ORS § 192.567 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.567
192.567 Disclosure without authorization form
Status: in_force

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(a) A health care provider may use or disclose protected health information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the conditions in paragraph (b) of this subsection are met and:

(A) The disclosure is to a family member, other relative, a close personal friend or other person identified by the individual, and the protected health information is directly relevant to the person’s involvement with the individual’s health care; or

(B) The disclosure is for the purpose of notifying a family member, a personal representative of the individual or another person responsible for the care of the individual of the individual’s location, general condition or death.

(b) A health care provider may make the disclosures described in paragraph (a) of this subsection if:

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(i) The individual is not present or obtaining the individual’s authorization is not practicable due to the individual’s incapacity or an emergency circumstance; and

(ii) In the exercise of professional judgment and based on reasonable inferences, the health care provider determines that the disclosure is in the best interests of the individual; or

(B) The individual is present and the health care provider gives the individual an opportunity to object to the disclosure and the individual does not express an objection or the health care provider reasonably infers from the circumstances, based on the exercise of professional judgment, that the individual does not object to the disclosure.

(2) A health care provider may disclose protected health information to a person if the health care provider, consistent with standards of ethical conduct, believes in good faith that the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to the health or safety of any person or the public, and if the information is disclosed only to a person who is reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the target of the threat.

(3) With respect to an individual who is being treated for a mental illness, the protected health information disclosed under this section may include, to the extent consistent with the health care provider’s professional judgment and standards of ethical conduct:

(a) The individual’s diagnoses and the treatment recommendations;

(b) Issues concerning the safety of the individual, including risk factors for suicide, steps that can be taken to make the individual’s home safer, and a safety plan to monitor and support the individual;

(c) Information about resources that are available in the community to help the individual, such as case management and support groups; and

(d) The process to ensure that the individual safely transitions to a higher or lower level of care, including an interim safety plan.

(4) Any disclosure of protected health information under this section must be limited to the minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the disclosure.

(5) A health care provider is not subject to any civil liability for making a disclosure in accordance with this section.

(6) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Susanna Blake Gabay Act. [2015 c.473 §§2,3]

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

Source: Section 192.567 — Disclosure without authorization form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.810 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.810
196.810 Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters
Status: in_force

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(a) Except as otherwise specifically permitted under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , a person may not remove any material from the beds or banks of any waters of this state or fill any waters of this state without a permit issued under authority of the Director of the Department of State Lands, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in an order approving a wetland conservation plan.

(b) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) (3) and (13), if any removal or fill activity is proposed in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, except for those activities customarily associated with agriculture, a permit is required. “Essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat” as defined under this section shall be further defined and designated by rule by the Department of State Lands in consultation with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in consultation with other affected parties.

(c) A person is not required to obtain a permit under paragraph (b) of this subsection for prospecting or other nonmotorized activities resulting in the removal from or fill of less than one cubic yard of material at any one individual site and, cumulatively, not more than five cubic yards of material within a designated essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat segment in a single year. Prospecting or other nonmotorized activities may be conducted only within the bed or wet perimeter of the waterway and may not occur at any site where fish eggs are present. Removal or filling activities customarily associated with mining require a permit under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) A permit is not required under paragraph (b) of this subsection for construction or maintenance of fish passage and fish screening structures that are constructed, operated or maintained under ORS 498.306 (Screening or by-pass devices for water diversions) , 498.316 (Exemption from screening or by-pass devices) , 498.326 (Department guidelines for screening and by-pass projects) or 509.600 (Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway) to 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) .

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(A) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) (3) and (13), if any removal or fill activity is proposed in Oregon’s territorial sea that is related to an ocean renewable energy facility as defined in ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) , a permit is required.

(B) An application for a permit related to an ocean renewable energy facility in the territorial sea must include all of the information required by that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(C) The Department of State Lands may not issue a removal or fill permit for an ocean renewable energy facility that does not comply with the criteria described in that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(f) Nothing in this section limits or otherwise changes the exemptions under ORS 196.921 (Applicability) .

(g) As used in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection:

(A) “Bed” means the land within the wet perimeter and any adjacent nonvegetated dry gravel bar.

(B) “Essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat” means the habitat that is necessary to prevent the depletion of indigenous anadromous salmonid species during their life history stages of spawning and rearing.

(C) “Indigenous anadromous salmonid” means chum, sockeye, Chinook and Coho salmon, and steelhead and cutthroat trout, that are members of the family Salmonidae and are listed as sensitive, threatened or endangered by a state or federal authority.

(D) “Prospecting” means searching or exploring for samples of gold, silver or other precious minerals, using nonmotorized methods, from among small quantities of aggregate.

(E) “Wet perimeter” means the area of the stream that is under water or is exposed as a nonvegetated dry gravel bar island surrounded on all sides by actively moving water at the time the activity occurs.

(2) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may not issue a lease or permit contrary or in opposition to the conditions set out in the permit issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to removal of material under a contract, permit or lease with any public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , entered into before September 13, 1967. However, no such contract, permit or lease may be renewed or extended on or after September 13, 1967, unless the person removing the material has obtained a permit under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Lands may issue, orally or in writing, an emergency authorization to a person for the removal of material from the beds or banks or filling of any waters of this state in an emergency, for the purpose of making repairs or for the purpose of preventing irreparable harm, injury or damage to persons or property. The emergency authorization issued under this subsection:

(a) Shall contain conditions of operation that the department determines are necessary to minimize impacts to water resources or adjoining properties.

(b) Shall be based, whenever practicable, on the recommendations contained in an on-site evaluation by an employee or representative of the department.

(c) If issued orally, shall be confirmed in writing by the department within five days.

(d) Does not relieve the person from payment of a fee calculated in the manner provided in ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) . [Formerly 541.615 and then 196.680; 1993 c.765 §101; 1997 c.190 §1; 1997 c.508 §1; 2001 c.65 §1; 2001 c.923 §4; 2003 c.14 §96; 2003 c.738 §20; 2007 c.71 §63; 2007 c.625 §4; 2007 c.849 §14; 2013 c.198 §3; 2015 c.386 §10]

Note 1: The amendments to 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) by section 6, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative on the earlier of the effective date of rules first adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands under 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) or January 1, 2026. See section 15, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023. The text set forth below is operative from the earlier of the effective date of the rules adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands or January 1, 2026, until 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) as set forth in Note 2 becomes operative.

196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) . (1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically permitted under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , a person may not remove any material from the beds or banks of any waters of this state or fill any waters of this state without a permit issued under authority of the Director of the Department of State Lands, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in an order approving a wetland conservation plan.

(b) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) (3) and (13), if any removal or fill activity is proposed in essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat, except for those activities customarily associated with agriculture, a permit is required. “Essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat” as defined under this section shall be further defined and designated by rule by the Department of State Lands in consultation with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in consultation with other affected parties.

(c) A person is not required to obtain a permit under paragraph (b) of this subsection for prospecting or other nonmotorized activities resulting in the removal from or fill of less than one cubic yard of material at any one individual site and, cumulatively, not more than five cubic yards of material within a designated essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat segment in a single year. Prospecting or other nonmotorized activities may be conducted only within the bed or wet perimeter of the waterway and may not occur at any site where fish eggs are present. Removal or filling activities customarily associated with mining require a permit under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) A permit is not required under paragraph (b) of this subsection for construction or maintenance of fish passage and fish screening structures that are constructed, operated or maintained under ORS 498.306 (Screening or by-pass devices for water diversions) , 498.316 (Exemption from screening or by-pass devices) , 498.326 (Department guidelines for screening and by-pass projects) or 509.600 (Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway) to 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) .

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(A) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) (3) and (13), if any removal or fill activity is proposed in Oregon’s territorial sea that is related to an ocean renewable energy facility as defined in ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) , a permit is required.

(B) An application for a permit related to an ocean renewable energy facility in the territorial sea must include all of the information required by that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(C) The Department of State Lands may not issue a removal or fill permit for an ocean renewable energy facility that does not comply with the criteria described in that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(f) Nothing in this section limits or otherwise changes the exemptions under ORS 196.921 (Applicability) .

(g) As used in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection:

(A) “Bed” means the land within the wet perimeter and any adjacent nonvegetated dry gravel bar.

(B) “Essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat” means the habitat that is necessary to prevent the depletion of indigenous anadromous salmonid species during their life history stages of spawning and rearing.

(C) “Indigenous anadromous salmonid” means chum, sockeye, Chinook and Coho salmon, and steelhead and cutthroat trout, that are members of the family Salmonidae and are listed as sensitive, threatened or endangered by a state or federal authority.

(D) “Prospecting” means searching or exploring for samples of gold, silver or other precious minerals, using nonmotorized methods, from among small quantities of aggregate.

(E) “Wet perimeter” means the area of the stream that is under water or is exposed as a nonvegetated dry gravel bar island surrounded on all sides by actively moving water at the time the activity occurs.

(2) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may not issue a lease or permit contrary or in opposition to the conditions set out in the permit issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to removal of material under a contract, permit or lease with any public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , entered into before September 13, 1967. However, no such contract, permit or lease may be renewed or extended on or after September 13, 1967, unless the person removing the material has obtained a permit under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Lands may issue, orally or in writing, an emergency authorization to a person for the removal of material from the beds or banks or filling of any waters of this state in an emergency, for the purpose of making repairs or for the purpose of preventing irreparable harm, injury or damage to persons or property. The emergency authorization issued under this subsection:

(a) Shall contain conditions of operation that the department determines are necessary to minimize impacts to water resources or adjoining properties.

(b) Shall be based, whenever practicable, on the recommendations contained in an on-site evaluation by an employee or representative of the department.

(c) If issued orally, shall be confirmed in writing by the department within five days.

(d) Does not relieve the person from payment of a fee calculated in the manner provided by rules adopted by the director under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) .

Note 2: Operation of the amendments to 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) by section 2, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, is dependent upon further approval by the Legislative Assembly. See section 11, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, as amended by section 19, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 2009 (third note under 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) ). The text that is operative after that approval, including amendments by section 97, chapter 14, Oregon Laws 2003, section 64, chapter 71, Oregon Laws 2007, section 5, chapter 625, Oregon Laws 2007, section 15, chapter 849, Oregon Laws 2007, section 11, chapter 386, Oregon Laws 2015, and section 7, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) . (1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically permitted under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , a person may not remove any material from the beds or banks of any waters of this state or fill any waters of this state without a permit issued under authority of the Director of the Department of State Lands, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in an order approving a wetland conservation plan.

(b) A permit is not required under paragraph (a) of this subsection for prospecting or other nonmotorized activities resulting in the removal from or fill of less than one cubic yard of material at any one individual site and, cumulatively, not more than five cubic yards of material within a particular stream segment in a single year. Prospecting or other nonmotorized activities may be conducted only within the bed or wet perimeter of the waterway and may not occur at any site where fish eggs are present. Removal or filling activities customarily associated with mining require a permit under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) A permit is not required under paragraph (a) of this subsection for construction or maintenance of fish passage and fish screening structures associated with irrigation ditches or the maintenance of drainage ditches that are constructed, operated or maintained under ORS 498.306 (Screening or by-pass devices for water diversions) , 498.316 (Exemption from screening or by-pass devices) , 498.326 (Department guidelines for screening and by-pass projects) or 509.600 (Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway) to 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) .

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(A) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) (3) and (13), if any removal or fill activity is proposed in Oregon’s territorial sea that is related to an ocean renewable energy facility as defined in ORS 274.870 (Definitions for ORS 274.870 to 274.879) , a permit is required.

(B) An application for a permit related to an ocean renewable energy facility in the territorial sea must include all of the information required by that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(C) The Department of State Lands may not issue a removal or fill permit for an ocean renewable energy facility that does not comply with the criteria described in that part of the Territorial Sea Plan that addresses the development of ocean renewable energy facilities in the territorial sea.

(e) Nothing in this section limits or otherwise changes the exemptions under ORS 196.921 (Applicability) .

(2) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may not issue a lease or permit contrary or in opposition to the conditions set out in the permit issued under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to removal of material under a contract, permit or lease with any public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , entered into before September 13, 1967. However, a contract, permit or lease may not be renewed or extended on or after September 13, 1967, unless the person removing the material has obtained a permit under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Lands may issue, orally or in writing, an emergency authorization to a person for the removal of material from the beds or banks or filling of any waters of this state in an emergency, for the purpose of making repairs or for the purpose of preventing irreparable harm, injury or damage to persons or property. The emergency authorization issued under this subsection:

(a) Shall contain conditions of operation that the department determines are necessary to minimize impacts to water resources or adjoining properties.

(b) Shall be based, whenever practicable, on the recommendations contained in an on-site evaluation by an employee or representative of the department.

(c) If issued orally, shall be confirmed in writing by the department within five days.

(d) Does not relieve the person from payment of a fee calculated in the manner provided by rules adopted by the director under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) .

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Bed” means the land within the wet perimeter and any adjacent nonvegetated dry gravel bar.

(b) “Prospecting” means searching or exploring for samples of gold, silver or other precious minerals, using nonmotorized methods, from among small quantities of aggregate.

(c) “Wet perimeter” means the area of the stream that is under water or is exposed as a nonvegetated dry gravel bar island surrounded on all sides by actively moving water at the time the activity occurs.

Source: Section 196.810 — Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.716 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.716
197.716 Industrial and employment uses in listed counties
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Economic opportunity analysis” means an analysis performed by a county that:

(A) Identifies the major categories of industrial uses or other employment uses that could reasonably be expected to expand or locate in the county based on a review of trends on a national, state, regional or county level;

(B) Identifies the number of sites by type reasonably expected to be needed to accommodate the expected employment growth based on the site characteristics typical of expected uses;

(C) Estimates the types and amounts of industrial uses and other employment uses likely to occur in the county based on subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph and considering the county’s economic advantages and disadvantages, including:

(i) Location, size and buying power of markets;

(ii) Availability of transportation facilities for access and freight mobility;

(iii) Public facilities and public services;

(iv) Labor market factors;

(v) Access to suppliers and utilities;

(vi) Necessary support services;

(vii) Limits on development due to federal and state environmental protection laws; and

(viii) Educational and technical training programs;

(D) Assesses community economic development potential through a public process in conjunction with state agencies and consistent with any categories or particular types of industrial uses and other employment uses desired by the community as identified in an existing comprehensive plan;

(E) Examines existing firms in the county to identify the types of sites that may require expansion;

(F) Includes an inventory of vacant and developed lands within the county designated for industrial use or other employment use, including:

(i) The description, including site characteristics, of vacant or developed sites within each plan or zoning district; and

(ii) A description of any development constraints or infrastructure needs that affect the buildable area of sites in the inventory; and

(G) Identifies additional potential sites for designation and rezoning that could reasonably accommodate expected industrial uses and other employment uses that cannot be met by existing inventories.

(b) “Industrial use” means industrial employment activities, including manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, storage, logistics, warehousing, importation, distribution and transshipment and research and development.

(c) “Listed county” means Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Sherman, Union, Wallowa or Wheeler County.

(d) “Other employment use” means all nonindustrial employment activities, including small scale commercial use, wholesale, service, nonprofit, business headquarters, administrative, governmental or employment activities that serve the medical, educational, social service, recreational or security industries and that occupy retail, office or flexible building types of any size or multibuilding campuses.

(e) “Reasonably be expected to expand or locate in the county” means that the county possesses the appropriate locational factors for the use or category of use.

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(A) “Small scale commercial use” means the low-impact use of land primarily for the retail sale of products or services, including offices.

(B) “Small scale commercial use” does not include use of land for factories, warehouses, freight terminals or wholesale distribution centers.

(2) A listed county that has adopted an economic opportunity analysis as part of its comprehensive plan may amend its comprehensive plan, land use regulations and zoning map to designate not more than 10 sites outside an urban growth boundary that cumulatively total not more than 50 acres of land if the sites were identified in any economic opportunity analysis as additional potential sites for industrial uses or other employment uses in order to allow for industrial uses and other employment uses without requiring an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to any statewide land use planning goals related to:

(a) Agriculture;

(b) Forest use; or

(c) Urbanization.

(3) A county may not designate a site under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) On any lands designated as high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) ;

(b) Unless the county complies with ORS 197.714 (Cooperation of county and city concerning industrial development) ; and

(c) If any portion of the proposed site is for lands designated for forest use, unless the county:

(A) Notifies the State Forester in writing not less than 21 days before designating the site; and

(B) Cooperates with the State Forester in:

(i) Updating and classifying wildland-urban interface lands in and around the site;

(ii) Taking necessary steps to implement or update the wildland-urban interface fire protection system in and around the site as described in ORS 477.027 (Establishment of classes of wildland-urban interface) ; and

(iii) Implementing other fire protection measures authorized by the State Forester.

(4) A county may not amend its comprehensive plan, land use regulations or zoning map under this section to allow a use that would conflict with an administrative rule adopted for the purpose of implementing the Oregon Sage-Grouse Action Plan and Executive Order 15-18. [2019 c.170 §2; 2021 c.592 §41]

Source: Section 197.716 — Industrial and employment uses in listed counties; economic opportunity analysis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.191 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.191
192.191 Department of Justice information sharing guide
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice shall maintain an information sharing guide setting forth the applicable state and federal laws governing the release of educational, juvenile justice, adult correctional, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment and health care information. The guide must set forth the applicable laws according to discipline, including but not limited to the release of information by child welfare agencies, law enforcement, juvenile justice agencies, schools, mental health treatment providers, health care providers, substance abuse treatment providers and human services providers.

(2) The guide must be made available on the Department of Justice website and updated annually in accordance with changes in the law. [2017 c.647 §3; 2017 c.647 §4]

Note: 192.191 (Department of Justice information sharing guide) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.191 — Department of Justice information sharing guide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.040 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.040
195.040 Annual county reports on comprehensive planning compliance
Status: in_force

Upon the expiration of one year after the date of the approval of the goals and guidelines and annually thereafter, each county governing body, upon request of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, shall report to the commission on the status of comprehensive plans within each county. Each report shall include:

(1) Copies of comprehensive plans reviewed by the county governing body and copies of land use regulations applied to areas of critical state concern within the county.

(2) For those areas or jurisdictions within the county without comprehensive plans, a statement and review of the progress made toward compliance with the goals. [Formerly 197.260]

Source: Section 195.040 — Annual county reports on comprehensive planning compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 188.125 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 188 / Section 188.125
188.125 Elector challenge of legislative apportionment of state into congressional districts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Elector” has the meaning given that term in ORS 247.002 (Definitions) .

(b) “Legislatively adopted reapportionment plan” means a plan for the reapportionment of congressional districts that has passed the Legislative Assembly and that is signed, or allowed to become law without signature, by the Governor.

(2) An elector may file a petition in Marion County Circuit Court on or before August 1 in the year following the federal decennial census to:

(a) Challenge a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan; or

(b) Request a reapportionment of congressional districts if:

(A) The Legislative Assembly failed to pass a reapportionment of congressional districts by July 1 of a regular session of the Legislative Assembly held in that same year; or

(B) The Governor vetoed the reapportionment of congressional districts passed by the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Assembly did not override the veto.

(3) The Secretary of State shall serve as respondent in any petition filed under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) An elector may file a petition in Marion County Circuit Court on or before August 15 to intervene in a petition filed under subsection (2) of this section.

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(a) A petition filed under subsection (2) or (4) of this section may include any materials from the legislative record relating to congressional reapportionment plans.

(b) A petition filed under subsection (2) of this section must include:

(A) The legislatively adopted reapportionment plan that is being challenged and an explanation of the factual and legal defects in the plan.

(B) If no legislatively adopted reapportionment plan was passed, the petition must include the petitioner’s proposed reapportionment plan and an explanation of how the plan complies with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(c) A petition to intervene filed under subsection (4) of this section must include an explanation of the factual and legal defects with assertions made in a petition filed under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) If an elector files a petition under subsection (2) of this section, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall appoint a special judicial panel. The panel shall consist of one state circuit court judge, senior judge or judge who is serving as a judge pro tempore under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c) from each congressional district in this state. The Chief Justice shall also select one of the appointed judges to preside over the special judicial panel and to make all rulings on procedural and evidentiary matters before the panel.

(7) Jurisdiction is vested in the special judicial panel described in subsection (6) of this section to decide any petitions filed under subsections (2) and (4) of this section. The panel may:

(a) Consolidate some or all petitions filed under subsections (2) and (4) of this section.

(b) Allow amicus curiae to file briefs and participate in oral arguments.

(c) Request that the Chief Justice appoint a special master to receive evidence and to prepare recommended findings of fact. Upon receiving such a request from the special judicial panel, the Chief Justice shall appoint a special master. A special master appointed by the Chief Justice under this paragraph must be a state circuit court judge, senior judge or judge who is serving as a judge pro tempore under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c).

(8) The special judicial panel shall employ the following standards in deciding upon a reapportionment plan:

l judicial panel, the Chief Justice shall appoint a special master. A special master appointed by the Chief Justice under this paragraph must be a state circuit court judge, senior judge or judge who is serving as a judge pro tempore under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c).

(8) The special judicial panel shall employ the following standards in deciding upon a reapportionment plan:

(a) For a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan, the panel must affirm the plan if the plan complies with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions. If the panel finds that the legislatively adopted reapportionment plan does not comply with applicable statutes or the United States or Oregon Constitution, the panel may create its own reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan adopted by the panel under this paragraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(b) If no legislatively adopted reapportionment plan was passed, the panel must consider all plans submitted by petitioners and intervenors, but may create its own reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan adopted by the panel under this paragraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The special judicial panel shall decide whether to dismiss a petition filed under subsection (2) of this section that challenges a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan by September 1.

(b) If the panel dismisses the petition under this subsection, a party to the action may appeal the decision by filing a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court on or before September 15.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The special judicial panel shall decide all other petitions filed under subsection (2) of this section, including petitions challenging a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan that the panel does not dismiss under subsection (9)(a) of this section, by October 1.

(b) A party to the action may appeal a decision reached under this subsection by filing a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court on or before October 15.

(11) The Supreme Court shall:

(a) Hear any appeal brought under subsection (9) or (10) of this section; and

(b) Employ the following standards in deciding upon a reapportionment plan affirmed or adopted by the special judicial panel:

(A) For a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan, the Supreme Court must affirm the plan if the plan complies with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions. If the court finds that the legislatively adopted reapportionment plan does not comply with applicable statutes or the United States or Oregon Constitution, the court may create its own reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan adopted by the Supreme Court under this subparagraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(B) For a reapportionment plan that was adopted unanimously by the special judicial panel, the Supreme Court must affirm the plan if the plan complies with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions. If the court finds that the unanimously adopted reapportionment plan does not comply with applicable statutes or the United States or Oregon Constitution, the court may create its own reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan adopted by the Supreme Court under this subparagraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

tes and Oregon Constitutions. If the court finds that the unanimously adopted reapportionment plan does not comply with applicable statutes or the United States or Oregon Constitution, the court may create its own reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan adopted by the Supreme Court under this subparagraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(C) For a reapportionment plan that was created or adopted by the special judicial panel by a less than unanimous decision, the Supreme Court may, in its discretion, try the cause anew upon the record. This review must be based on the record created by the special judicial panel, but the Supreme Court may make its own determinations of law or underlying findings of fact. After conducting its review, the Supreme Court may affirm the panel’s reapportionment plan, amend the panel’s reapportionment plan or adopt a new reapportionment plan. A reapportionment plan decided upon by the Supreme Court under this subparagraph must comply with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions.

(12) If a party to an action files a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court under subsection (9) of this section:

(a) The Supreme Court shall decide whether to approve the legislatively adopted reapportionment plan without any changes by October 1.

(b) If the Supreme Court determines that the legislatively adopted reapportionment plan must be amended or substituted, by November 1 the court shall direct the special judicial panel to make such changes.

(c) The special judicial panel shall make any required changes and submit a revised reapportionment plan to the Supreme Court by December 1.

(d) The Supreme Court shall review the reapportionment plan revised by the special judicial panel and approve a final reapportionment plan by December 15.

(13) If a party to an action files a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court under subsection (10) of this section:

(a) The Supreme Court shall decide whether to approve a legislatively adopted reapportionment plan or a reapportionment plan that was unanimously adopted by the special judicial panel without any changes by November 1.

(b) The Supreme Court shall decide whether to approve a less than unanimous decision of the special judicial panel without any changes by November 15.

(c) If the Supreme Court determines that changes are required for a reapportionment plan approved by the special judicial panel, by November 15 the Supreme Court shall direct the panel to make such changes.

(d) The special judicial panel shall make any required changes and submit a revised reapportionment plan to the Supreme Court by December 1.

(e) The Supreme Court shall review the reapportionment plan revised by the special judicial panel and approve a final reapportionment plan by December 15.

special judicial panel, by November 15 the Supreme Court shall direct the panel to make such changes.

(d) The special judicial panel shall make any required changes and submit a revised reapportionment plan to the Supreme Court by December 1.

(e) The Supreme Court shall review the reapportionment plan revised by the special judicial panel and approve a final reapportionment plan by December 15.

(14) A final reapportionment plan resulting from a petition filed under subsection (2) or (4) of this section becomes operative on January 1 of the calendar year next following the applicable deadline for deciding on a final reapportionment plan under this section. [2013 c.611 §2]

188.135 [See note following]

Note: After adjournment of the 2001 regular session of the Legislative Assembly, the Multnomah County Circuit Court ordered adoption of congressional district boundaries. The court’s order arose out of Perrin v. Kitzhaber, No. 0107-07021, which held the congressional district boundaries described in 188.135 unconstitutional. The court’s opinion was dated October 19, 2001. The court’s judgment was dated October 30, 2001. The ordered congressional district boundaries were set forth in 188.140 (Congressional district boundaries) and the text of 188.135 was deleted.

In 2011, the Legislative Assembly amended 188.140 (Congressional district boundaries) to delete the boundaries ordered by the court in 2001 and adopt new congressional district boundaries.

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the United States Census Bureau from meeting the March 31, 2021, deadline set forth in federal law to provide states with the P.L. 94-171 redistricting data necessary to conduct congressional reapportionment. The United States Census Bureau instead provided Oregon with this redistricting data on August 12, 2021. On September 27, 2021, the Legislative Assembly met in a special legislative session and amended ORS 188.140 (Congressional district boundaries) to delete the boundaries established by the Legislative Assembly in 2011 and enact new congressional district boundaries. Petitions were filed with the Marion County Circuit Court challenging the congressional district boundaries enacted by the Legislative Assembly. Pursuant to section 1, chapter 419, Oregon Laws 2021, on November 24, 2021, a five-member special judicial panel held that the congressional district boundaries enacted by the Legislative Assembly complied with all applicable statutes and the United States and Oregon Constitutions and approved the reapportionment enacted by the Legislative Assembly. The petitioners opted not to file a direct appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court in the manner provided by section 1, chapter 419, Oregon Laws 2021.

The plan enacted by the Legislative Assembly on September 27, 2021, and approved by the special judicial panel on November 24, 2021, is printed in ORS 188.140 (Congressional district boundaries) .

Source: Section 188.125 — Elector challenge of legislative apportionment of state into congressional districts; elector request for court apportionment of state into congressional districts; process; time frame; standard of review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors188.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.782 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.782
198.782 Documents to be filed with Secretary of State before business transacted
Status: in_force

No municipal corporation, as defined in ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) , incorporated or formed in this state after October 3, 1979, shall receive or disburse moneys or transact business of any kind until a notice of incorporation or formation has been filed with the Secretary of State by that corporation. [1979 c.621 §7]

Note: 198.782 (Documents to be filed with Secretary of State before business transacted) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 198 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 198.782 — Documents to be filed with Secretary of State before business transacted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.818 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.818
196.818 Wetland delineation reports
Status: in_force

(1) A person or governmental body requesting a permit under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) shall submit a wetland delineation report to the Department of State Lands for a determination of:

(a) Whether waters of this state are present on a specific land parcel;

(b) Where the boundaries of waters of this state are located on a land parcel; or

(c) Whether the waters of this state or a proposed activity in the waters of this state is subject to permit requirements.

(2) A person or governmental body must pay a nonrefundable fee of $350 to the department when submitting a wetland delineation report under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The department shall:

(a) Review the wetland delineation report submitted under subsection (1) of this section no more than 120 days after the date on which the person or governmental body submits the report; and

(b) Give priority to the review of a wetland delineation report that is submitted with or in advance of an application for a permit required under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) if the permit would authorize activities on the land parcel that is the subject of the wetland delineation report.

(4) All determinations made by the department under subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section:

(a) Must be made by a person with expertise in wetlands hydrology, soil and vegetation; and

(b) Expire five years after the date on which a final determination is made.

(5) Five years after the date on which a final determination has been made under subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, if the owner of the land parcel that is the subject of the determination is conducting activities that require a permit under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the landowner shall conduct a review of the land parcel. If the baseline conditions leading to the final determination have sufficiently changed to require a new determination, then the landowner shall submit a new wetland delineation report under subsection (1) of this section. If the baseline conditions leading to the final determination have not sufficiently changed to require a new determination, then the final determination of the department, notwithstanding subsection (4)(b) of this section, may be extended by five years.

(6) The department may waive or suspend the requirements of this section for the purpose of issuing an emergency authorization under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) .

(7) The fee described in subsection (2) of this section is in addition to any permit application fee required under ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) . A person or governmental body submitting a revised report to replace a previously rejected report must pay an additional nonrefundable fee of $100.

(8) Delineations made pursuant to this section, and determinations made under this section, must comport with:

(a) The United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual of 1987; and

(b) Any subsequent federal supplements to the manual or applicable guidance documents issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, including guidance documents for the area in which a delineation will take place, as adopted by rule of the Director of the Department of State Lands. Such rules must comply with those federal supplements and guidance documents.

(9) The director shall issue an order revising the fee specified in subsection (2) of this section on January 1 of each year, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. The director shall round the amount to the nearest dollar. The revised fee shall take effect January 1 and apply for that calendar year.

(10) Fees received under this section shall be credited to the Common School Fund for use by the department in administration of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) . [2007 c.850 §2; 2012 c.108 §5; 2019 c.57 §10]

Note: The amendments to 196.818 (Wetland delineation reports) by section 9, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative on the earlier of the effective date of rules first adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands under 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) or January 1, 2026. See section 15, chapter 403, Oregon Laws 2023. The text set forth below is operative on and after the earlier of the effective date of the rules adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands or January 1, 2026.

196.818 (Wetland delineation reports) . (1) A person or governmental body requesting a permit under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) shall submit a wetland delineation report to the Department of State Lands for a determination of:

(a) Whether waters of this state are present on a specific land parcel;

(b) Where the boundaries of waters of this state are located on a land parcel; or

(c) Whether the waters of this state or a proposed activity in the waters of this state is subject to permit requirements.

(2) A person or governmental body must pay a nonrefundable fee to the department, as provided in rules adopted by the Director of the Department of State Lands under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) , when submitting a wetland delineation report under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The department shall:

(a) Review the wetland delineation report submitted under subsection (1) of this section no more than 120 days after the date on which the person or governmental body submits the report; and

(b) Give priority to the review of a wetland delineation report that is submitted with or in advance of an application for a permit required under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) if the permit would authorize activities on the land parcel that is the subject of the wetland delineation report.

(4) All determinations made by the department under subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section:

(a) Must be made by a person with expertise in wetlands hydrology, soil and vegetation; and

(b) Expire five years after the date on which a final determination is made.

(5) Five years after the date on which a final determination has been made under subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, if the owner of the land parcel that is the subject of the determination is conducting activities that require a permit under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the landowner shall conduct a review of the land parcel. If the baseline conditions leading to the final determination have sufficiently changed to require a new determination, then the landowner shall submit a new wetland delineation report under subsection (1) of this section. If the baseline conditions leading to the final determination have not sufficiently changed to require a new determination, then the final determination of the department, notwithstanding subsection (4)(b) of this section, may be extended by five years, after payment of the applicable fee established by the director by rule under ORS 196.806 (Adoption of fees by rule) .

(6) The department may waive or suspend the requirements of this section for the purpose of issuing an emergency authorization under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) .

(7) Delineations made pursuant to this section, and determinations made under this section, must comport with:

(a) The United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual of 1987; and

(b) Any subsequent federal supplements to the manual or applicable guidance documents issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, including guidance documents for the area in which a delineation will take place, as adopted by rule of the Director of the Department of State Lands. Such rules must comply with those federal supplements and guidance documents.

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

Source: Section 196.818 — Wetland delineation reports; review by Department of State Lands; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.260 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.260
195.260 Duties of local governments, state agencies and landowners in landslide hazard areas
Status: in_force

(1) In order to reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death resulting from rapidly moving landslides, a local government:

(a) Shall exercise all available authority to protect the public during emergencies, consistent with ORS 401.032 (Statement of policy and purpose) .

(b) May require a geotechnical report and, if a report is required, shall provide for a coordinated review of the geotechnical report by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries or the State Forestry Department, as appropriate, before issuing a building permit for a site in a further review area.

(c) Except those structures exempt from building codes under ORS 455.310 (Single-family residence repair and maintenance exempt from codes) and 455.315 (Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading, equine facilities and dog training facilities) , shall amend its land use regulations, or adopt new land use regulations, to regulate the siting of dwellings and other structures designed for human occupancy, including those being restored under ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (6), in further review areas where there is evidence of substantial risk for rapidly moving landslides. All final decisions under this paragraph and paragraph (b) of this subsection are the responsibility of the local government with jurisdiction over the site. A local government may not delegate such final decisions to any state agency.

(d) May deny a request to issue a building permit if a geotechnical report discloses that the entire parcel is subject to a rapidly moving landslide or that the subject lot or parcel does not contain sufficient buildable area that is not subject to a rapidly moving landslide.

(e) Shall maintain a record, available to the public, of properties for which a geotechnical report has been prepared within the jurisdiction of the local government.

(2) A landowner allowed a building permit under subsection (1)(c) of this section shall sign a statement that shall:

(a) Be recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, in which the landowner acknowledges that the landowner may not in the future bring any action against an adjacent landowner about the effects of rapidly moving landslides on or adjacent to the landowner’s property; and

(b) Record in the deed records for the county where the lot or parcel is located a nonrevocable deed restriction that the landowner signs and acknowledges, that contains a legal description complying with ORS 93.600 (Description of real property for purposes of recordation) and that prohibits any present or future owner of the property from bringing any action against an adjacent landowner about the effects of rapidly moving landslides on or adjacent to the property.

(3) Restrictions on forest practices adopted under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10) do not apply to risk situations arising solely from the construction of a building designed for human occupancy in a further review area on or after October 23, 1999.

(4) The following state agencies shall implement the following specific responsibilities to reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death resulting from rapidly moving landslides:

(a) The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall:

(A) Identify and map further review areas selected in cooperation with local governments and in coordination with the State Forestry Department, and provide technical assistance to local governments to facilitate the use and application of this information pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section; and

(B) Provide public education regarding landslide hazards.

(b) The State Forestry Department shall regulate forest operations to reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from rapidly moving landslides directly related to forest operations, and assist local governments in the siting review of permanent dwellings on and adjacent to forestlands in further review areas pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(c) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may take steps under its existing authority to assist local governments to appropriately apply the requirements of subsection (1)(c) of this section.

(d) The Department of Transportation shall provide warnings to motorists during periods determined to be of highest risk of rapidly moving landslides along areas on state highways with a history of being most vulnerable to rapidly moving landslides.

(e) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall coordinate state resources for rapid and effective response to landslide-related emergencies.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any state or local agency adopting rules related to the risk of serious bodily injury or death from rapidly moving landslides shall do so only in conformance with the policies and provisions of ORS 195.250 (Definitions for ORS 195.250 to 195.260) to 195.260 (Duties of local governments, state agencies and landowners in landslide hazard areas) .

(6) No state or local agency may adopt or enact any rule or ordinance for the purpose of reducing risk of serious bodily injury or death from rapidly moving landslides that limits the use of land that is in addition to land identified as a further review area by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries or the State Forestry Department pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.

(7) Except as provided in ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) or in Oregon’s ocean and coastal land use planning goals, no state agency may adopt criteria regulating activities for the purpose of reducing risk of serious bodily injury or death from rapidly moving landslides on lands subject to the provisions of ORS 195.250 (Definitions for ORS 195.250 to 195.260) to 195.260 (Duties of local governments, state agencies and landowners in landslide hazard areas) that are more restrictive than the criteria adopted by a local government pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this section. [1999 c.1103 §4; 2003 c.141 §1; 2003 c.740 §8; 2007 c.740 §37; 2021 c.539 §26]

Note: See note under 195.250 (Definitions for ORS 195.250 to 195.260) .

Source: Section 195.260 — Duties of local governments, state agencies and landowners in landslide hazard areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.485 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.485
199.485 Commission authority to initiate major boundary change
Status: in_force

(1) A boundary commission may initiate a proceeding for a major boundary change in territory subject to its jurisdiction by adopting and within 10 days thereafter filing with the proper filing agency a resolution proposing the change and by proceeding in accordance with the principal Act of the affected city or district, ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) , 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) and this section. When the resolution is filed with the filing agency, thereafter for all purposes the resolution shall be considered as if it were a petition filed in accordance with the principal Act.

(2) The resolution shall:

(a) Identify the affected city or district;

(b) State the kind of boundary change proposed;

(c) Contain a legal description of the boundaries of the affected territory;

(d) If the proposal concerns a district, designate the principal Act of the affected district;

(e) Have attached a map showing the location of the affected territory; and

(f) Include whatever additional information the principal Act of the affected city or district authorizes or requires petitioners to include in or with a petition for such a boundary change.

(3) In proceedings initiated under this section, the filing agency is not required to send a copy of the resolution to the boundary commission, but the commission shall, except in formation proceedings, file a certified copy of the resolution with the affected city or district within five days after the date the resolution is filed with the filing agency, unless the city or district is the filing agency. [1969 c.494 §15; 1971 c.462 §12; 1973 c.664 §5]

Source: Section 199.485 — Commission authority to initiate major boundary change; resolution as petition; content and filing of resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.350 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.350
198.350 Financial statement
Status: in_force

Within 60 days after receiving the notice provided by ORS 198.345 (Effect of failure to file certain reports) (1), the county board shall prepare a financial statement for the district and file it with the clerk. The financial statement shall include:

(1) The date of formation of the district.

(2) The date of the last election of officers, if any, and the names of the persons last serving as members of the governing board.

(3) The amount of each outstanding bond, coupon and other indebtedness of the district, with a general description of the indebtedness and the name of the holder and owner of each, if known.

(4) A description of each parcel of real property and interest in real property owned by the district and, if the property was acquired for delinquent taxes or assessments, the amount of the taxes and assessments on each parcel of property.

(5) Uncollected charges, taxes and assessments levied by the district and the amount upon each lot or tract of land.

(6) A description of all personal property and of all other assets of the district.

(7) The estimated cost of dissolution. [1971 c.267 §10]

Source: Section 198.350 — Financial statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.150 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.150
190.150 Agreements under federal Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act
Status: in_force

(1) Districts that may enter into agreements with the United States, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1002), are:

(a) People’s utility districts organized under ORS chapter 261.

(b) Domestic water supply corporations organized under ORS chapter 264.

(c) Irrigation districts organized under ORS chapter 545 and ORS 548.005 (Organization of irrigation, drainage or flood control district by owners of lands subject to assessment by district improvement company or improvement district) to 548.120 (Validation of judgments entered in proceedings by directors) and 548.305 (Contracts for federal loans) to 548.715 (Debt refunding agreements) .

(d) Drainage districts organized under ORS chapter 547 and ORS 548.005 (Organization of irrigation, drainage or flood control district by owners of lands subject to assessment by district improvement company or improvement district) to 548.120 (Validation of judgments entered in proceedings by directors) and 548.305 (Contracts for federal loans) to 548.715 (Debt refunding agreements) .

(e) Diking districts organized under ORS chapter 551.

(f) Water control districts organized under ORS chapter 553.

(g) Irrigation, drainage, water supply or flood control corporations organized under ORS chapter 554.

(2) No agreement under subsection (1) of this section that imposes any part of the cost of a work of improvement upon a district is binding upon the district until the project and the method of financing its costs have been authorized in accordance with the laws that apply to that district.

(3) This section is intended to be supplementary and in addition to and is not intended to repeal any law authorizing this state or any political subdivision or instrumentality thereof to make contracts with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof. [1959 c.113 §§1,2,3; 1969 c.50 §2]

Source: Section 190.150 — Agreements under federal Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.805 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.805
196.805 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The protection, conservation and best use of the water resources of this state are matters of the utmost public concern. Streams, lakes, bays, estuaries and other bodies of water in this state, including not only water and materials for domestic, agricultural and industrial use but also habitats and spawning areas for fish, avenues for transportation and sites for commerce and public recreation, are vital to the economy and well-being of this state and its people. Unregulated removal of material from the beds and banks of the waters of this state may create hazards to the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state. Unregulated filling in the waters of this state for any purpose, may result in interfering with or injuring public navigation, fishery and recreational uses of the waters. In order to provide for the best possible use of the water resources of this state, it is desirable to centralize authority in the Director of the Department of State Lands, and implement control of the removal of material from the beds and banks or filling of the waters of this state.

(2) The director shall take into consideration all beneficial uses of water including streambank protection when administering fill and removal statutes.

(3) There shall be no condemnation, inverse condemnation, other taking, or confiscating of property under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) without due process of law. [Formerly 541.610 and then 196.675; 2003 c.738 §16; 2012 c.108 §7]

Source: Section 196.805 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.266 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.266
187.266 Honorary Artists of Oregon Day
Status: in_force

April 14 of each year is designated as Honorary Artists of Oregon Day to celebrate art and artists, to promote art education in this state and to encourage engagement in artistic endeavors. [2015 c.163 §1]

Source: Section 187.266 — Honorary Artists of Oregon Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.463 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.463
199.463 Notice
Status: in_force

(1) Notice of a public hearing conducted by a boundary commission under ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) shall be published by at least one insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected city, district or territory not more than 25 days nor less than 15 days before the hearing. A second notice may be published either by a second insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected city, district or territory or by letter sent first-class mail addressed to each owner of land in the affected territory not more than 15 days nor less than 8 days before the hearing. The commission may also cause the notice to be posted in not less than three public places within the affected city, district or territory at least 15 days before the hearing. The commission may provide for publication by broadcasting on radio or television stations.

(2) Notice of a hearing shall describe the proposed boundary change or application under ORS 199.464 (Commission approval for exercise of additional district function, to extraterritorially extend district or city sewer or water line or to establish privately owned community water system) , state the time and place of the hearing and that any interested person may appear and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

(3) A hearing may be adjourned or continued to another time so long as notice of the continued hearing meets the requirements of ORS chapter 193. [Formerly 199.520; 1983 c.336 §8; 1989 c.92 §18]

Source: Section 199.463 — Notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 188.120 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 188 / Section 188.120
188.120 Filling vacancy in election or office of United States Representative or Senator
Status: in_force

(1) If a vacancy in election or office of Representative in Congress or United States Senator occurs before the 61st day before the general election, the Governor shall call a special election to fill that vacancy. If a vacancy in election or office of United States Senator occurs after the 62nd day before the general election but on or before the general election, and if the term of that office is not regularly filled at that election, the Governor shall call a special election to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable after the general election.

(2) If a special election to fill the vacancy in election or office of Representative in Congress or United States Senator is called before the 80th day after the vacancy occurs, each major political party shall select its nominee for the office and certify the name of the nominee to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall place the name of the nominee on the ballot.

(3) If a special election to fill the vacancy in election or office of Representative in Congress or United States Senator is called after the 79th day after the vacancy occurs, a special primary election shall be conducted by the Secretary of State for the purpose of nominating a candidate of each major political party. A declaration of candidacy or nominating petition may be filed not later than the 10th day following the issuance of the writ of election. [Formerly 249.654; 1985 c.586 §1; 1995 c.607 §60]

Source: Section 188.120 — Filling vacancy in election or office of United States Representative or Senator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors188.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.625 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.625
197.625 Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes
Status: in_force

(1) A local decision adopting a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation is deemed to be acknowledged when the local government has complied with the requirements of ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and either:

(a) The 21-day appeal period set out in ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (9) has expired and a notice of intent to appeal has not been filed; or

(b) If an appeal has been timely filed, the Land Use Board of Appeals affirms the local decision or, if an appeal of the decision of the board is timely filed, an appellate court affirms the decision.

(2) If the local decision adopting a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation is affirmed on appeal under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) , the comprehensive plan or the land use regulation, as modified, is deemed to be acknowledged upon the date the decision of the board or the decision of an appellate court becomes final.

(3) Prior to acknowledgment of a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation:

(a) The change is effective at the time specified by local government charter or ordinance; and

(b) If the change was adopted in substantial compliance with ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) , the local government shall apply the change to land use decisions, expedited land divisions and limited land use decisions unless a stay is granted under ORS 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) .

(4) Approval of a land use decision, expedited land division or limited land use decision that is subject to an effective but unacknowledged provision of a comprehensive plan or a land use regulation must include findings of compliance with land use statutes, statewide land use planning goals and administrative rules of the Land Conservation and Development Commission implementing the statutes or goals that apply to the decision and that the unacknowledged provision implements.

(5) If an effective but unacknowledged provision of a comprehensive plan or a land use regulation fails to gain acknowledgment, a permit or zone change approved, in whole or in part, on the basis of the change does not justify retention of the improvements that were authorized by the permit or zone change.

(6) If requested by a local government, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall issue certification of the acknowledgment upon receipt of an affidavit from:

(a) The local government, attesting that the change to the acknowledged comprehensive plan or the land use regulation was accomplished in compliance with ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) ; and

(b) The Land Use Board of Appeals, stating either:

(A) That no notice of appeal was filed within the 21 days allowed under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (9); or

(B) The date the decision of the board or the decision of an appellate court affirming the change to the acknowledged comprehensive plan or the land use regulation became final.

(7) The board shall issue an affidavit for the purposes of subsection (6) of this section within five days after receiving a valid request from the local government. [1981 c.748 §5b; 1983 c.827 §10; 1987 c.729 §6; 1989 c.761 §23; 1991 c.612 §14; 1993 c.792 §44; 1995 c.595 §25; 1999 c.348 §9; 1999 c.621 §5; 2003 c.793 §3; 2011 c.280 §4]

Source: Section 197.625 — Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes; application prior to acknowledgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.499 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.499
192.499 Public records subcommittee
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel Committee shall establish a public records subcommittee.

(2) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint to the subcommittee four members of the Legislative Assembly from among the members of the committee as follows:

(a) The President of the Senate shall appoint:

(A) One member who is a member of the Senate and a member of the majority party; and

(B) One member who is a member of the Senate and a member of the minority party.

(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint:

(A) One member who is a member of the House of Representatives and a member of the majority party; and

(B) One member who is a member of the House of Representatives and a member of the minority party.

(c) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint a cochair from the members described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(3) The subcommittee shall review and may accept, modify or reject the plan or schedule for review of exemptions from disclosure for public records established by the Oregon Sunshine Committee under ORS 192.511 (Oregon Sunshine Committee) .

(4) The subcommittee shall review the Oregon Sunshine Committee reports required by ORS 192.511 (Oregon Sunshine Committee) and may accept, modify or reject the Oregon Sunshine Committee reports as the reports of the subcommittee. On or before September 1 of each even-numbered year, the subcommittee shall submit the subcommittee report, with the original Oregon Sunshine Committee report as an appendix, to the Legislative Counsel Committee.

(5) The subcommittee shall cooperate with and invite advice and comment from:

(a) The Attorney General;

(b) The Governor;

(c) The Secretary of State;

(d) The State Treasurer;

(e) Any committee or task force appointed by the Attorney General, the Governor or the Secretary of State to examine any aspect of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) or of the disclosure of public records; and

(f) The Oregon Sunshine Committee.

(6) Interested members of the public may provide comment to the subcommittee. [2017 c.654 §4]

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

Source: Section 192.499 — Public records subcommittee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.410 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.410
190.410 Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 190.410 (Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440) to 190.440 (Powers of public agency under agreement) , “public agency” includes:

(1) Any county, city, special district or other public corporation, commission, authority or entity organized and existing under laws of this state, or any other state, or under the city or county charter of any county or city of this or any other state;

(2) Any agency of this state or any other state; and

(3) Oregon Health and Science University. [1969 c.390 §1; 1997 c.126 §1; 1999 c.291 §30]

Source: Section 190.410 — Definition for ORS 190.410 to 190.440 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.743 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.743
199.743 Financial affairs of city-county if charter becomes effective during fiscal year
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) and 310.010 (Determination of amount of money for county and other purposes) to 310.110 (Apportionment of taxes where taxing district lies in two or more counties) , if the charter for a city-county is approved under ORS 199.740 (Effect of election) (1) and the effective date of such charter is other than the date of the beginning of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in progress on the effective date of such charter, during the remainder of the fiscal year in progress on the effective date of such charter the city-county shall expend moneys and levy taxes in accordance with the budgets prepared and adopted by each of the municipal corporations consolidated, merged or dissolved in the formation of the city-county pursuant to such charter, as if such charter had not taken effect. For the purposes of this section, the city-county shall be considered to be a continuation of each municipal corporation consolidated, merged or dissolved in the formation of the city-county.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) “Fiscal year” has the meaning given that term in ORS 294.311 (Definitions for ORS 294.305 to 294.565) .

(b) “Municipal corporation” has the meaning given that term in ORS 294.311 (Definitions for ORS 294.305 to 294.565) . [1973 c.745 §9; 1997 c.308 §32; 2017 c.26 §6]

Source: Section 199.743 — Financial affairs of city-county if charter becomes effective during fiscal year , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.835 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.835
196.835 Hearing regarding issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved or adversely affected by the grant of a permit by the Director of the Department of State Lands may file a written request for hearing with the director within 21 days after the date the permit was granted. If the director finds that the person making the written request has a legally protected interest which is adversely affected by the grant of the permit, the director shall set the matter down for hearing within 30 days after receipt of the request. The hearing shall be conducted as a contested case in accordance with ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) to 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) and 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . The permittee shall be a party to the proceeding. Within 45 days of the hearing the director shall enter an order containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The order shall rescind, affirm or modify the director’s original order. Appeals from the director’s final order may be taken to the Court of Appeals in the manner provided by ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) . A permit to fill granted by the director may be suspended by the director during the pendency of the proceedings before the director and any appeal. The director shall not suspend the permit unless the person aggrieved or adversely affected by grant of permit makes a showing before the director by clear and convincing evidence that commencement or continuation of the fill would cause irremediable damage and would be inconsistent with ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) . [Formerly 541.627 and then 196.705; 2003 c.738 §19]

Source: Section 196.835 — Hearing regarding issuance of permit; procedure; appeals; suspension of permit pending appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.610 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.610
196.610 Powers of Director of Department of State Lands
Status: in_force

Subject to approval by the State Land Board, the Director of the Department of State Lands may:

(1) Charge a fee for purchase of credits in the mitigation bank as provided by ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) .

(2) Acquire or accept title to lands suitable for use in mitigation banks or actions, or to preserve sensitive or unique habitat in or near the waters of this state.

(3) Pay costs incurred for alterations needed to create, restore, enhance or preserve waters of this state for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) or 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(4) Authorize payment of administrative, research or scientific monitoring expenses of the Department of State Lands in carrying out the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) or 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(5) Disburse funds received under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), for such purposes as specifically stipulated in a grant award.

(6) Receive funds under the federal Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986, P.L. 99-645, for the voluntary acquisition of wetlands and interests therein according to the wetlands provisions of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Funds received under the federal Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986, P.L. 99-645, shall be used for nonmitigation complementary purposes and programs of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) . [Formerly 541.557; 1993 c.18 §36; 2003 c.738 §5; 2009 c.343 §3]

Source: Section 196.610 — Powers of Director of Department of State Lands; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.185 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.185
196.185 Representation on compact
Status: in_force

One member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall act as the representatives of the State of Oregon on the Pacific Ocean Resources Compact in accordance with the powers and duties set forth in the compact. [1991 c.617 §3]

Note: See note under 196.175 (Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified) .

Source: Section 196.185 — Representation on compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.047 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.047
197.047 Notice to local governments and property owners of changes to commission rules or certain statutes
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “owner” means the owner of the title to real property or the contract purchaser of real property, of record as shown on the last available complete tax assessment roll.

(2) At least 90 days prior to the final public hearing on a proposed new or amended administrative rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission described in subsection (10) of this section, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (3) of this section to be mailed to every affected local government that exercises land use planning authority under ORS 197.175 (Cities’ and counties’ planning responsibilities) .

(3) The notice required in subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin:

This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has proposed a new or amended administrative rule that, if adopted, may affect the permissible uses of properties in your jurisdiction.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

On (date of public hearing), the Land Conservation and Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding adoption of proposed (new or amended) rule (number). Adoption of the rule may change the zoning classification of properties in your jurisdiction or may limit or prohibit land uses previously allowed on properties in your jurisdiction.

Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the proposed rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number).

(4) A local government that receives notice under subsection (2) of this section shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (5) of this section to be mailed to every owner of real property that will be rezoned as a result of the proposed rule. Notice to an owner under this subsection must be mailed at least 45 days prior to the final public hearing on the proposed rule.

(5) The notice required in subsection (4) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin:

This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has proposed a new or amended administrative rule that, if adopted, may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

On (date of public hearing), the Land Conservation and Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding adoption of proposed (new or amended) rule (number). Adoption of the rule may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property.

Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the proposed rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number).

(6) At least 90 days prior to the effective date of a new or amended statute or administrative rule described in subsection (10) of this section, the department shall cause the notice set forth in subsection (7) of this section to be mailed to every affected local government that exercises land use planning authority under ORS 197.175 (Cities’ and counties’ planning responsibilities) unless the statute or rule is effective within 90 days of enactment or adoption, in which case the department shall cause the notice to be mailed not later than 30 days after the statute or rule is effective.

(7) The notice required in subsection (6) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin:

(Check on the appropriate line:)

_____ This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted an administrative rule that may affect the permissible uses of properties in your jurisdiction; or

_____ This is to notify you that the Legislative Assembly has enacted a land use planning statute that may affect the permissible uses of properties in your jurisdiction.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

(Check on the appropriate line:)

_____ On (date of rule adoption), the Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted administrative rule (number). The commission has determined that this rule may change the zoning classification of properties in your jurisdiction or may limit or prohibit land uses previously allowed on properties in your jurisdiction.

Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number); or

_____ On (date of enactment) the Legislative Assembly enacted (House/Senate bill number). The Department of Land Conservation and Development has determined that enactment of (House/Senate bill number) may change the zoning classification of properties in your jurisdiction or may limit or prohibit land uses previously allowed on properties in your jurisdiction.

A copy of (House/Senate bill number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of (House/Senate bill number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number).

(8) A local government that receives notice under subsection (6) of this section shall cause a copy of the notice set forth in subsection (9) of this section to be mailed to every owner of real property that will be rezoned as a result of adoption of the rule or enactment of the statute, unless notification was provided pursuant to subsection (4) of this section. The local government shall mail the notice to an owner under this subsection at least 45 days prior to the effective date of the rule or statute unless the statute or rule is effective within 90 days of enactment or adoption, in which case the local government shall mail the notice to an owner under this subsection not later than 30 days after the local government receives notice under subsection (6) of this section.

(9) The notice required in subsection (8) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced type across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin:

(Check on the appropriate line:)

_____ This is to notify you that the Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted an administrative rule that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties; or

_____ This is to notify you that the Legislative Assembly has enacted a land use planning statute that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

(Check on the appropriate line:)

_____ On (date of rule adoption), the Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted administrative rule (number). The rule may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property.

Rule (number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of the rule (number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number); or

_____ On (date of enactment) the Legislative Assembly enacted (House/Senate bill number). The Department of Land Conservation and Development has determined that enactment of (House/Senate bill number) may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property.

A copy of (House/Senate bill number) is available for inspection at the Department of Land Conservation and Development located at (address). A copy of (House/Senate bill number) also is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the Department of Land Conservation and Development at (telephone number).

(10) The provisions of this section apply to all statutes and administrative rules of the Land Conservation and Development Commission that limit or prohibit otherwise permissible land uses or cause a local government to rezone property. For purposes of this section, property is rezoned when the statute or administrative rule causes a local government to:

(a) Change the base zoning classification of the property; or

(b) Adopt or amend an ordinance in a manner that limits or prohibits land uses previously allowed in the affected zone.

(11) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall reimburse the local government for:

(a) The actual costs incurred responding to questions from the public related to a proposed new or amended administrative rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission and to notice of the proposed rule; and

(b) All usual and reasonable costs of providing the notices required under subsection (4) or (8) of this section. [1999 c.1 §5; 2003 c.668 §1]

Source: Section 197.047 — Notice to local governments and property owners of changes to commission rules or certain statutes; form; distribution of notice; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.319 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.319
197.319 Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order
Status: in_force

(1) Before a person may request adoption of an enforcement order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , the person shall:

(a) Present the reasons, in writing, for such an order to the affected local government; and

(b) Request:

(A) Revisions to the local comprehensive plan, land use regulations, special district cooperative or urban service agreement or decision-making process which is the basis for the order; or

(B) That an action be taken regarding the local comprehensive plan, land use regulations, special district agreement, housing production strategy or decision-making process that is the basis for the order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The local government or special district shall issue a written response to the request within 60 days of the date the request is mailed to the local government or special district.

(b) The requestor and the local government or special district may enter into mediation to resolve issues in the request. The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall provide mediation services when jointly requested by the local government or special district and the requestor.

(c) If the local government or special district does not act in a manner which the requestor believes is adequate to address the issues raised in the request within the time period provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a petition may be presented to the Land Conservation and Development Commission under ORS 197.324 (Proceedings prior to order of compliance with goals) .

(3) A metropolitan service district may request an enforcement order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) (12) without first complying with subsections (1) and (2) of this section. [1989 c.761 §4; 1993 c.804 §9; 2007 c.176 §2; 2019 c.640 §11]

Note: The amendments to 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) by section 15, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 18, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) . (1) Before a person may request adoption of an enforcement order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , the person shall:

(a) Present the reasons, in writing, for such an order to the affected local government; and

(b) Request:

(A) Revisions to the local comprehensive plan, land use regulations, special district cooperative or urban service agreement or decision-making process which is the basis for the order; or

(B) That an action be taken regarding the local comprehensive plan, land use regulations, special district agreement, housing production strategy or decision-making process that is the basis for the order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The local government or special district shall issue a written response to the request within 60 days of the date the request is mailed to the local government or special district.

(b) The requestor and the local government or special district may enter into mediation to resolve issues in the request. The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall provide mediation services when jointly requested by the local government or special district and the requestor.

(c) If the local government or special district does not act in a manner which the requestor believes is adequate to address the issues raised in the request within the time period provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a petition may be presented to the Land Conservation and Development Commission under ORS 197.324 (Proceedings prior to order of compliance with goals) .

(3) A metropolitan service district may request an enforcement order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) (12) without first complying with subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(4) The department, without the prior approval of the commission, may request an enforcement order under ORS 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) (13) without first complying with subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Notwithstanding ORS 183.635 (Agencies required to use administrative law judges from Office of Administrative Hearings) (2) and 197.328 (Procedures to consider order to comply with goals) (1), the request under this subsection must be assigned to an administrative law judge appointed under ORS 183.635 (Agencies required to use administrative law judges from Office of Administrative Hearings) unless the commission has previously appointed a hearing officer or a pool of hearing officers to review petitions filed under this section. Before the entry of a final order under ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) to 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) , the department, in its discretion, may dismiss a petition filed by the department under this section and refer a city to the housing acceleration program under ORS 197A.130 (Identification of cities with unmet housing needs) .

Source: Section 197.319 — Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.830 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.830
194.830 Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) , consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it. [2013 c.218 §7]

Note: See note under 194.800 (Short title) .

Source: Section 194.830 — Uniformity of application and construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.435 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.435
196.435 Primary agency for certain federal purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Land Conservation and Development is designated the primary agency for coordination of ocean resources planning. The department is designated the State Coastal Management Agency for purposes of carrying out and responding to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The department shall assist:

(a) The Governor with the Governor’s duties and opportunities to respond to federal agency programs and activities affecting coastal and ocean resources; and

(b) The Ocean Policy Advisory Council.

(2) The provisions of ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) do not change statutorily and constitutionally mandated responsibilities of other state agencies.

(3) ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) do not provide the Land Conservation and Development Commission with authority to adopt specific regulation of ocean resources or ocean uses. [1987 c.576 §7; 1989 c.325 §1; 1991 c.501 §21; 2003 c.744 §7]

Source: Section 196.435 — Primary agency for certain federal purposes; restrictions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.515 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.515
197A.515 Land Use Board of Appeals review of land use final order
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) or 197.825 (Jurisdiction of board) and as provided by ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) , the Land Use Board of Appeals and the Supreme Court have exclusive jurisdiction for review of a land use final order adopted under ORS 197A.511 (Land use final order) relating to the project.

(2) Proceedings for review of a land use final order shall be initiated with the Land Use Board of Appeals when any person with standing petitions for review under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The board shall consider a person to have standing if the person:

(a) Appeared before the Metro Council orally or in writing at the hearing described in ORS 197A.509 (Development of land use final order) on the project; and

(b) Personally delivered a notice of intent to appeal the land use final order as described by subsection (5) of this section within 14 days following the adoption of the land use final order as described in ORS 197A.509 (Development of land use final order) (11).

(4) A person’s failure to raise an issue at the land use final order hearing, in person or in writing, or failure to raise an issue with sufficient specificity to afford the council an opportunity to respond to the issue raised, shall preclude that person from petitioning for review based on that issue.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A notice of intent to appeal shall:

(A) Contain an affidavit stating the facts that support the petitioner’s standing as required by subsection (3) of this section;

(B) State with particularity the grounds on which the petitioner assigns error; and

(C) State the residence or business address of the petitioner to which documents may be delivered and the telephone number where the petitioner may be reached during normal business hours.

(b) The petitioner shall personally deliver copies of the notice of intent to appeal to:

(A) The board;

(B) Metro, at the office of Metro’s executive officer; and

(C) Each affected local government.

(6) Only the following persons may intervene in and thereby be made a party to the review proceedings:

(a) The board;

(b) Metro;

(c) TriMet;

(d) The Department of Transportation; and

(e) Any affected local government.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within seven days following delivery of a notice of intent to appeal as required by subsection (5) of this section, Metro shall personally deliver a certified copy of the record of the council’s land use final order proceedings to the board. The record shall consist of:

(A) The land use final order;

(B) The statement of findings included with the land use final order;

(C) The notice of public hearing on the land use final order;

(D) Audio recordings of the hearing, if any;

(E) A statement of matters that were officially noticed at the hearing;

(F) The staff report and any amendments thereto; and

(G) All documents accepted into the public hearing record.

(b) Metro shall make available a copy of the record for inspection by petitioners, and shall provide a copy of the record to any petitioner upon request. Metro may not charge a petitioner an amount greater than the actual copying costs for a copy of the record.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within four days following delivery of the record to the board, a petitioner may object to the record by personal delivery to the board and the residence or business addresses of the intervening parties.

(b) Within four days following delivery of the objections to the record, Metro shall respond to the objections by personal delivery to the board and the residence or business addresses of the petitioners objecting.

(c) After delivery of the objections and the response, the board shall rule expeditiously on the objections. The board’s ruling on the objections does not affect the briefing schedule or decision timelines set forth in ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) .

(9) Stays or continuances of proceedings are not permitted for the proceedings described in this section.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 14 days following the filing of the notice of intent to appeal, a petitioner shall personally deliver a petition for review and brief to each entity listed in subsection (6) of this section that has filed a motion to intervene on the entity’s own behalf in the review proceedings.

(b) The petition for review and brief shall:

(A) Set out in detail each assignment of error; and

(B) Identify those portions of the record in which the petitioner raised the issues as to which error is assigned during the land use final order hearing.

(c) The petition for review and brief shall comply with the specifications for opening briefs set forth in the rules of appellate procedure.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 28 days following the filing of the notice of intent to appeal, Metro and any intervening party shall personally deliver their briefs in response to a petition for review and brief to the board and to any petitioner at the petitioner’s residence or business address.

(b) Responding briefs shall comply with the specifications for answering briefs set forth in the rules of appellate procedure.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 35 days following the filing of the notice of intent to appeal, the board shall hear oral argument in the manner provided for in its administrative rules.

(b) Neither the board nor the court may substitute its judgment for that of the council as to any issue of fact or any issue within the discretion of the council.

(13) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 28 days following oral argument, the board shall issue a final opinion affirming or remanding the council’s land use final order and stating the reasons for the decision.

(b) The board may remand the land use final order only if the board finds that the council:

(A) Improperly construed the criteria;

(B) Exceeded its statutory or constitutional authority; or

(C) Made a decision in the land use final order on the project improvements, including their locations, that was not supported by substantial evidence in the record.

(c) The existence in the record of substantial evidence supporting a different decision on the project improvements, including their locations, is not grounds for remand if there was also substantial evidence in the record supporting the land use final order.

(d) Failure to comply with statutory procedures, including notice requirements, is not grounds for invalidating a land use final order.

(e) The board shall affirm all portions of the land use final order that it does not remand.

(14) Upon issuance of its final opinion under subsection (13) of this section, the board shall:

(a) Transmit copies of the final opinion to the parties; and

(b) Inform the parties of the filing of the final opinion by telephone.

(15) Within seven days following issuance of its final opinion, the board shall personally deliver or electronically submit a copy of the record of the board with the State Court Administrator. [2017 c.714 §9]

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

Source: Section 197A.515 — Land Use Board of Appeals review of land use final order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.020 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.020
187.020 Additional legal holidays
Status: in_force

In addition to those specified in ORS 187.010 (Legal holidays) , the following days are legal holidays in this state:

(1) Every day appointed by the Governor as a holiday.

(2) Every day appointed by the President of the United States as a day of mourning, rejoicing or other special observance only when the Governor also appoints that day as a holiday. [Amended by 1969 c.455 §2; 1975 c.633 §2; 1977 c.135 §2; 1977 c.321 §2; 1985 c.518 §2]

Source: Section 187.020 — Additional legal holidays , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.115 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.115
195.115 Reducing barriers for pedestrian and bicycle access to schools
Status: in_force

City and county governing bodies shall work with school district personnel to identify barriers and hazards to children walking or bicycling to and from school. The cities, counties and districts may develop a plan for the funding of improvements designed to reduce the barriers and hazards identified. [2001 c.940 §1]

Note: 195.115 (Reducing barriers for pedestrian and bicycle access to schools) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 195 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 195.115 — Reducing barriers for pedestrian and bicycle access to schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.412 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.412
197.412 Enforcement powers
Status: in_force

If the county governing body or the Land Conservation and Development Commission determines the existence of an alleged violation under ORS 197.410 (Use and activities regulated) , it may:

(1) Investigate, hold hearings, enter orders and take action that it deems appropriate under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A, as soon as possible.

(2) For the purpose of investigating conditions relating to the violation, through its members or its duly authorized representatives, enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property.

(3) Conduct public hearings.

(4) Publish its findings and recommendations as they are formulated relative to the violation.

(5) Give notice of any order relating to a particular violation of the state regulations for the area involved or a particular violation of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A by mailing notice to the person or public body conducting or proposing to conduct the project affected in the manner provided by ORS chapter 183. [Formerly 197.430]

Source: Section 197.412 — Enforcement powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.130 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.130
190.130 Effect of ORS 190.125
Status: in_force

The authority granted by ORS 190.125 (Agreements to deliver water) is in addition to any other authority and powers possessed by units of local government established to deliver water and does not increase or expand the authority or the powers of such units of local government relating to water rights or water use under other state laws. [1997 c.215 §3]

Source: Section 190.130 — Effect of ORS 190.125 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.705 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.705
192.705 Filing written grievance
Status: in_force

(1) A person who believes that a governing body has acted in violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) may, within 30 days of the alleged violation, file a written grievance with the public body whose governing body is alleged to have violated ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) , setting forth the specific facts and circumstances that the person asserts amounted to a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . The grievance must state the identity of the person filing the grievance and any other information required by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission by rule.

(2) A public body receiving a written grievance filed under this section shall, within 21 days of the receipt of the grievance, provide a written response to the person:

(a) Acknowledging receipt of the grievance; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Denying that the facts and circumstances as set forth in the grievance accurately reflect the conduct of the governing body and setting forth the facts and circumstances as determined by the public body and the reasons why those facts and circumstances do not amount to a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) ;

(B) Admitting that the facts and circumstances as set forth in the grievance accurately reflect the conduct of the governing body but denying that those facts and circumstances amount to a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) ; or

(C) Admitting that the conduct of the governing body amounted to a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) and setting forth the steps the governing body will take to cure the violation, including but not limited to:

(i) Rescinding the decision taken by the governing body in violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) ; or

(ii) Acknowledging in a properly noticed and conducted public meeting held within 45 days of the governing body’s original decision that:

(I) The original decision was made in violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) ;

(II) Good cause exists for the governing body to not rescind the decision; and

(III) The governing body’s practices will be modified to ensure future violations of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) do not occur.

(3) The public body shall send a copy of the written grievance and the public body’s response under this section to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission at the time the public body responds to the person who filed the grievance. [2023 c.417 §5]

Source: Section 192.705 — Filing written grievance; required response , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.746 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.746
197.746 Transitional housing accommodations
Status: in_force

(1) Inside an urban growth boundary, a local government may authorize the establishment of transitional housing accommodations used as individual living units by one or more individuals. Use of transitional housing accommodations is limited to individuals who lack permanent or safe shelter and who cannot be placed in other low income housing. A local government may limit the maximum amount of time that an individual or a family may use the accommodations.

(2) Transitional housing accommodations are intended to be used by individuals or families on a limited basis for seasonal, emergency or transitional housing purposes and may include yurts, huts, cabins, fabric structures, tents and similar accommodations, as well as areas in parking lots or facilities for individuals or families to reside overnight in a motor vehicle, without regard to whether the motor vehicle was designed for use as temporary living quarters. The transitional housing accommodations may provide parking facilities, walkways and access to water, toilet, shower, laundry, cooking, telephone or other services either through separate or shared facilities. The Oregon Health Authority may develop public health best practices for shared health and sanitation facilities for transitional housing accommodations.

(3) Transitional housing accommodations are not subject to ORS chapter 90.

(4) As used in this section, “yurt” means a round, domed tent of canvas or other weather resistant material, having a rigid framework, wooden floor, one or more windows or skylights and that may have plumbing, electrical service or heat. [Formerly 446.265]

Source: Section 197.746 — Transitional housing accommodations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.070 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.070
192.070 Duplicate rolls of microfilm required
Status: in_force

A duplicate of every roll of microfilm of documents recorded pursuant to law and the indexes therefor shall be made and kept safely. The State Archivist upon request may, pursuant to ORS 357.865 (Filing copy of public record with State Archivist) , accept for safekeeping the duplicate microfilm. [Amended by 1961 c.160 §8]

Source: Section 192.070 — Duplicate rolls of microfilm required; delivery to State Archivist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.915 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.915
198.915 Election of board members at regular district election
Status: in_force

At the first regular election held in the surviving or successor district, two or three district board members shall be elected as provided by ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) (3). [1971 c.727 §48; 1993 c.424 §5]

Source: Section 198.915 — Election of board members at regular district election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.220 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.220
196.220 Powers and duties of authority
Status: in_force

(1) Except as may otherwise be provided by law, the Willamette Falls Locks Authority may, within or outside the state:

(a) Adopt, alter, amend or repeal policies, procedures or bylaws for the organization, administration, development and management of the authority.

(b) Enter into contracts and agreements involving property, goods or services with any public or private entity as the authority deems reasonable to carry out the mission and purposes of the authority or to execute any duties, functions or powers of the authority, including but not limited to:

(A) Contracts and agreements related to the operation of the Willamette Falls Locks project and associated properties and facilities;

(B) The carrying out of the business operations of the authority;

(C) The construction, repair, maintenance, seismic stabilization, rehabilitation, upgrade or insurance of authority properties and facilities; and

(D) The coordination of activities as needed with the owner of the dam and power plant licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

(c) Establish advisory or technical committees and otherwise consult, cooperate or coordinate with any public or private entity as the authority deems necessary or expedient to broaden opportunities for public input on or to carry out the mission and purposes or duties of the authority.

(d) Acquire, purchase, receive, hold, control, convey, sell, manage, operate, lease, license, lend, invest, improve, develop, use, dispose of and hold title in the name of the authority to property constituting the Willamette Falls Locks project and associated lands, buildings, easements and museum facilities, and any other real or personal property of any nature.

(e) Obtain any permits, approvals or permissions needed in connection with the activities of the authority.

(f) Exercise the power of eminent domain under ORS chapter 35 to acquire any right or interest in real property as necessary or expedient to ensure the repair, upgrade, operation, maintenance or access to the Willamette Falls Locks project and any associated properties and facilities.

(g) Sue and be sued in its own name.

(h) Encourage and accept grants, gifts and donations for the benefit of the authority, and subject to the terms of the gift, retain, invest and use such gifts as deemed appropriate by the authority.

(i) Acquire, receive, hold, keep, pledge, control, convey, manage, use, lend, expend and invest funds, appropriations, grants, gifts, bequests, stock and revenue from any source.

(j) Borrow money for the needs of the authority, in such amounts and for such time and upon such terms as may be determined by the authority.

(k) Purchase any and all insurance, operate a self-insurance program or otherwise arrange for the equivalent of insurance coverage of any nature and for the indemnity and defense of the members of the authority or any officers, agents, employees or other persons designated by the authority to carry out or to further the mission and purposes of the authority.

(L) Establish charges and fees, including but not limited to charges and fees for services by the authority and for the use, lease or rental of authority properties and facilities.

(m) Contract for law enforcement or security services for authority properties and facilities.

(n) Establish and exercise broad operational authority over the Willamette Falls Locks project and associated properties and facilities, including but not limited to establishing days and times of service and a certification program to enable self-operation of the navigation canal and locks by certified users.

(o) Establish an operations training program that provides education for all operators of the locks, including but not limited to employees and volunteers of the authority, contractors or commercial operators, to operate the locks in conformance with all safety and operational requirements.

(p) Perform any other acts that in the judgment of the authority are necessary or expedient in accomplishing the public mission and purposes described in ORS 196.205 (Establishment of Willamette Falls Locks Authority as independent public corporation) or carrying out the powers granted by ORS 196.200 (Definitions for ORS 196.200 to 196.240 and 196.993) to 196.240 (Audits) and 196.993 (Penalties for unauthorized use of Willamette Falls Locks) .

(2) The Willamette Falls Locks Authority shall at all times cooperate with owners of real property that adjoins the locks, particularly the owner of the dam and power plant licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The authority shall make all reasonable efforts to operate the locks in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with, impair or disturb the owners’ rights to the full use and enjoyment of the owners’ real property that adjoins the locks. [2021 c.229 §6]

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

Source: Section 196.220 — Powers and duties of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.322 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.322
195.322 Duties of ombudsman
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of helping to ensure that a claim is complete, as described in ORS 195.312 (Procedure for processing claims) , the Compensation and Conservation Ombudsman may review a proposed claim if the review is requested by a claimant that intends to file a claim under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) and 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) .

(2) At the request of the claimant or the public entity reviewing a claim, the ombudsman may facilitate resolution of issues involving a claim under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010. [2007 c.424 §18]

Source: Section 195.322 — Duties of ombudsman , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.660 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.660
192.660 Executive sessions permitted on certain matters
Status: in_force

"Be aware that members of the press are expressly permitted by law to attend executive sessions of governing bodies in Oregon, except under a very limited list of exemptions." Bibliographic info

(1) ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) do not prevent the governing body of a public body from holding executive session during a regular, special or emergency meeting, after the presiding officer has identified the authorization under ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) for holding the executive session.

(2) The governing body of a public body may hold an executive session:

(a) To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent.

(b) To consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent who does not request an open hearing.

(c) To consider matters pertaining to the function of the medical staff of a public hospital licensed pursuant to ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) including, but not limited to, all clinical committees, executive, credentials, utilization review, peer review committees and all other matters relating to medical competency in the hospital.

(d) To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations.

(e) To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.

(f) To consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.

(g) To consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations.

(h) To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.

(i) To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.

(j) To carry on negotiations under ORS chapter 293 with private persons or businesses regarding proposed acquisition, exchange or liquidation of public investments.

(k) To consider matters relating to school safety or a plan that responds to safety threats made toward a school.

(L) If the governing body is a health professional regulatory board, to consider information obtained as part of an investigation of licensee or applicant conduct.

(m) If the governing body is the State Landscape Architect Board, or an advisory committee to the board, to consider information obtained as part of an investigation of registrant or applicant conduct.

(n) To discuss information about review or approval of programs relating to the security of any of the following:

(A) A nuclear-powered thermal power plant or nuclear installation.

(B) Transportation of radioactive material derived from or destined for a nuclear-fueled thermal power plant or nuclear installation.

(C) Generation, storage or conveyance of:

(i) Electricity;

(ii) Gas in liquefied or gaseous form;

(iii) Hazardous substances as defined in ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) (7)(a), (b) and (d);

(iv) Petroleum products;

(v) Sewage; or

(vi) Water.

(D) Telecommunication systems, including cellular, wireless or radio systems.

(E) Data transmissions by whatever means provided.

(o) To consider matters relating to the safety of the governing body and of public body staff and volunteers and the security of public body facilities and meeting spaces.

(p) To consider matters relating to cyber security infrastructure and responses to cyber security threats.

(3) Labor negotiations shall be conducted in open meetings unless negotiators for both sides request that negotiations be conducted in executive session. Labor negotiations conducted in executive session are not subject to the notification requirements of ORS 192.640 (Public notice required) .

(4) Representatives of the news media shall be allowed to attend executive sessions other than those held under subsection (2)(d) of this section relating to labor negotiations or executive session held pursuant to ORS 332.061 (Hearing to expel minor students or to examine confidential records) (2) but the governing body may require that specified information be undisclosed.

(5) When a governing body convenes an executive session under subsection (2)(h) of this section relating to conferring with counsel on current litigation or litigation likely to be filed, the governing body shall bar any member of the news media from attending the executive session if the member of the news media is a party to the litigation or is an employee, agent or contractor of a news media organization that is a party to the litigation.

(6) No executive session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision.

(7) The exception granted by subsection (2)(a) of this section does not apply to:

(a) The filling of a vacancy in an elective office.

(b) The filling of a vacancy on any public committee, commission or other advisory group.

(c) The consideration of general employment policies.

(d) The employment of the chief executive officer, other public officers, employees and staff members of a public body unless:

(A) The public body has advertised the vacancy;

(B) The public body has adopted regular hiring procedures;

(C) In the case of an officer, the public has had the opportunity to comment on the employment of the officer; and

(D) In the case of a chief executive officer, the governing body has adopted hiring standards, criteria and policy directives in meetings open to the public in which the public has had the opportunity to comment on the standards, criteria and policy directives.

(8) A governing body may not use an executive session for purposes of evaluating a chief executive officer or other officer, employee or staff member to conduct a general evaluation of an agency goal, objective or operation or any directive to personnel concerning agency goals, objectives, operations or programs.

(9) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (6) of this section and ORS 192.650 (Recording or written minutes required) :

(a) ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) governs the public disclosure of minutes, transcripts or recordings relating to the substance and disposition of licensee or applicant conduct investigated by a health professional regulatory board.

(b) ORS 671.338 (Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information) governs the public disclosure of minutes, transcripts or recordings relating to the substance and disposition of registrant or applicant conduct investigated by the State Landscape Architect Board or an advisory committee to the board.

(10) Any person may submit to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission:

(a) A written request for the commission to issue and publish a commission advisory opinion under ORS 244.280 (Commission advisory opinions) on the application of this section to any actual or hypothetical circumstance;

(b) A written request for the executive director of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to issue and publish a staff advisory opinion under ORS 244.282 (Executive director and staff advisory opinions) on the application of this section to any actual or hypothetical circumstance; or

(c) A written or oral request for the executive director or other staff of the commission to issue written or oral staff advice under ORS 244.284 (Staff advice) on the application of this section to any actual or hypothetical circumstance.

(11) Notwithstanding ORS 244.290 (General duties of commission) , the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may not adopt rules that establish what entities are considered representatives of the news media that are entitled to attend executive sessions under subsection (4) of this section. [1973 c.172 §6; 1975 c.664 §2; 1979 c.644 §5; 1981 c.302 §1; 1983 c.453 §1; 1985 c.657 §2; 1995 c.779 §1; 1997 c.173 §1; 1997 c.594 §1; 1997 c.791 §9; 2001 c.950 §10; 2003 c.524 §4; 2005 c.22 §134; 2007 c.602 §11; 2009 c.792 §32; 2015 c.421 §2; 2015 c.666 §3; 2018 c.50 §11; 2021 c.264 §4; 2023 c.252 §1]

Source: Section 192.660 — Executive sessions permitted on certain matters; procedures; news media representatives’ attendance; limits; advisory opinions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.365 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.365
192.365 Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home
Status: in_force

(1) Upon compliance with ORS 192.363 (Contents of certain requests for disclosure) , a public body that is the custodian of or is otherwise in possession of the following information pertaining to a home care worker or personal support worker as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) , an operator of a child care facility as defined in ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) , an exempt family child care provider as defined in ORS 329A.430 (Rights of family child care providers to join labor organizations) or an operator of an adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) shall disclose that information in response to a request to inspect public records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) :

(a) Residential address and telephone numbers;

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

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

(d) Emergency contact information.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the Judicial Department or the Department of Transportation or to any records in the custody of the Judicial Department or the Department of Transportation. [Formerly 192.435; 2018 c.75 §10]

Note: 192.365 (Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.365 — Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.690 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.690
192.690 Exceptions to ORS 192.610 to 192.705
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) do not apply to any of the following:

(a) Deliberations of the Psychiatric Security Review Board or the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.

(b) Deliberations of state agencies conducting hearings on contested cases in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(c) Deliberations of the Workers’ Compensation Board or the Employment Appeals Board of similar hearings on contested cases.

(d) Meetings of the state lawyers assistance committee operating under the provisions of ORS 9.568 (State lawyers assistance committee) .

(e) Meetings of the personal and practice management assistance committees operating under the provisions of ORS 9.568 (State lawyers assistance committee) .

(f) Meetings of county child abuse multidisciplinary teams required to review child abuse cases in accordance with the provisions of ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) .

(g) Meetings of child fatality review teams required to review child fatalities in accordance with the provisions of ORS 418.785 (Child fatality review teams) .

(h) Meetings of peer review committees in accordance with the provisions of ORS 441.055 (Health care facility medical staff and bylaws) .

(i) Mediation conducted under ORS 36.252 (Agricultural mediation services coordinated by State Department of Agriculture) to 36.268 (Provision of mediation services contingent on funding) .

(j) Any judicial proceeding.

(k) Meetings of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors or its designated committee regarding candidates for the position of president of the university or regarding sensitive business, financial or commercial matters of the university not customarily provided to competitors related to financings, mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures or related to the sale or other disposition of, or substantial change in use of, significant real or personal property, or related to health system strategies.

(L) Oregon Health and Science University faculty or staff committee meetings.

(m) Communications between or among members of a governing body that are:

(A) Purely factual or educational in nature and that convey no deliberation or decision on any matter that might reasonably come before the governing body;

(B) Not related to any matter that, at any time, could reasonably be foreseen to come before the governing body for deliberation and decision; or

(C) Nonsubstantive in nature, such as communication relating to scheduling, leaves of absence and other similar matters.

(2) Because of the grave risk to public health and safety that would be posed by misappropriation or misapplication of information considered during such review and approval, ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) shall not apply to review and approval of security programs by the Energy Facility Siting Council pursuant to ORS 469.530 (Review and approval of security programs) . [1973 c.172 §9; 1975 c.606 §41b; 1977 c.380 §19; 1981 c.354 §3; 1983 c.617 §4; 1987 c.850 §3; 1989 c.6 §18; 1989 c.967 §§12,14; 1991 c.451 §3; 1993 c.18 §33; 1993 c.318 §§3,4; 1995 c.36 §§1,2; 1995 c.162 §§62b,62c; 1999 c.59 §§45a,46a; 1999 c.155 §4; 1999 c.171 §§4,5; 1999 c.291 §§25,26; 2005 c.347 §5; 2005 c.562 §23; 2007 c.796 §8; 2009 c.697 §11; 2011 c.708 §26; 2017 c.442 §25; 2019 c.141 §12; 2023 c.417 §2]

Source: Section 192.690 — Exceptions to ORS 192.610 to 192.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.112 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.112
190.112 Agreements with United States to perform security functions
Status: in_force

A public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) may enter into an agreement with the United States to perform security functions at a military installation or facility in the United States and to receive payment for performing the functions. [2003 c.6 §1]

Note: 190.112 (Agreements with United States to perform security functions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 190 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 190.112 — Agreements with United States to perform security functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.250 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.250
194.250 Signature if individual unable to sign
Status: in_force

If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual’s name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert “Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)” or words of similar import. [2013 c.219 §8]

Source: Section 194.250 — Signature if individual unable to sign , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.793 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.793
198.793 Change of district name
Status: in_force

(1) A district may change its name from the name given it in the formation order of the county board under ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) , or from the name under which it was otherwise incorporated, to a name chosen by resolution of a majority of the members of the district board.

(2) A district board shall not adopt a resolution for a district name change without first publishing notice of the proposed name change under ORS 198.730 (Notice) (2) and holding a hearing on the matter.

(3) The resolution for a district name change shall take effect 30 days after adoption by the district board unless a petition objecting to the name change is filed as provided in this subsection within those 30 days. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this subsection shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . If a majority of the electors voting on the question approve the name change, it shall be effective immediately. [1979 c.272 §2; 1983 c.350 §6]

Source: Section 198.793 — Change of district name , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.260 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.260
187.260 Spirit of ‘45 Day
Status: in_force

The second Sunday in August of each year is designated as Spirit of ‘45 Day to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the World War II generation. [2013 c.232 §1]

Source: Section 187.260 — Spirit of ‘45 Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.230 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.230
197A.230 Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250
Status: reserved

As used in ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) to 197A.250 (Designation of certain Washington County lands) .

(1) “Rural reserve” means land reserved to provide long-term protection for agriculture, forestry or important natural landscape features that limit urban development or help define appropriate natural boundaries of urbanization, including plant, fish and wildlife habitat, steep slopes and floodplains.

(2) “Urban reserve” means lands outside an urban growth boundary that will provide for:

(a) Future expansion over a long-term period; and

(b) The cost-effective provision of public facilities and services within the area when the lands are included within the urban growth boundary. [Formerly 195.137]

Source: Section 197A.230 — Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.880 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.880
198.880 Effect on withdrawn area
Status: in_force

The described area withdrawn shall, from the date of entry of the order, be free from assessments and taxes levied thereafter by the district. However, the withdrawn area shall remain subject to any bonded or other indebtedness existing at the time of the order, except as provided by ORS 198.882 (Tax relief to withdrawn area) . The proportionate share shall be based on the assessed valuation, according to the assessment roll in the year of the levy, of all the property contained in the district immediately prior to the withdrawal. [1971 c.727 §41; 1977 c.663 §1]

Source: Section 198.880 — Effect on withdrawn area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.235 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.235
194.235 Personal appearance required
Status: in_force

If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer. [2013 c.219 §5]

Source: Section 194.235 — Personal appearance required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.465 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.465
197A.465 Local requirements to develop affordable housing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Affordable housing” means housing that is affordable to households with incomes equal to or higher than 80 percent of the median family income for the county in which the housing is built.

(b) “Multifamily structure” means a structure that contains three or more housing units sharing at least one wall, floor or ceiling surface in common with another unit within the same structure.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a metropolitan service district may not adopt a land use regulation or functional plan provision, or impose as a condition for approving a permit under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) a requirement, that has the effect of establishing the sales or rental price for a housing unit or residential building lot or parcel, or that requires a housing unit or residential building lot or parcel to be designated for sale or rent to a particular class or group of purchasers or renters.

(3) The provisions of subsection (2) of this section do not limit the authority of a metropolitan service district to:

(a) Adopt or enforce a use regulation, provision or requirement creating or implementing an incentive, contract commitment, density bonus or other voluntary regulation, provision or requirement designed to increase the supply of moderate or lower cost housing units; or

(b) Enter into an affordable housing covenant as provided in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) to 456.295 (Action affecting covenant) .

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 91.225 (Local rent control prohibited) , a city or county may adopt a land use regulation or functional plan provision, or impose as a condition for approving a permit under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) a requirement, that has the effect of establishing the sales or rental price for a new multifamily structure, or that requires a new multifamily structure to be designated for sale or rent as affordable housing.

(5) A regulation, provision or requirement adopted or imposed under subsection (4) of this section:

(a) May not require more than 20 percent of housing units within a multifamily structure to be sold or rented as affordable housing.

(b) May apply only to multifamily structures containing at least 20 housing units.

(c) Must provide developers the option to pay an in-lieu fee, in an amount determined by the city or county, in exchange for providing the requisite number of housing units within the multifamily structure to be sold or rented at below-market rates.

(d) Must require the city or county to offer a developer of multifamily structures, other than a developer that elects to pay an in-lieu fee pursuant to paragraph (c) of this subsection, at least one of the following incentives:

(A) Whole or partial fee waivers or reductions.

(B) Whole or partial waivers of system development charges or impact fees set by the city or county.

(C) Finance-based incentives.

(D) Full or partial exemption from ad valorem property taxes on the terms described in this subparagraph. For purposes of any statute granting a full or partial exemption from ad valorem property taxes that uses a definition of “low income” to mean income at or below 60 percent of the area median income and for which the multifamily structure is otherwise eligible, the city or county shall allow the multifamily structure of the developer to qualify using a definition of “low income” to mean income at or below 80 percent of the area median income.

(e) Does not apply to a CCRC, as defined in ORS 101.020 (Definitions) , that executes and records a covenant with the applicable city or county in which the CCRC agrees to operate all units within its structure as a CCRC. Units within a CCRC that are offered or converted into residential units that are for sale or rent and are not subject to ORS chapter 101 must comply with regulations, provisions or requirements adopted by the city or county that are consistent with those applicable to a new multifamily structure under subsection (3) or (4) of this section.

(6) A regulation, provision or requirement adopted or imposed under subsection (4) of this section may offer developers one or more of the following incentives:

(a) Density adjustments.

(b) Expedited service for local permitting processes.

(c) Modification of height, floor area or other site-specific requirements.

(d) Other incentives as determined by the city or county.

(7) Subsection (4) of this section does not restrict the authority of a city or county to offer developers voluntary incentives, including incentives to:

(a) Increase the number of affordable housing units in a development.

(b) Decrease the sale or rental price of affordable housing units in a development.

(c) Build affordable housing units that are affordable to households with incomes equal to or lower than 80 percent of the median family income for the county in which the housing is built.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city or county that adopts or imposes a regulation, provision or requirement described in subsection (4) of this section may not apply the regulation, provision or requirement to any multifamily structure for which an application for a permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) , has been submitted as provided in ORS 215.416 (Permit application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) (3), or, if such a permit is not required, a building permit application has been submitted to the city or county prior to the effective date of the regulation, provision or requirement.

(b) If a multifamily structure described in paragraph (a) of this subsection has not been completed within the period required by the permit issued by the city or county, the developer of the multifamily structure shall resubmit an application for a permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) , as provided in ORS 215.416 (Permit application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) (3), or, if such a permit is not required, a building permit application under the regulation, provision or requirement adopted by the city or county under subsection (4) of this section.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city or county that adopts or imposes a regulation, provision or requirement under subsection (4) of this section shall adopt and apply only clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures regulating the development of affordable housing units within its jurisdiction. The standards, conditions and procedures may not have the effect, either individually or cumulatively, of discouraging development of affordable housing units through unreasonable cost or delay.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to:

(A) An application or permit for residential development in an area identified in a formally adopted central city plan, or a regional center as defined by Metro, in a city with a population of 500,000 or more.

(B) An application or permit for residential development in historic areas designated for protection under a land use planning goal protecting historic areas.

(c) In addition to an approval process for affordable housing based on clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a city or county may adopt and apply an alternative approval process for applications and permits for residential development based on approval criteria regulating, in whole or in part, appearance or aesthetics that are not clear and objective if:

(A) The developer retains the option of proceeding under the approval process that meets the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(B) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process comply with applicable statewide land use planning goals and rules; and

(C) The approval criteria for the alternative approval process authorize a density at or above the density level authorized in the zone under the approval process provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(10) If a regulation, provision or requirement adopted or imposed by a city or county under subsection (4) of this section requires that a percentage of housing units in a new multifamily structure be designated as affordable housing, any incentives offered under subsection (5)(d) or (6) of this section shall be related in a manner determined by the city or county to the required percentage of affordable housing units. [Formerly 197.309]

Source: Section 197A.465 — Local requirements to develop affordable housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.300 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.300
194.300 Journal
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, a notary public shall maintain one or more journals in which the notary public chronicles all notarial acts that the notary public performs. The notary public shall retain the journal for 10 years after the performance of the last notarial act chronicled in the journal.

(2) A journal may be created on a tangible medium or in an electronic format to chronicle all notarial acts, regardless of whether those notarial acts are performed for tangible or electronic records. If the journal is maintained on a tangible medium, it must be a permanent, bound register with numbered pages. If the journal is maintained in an electronic format, it must be in a permanent, tamper-evident electronic format complying with the rules of the Secretary of State.

(3) An entry in a journal must be made contemporaneously with performance of each notarial act and must contain the following information:

(a) The date and time of the notarial act;

(b) A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act;

(c) The full name and contact address of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed;

(d) If identity of the individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect;

(e) If identity of the individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of identification and the identification credential presented, if any, including the date of expiration of any identification credential;

(f) The signature of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed; and

(g) The fee, if any, charged by the notary public.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a notary public performs notarial acts involving duplicate originals of a single statement or document for the same individual on the same date, the notary public may, in lieu of recording individually in the journal the information required by subsection (3) of this section for each duplicate original, record a single entry in the journal for all notarial acts involving the statement or document. The entry shall set forth all the information required by subsection (3) of this section and the total number of duplicates of the statement or document notarized.

(b) If a notary public performs notarial acts involving different statements or documents for the same individual on the same date, the notary public may, in lieu of recording individually in the journal the information required by subsection (3) of this section for each statement or document, record a single entry in the journal for all notarial acts involving the statements or documents. The entry shall set forth the number of statements or documents and the information required by subsection (3)(c) to (g) of this section and for each statement or document the information required by subsection (3)(a) and (b) of this section. If there are duplicate originals of any statement or document, the entry shall set forth the total number of duplicates of the statement or document notarized.

(c) If a notary public performs notarial acts involving more than one statement, signature or document for the same individual but not on the same date, the notary public may, in lieu of recording individually in the journal the information required by subsection (3)(c) to (e) of this section for each notarial act performed for that individual, record a reference to a prior entry in the notarial journal for that person. The reference shall identify the page and line numbers of the prior entry. The prior entry shall set forth the information required by subsection (3)(c) to (e) of this section.

(5) If a notary public’s journal is lost or stolen, the notary public shall notify promptly the Secretary of State on discovering that the journal is lost or stolen.

(6) On expiration of, resignation from, or suspension of, a notary public’s commission, the notary public shall retain the notary public’s journal in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.

(7) On revocation of a notary public’s commission, the notary public shall transmit the journal to the Secretary of State not later than 30 days after the date of revocation.

(8) On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a current or former notary public, the notary public’s personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee or any other person knowingly in possession of the notary public’s journal shall transmit the journal to the Secretary of State.

(9) A journal in the possession of a notary public who is not a public official or public employee is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . A journal in the possession of the Secretary of State, or in the possession of a notary public who is a public official or public employee, is not exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) unless the secretary or other custodian determines that the public interest in disclosure is outweighed by the interests of the parties to a notarial act in keeping the journal record of the notarial act confidential. A determination by the secretary or other custodian under this subsection is subject to review under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(10) A notary public who is an employee may enter into an agreement with the employer under which the journal or journals of the notary public are retained by the employer upon termination of employment.

(11) A notary public may, but is not required to, record in a journal any information about the following notarial acts performed by, or documents notarized by, the notary public:

(a) Recording a protest of commercial paper required under ORS 194.380 (Record of protest) ;

(b) Administering an oath or affirmation;

(c) Certifying or attesting a copy of a document;

(d) Taking an affidavit;

(e) Verifying a billing statement for media advertising; and

(f) Taking a verification upon oath or affirmation. [2013 c.219 §18]

Source: Section 194.300 — Journal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.561 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.561
192.561 Disclosure by health care provider in coordinated care organization
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , a health care provider that is a participant in a coordinated care organization, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , shall disclose protected health information:

(a) To other health care providers participating in the coordinated care organization for treatment purposes, and to the coordinated care organization for health care operations and payment purposes, as permitted by ORS 192.558 (Use or disclosure by health care provider or state health plan) ; and

(b) To public health entities as required for health oversight purposes.

(2) The disclosures described in subsection (1) of this section may be provided without the authorization of the patient or the patient’s personal representative.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to psychotherapy notes, as defined in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) . [2012 c.8 §16]

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

Source: Section 192.561 — Disclosure by health care provider in coordinated care organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.315 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.315
194.315 Commission as notary public
Status: in_force

(1) An individual qualified under subsection (2) of this section may apply to the Secretary of State for a commission as a notary public. The applicant shall comply with and provide the information required under rules adopted by the secretary and pay the application fee described in ORS 194.365 (Application fee) .

(2) An applicant for a commission as a notary public must:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age;

(b) Be a resident of this state or have a place of employment or practice in this state;

(c) Be able to read and write English;

(d) Not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit during the 10-year period preceding the date of application;

(e) Not have been convicted of:

(A) Acting as or otherwise impersonating a notary public as described in ORS 194.990 (Criminal penalties) (1)(b);

(B) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration under ORS 162.235 (Obstructing governmental or judicial administration) (1)(b); or

(C) Engaging in the unlawful practice of law as described in ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) ;

(f) Not have been found by a court to have:

(A) Practiced law without a license in a suit under ORS 9.166 (Enjoining practicing law without a license) ; or

(B) Engaged in an unlawful trade practice described in ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(vvv);

(g) Not have entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance, pursuant to ORS 646.632 (Enjoining unlawful trade practices) , based on an alleged violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(vvv);

(h) Not have had a commission as a notary public revoked during the 10-year period preceding the date of application;

(i) Not be disqualified under ORS 194.340 (Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public) to receive a commission;

(j) Complete the course of study described in ORS 194.325 (Examination of notary public) ; and

(k) Have passed the examination required under ORS 194.325 (Examination of notary public) .

(3) Before the Secretary of State may issue a commission as a notary public, the applicant shall execute an oath of office and submit it to the secretary.

(4) Upon the applicant’s compliance with this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years.

(5) A commission as a notary public authorizes the notary public to perform notarial acts. The commission does not provide the notary public any immunity or benefit conferred by law of this state on public officials or employees of this state.

(6) Each notary public may file with the Secretary of State a statement waiving the fees specified under ORS 194.400 (Fees for notarial acts) . If a notary public files the statement waiving the fees, the office of that notary public is not considered a lucrative office.

(7) The functions of a notary public are not considered official duties under Article III, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution.

(8) A commission as a notary public is not considered a commission under Article V, section 18, of the Oregon Constitution. [2013 c.219 §20; 2016 c.47 §3]

Note: The amendments to 194.315 (Commission as notary public) by section 7, chapter 410, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 410, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

194.315 (Commission as notary public) . (1) An individual qualified under subsection (2) of this section may apply to the Secretary of State for a commission as a notary public. The applicant shall comply with and provide the information required under rules adopted by the secretary and pay the application fee described in ORS 194.365 (Application fee) .

(2) An applicant for a commission as a notary public must:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age;

(b) Be a resident of this state or have a place of employment or practice in this state;

(c) Be able to read and write English;

(d) Not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit during the 10-year period preceding the date of application;

(e) Not have been convicted of:

(A) Acting as or otherwise impersonating a notary public as described in ORS 194.990 (Criminal penalties) (1)(b);

(B) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration under ORS 162.235 (Obstructing governmental or judicial administration) (1)(b); or

(C) Engaging in the unlawful practice of law as described in ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) ;

(f) Not have been found by a court to have:

(A) Practiced law without a license in a suit under ORS 9.166 (Enjoining practicing law without a license) ; or

(B) Engaged in an unlawful trade practice described in ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(uuu);

(g) Not have entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance, pursuant to ORS 646.632 (Enjoining unlawful trade practices) , based on an alleged violation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(uuu);

(h) Not have had a commission as a notary public revoked during the 10-year period preceding the date of application;

(i) Not be disqualified under ORS 194.340 (Grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public) to receive a commission;

(j) Complete the course of study described in ORS 194.325 (Examination of notary public) ; and

(k) Have passed the examination required under ORS 194.325 (Examination of notary public) .

(3) Before the Secretary of State may issue a commission as a notary public, the applicant shall execute an oath of office and submit it to the secretary.

(4) Upon the applicant’s compliance with this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a commission as a notary public to the applicant for a term of four years.

(5) A commission as a notary public authorizes the notary public to perform notarial acts. The commission does not provide the notary public any immunity or benefit conferred by law of this state on public officials or employees of this state.

(6) Each notary public may file with the Secretary of State a statement waiving the fees specified under ORS 194.400 (Fees for notarial acts) . If a notary public files the statement waiving the fees, the office of that notary public is not considered a lucrative office.

(7) The functions of a notary public are not considered official duties under Article III, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution.

(8) A commission as a notary public is not considered a commission under Article V, section 18, of the Oregon Constitution.

Source: Section 194.315 — Commission as notary public; qualifications; no immunity or benefit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.705 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.705
199.705 Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795
Status: in_force

In ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) :

(1) “City-county” means a city incorporated under ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) and having both city and county functions.

(2) “City in the county” means a city having more than 50 percent of its population in the county.

(3) “Most populous city” means a city of not less than 300,000 population.

(4) “Unincorporated area” means the area of unincorporated territory within the county that is outside the urban growth boundary adopted under ORS 268.390 (Planning for activities and areas with metropolitan impact) . [1971 c.731 §2; 1997 c.494 §1]

Source: Section 199.705 — Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.590 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.590
198.590 Petition to adopt, amend or repeal ordinance
Status: in_force

Any interested person who is a landowner within the district or an elector registered in the district may petition the district board to adopt, amend or repeal an ordinance. Any such person may appear at any regular meeting of the board and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. [1971 c.268 §9; 1983 c.83 §6]

Source: Section 198.590 — Petition to adopt, amend or repeal ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.215 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.215
197A.215 Application to remove property from within urban growth boundary
Status: in_force

(1) A local government may make a land use decision to approve an application to remove a lot or parcel from within an urban growth boundary if:

(a) The application is submitted by the owner of the lot or parcel;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The lot or parcel is adjacent to the edge of the urban growth boundary; or

(B) The lot or parcel is adjacent to another lot or parcel that is removed under this section;

(c) The lot or parcel is assessed under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) for its value for farm use;

(d) The lot or parcel is not within the boundaries of a city; and

(e) The lot or parcel is not included in an area identified for urban services under ORS 197.754 (Land identified for urban services) .

(2) A local government, in deciding whether to approve an application under subsection (1) of this section, shall consider:

(a) The projected costs and other consequences of extending urban services to the affected lot or parcel;

(b) The potential value in the investment of providing urban services to the affected lot or parcel;

(c) Any requirement for expanding the urban growth boundary in other areas to compensate for any loss in buildable lands; and

(d) The projected costs and other consequences of providing urban services to other areas brought in under an expanded urban growth boundary.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Land that is removed from within an urban growth boundary pursuant to an application approved under this section shall be removed from any inventory of buildable lands maintained by the local government.

(b) A local government that approves an application under this section shall either expand the urban growth boundary to compensate for any resulting reduction in available buildable lands or increase the development capacity of the remaining supply of buildable lands consistent with ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) , 197A.285 (Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries) to 197A.325 (Review of final decision of city) or 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (6). [Formerly 197.764]

Source: Section 197A.215 — Application to remove property from within urban growth boundary; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.742 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.742
199.742 Charter requirements if consolidation is rejected in unincorporated area
Status: in_force

When a majority of the electors in the unincorporated area voting on the question submitted under ORS 199.735 (Election on consolidation) (2) votes against the question, the charter of the city-county shall provide that:

(1) Special districts within the unincorporated area shall not be extinguished.

(2) The rate of taxation for ad valorem property taxes and business income taxes shall initially be set at the rates in effect on the date on which the charter for the city-county is approved.

(3) Fees, including but not limited to business license fees and utility bill fees, shall initially be set at the rate or amount in effect on the date on which the charter for the city-county is approved.

(4) Except for taxes or fees dedicated to correctional facilities, libraries or animal control, any rate increase for fees or taxes that exceeds the rate of population growth in the unincorporated area shall not take effect in the unincorporated area unless the electors in the unincorporated area approve the tax or fee increase.

(5) The unincorporated area shall receive rural service levels for basic city-county services. As used in this subsection, “basic city-county services” includes police, fire, sewer, water and code enforcement services provided by the city-county. [1997 c.494 §10]

Source: Section 199.742 — Charter requirements if consolidation is rejected in unincorporated area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.215 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.215
196.215 Executive director
Status: in_force

(1) The Willamette Falls Locks Authority shall appoint an executive director. The executive director is the executive officer of the authority responsible for day-to-day operations. Subject to the supervision of the authority, the executive director is authorized to direct the affairs of the authority. The executive director serves at the discretion of the authority and shall perform such duties as the authority prescribes.

(2) The executive director may employ subordinate employees as the executive director deems reasonable for carrying out business operations and the operation of the properties and facilities of the authority, including but not limited to the operation and maintenance of the Willamette Falls Locks project. The executive director may delegate any duty, function or power of the executive director to a subordinate employee except as otherwise prescribed by the authority.

(3) The members of the authority, the executive director and the employees of the authority are not state employees and are not eligible for participation in state employee health benefit plans, state employee deferred compensation plans or the Public Employees Retirement System. The authority shall determine the compensation and benefit package for the executive director and other employees of the authority. For purposes of any laws applicable to the authority as a public corporation, including but not limited to ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , the members of the authority, the executive director and the employees of the authority are officers and employees of a public body.

(4) The authority and a state agency may enter into agreements for the state agency to provide support services to the authority. If a state agency provides support services to the authority, the state agency must provide the support services at the rate that the state agency would charge to other state agencies for the services.

(5) The authority may invest in the investment pool described in ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) . For purposes of ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) to 294.895 (Board duties, generally) , the executive director is a local government official.

(6) The authority may retain private legal counsel or, notwithstanding ORS 180.060 (Powers and duties of Attorney General) , may contract for representation by the Attorney General. If the authority contracts for representation by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall charge the authority for services at the rate charged to state agencies for similar services. [2021 c.229 §5]

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

Source: Section 196.215 — Executive director; status of director and employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.165 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.165
197.165 Local Officials Advisory Committee
Status: repealed

For the purpose of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the Land Conservation and Development Commission and local government in the implementation of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A and the goals, the commission shall appoint a Local Officials Advisory Committee. The committee shall be comprised of persons serving as city or county elected officials and its membership shall reflect the city, county and geographic diversity of the state. The committee shall advise and assist the commission on its policies and programs affecting local governments. [1977 c.664 §7; 1981 c.748 §25a]

Note: Sections 1 and 3, chapter 510, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 1. Early learning and care facilities work group. (1) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall convene a work group to examine strategies for expanding early learning and care facilities in this state.

(2) The work group shall consist of members selected by the Department of Land Conservation and Development, in consultation with the Department of Early Learning and Care.

(3) When making selections for the work group under subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall, to the extent practicable, select the following as members:

(a) Representatives from five cities and counties, one of which is a city or county that finances and operates a regional early learning and care program, who have collective knowledge, experience and expertise in zoning regulations, applicable state and local building codes and building permitting requirements and processes.

(b) Five members who are providers of early learning and care services with collective recent experience in zoning regulations, building codes and permitting processes with respect to expansion of early learning and care facilities, and who reflect the diversity of provider types in Oregon.

(c) Representatives from two advocacy or policy-making organizations that have experience working with early learning and care providers.

(d) Representatives from the Department of Land Conservation and Development with expertise in land use regulations.

(e) Representatives from the Department of Consumer and Business Services with expertise in state and local building codes.

(f) Representatives from the Department of Early Learning and Care with expertise in licensing requirements for providers of early learning services and care.

(4) The department may select up to five additional members provided that such members have experience:

(a) Working with providers of early learning services and care to expand early learning and care facilities; or

(b) With zoning regulations, applicable state and local building codes and permitting requirements and processes with respect to affordable housing expansion.

(5) Members of the work group must be individuals who reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity of this state.

(6) The work group shall review information and research from within Oregon and nationally concerning the impact of zoning regulations, state and local building codes and permitting practices on inhibiting or supporting expansion of early learning and care facilities. At a minimum, the review must identify and analyze:

(a) Specific barriers and challenges to siting, building or renovating early learning and care facilities, including barriers and challenges for colocating early learning and care facilities with affordable housing and other entities;

(b) Potential and actual disparate impacts that zoning regulations, building codes and permitting practices have on providers based upon diversity factors, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, language, provider type and geographic location; and

(c) Promising local, state and national standards for promoting the expansion of early learning and care facilities.

(7) The work group shall prepare a report that summarizes the findings of the review required under subsection (6) of this section. The report must include recommendations to:

(a) Reduce barriers to expanding early learning and care facilities.

(b) Support the expansion of early learning and care facilities in this state, including recommendations developed specifically for:

(A) Expansion in the five cities or counties from which work group members are selected under subsection (3)(a) of this section;

(B) Statewide expansion in cities and counties throughout this state;

(C) The Legislative Assembly to consider legislative changes the work group deems necessary or advisable in support of expansion efforts; and

(D) The Office of the Governor and relevant state agencies for possible administrative improvements.

(c) Reduce disproportionate racial and regional disparities in access to early learning and care facilities.

(8) Not later than December 31, 2024, the work group shall submit the report required by this section, in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to early child care. The work group may include in the report submitted under this subsection recommendations for legislation. [2023 c.510 §1]

Sec. 3. Section 1 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.510 §3]

Source: Section 197.165 — Local Officials Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.955 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.955
198.955 Disposition of assets
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by ORS 198.950 (Power of trustees to convey assets) , any surplus funds remaining to the credit of the district, after payment of the indebtedness of the district, shall be turned over to the county treasurer. If the assets of the district are insufficient to pay the indebtedness, the board of trustees shall levy taxes, within the limits of the authority of the district, for the liquidation of such indebtedness.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the property of a district is located within the corporate limits of a city, such property shall, upon dissolution of the district, vest in the city in which located and the property of the district lying outside the corporate limits of any city shall vest in the county until the formation of a city embracing such territory, at which time it shall vest in the city.

(3) In each year that the county receives surplus funds to the credit of the district under subsection (1) of this section, any funds in the account of the district on June 30, in excess of $6,000 retained by the county for administration, shall be certified to the county assessor and shall be disposed of as provided under one of the following paragraphs, as selected by the county assessor:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 310.105 (Rate adjustments to reflect nontimber offsets) , the funds may be offset against that portion of the levies of taxing units levied against the property values of property within the dissolved district. The method of offset shall be further defined by rule of the Department of Revenue. If the funds are offset as provided under this paragraph, the funds shall be distributed to each taxing unit in the amount of that taxing unit’s offset.

(b) The amount may be credited to each property appearing on the tax roll for the year for which the credit applies within the dissolved district on the basis of current assessed value. If the surplus funds are distributed under this paragraph, the surplus funds shall be deposited in the unsegregated tax collections account established under ORS 311.385 (Deposit of property tax moneys in unsegregated tax collections account) and distributed in the same manner as other funds in that account. The method to be used to credit the amount of the surplus shall be further defined by rule of the Department of Revenue. [1971 c.727 §56; 1989 c.883 §1; 1991 c.459 §343]

Source: Section 198.955 — Disposition of assets; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.472 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.472
192.472 Confidentiality of Public Records Advocate records
Status: in_force

Written records, documents, notes or statements of any kind prepared for or submitted to the Public Records Advocate, prepared by the advocate or exchanged between parties seeking a facilitated dispute resolution are subject to ORS 36.220 (Confidentiality of mediation communications and agreements) to 36.238 (Application of ORS 36.210 and 36.220 to 36.238) . The Public Records Advocate may claim any exemption from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) that a public body that is a party to the facilitated dispute resolution may claim with respect to a request for public records described in this section. [2017 c.728 §4]

Source: Section 192.472 — Confidentiality of Public Records Advocate records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.791 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.791
197.791 Inventory of local government surplus real property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Local government” means a city or county.

(b) “Surplus real property” means real property in which a government entity holds title through a deed or other legal instrument that is no longer suitable or needed for the duties and responsibilities of the government entity.

(2) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall develop and implement an electronic system for receiving and displaying inventory information described in subsection (3) of this section. The electronic system must be a web-based or online system that allows:

(a) Government entities to upload inventories described in subsection (3) of this section using a template developed by the department; and

(b) The general public to search and view information stored by the system.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than January 1 of each even-numbered year, each local government shall prepare and submit to the department, using the system developed under subsection (2) of this section, an inventory of surplus real property owned by the local government that is:

(A) Located inside an urban growth boundary; or

(B) Located in an area zoned for rural residential use as defined in ORS 215.501 (Conversion of historic homes to accessory dwelling units) .

(b) A mass transit district established under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) or a transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) may submit to the department an inventory of surplus real property owned by the district as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4) Nothing in this section requires the department to verify the accuracy of information received by the department using the system developed under subsection (2) of this section before making the information available to the public.

(5) No later than February 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall present the information received by the department under subsection (3) of this section in a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . [2021 c.624 §1]

Note: 197.791 (Inventory of local government surplus real property) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.791 — Inventory of local government surplus real property; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).