals to tax court to be heard by magistrate division) .

(4) The Attorney General may seek an injunction to restrain a threatened or actual violation of ORS 180.483 (Distributor obligations) or 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) by a distributor and to compel the distributor to comply with ORS 180.483 (Distributor obligations) and 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) . In any action brought pursuant to this subsection, the state may recover the costs of investigation, the costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees.

(5) A person who violates ORS 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) (1) engages in an unlawful practice in violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) . [2009 c.717 §16]

Source: Section 180.494 — Revocation or suspension of distributor license; refusal to issue license; penalties; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.130 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.130
179.130 Institutional petty cash fund
Status: in_force

(1) The executive head of each institution may execute a claim voucher against the Institutional Betterment Fund to the credit of the institution, in favor of the executive head of the institution, in such amount as shall be approved by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, for use by the institution as a revolving fund in paying the petty claims and incidental expenses arising in the proper conduct of the institution. The executive head may establish petty cash funds within the revolving fund by drawing checks upon the revolving fund payable to the custodians. Petty cash funds established to disburse funds to residents shall be kept separate from petty cash funds established to pay incidental expenses of the institution.

(2) The executive head shall reimburse the revolving fund by drawing upon funds appropriated for the expenses of the institution or, when funds have been disbursed to a resident, by drawing upon the trust account created in ORS 179.510 (“Funds” defined) . [Amended by 1969 c.597 §15; 1999 c.829 §1]

Source: Section 179.130 — Institutional petty cash fund; creation; reimbursement from appropriation for institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.550 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.550
185.550 Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

(1) Members of the Commission for Women who are not legislators shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from funds appropriated to the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.

(2) Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [1983 c.105 §4; 1987 c.879 §8; 1991 c.643 §36; 2005 c.818 §8]

Source: Section 185.550 — Compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.741 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.741
184.741 Safe routes to schools program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a safe routes to schools program to assist communities in identifying and reducing barriers and hazards to children walking or bicycling to and from school.

(2) The department may provide the following kinds of assistance:

(a) Grants;

(b) Technical services and advice;

(c) Public information and education; and

(d) Evaluation and measurement of community programs.

(3) If the department awards grants under this section:

(a) The department shall award grants for all of the following:

(A) Education;

(B) Engineering; and

(C) Enforcement;

(b) No one grant is required to include moneys for all the components specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(c) The department shall adopt rules specifying criteria that will be used in awarding grants.

(4) A city, county or school district that has developed or is preparing to develop a plan described in ORS 195.115 (Reducing barriers for pedestrian and bicycle access to schools) to reduce barriers and hazards to children walking or bicycling to and from school may apply to the department for assistance in developing or carrying out the plan. [2005 c.484 §2]

Source: Section 184.741 — Safe routes to schools program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.150 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.150
179.150 Interest in contracts prohibited
Status: in_force

No officer of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority or officer, employee or other person connected with an institution shall be pecuniarily interested in any contract for supplies or services furnished or rendered to an institution, other than the services of regular employment. [Amended by 1971 c.63 §2; 1987 c.320 §115; 2009 c.595 §126]

Source: Section 179.150 — Interest in contracts prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.445 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.445
183.445 Subpoena by agency or attorney of record of party when agency not subject to ORS 183.440
Status: in_force

(1) In any proceeding before an agency not subject to ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) in which a party is entitled to have subpoenas issued for the appearance of witnesses on behalf of the party, a subpoena may be issued by an attorney of record of the party, subscribed by the signature of the attorney. A subpoena issued by an attorney of record may be enforced in the same manner as a subpoena issued by the agency.

(2) In any proceeding before an agency not subject to ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) in which a party is entitled to have subpoenas issued by the agency to compel the appearance of witnesses on behalf of the party, the agency may issue subpoenas on its own motion. [1981 c.174 §6; 1997 c.837 §4; 1999 c.849 §32]

Source: Section 183.445 — Subpoena by agency or attorney of record of party when agency not subject to ORS 183.440 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.610
181A.610 Reimbursement for training to local law enforcement units
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, shall provide a reimbursement program to local law enforcement units which send police officers or corrections officers to the training academy operated or authorized by the department. Such reimbursement shall be to defray the cost of salaries and other expenses incurred during the training of the officers.

(2) Such reimbursement program shall be supported entirely out of funds maintained in the Police Standards and Training Account after administrative and operational expenses of the board and department can be met from existing revenues.

(3) Reimbursement programs shall not apply to nongovernmental organizations.

(4) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the department, in consultation with the board, shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a common carrier railroad law enforcement unit shall not be entitled to receive reimbursement of any kind from the department. [Formerly 181.655]

Source: Section 181A.610 — Reimbursement for training to local law enforcement units; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.545 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.545
182.545 Duties of natural resource agencies
Status: in_force

In order to provide greater public participation and to ensure that all persons affected by decisions of the natural resource agencies have a voice in those decisions, each natural resource agency shall:

(1) In making a determination whether and how to act, consider the effects of the action on environmental justice issues.

(2) Hold hearings at times and in locations that are convenient for people in the communities that will be affected by the decisions stemming from the hearings.

(3) Engage in public outreach activities in the communities that will be affected by decisions of the agency.

(4) Create a public advocate position that is responsible for:

(a) Encouraging public participation;

(b) Ensuring that the agency considers environmental justice issues; and

(c) Informing the agency of the effect of its decisions on environmental justice communities. [2007 c.909 §4; 2022 c.58 §15]

Note: See note under 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) .

Source: Section 182.545 — Duties of natural resource agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.435 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.435
184.435 Sustainability Board Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Sustainability Board Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

(2) All moneys received by the Sustainability Board under ORS 184.429 (Powers and duties of board) shall be deposited into the Sustainability Board Fund. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Sustainability Board for the purposes of administering ORS 184.425 (Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435) to 184.435 (Sustainability Board Fund) . [2007 c.875 §7]

Source: Section 184.435 — Sustainability Board Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.470 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.470
183.470 Orders in contested cases
Status: in_force

In a contested case:

(1) Every order adverse to a party to the proceeding shall be in writing or stated in the record and may be accompanied by an opinion.

(2) A final order shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings as to each contested issue of fact and as to each ultimate fact required to support the agency’s order.

(3) The agency shall notify the parties to a proceeding of a final order by delivering or mailing a copy of the order and any accompanying findings and conclusions to each party or, if applicable, the party’s attorney of record.

(4) Every final order shall include a citation of the statutes under which the order may be appealed. [1957 c.717 §11; 1971 c.734 §17; 1979 c.593 §22]

Source: Section 183.470 — Orders in contested cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.823 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.823
181A.823 Prohibitions related to immigration enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency or public body may not:

(a) Except as required by state or federal law, deny services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to an individual in custody, or on parole, probation or post-prison supervision, on the basis of known or suspected immigration status, the existence of an immigration detainer, hold, notification or other related federal immigration request or a civil immigration warrant;

(b) Inquire into or collect information about an individual’s immigration or citizenship status or country of birth unless:

(A) The information is required to advance an investigation into a violation of state or local criminal law;

(B) The information is submitted to a court of this state, whether orally or in writing, in connection with a proceeding in that court; or

(C) As necessary to determine the individual’s eligibility for a benefit that the individual is seeking; or

(c) Provide information about an individual in the custody of the public body or law enforcement agency to a federal immigration authority for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement, except:

(A) As may be required by a judicial subpoena issued as part of a court proceeding or by another compulsory court-issued legal process; or

(B) To the extent that the information is available to the general public and under the same terms and conditions as the information is available to the general public.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section, a judicial subpoena does not include an administrative subpoena created and signed by a federal immigration authority.

(3) To ensure compliance with all treaty obligations, including consular notification, and state and federal laws, on the commitment or detainment of an individual, a law enforcement agency shall explain to the individual in writing, with interpretation into another language if requested:

(a) The individual’s right to refuse to disclose the individual’s nationality, citizenship or immigration status; and

(b) That disclosure of the individual’s nationality, citizenship or immigration status may result in civil or criminal immigration enforcement, including removal from the United States.

(4) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency or public body that violates subsections (1) to (3) of this section to enjoin the violation.

(5) Subsection (1)(b) of this section does not prohibit the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services from inquiring into or collecting data about country of birth in connection with data collected in accordance with uniform standards adopted under ORS 413.161 (Collection of data on race, ethnicity, language, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity) . [2021 c.550 §2; 2023 c.69 §1]

Source: Section 181A.823 — Prohibitions related to immigration enforcement; explanation of rights and consequences; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.010 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.010
185.010 Administrator of office
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office shall be staffed by an administrator, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the office.

(2) A board consisting of the chairpersons of the commissions served by the office and the Governor shall establish the qualifications for and appoint the Administrator of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.

(3) The Administrator of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office shall receive a salary as prescribed by law, or as prescribed by the board described in subsection (2) of this section if a salary is not prescribed by law.

(4) The Administrator of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office is in the unclassified service.

(5) The Administrator of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office shall provide each commission served by the office with the administrative support needed by the commission to carry out the statutory duties of the commission. Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the administrator shall employ all persons necessary for the operation of the office, prescribe the duties of those employees and establish the compensation payable to those employees. [2005 c.818 §2; 2007 c.814 §1; 2021 c.290 §1]

Source: Section 185.010 — Administrator of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.385 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.385
181A.385 Appointment of director of department
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and not be subject to the State Personnel Relations Law.

(b) The person appointed as director may be selected from candidates recommended to the Governor by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The candidates shall be well qualified by training and experience to perform the functions of the office.

(c) An appointed director of the department shall receive such salary as is provided by law or, if not so provided, as is fixed by the Governor.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director, with the approval of the Governor and after consulting the board for advice, shall organize and reorganize the department in the manner the director considers necessary to conduct the work of the department properly.

(b) With the approval of the Governor, the director may appoint a deputy director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the director, not be subject to the State Personnel Relations Law and have full authority to act for the director, subject to the control of the director. The appointment of the deputy director shall be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State.

(3) The director, subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the department, prescribe their functions and fix their compensation.

(4) The director or the director’s designee shall serve as executive secretary to the board, but shall not be a member of the board.

(5) The board shall annually evaluate the director’s implementation of policies, standards and minimum requirements for public safety certifications and training, reporting to the Governor the results of the evaluation. [Formerly 181.635]

Source: Section 181A.385 — Appointment of director of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.492 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.492
179.492 Dispensing of brand-name mental health drugs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority shall dispense as written a prescription for a brand-name mental health drug prescribed for a person while the person is in the custody of an institution described in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) or who has been committed pursuant to ORS 427.235 (Notice to court of need for commitment) to 427.292 (Parental consent required for involuntary commitment of minor child) , if the prescription specifies “dispense as written” or contains the notation “D.A.W.” or other words of similar meaning.

(2) If, at the time of commitment to the custody of an institution described in ORS 179.321 (Responsibility to supervise state institutions) or to the custody of the Department of Human Services under ORS 427.290 (Determination by court of need for commitment) , a person has a prescription for a specified brand-name mental health drug and the prescription specifies “dispense as written” or contains the notation “D.A.W.” or other words of similar meaning, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority shall ensure that the person is prescribed the specified brand-name drug until a licensed health professional with prescriptive privileges evaluates the person and becomes responsible for the treatment of the person. [2005 c.691 §7; 2009 c.595 §144; 2013 c.36 §54]

Note: 179.492 (Dispensing of brand-name mental health drugs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 179 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 179.492 — Dispensing of brand-name mental health drugs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.440 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.440
179.440 Work in production of articles and performance of labor for state
Status: in_force

In order to minimize the cost of maintaining the institutions, all wards of the state who are capable of a reasonable amount of work without physical or mental injury to themselves shall be used as fully as possible in the production and manufacture of articles for the use of the state and in the performance of labor for the state.

Source: Section 179.440 — Work in production of articles and performance of labor for state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.498 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.498
184.498 Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund is established within the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund shall consist of:

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

(b) Amounts received from state, federal and private sources;

(c) Amounts donated to the fund; and

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

(3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 184.492 (Duties) and 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) .

(4) The department may use moneys in the fund to pay the department’s administrative costs associated with the fund and with carrying out the provisions of ORS 184.492 (Duties) and 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) . [2017 c.630 §5]

Source: Section 184.498 — Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.530 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.530
181A.530 Certification of parole and probation officers
Status: in_force

(1) Except for a person who has requested and obtained an extension from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, a person may not be employed as a parole and probation officer for more than 18 months unless the person is a citizen of the United States or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association, and:

(a) The person has been certified as being qualified as a parole and probation officer under provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) and the certification has not lapsed or been revoked pursuant to ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (1) and not reissued under ORS 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (2); or

(b) The person is exempted from the certification requirement under ORS 181A.420 (Minimum standards and training requirements inapplicable to certain persons) (1) and (2).

(2) The department, upon the facts contained in an affidavit accompanying the request for an extension, may find good cause for failure to obtain certification within the time period described in subsection (1) of this section. If the department finds that there is good cause for failure to timely obtain certification, the department may extend for up to one year the period that a person may serve as a parole and probation officer without certification. The grant or denial of an extension is within the sole discretion of the department.

(3) The initial training required for certification as a parole and probation officer, and any mandatory training to maintain certification, must include training in providing trauma-informed care, culturally specific services and de-escalation techniques.

(4) The certification of a parole and probation officer shall lapse upon the passage of more than three consecutive months during which period the officer is not employed as a parole and probation officer, unless the officer is on leave from a law enforcement unit. Upon reemployment as a parole and probation officer, the person whose certification has lapsed may apply for certification in the manner provided in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(5) In order to maintain certification, a parole and probation officer who is employed part-time must complete annually at least 20 hours of continuing education approved by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(6) The requirement of citizenship imposed under subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person employed as a parole and probation officer on September 27, 1987, who continues to serve as a parole and probation officer. [Formerly 181.653; 2017 c.53 §4; 2022 c.78 §9]

Source: Section 181A.530 — Certification of parole and probation officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.630 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.630
181A.630 Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or a policy committee of the board established under ORS 181A.375 (Policy committees) believes there is a reasonable basis for denying, suspending or revoking, as applicable, the application or certification of an instructor or a public safety officer, except a youth correction officer, notice and opportunity for a hearing shall be provided in accordance with rules approved by the board and in accordance with ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) and 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) prior to denial, suspension or revocation.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Pursuant to rules adopted under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) and 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) , the policy committee in the relevant discipline and the board shall review denials, suspensions and revocations based on discretionary grounds.

(b) If a policy committee votes to recommend denial or revocation of the application or certification of an instructor or a public safety officer pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection, the notice and opportunity for a hearing required under subsection (1) of this section shall be provided after the committee has voted and before the board considers the committee’s recommendation.

(c) If the board disapproves the policy committee’s recommendation under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the department shall withdraw the notice issued under subsection (1) of this section.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For cases originally considered by a policy committee, if the department proposes to amend an administrative law judge’s proposed order issued in response to a request for a hearing by an instructor or a public safety officer under subsection (1) of this section, the committee shall consider the proposed amendment before the department may issue a final order pursuant to ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) .

(B) The department’s final order may not incorporate the proposed amendment unless the policy committee approves the amendment. [Formerly 181.661]

Source: Section 181A.630 — Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.500 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.500
182.500 Mandatory report to Governor by person performing ombudsman services
Status: in_force

(1) If an agency or officer of the executive department, as defined by ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , designates a person to perform ombudsman services, the person shall report to the Governor in writing at least once each quarter. A report shall include a summary of the services that the person provided during the quarter and the person’s recommendations for improving ombudsman services and the services for which the person provides assistance.

(2) All public bodies, as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , shall cooperate with an ombudsman established or specifically authorized by law, or designated by the Governor, and shall promptly provide all information requested by the ombudsman that is relevant to the duties of the ombudsman. Any person that contracts with a public body, as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , shall cooperate with an ombudsman established or authorized by law or designated by the Governor to the extent the ombudsman is investigating matters related to the contract, and shall promptly provide all information requested by the ombudsman that is related to the contract and relevant to the duties of the ombudsman. An agency or officer of the executive department, as defined by ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , shall consult with the Attorney General if there is any legal dispute relating to:

(a) Whether confidential or other restricted information may be provided under this subsection to an ombudsman; or

(b) Whether the ombudsman is seeking information that is relevant to the duties of the ombudsman. [2003 c.591 §17; 2007 c.893 §1]

Note: 182.500 (Mandatory report to Governor by person performing ombudsman services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS

Source: Section 182.500 — Mandatory report to Governor by person performing ombudsman services; cooperation with ombudsman , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.636 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.636
184.636 Revolving funds
Status: in_force

(1) Upon approval of the State Treasurer and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Transportation may establish revolving funds in the State Treasury. These funds may be used as depository accounts.

(2) Disbursements may be made by check signed by such person as delegated by the Director of Transportation. Disbursements shall be made only in payment of claims authorized by law for the ordinary expenditures of the department incurred in the operation of the department. The department shall keep accurate account of which funds any expenditures are debited or credited to and of any interest income which may be due.

(3) Upon approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the State Treasurer, the department may write checks upon the State Treasury to pay for claims and expenditures of other state agencies not a part of the department. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw up warrants for the amounts paid separately or in aggregate.

(4) Moneys in the account established under subsection (1) of this section may be held as petty cash or carried by the State Treasurer to be disbursed in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. [1989 c.345 §5; 1993 c.741 §10]

Source: Section 184.636 — Revolving funds; disbursements; payment of claims and expenses of other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.170 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.170
180.170 Billing for services to public agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice shall estimate in advance the expenses that it will incur during the biennium under ORS 180.160 (Charges for services to public agencies) and 180.340 (Division of Child Support established) , and shall render to officers, departments, boards and commissions of state government and other public bodies an invoice for their share of such expenses for periods within the biennium and in sufficient amounts to provide reasonable cash operating requirements for the Legal Division of the Department of Justice within the biennial period. Each officer, department, board or commission or other public body shall pay to the credit of the Department of Justice Operating Account such invoice as an administrative expense from funds or appropriations available to it in the same manner as other claims against the state or public body are paid. If the estimated expenses for any officer, department, board, commission or public body are more or less than actual expenses for the period covered by the invoice, the difference shall be reflected in the next following estimate of expenses. [1971 c.85 §3; 1973 c.775 §5]

Source: Section 180.170 — Billing for services to public agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.460 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.460
182.460 Statutory provisions applicable to semi-independent state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section and as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to a board. A board is subject to all other statutes governing a state agency that do not conflict with ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , including the tort liability provisions of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and the provisions of ORS chapter 183, and a board’s employees are included within the Public Employees Retirement System.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the following provisions apply to a board:

(a) ORS 240.309 (Temporary appointments) (1) to (6) and 240.321 (Collective bargaining) ;

(b) ORS 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) ;

(c) ORS 282.210 (Performance within state of public printing, binding and stationery work) to 282.230 (Provisions required in contracts for work to be done outside of state) ; and

(d) ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS chapter 240 applies to the Oregon Board of Optometry, the State Board of Massage Therapists and the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy.

(4) In carrying out the duties, functions and powers of a board, the board may contract with any state agency for the performance of duties, functions and powers as the board considers appropriate. A state agency may not charge a board an amount that exceeds the actual cost of those services. ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) do not require an agency to provide services to a board other than pursuant to a voluntary interagency agreement or contract.

(5) A board shall adopt personnel policies and contracting and purchasing procedures. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall review those policies and procedures for compliance with applicable state and federal laws and collective bargaining contracts.

(6) Except as otherwise provided by law, directors and employees of a board are eligible to receive the same benefits as state employees and are entitled to retain their State of Oregon hire dates, transfer rights and job bidding rights, all without loss of seniority, and to the direct transfer of all accumulated state agency leaves. [1999 c.1084 §5; 2003 c.794 §204; 2007 c.71 §61; 2011 c.110 §1; 2012 c.107 §59; 2019 c.43 §2]

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

Source: Section 182.460 — Statutory provisions applicable to semi-independent state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.162 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.162
182.162 Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) to 182.168 (No right of action created by ORS 182.162 to 182.168) :

(1) “State agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 358.635 (Definitions for ORS 358.635 to 358.653) .

(2) “Tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon. [2001 c.177 §1]

Note: 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) to 182.168 (No right of action created by ORS 182.162 to 182.168) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.162 — Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.649 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.649
184.649 Report on audits
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall report on audits of the Department of Transportation to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee established by ORS 171.580 (Joint Legislative Audit Committee) and to the Joint Committee on Transportation established by ORS 171.858 (Joint Committee on Transportation) at least once each biennium. [2005 c.612 §9; 2017 c.750 §18]

Note: 184.649 (Report on audits) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 184 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 184.649 — Report on audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.020 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.020
178.020 Additional bond requirement
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor, for any cause, deems the bond of the State Treasurer insufficient in amount, the Governor shall require the treasurer to give an additional like bond within such time, and in such reasonable amount, as the Governor directs and approves.

Source: Section 178.020 — Additional bond requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.795 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.795
176.795 Actions authorized by proclamation under ORS 176.785
Status: in_force

(1) During any emergency proclaimed under ORS 176.785 (Proclamation of state of emergency) , the Governor by executive order may order involuntary curtailments, adjustments or allocations in the supply and consumption of energy resources applicable to all suppliers and consumers. However, the Governor may not order such curtailments, adjustments or allocations which discriminate within any class of consumers. It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that any such curtailments, adjustments and allocations be ordered and continue only so long as demonstrably necessary for the maintenance of essential services or transportation, or the continued operation of the economy; and that all such curtailments, adjustments and allocations be applied as uniformly as practicable within each class of suppliers and consumers.

(2) Any involuntary curtailments of electrical or natural gas load, pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, shall be made by executive order to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon requiring the commission to implement plans for curtailment adopted pursuant to ORS 757.710 (Emergency curtailment plan required) to 757.730 (Liability when curtailment occurs) .

(3) In addition to orders issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the Governor by executive order may:

(a) Modify transportation routes and schedules as necessary to conserve energy resources to the extent permissible under federal law and regulations.

(b) Specify the times and manner in which energy resources are supplied or consumed, consistent with the restrictions imposed by subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Any restrictions or involuntary curtailments, adjustments or allocations ordered, except those ordered under ORS 176.775 (Content of Governor’s proclamation of lack of energy resource or resource emergency) and 176.780 (Action authorized by proclamation under ORS 176.775) , shall give due consideration to the needs of commercial, retail, professional and service establishments whose normal function is to supply goods or services or both of an essential nature including but not limited to food, lodging, fuel, medical care facilities, during times of the day other than conventional daytime working hours.

(5) During an emergency proclaimed under ORS 176.785 (Proclamation of state of emergency) , the Governor by executive order may prescribe and direct activities promoting the conservation, prevention of waste and salvage of energy resources and the materials, services and facilities derived therefrom or dependent thereon. [1974 c.5 §§9,11]

Source: Section 176.795 — Actions authorized by proclamation under ORS 176.785 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.270 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.270
181A.270 Duties of state criminal justice agencies
Status: in_force

(1) State criminal justice agencies, as part of their agency request budget and information resource management plans, shall address the goals of the Criminal Justice Information Standards program with particular attention to:

(a) Data access, availability and information sharing among criminal justice agencies; and

(b) The plan developed under ORS 181A.265 (Criminal Justice Information Standards program) .

(2) Information resource management plans must be based on industry standards for open systems to the greatest extent possible.

(3) A state criminal justice agency shall submit a copy of its information resource management plan to the Criminal Justice Information Standards Advisory Board. [Formerly 181.720; 2016 c.117 §41]

Source: Section 181A.270 — Duties of state criminal justice agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.130 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.130
185.130 Oregon Disabilities Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission is created within the Department of Human Services. The commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor for not more than two consecutive four-year terms.

(2) Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from advocate self-help groups and other interested public and private agencies.

(3) The membership of the commission shall be composed of members broadly representative of major public and private agencies who are experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in the special needs of individuals with disabilities and consumers. Appointments shall be made with considerations given to geographic representation and a majority shall be individuals with disabilities as defined in ORS 185.110 (Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230) (3). [1983 c.726 §3; 1987 c.80 §1; 1989 c.224 §17; 2005 c.663 §7; 2019 c.73 §1]

Source: Section 185.130 — Oregon Disabilities Commission; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.166 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.166
182.166 Training of state agency managers and employees who communicate with tribes
Status: in_force

(1) At least once a year, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Commission on Indian Services, shall provide training to state agency managers and employees who have regular communication with tribes on the legal status of tribes, the legal rights of members of tribes and issues of concern to tribes.

(2) Once a year, the Governor shall convene a meeting at which representatives of state agencies and tribes may work together to achieve mutual goals.

(3) No later than December 15 of every year, a state agency shall submit a report to the Governor and to the Commission on Indian Services on the activities of the state agency under ORS 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) to 182.168 (No right of action created by ORS 182.162 to 182.168) . The report shall include:

(a) The policy the state agency adopted under ORS 182.164 (State agencies to develop and implement policy on relationship with tribes) .

(b) The names of the individuals in the state agency who are responsible for developing and implementing programs of the state agency that affect tribes.

(c) The process the state agency established to identify the programs of the state agency that affect tribes.

(d) The efforts of the state agency to promote communication between the state agency and tribes and government-to-government relations between the state and tribes.

(e) A description of the training required by subsection (1) of this section.

(f) The method the state agency established for notifying employees of the state agency of the provisions of ORS 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) to 182.168 (No right of action created by ORS 182.162 to 182.168) and the policy the state agency adopts under ORS 182.164 (State agencies to develop and implement policy on relationship with tribes) . [2001 c.177 §3]

Note: See note under 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) .

Source: Section 182.166 — Training of state agency managers and employees who communicate with tribes; annual meetings of representatives of agencies and tribes; annual reports by state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.612 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.612
184.612 Oregon Transportation Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Oregon Transportation Commission consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to Article III, section 4, of the Oregon Constitution. A member serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The Governor shall appoint members of the commission in compliance with all of the following:

(a) Members shall be appointed with consideration of the different geographic regions of the state with one member being a resident of the area east of the Cascade Range.

(b) Not more than three members who belong to one political party. Party affiliation shall be determined by the appropriate entry on official election registration cards.

(3) At the time of appointment, a member or a relative of a member, as defined in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) , may not have an actual conflict of interest, as defined in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) .

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 244.120 (Methods of handling conflicts) (2), when met with a potential or actual conflict of interest, as those terms are defined in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) , a member shall announce publicly the nature of the potential or actual conflict and:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, refrain from participating as a public official in any discussion or debate on the issue out of which the potential or actual conflict arises or from voting on the issue.

(b) If the member’s vote is necessary to meet a requirement of a minimum number of votes to take official action, be eligible to vote, but not to participate as a public official in any discussion or debate on the issue out of which the potential or actual conflict arises.

(5) The term of office of each member is four years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the office for the unexpired term.

(6) The Governor shall appoint one of the members as chairperson. The chairperson shall appoint one of the other members as vice chairperson. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall have such terms, duties and powers as the Oregon Transportation Commission determines are necessary for the performance of such offices.

(7) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum. If a quorum is present at a meeting, the commission may take action by an affirmative vote by a majority of the members who are present. An individual member may not exercise individually any administrative authority with respect to the Department of Transportation.

(8) The commission shall meet at least quarterly, at a time and place determined by the commission. The commission shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the commission.

(9) A vacancy does not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the commission, except that three members of the commission must agree in the selection, vacation or abandonment of state highways, and in case the members are unable to agree the Governor shall have the right to vote as a member of the commission.

(10) The commission shall keep complete and accurate records of all the meetings, transactions and business of the commission at the office of the department.

(11) The commission may provide an official seal.

(12) The commission may hire staff the commission deems necessary to assist the commission in carrying out its duties. The staff shall be considered employees of the department for purposes of the State Personnel Relations Law under ORS chapter 240.

(13) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided by ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1973 c.249 §3; 1981 c.545 §3; 1983 c.428 §1; 2017 c.750 §2; 2019 c.491 §8]

Source: Section 184.612 — Oregon Transportation Commission; confirmation; qualifications; term; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.530 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.530
185.530 Special study committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for Women may establish ad hoc committees to study specific areas and make periodic reports to the commission.

(2) The chairpersons of the ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the chairperson of the commission, subject to approval by the commission.

(3) Membership on ad hoc committees is not limited to members of the commission.

(4) The period during which an ad hoc committee may function shall be determined at the time of its creation by the commission according to the nature of the study and project undertaken.

(5) Members of the ad hoc committees shall be designated as consultants to the full commission. [1983 c.105 §3; 1995 c.79 §67; 2011 c.9 §12]

Source: Section 185.530 — Special study committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.490 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.490
179.490 Authorization and payment of cost of emergency and necessary operations
Status: in_force

In the case of a necessary or emergency operation requiring the services of a specialist, and where the relatives or guardians, in the judgment of the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority, are unable to pay a part or the whole cost of the operation, the agencies may have the operation performed, the cost of the operation to be payable from the funds of the institution concerned. [Amended by 1987 c.320 §132; 2001 c.900 §43; 2009 c.595 §143; 2013 c.36 §53; 2015 c.27 §17]

Source: Section 179.490 — Authorization and payment of cost of emergency and necessary operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.610
185.610 Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs is created. The commission has 11 members. Nine of the 11 members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . The President of the Senate shall appoint one Senator as a member of the commission, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one Representative as a member of the commission. To the extent possible, members appointed by the Governor shall provide for representation from all areas of the state. All of the members of the commission shall be residents of this state.

(2) The term of office is four years. Appointments to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be made by the person who made the original appointment.

(3) The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for a term of one year and shall determine the duties of the officers.

(4) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Appointments to the commission shall be made to ensure ethnic representation of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Oregon.

(b) For the purpose of this subsection, “Asian and Pacific Islander Americans” has the meaning given that term in ORS 185.620 (Duties) .

(6) Members of the commission who are not legislators shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from funds appropriated to the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.

(7) Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [1995 c.665 §1; 1999 c.493 §2; 2005 c.233 §1; 2005 c.818 §9; 2011 c.273 §1; 2019 c.73 §5]

Source: Section 185.610 — Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.914 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.914
181A.914 Prohibitions relating to discharge of or discrimination against private security provider
Status: in_force

A private security entity may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any private security provider employed by or who contracts with the private security entity because:

(1) The private security provider has made a claim against the private security entity for compensation for the private security provider’s own personal services;

(2) The private security provider has caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) ;

(3) The private security provider has testified or is about to testify in any such proceedings; or

(4) The private security provider has discussed or consulted with anyone concerning the private security provider’s rights under ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) . [2021 c.618 §7]

Source: Section 181A.914 — Prohibitions relating to discharge of or discrimination against private security provider , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.065 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.065
178.065 Authority of State Treasurer to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the State Treasurer may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(1) Is employed or applying for employment by the State Treasurer;

(2) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the State Treasurer as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; or

(3) Has been appointed or is being considered for appointment to a board or commission by the State Treasurer. [Formerly 181.541]

Note: 178.065 (Authority of State Treasurer to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 178 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 178.065 — Authority of State Treasurer to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.055 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.055
181A.055 Qualifications for appointment and reappointment of state police
Status: in_force

(1) A person appointed a member of the state police must be:

(a) A citizen of the United States or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.

(b) Of good health and good moral character.

(c) Over the age of 21 years.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person may not be appointed a member of the state police if the person has not established satisfactory evidence of qualifications by passing a physical examination that is consistent with rules adopted by the Department of State Police and the psychological testing and mental examinations the Superintendent of State Police considers necessary as a condition of employment.

(b) When, in the judgment of the superintendent, the good of the state police requires it, the superintendent may waive the physical standard described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) A member who voluntarily withdraws from the state police without the consent of the superintendent and members removed from the state police for cause are ineligible for reappointment, except as expressly authorized by the superintendent.

(4) The superintendent may appoint police officers from a neighboring state to serve as special state police officers subject to the following conditions:

(a) The officers are appointed for the limited purpose of providing assistance to the Oregon State Police in law enforcement emergencies and major operations in Oregon in areas near the Oregon border with the neighboring state.

(b) The officers are police officers certified by the neighboring state.

(c) The officers do not receive separate compensation from the State of Oregon for their services.

(d) There is a reciprocal agreement pursuant to which the superintendent authorizes a member of the Oregon State Police to assist the neighboring state’s police officers under the same criteria in the neighboring state in areas near the Oregon border with the neighboring state.

(5) The superintendent is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with state law enforcement agencies in neighboring states for the purpose of providing assistance to the Oregon State Police and the state law enforcement agency in the neighboring state in carrying out major operations and responding to law enforcement emergencies in areas near the Oregon border with the neighboring state. [Formerly 181.260; 2017 c.53 §1]

Source: Section 181A.055 — Qualifications for appointment and reappointment of state police; special officers; neighboring states , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.525 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.525
182.525 Mandatory expenditures for evidence-based programs
Status: in_force

(1) An agency shall spend at least 75 percent of state moneys that the agency receives for programs on evidence-based programs.

(2) The agency shall submit a biennial report containing:

(a) An assessment of each program on which the agency expends funds, including but not limited to whether the program is an evidence-based program;

(b) The percentage of state moneys the agency receives for programs that is being expended on evidence-based programs;

(c) The percentage of federal and other moneys the agency receives for programs that is being expended on evidence-based programs; and

(d) A description of the efforts the agency is making to meet the requirement of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The agency shall submit the report required by subsection (2) of this section no later than September 30 of each even-numbered year to the interim legislative committee dealing with judicial matters.

(4) If an agency, in any biennium, spends more than 25 percent of the state moneys that the agency receives for programs on programs that are not evidence based, the Legislative Assembly shall consider the agency’s failure to meet the requirement of subsection (1) of this section in making appropriations to the agency for the following biennium.

(5) An agency may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2003 c.669 §7; 2005 c.22 §128; 2005 c.503 §13; 2013 c.649 §44]

Note: See note under 182.515 (Definitions for ORS 182.515 and 182.525) .

Source: Section 182.525 — Mandatory expenditures for evidence-based programs; biennial report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.477 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.477
180.477 Attorney General’s directory
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall develop and make available for public inspection a directory listing all tobacco product manufacturers that have provided current and accurate certifications conforming to the requirements of ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) and 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) .

(2) The Attorney General may not include or retain in the directory the name of any nonparticipating manufacturer that fails to provide the required certification or whose certification the Attorney General determines is not in compliance with ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) and 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , unless the Attorney General has determined that the violation has been cured to the satisfaction of the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall adopt rules defining the criteria by which the Attorney General will exercise the discretion granted by this subsection.

(3) The Attorney General may not include or retain in the directory a nonparticipating manufacturer if the Attorney General concludes that:

(a) Any escrow payment required from the nonparticipating manufacturer pursuant to ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) for any period has not been fully paid into a qualified escrow fund governed by a qualified escrow agreement that has been approved by the Attorney General; or

(b) Any outstanding final judgment against the nonparticipating manufacturer, including interest thereon, for a violation of ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) has not been fully satisfied.

(4) The Attorney General shall update the directory in order to correct mistakes and to add or remove a tobacco product manufacturer to keep the directory in conformity with the requirements of this section. The Attorney General shall update the directory with new tobacco product manufacturers upon receipt of an annual or supplemental certification listing new tobacco product manufacturers if the Attorney General determines that the annual or supplemental certification is in compliance with the requirements of ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) and 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) . The Attorney General shall make the determination about compliance within 45 days of receipt of the certification.

(5) The Attorney General shall:

(a) Create and maintain a list of persons, including but not limited to tobacco product manufacturers and distributors, that are interested in receiving electronic mail notifications of changes in the directory developed under this section;

(b) Develop a registration form to be completed by persons interested in receiving electronic mail notification of changes in the directory developed under this section that are not otherwise required by ORS 180.483 (Distributor obligations) (3) or rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) to submit their electronic mail addresses to the Attorney General; and

(c) Immediately upon making any change in the directory developed under this section, send electronic mail notices of the change to all persons on the list created under this subsection. [2009 c.717 §10]

Source: Section 180.477 — Attorney General’s directory; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.620
185.620 Duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs shall:

(a) Identify barriers to the economic development and trade opportunities of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans within this state, and advise state agencies and officials on issues related to those barriers.

(b) Establish an Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Network to facilitate the work of the commission.

(c) Identify and examine the needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American residents of this state.

(d) Compile information relating to services available to Asian and Pacific Islander American residents of this state, including but not limited to education and training programs, work programs, dispute resolution programs, trade opportunities, housing programs, health programs, mental health programs including alcohol and drug services, and welfare programs from local, state and federal sources and through private agencies.

(e) Develop and sponsor programs in cooperation with Asian and Pacific Islander American groups and organizations to inform Asian and Pacific Islander American residents of this state of services available to them.

(f) Assess all programs of state agencies operating for the benefit of equity for Asian and Pacific Islander American residents of this state and make recommendations to the appropriate agencies for the improvement of those programs.

(g) Serve as liaison to other state boards and commissions as required by law.

(h) Assist the Governor on the Governor’s equity-focused initiatives with policy advice, the study of long-standing community issues and the provision of community input, a community voice and leadership, as requested.

(i) Submit to the Governor at the beginning of each biennium a report that describes the needs of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans identified under paragraph (c) of this subsection and that specifies the programs, projects and activities that the commission will undertake regarding those needs.

(j) Meet at least annually in a joint meeting of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Commission on Black Affairs and the Commission for Women to consider and act upon issues of mutual importance to the missions and statutory duties of the commissions.

(2) As used in this section, “Asian and Pacific Islander American” means a resident of the United States who is of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. [1995 c.665 §2; 1999 c.493 §3; 1999 c.690 §2; 2003 c.244 §1; 2005 c.233 §2; 2011 c.273 §3; 2013 c.353 §4; 2021 c.290 §9]

Source: Section 185.620 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).