ORS § 181a.290 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.290
181A.290 Certain information required from agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Psychiatric Security Review Board and the Judicial Department shall provide the Department of State Police with the minimum information necessary to identify persons who:

(a) Have been committed by a court to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) , based on a finding that the person is dangerous to self or others;

(b) Are subject to a court order under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) or 426.133 (Assisted outpatient treatment) prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm;

(c) Have been committed by a court to the Department of Human Services under ORS 427.290 (Determination by court of need for commitment) , based on a finding that the person is dangerous to self or others;

(d) Have been found by a court to lack fitness to proceed under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) ;

(e) Have been found guilty except for insanity of a crime under ORS 161.290 (Incapacity due to immaturity) to 161.373 (Records for fitness to proceed examination) ;

(f) Have been found responsible except for insanity for an act under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) ;

(g) Have been placed under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) ; or

(h) Have been committed to a state hospital or facility under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) or 419C.529 (Finding of serious mental condition) to 419C.544 (Transfer of cases from juvenile panel to adult panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board) .

(2) Upon receipt of the information described in this section, the Department of State Police shall access and maintain the information and transmit the information to the federal government as required under federal law.

(3) The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Psychiatric Security Review Board and the Judicial Department shall enter into agreements with the Department of State Police describing the access to information provided under this section.

(4) The Department of State Police shall adopt rules:

(a) After consulting with the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Psychiatric Security Review Board and the Judicial Department, describing the type of information provided to the Department of State Police under this section; and

(b) Describing the method and manner of maintaining the information described in this section and transmitting the information to the federal government.

(5) As used in this section, “minimum information necessary” means data elements or nominal information that is necessary or required under federal law to accurately identify a person described in this section and includes the person’s name, date of birth, gender and reference information that identifies the originating agency or court and enables the originating agency or court to locate an underlying record or file of a person described in this section. “Minimum information necessary” does not include any medical, psychiatric or psychological information, case histories or files of a person described in this section or any record or file of an originating agency or court. [Formerly 181.740; 2017 c.442 §22; 2021 c.395 §12]

Note: 181A.290 (Certain information required from agencies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.290 — Certain information required from agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.645 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.645
184.645 Department of Transportation Working Capital Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established an account, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account, which account is appropriated continuously for, and shall be used for, the purpose of acquiring data processing, word processing and photocopy equipment and services. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) The cost to the Department of Transportation of providing data processing, word processing and photocopy services, including labor, facilities, materials, overhead, administrative cost, the lease or purchase cost of the equipment and depreciation, to any state agency, including itself, which is to be charged, in part or whole to the agency or unit served may be advanced out of the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account. The costs advanced from the account shall be reimbursed to the account from the charges paid to the department by the agency or unit served. [1979 c.380 §§2,3; 1981 c.306 §1; 1989 c.966 §6]

Source: Section 184.645 — Department of Transportation Working Capital Account; data processing and photocopy equipment and services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.305 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.305
184.305 Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is created. The purpose of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services is to improve the efficient and effective use of state resources by providing:

(1) Government infrastructure services that can best be provided centrally, including but not limited to purchasing, risk management, facilities management, surplus property and motor fleet;

(2) Rules and associated performance reviews of agency compliance with statewide policies;

(3) Leadership in implementing a statewide performance measurement program;

(4) State employee workforce development and training;

(5) Personnel systems that promote fair, responsive and cost-effective human resource management;

(6) Objective, credible management information for, and analysis of, statewide issues for policymakers; and

(7) Statewide financial administrative systems. [1969 c.80 §1(1),(2),(3); 1971 c.57 §9; 1993 c.18 §32; 1993 c.500 §2; 2015 c.807 §15a]

Source: Section 184.305 — Oregon Department of Administrative Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.497 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.497
183.497 Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner
Status: in_force

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(1) In a judicial proceeding designated under subsection (2) of this section the court:

(a) May, in its discretion, allow a petitioner reasonable attorney fees and costs if the court finds in favor of the petitioner.

(b) Shall allow a petitioner reasonable attorney fees and costs if the court finds in favor of the petitioner and determines that the state agency acted without a reasonable basis in fact or in law; but the court may withhold all or part of the attorney fees from any allowance to a petitioner if the court finds that the state agency has proved that its action was substantially justified or that special circumstances exist that make the allowance of all or part of the attorney fees unjust.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section apply to an administrative or judicial proceeding brought by a petitioner against a state agency, as defined in ORS 291.002 (Definitions) , for:

(a) Judicial review of a final order as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) ;

(b) Judicial review of a declaratory ruling provided in ORS 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) ; or

(c) A judicial determination of the validity of a rule as provided in ORS 183.400 (Judicial determination of validity of rule) .

(3) Amounts allowed under this section for reasonable attorney fees and costs shall be paid from funds available to the state agency whose final order, declaratory ruling or rule was reviewed by the court. [1981 c.871 §1; 1985 c.757 §5]

Note: 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.497 — Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.710 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.710
181A.710 Use of other law enforcement agencies to engage in barred conduct
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “law enforcement agency” means the Department of State Police, the Department of Justice, a district attorney, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon and a university, that maintains a law enforcement unit as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) (12)(a)(A).

(2) A law enforcement agency or a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency may not:

(a) Use a proxy law enforcement agency to use crowd management measures that a court or statute has barred the law enforcement agency from using.

(b) Act in concert with another law enforcement agency to engage in misconduct barred by a court order or statute.

(3) Intentional violation of this section constitutes official misconduct in the second degree under ORS 162.405 (Official misconduct in the second degree) . [2021 c.540 §3; 2022 c.40 §4]

Source: Section 181A.710 — Use of other law enforcement agencies to engage in barred conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.324 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.324
181A.324 Sexual assault forensic evidence kit testing
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police shall adopt rules concerning the prioritization of testing untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits in the department’s possession. The rules must contain a requirement to test all nonanonymous kits and a prohibition on the testing of anonymous kits.

(2) The department shall test any untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits, other than anonymous kits, in the department’s possession in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall designate an entity, position or class of positions to receive inquiries from law enforcement agencies and victims seeking information concerning the testing of sexual assault forensic evidence kits.

(b) The department shall prohibit victims from directly contacting a forensic laboratory performing testing of sexual assault forensic evidence kits and may not publicize a means for victims to contact the laboratory.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As soon as practicable, the department shall ensure that the results from testing sexual assault forensic evidence kits that are eligible to be entered into the Combined DNA Index System are entered into the system after the testing results are obtained.

(b) No later than July 1, 2019, the department shall provide a written report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , describing the department’s progress in entering results from testing sexual assault forensic evidence kits into the Combined DNA Index System.

(5) No later than January 15 of each calendar year, the department shall provide a written report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report must detail the progress made on the backlog of untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits and include the number of new kits that have been received during the previous calendar year, the number of kits that have been tested during the previous calendar year, and the number of remaining untested kits in the possession of the department. [2016 c.89 §3]

Note: See note under 181A.322 (Short title) .

Source: Section 181A.324 — Sexual assault forensic evidence kit testing; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.200 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.200
185.200 Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

Members of the Oregon Disabilities Commission shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Travel and per diem for state employees shall be compensated by the commission. [1983 c.726 §11; 1989 c.224 §24]

Source: Section 185.200 — Compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.150 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.150
181A.150 Forensic laboratories
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police may establish forensic laboratories.

(2) Subject to available funding, the forensic laboratories shall furnish generally accepted types of forensic services to criminal justice agencies in this state. The services of the forensic laboratories must also be available to a defendant in a criminal case upon order of the court in which the criminal case is pending. [Formerly 181.080]

Source: Section 181A.150 — Forensic laboratories , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.340 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.340
178.340 Right to direct investments for higher education expenses
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as permitted in section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, no person other than the Oregon 529 Savings Board or a financial institution in which Oregon 529 Savings Network funds have been invested has the right to direct the investment of amounts held by the network in trust, or any earnings from those amounts.

(b) Nothing in this subsection prohibits a designated beneficiary from directing the investment of contributions to the network or earnings from those contributions by selecting between investment options offered under the network in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(2) The network, the board, a board member and the State of Oregon may not insure any account or guarantee any rate of return or any interest rate on any contribution. The network, the board, a board member and the State of Oregon may not be liable for any loss incurred by any person as a result of participating in the network.

(3) The board, in the exercise of its sole discretion and without liability, may remove the network’s funds from any financial institution and reinvest the funds in a similar or different investment alternative at another financial institution pursuant to a contract, agreement or arrangement entered into under ORS 178.315 (Board powers and duties) (4).

(4) This section applies only to accounts established for qualified higher education expenses. [Formerly 348.860; 2017 c.367 §4]

Source: Section 178.340 — Right to direct investments for higher education expenses; insurance and guarantees prohibited; liability for loss , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.750 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.750
176.750 “Energy resources” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 176.750 (“Energy resources” defined) to 176.815 (Cooperation with local governments) , unless the context requires otherwise, “energy resources” includes electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, wood fuels, geothermal sources, radioactive materials and any other resource yielding energy. [1974 c.5 §2]

Source: Section 176.750 — “Energy resources” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.870 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.870
181A.870 Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards
Status: in_force

(1) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall establish standards for:

(a) Issuing, denying, renewing, suspending and revoking a private security provider’s certificate or license; and

(b) Reviewing the private security services of executive managers in relation to the licensing and certification standards set forth in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) .

(2) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, to promote consistent standards for private security services by improving the competence of private security providers, the board, in conjunction with the Private Security Policy Committee, shall establish reasonable minimum standards of physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for private security providers.

(3) The board, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, may establish by rule accreditation standards for required training programs. The board, in consultation with the Private Security Policy Committee, may establish to what extent training or educational programs offered by employers may be considered equivalent to required training programs.

(4) The department shall:

(a) Establish and carry out procedures for issuing, denying, renewing, suspending and revoking, subject to terms and conditions imposed by the department, a private security provider’s certificate or license;

(b) In collaboration with the Private Security Policy Committee, recommend for approval by the board the content of and standards for all training courses and testing required for certification as a private security professional and the standards for all instructors providing the training;

(c) Establish procedures in consultation with the board for temporary assignment of persons performing private security services for a period of no longer than 120 days while an application for certification is being processed;

(d) In collaboration with the Private Security Policy Committee, establish fees for issuing certificates and licenses to private security providers. The fees may not exceed the prorated direct costs of administering:

(A) The certification or licensing program required by this section;

(B) The criminal records checks required by ORS 181A.875 (Licenses and certificates) ; and

(C) Any training program required by rules of the department or board; and

(e) In collaboration with the Private Security Policy Committee, establish fees for accrediting training programs offered by employers.

(5) In establishing procedures for issuing certificates and licenses under subsection (4)(a) of this section, the department shall establish a procedure for issuing a certificate or license to a person upon submission by the person of proof of successful completion of a training program accredited by the board pursuant to subsection (3) of this section as being equivalent to the required training program offered by the department.

(6) The department shall investigate alleged violations of the provisions of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) and of any rules adopted by the department or the board. The department shall issue a report when the investigation is complete.

(7) The department and the board may adopt rules necessary to carry out their duties under ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) and 181A.995 (Penalties relating to regulation of private security) . For efficiency, the department and board may adopt rules jointly as a single set of combined rules. [Formerly 181.878; 2017 c.227 §1]

Source: Section 181A.870 — Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards; department to establish procedures and fees; report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.180 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.180
177.180 Reports received through Government Waste Hotline or by other method
Status: in_force

"Any employee, OHCS-DRR consultant or subrecipient who has knowledge of fraud, waste or abuse, or who has good reason to suspect that such conduct has occurred are required to report their concerns." Bibliographic info

(1) The Secretary of State shall designate one person employed by the Division of Audits of the Office of the Secretary of State to be responsible for reports of waste, inefficiency or abuse received through the Government Waste Hotline or received by the secretary through any other method. The person designated under this section shall log all reports received.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) or (5) of this section, the identity of any person calling the Government Waste Hotline or otherwise making a report under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) is confidential. A person making a report under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) may waive the confidentiality otherwise granted under this subsection.

(3) The secretary shall conduct an initial investigation of each report of waste, inefficiency or abuse made under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) . Following the initial investigation, the secretary shall determine which reports shall be investigated further and assign the investigation to audit staff qualified to conduct waste, inefficiency and abuse investigations. The secretary may audit any state agency if it appears that officers or employees of the agency, or persons under contract with the agency, are engaging in activities that constitute waste, inefficiency or abuse. Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section:

(a) If the secretary determines during the investigation that a violation of any provision of ORS chapter 244 may be occurring or may have occurred, the secretary shall notify the Oregon Government Ethics Commission of the potential violation; and

(b) If the secretary determines during the investigation that fraud or other criminal activity may be occurring or may have occurred, the secretary shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the potential fraud or other criminal activity.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (3) or (5) of this section, an investigation of a report of waste, inefficiency or abuse received under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) is confidential unless the secretary finds that waste, inefficiency or abuse has occurred and reports these determinations as provided under subsection (6) of this section or determines not to investigate following an initial investigation under subsection (3) of this section. If the secretary finds that waste, inefficiency or abuse has occurred, the investigation and any determinations made are confidential until the investigation described in subsection (3) of this section is complete. A determination by the secretary not to investigate following an initial investigation constitutes completion of the investigation.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (4) of this section, the secretary may convey the contents of a report of waste, inefficiency or abuse made under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) to a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , unless the person making the report under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) objects to disclosure of the report to the public body.

(6) Subject to the confidentiality requirements of subsection (2) of this section, upon completion of an investigation under this section:

(a) The secretary shall determine in writing whether officers or employees of a state agency, or persons under contract with a state agency, are engaging in activities that constitute waste, inefficiency or abuse. The written determination may include other information about the nature of the investigation or the secretary’s determination.

(b) If the secretary finds that waste, inefficiency or abuse has occurred, upon request of the person who made the report under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) , the secretary shall provide the person with a copy of the determination and any other information included by the secretary.

(c) If the secretary determines that officers or employees of another state agency or public body, or persons under contract with a state agency or public body, are involved in activities that constitute waste, inefficiency or abuse, the secretary shall notify the state agency or public body of the determination and deliver a copy of the secretary’s findings to the agency or body.

(7) A written determination prepared by the secretary under this section is a public record. Following the completion of an investigation, or a determination not to investigate beyond an initial investigation, all documents, information or other records relating to the investigation are disclosable public records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) unless an exemption from disclosure set forth in a provision of law other than this section applies to the records, except that the identity of the person making the report under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) shall remain confidential.

(8) The secretary shall prepare an annual report and submit it to each regular session of the Legislative Assembly. The report shall describe the number, nature and resolution of reports made under ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) and shall identify savings resulting from improved efficiencies or the elimination of waste or abuse resulting from reports received and investigations conducted under this section and ORS 177.170 (Government Waste Hotline) . The report shall also list the number and nature of any positive reports received relating to state agencies, state employees or persons under contract with state agencies. [1995 c.138 §2; 2007 c.185 §2; 2011 c.221 §1; 2011 c.545 §73]

Source: Section 177.180 — Reports received through Government Waste Hotline or by other method; confidentiality; investigation; written determination; annual report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.538 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.538
182.538 Environmental Justice Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Justice Council is established within the office of the Governor. The council consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor. The members must be persons who, to the greatest extent practicable, represent minority communities, low-income communities, environmental interests, industry groups and geographically diverse areas of this state. The members shall be appointed as follows:

(a) Eight members shall be persons who have expertise and knowledge in environmental justice, as well as expertise in at least one of the following areas:

(A) Climate change, climate resilience or climate justice;

(B) Environmental laws, regulations and standards;

(C) Natural resources management;

(D) Land use planning and development;

(E) Sustainability;

(F) Community organizing;

(G) Civil rights and disability rights;

(H) Environmental health;

(I) Energy;

(J) Agricultural operations and food systems;

(K) Water planning and management; or

(L) Forest management.

(b) Of the members appointed under paragraph (a) of this subsection, at least one shall represent remote communities, at least one shall represent rural communities and at least one shall represent coastal communities. The Governor may solicit nominations for members described in this paragraph from community-supported natural resource collaboratives.

(c) One member shall be appointed from among persons nominated by the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs.

(d) One member shall be appointed from among persons nominated by the Commission on Black Affairs.

(e) One member shall be appointed from among persons nominated by the Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

(f) One member shall be appointed from among persons nominated by the Commission on Indian Services.

(g) One member shall be appointed as a youth representative, who must be at least 16 but no more than 24 years of age when appointed.

(2) The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment, in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , setting forth its view of the progress of natural resource agencies toward achieving the goals established pursuant to ORS 182.542 (Duties of council) and identifying any other environmental issues that the council determines need attention.

(3) The term of office of each member is four years, except that the term of office of the member appointed as youth representative is two years. A member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 of the following year. A member may be reappointed. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the council is entitled to compensation and expenses in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for compensation and expenses incurred in performing functions of the council shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Governor for that purpose.

(5) The council shall elect one of its members as a chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for the terms and with the duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the council determines.

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

(7) The council shall meet at least once every three months at times and places specified by the chairperson. The council also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(8) The office of the Governor may enter into an interagency agreement under ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) with the Department of Environmental Quality for purposes of providing clerical and administrative staff support to the council and for sharing in the administrative or other expenses of the council.

(9) Natural resource agencies and other state agencies as requested by the council are directed to assist the council in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2007 c.909 §2; 2011 c.273 §5; 2022 c.58 §2]

Note: Section 19, chapter 58, Oregon Laws 2022, provides:

Sec. 19. Notwithstanding the amendments to ORS 182.538 (Environmental Justice Council) by section 2 of this 2022 Act, members appointed to the Environmental Justice Task Force before the operative date specified in section 22 of this 2022 Act [August 1, 2022] shall continue to serve the remainder of their terms as members of the Environmental Justice Council unless replaced by the Governor in accordance with ORS 182.538 (Environmental Justice Council) (3). [2022 c.58 §19]

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

Source: Section 182.538 — Environmental Justice Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.190 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.190
180.190 Department of Justice Current Expense Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is hereby authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $50,000 payable to the Department of Justice from the Department of Justice Operating Account which shall then be deposited by the Department of Justice in the State Treasury in an account to be known as the Department of Justice Current Expense Account. Disbursements made from this account shall require the approval of the disbursing officer of the Department of Justice who shall be designated by the Attorney General.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is hereby authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $1,000 payable to the Department of Justice Operating Account which shall then be deposited by the Department of Justice in the State Treasury in an account known as the Department of Justice Portland Legal Office Petty Cash Account. Disbursements from the account shall require the approval of the chief financial officer of the Department of Justice Portland Legal Office who shall be designated by the Attorney General.

(3) The moneys so deposited in subsections (1) and (2) of this section are continuously appropriated for the purposes of this section and ORS 128.670 (Filing of reports) , 180.170 (Billing for services to public agencies) and 294.695 (Attorney General as legal advisor and counsel to commission) . Disbursements may be made for any lawful purpose within the limits of the funds available and to the extent that immediate cash payments are necessary or beneficial to the operations of the department. The accounts shall be reimbursed at intervals not exceeding 30 days from any legislatively authorized appropriation or expenditure limitation in existence at that time for the department by the drawing of a claim in payment of the expenses advanced from the Department of Justice Current Expense Account and the Department of Justice Portland Legal Office Petty Cash Account. [1973 c.775 §§1,2,3; 1977 c.498 §4; 1985 c.504 §1; 1987 c.229 §6; 1989 c.823 §6]

Source: Section 180.190 — Department of Justice Current Expense Account; Department of Justice Portland Legal Office Petty Cash Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.235 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.235
180.235 Authority of agency to employ counsel
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, whenever the Attorney General concludes that it is inappropriate and contrary to the public interest for the office of the Attorney General to concurrently represent more than one public officer or agency in a particular matter or class of matters in circumstances which would create or tend to create a conflict of interest on the part of the Attorney General, the Attorney General may authorize one or both of such officers or agencies to employ its own general or special counsel in the particular matter or class of matters and in related matters. Such authorization may be terminated by the Attorney General whenever the Attorney General determines that separate representation is no longer appropriate.

(2) Any counsel so employed shall be a member of the Oregon State Bar and shall be paid a salary or other compensation out of the funds appropriated to such officer or agency.

(3) In any matter in which the Attorney General has authorized employment of such counsel, any references to representation of such officer or agency by the Attorney General contained in any provision of law shall be deemed to refer to such counsel. [1971 c.418 §8]

Source: Section 180.235 — Authority of agency to employ counsel; qualification and salary; status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.483 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.483
180.483 Distributor obligations
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than 20 days after the end of each calendar quarter, and more frequently if so directed by the Attorney General, a distributor of smokeless tobacco products subject to the requirements of ORS 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) shall report such information as the Attorney General requires to facilitate compliance by tobacco product manufacturers with this section and ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) and 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) and with rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) . The information shall include, but need not be limited to, a list of the total number of units sold of smokeless tobacco products for which the distributor paid the tax due during the previous calendar quarter.

(2) A distributor shall maintain for a period of five years all invoices and documentation of sales of smokeless tobacco products manufactured by nonparticipating manufacturers and any other information relied upon in reporting to the Attorney General under subsection (1) of this section. The distributor shall make the invoices and other documentation available to the Attorney General upon request.

(3) A distributor shall provide the Attorney General with an electronic mail address so that the Attorney General may notify the distributor of the information required under subsections (1) and (7) of this section.

(4) The Attorney General and the Department of Revenue may share with each other information received under this section and ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) and 323.520 (Application for distributor license) and may share such information with federal, state or local agencies for purposes of enforcement of this section and ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) and 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) , rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) and corresponding laws of other states.

(5) The Attorney General may at any time require a nonparticipating manufacturer to produce proof from the financial institution in which the nonparticipating manufacturer has established a qualified escrow fund for the purpose of compliance with ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) of the amount of moneys in the fund, exclusive of interest, the amount and date of each deposit and the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund.

(6) The Attorney General shall, upon request of a nonparticipating manufacturer whose compliance with escrow requirements is at issue, provide the manufacturer with copies of all documents upon which any proposed addition to the escrow is based. Documents required to be provided under this subsection include, but are not necessarily limited to, reports under this section from distributors. The information provided to the manufacturer under this subsection may not include information about products of any tobacco product manufacturer other than the one to whom the information is provided. The information may be used only for the purpose of determining the appropriate amount of escrow deposits.

(7) The Attorney General may require a distributor or a tobacco product manufacturer to submit any additional information, including, but not limited to, samples of the packaging and labeling of each smokeless tobacco product manufactured or distributed, to enable the Attorney General to determine whether a tobacco product manufacturer is in compliance with this section and ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.474 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.477 (Attorney General’s directory) , 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.486 (Prohibited conduct) and 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) and with rules adopted under ORS 180.489 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.491 (Judicial review) . [2009 c.717 §12]

Source: Section 180.483 — Distributor obligations; Attorney General and Department of Revenue information sharing; nonparticipating manufacturer escrow requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.557 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.557
182.557 Use of environmental justice mapping tool by natural resource agencies
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, natural resource agencies may consider the results of the environmental justice mapping tool developed under ORS 182.555 (Environmental justice mapping tool) when developing administrative rules or agency policies or programs. Natural resource agencies shall consider the recommendations in the report required by ORS 182.543 (Reports by council) when utilizing the environmental justice mapping tool.

(2) A natural resource agency may use the environmental justice mapping tool to:

(a) Identify environmental justice communities affected by agency programs;

(b) Conduct outreach and engagement activities with environmental justice communities to inform the development, adoption, implementation or enforcement of environmental laws, administrative rules or agency policies;

(c) Establish measurable goals for reducing environmental health disparities within agency programs; and

(d) Prioritize agency funding to help address identified impacts on environmental justice communities.

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(a) The environmental justice mapping tool may inform agency policies and programs as they relate to community engagement and outreach, investments and funding and impacts to environmental justice communities, and may be a source of information to the public.

(b) The mapping tool is informational only and may not be used in agency decision-making on individual permits or applications unless otherwise required by federal or state law.

(c) Nothing in ORS 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) to 182.557 (Use of environmental justice mapping tool by natural resource agencies) shall be construed to limit, affect or alter the authority of any state agency to act within the authority granted to the agency by any other provision of state or federal law. [2022 c.58 §14]

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

Source: Section 182.557 — Use of environmental justice mapping tool by natural resource agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.970 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.970
181A.970 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 181A.972 (Requirements for special campus security providers and private security providers on campuses of institutions of higher education) shall be known and may be cited as Kaylee’s Law. [Formerly 181A.910]

Source: Section 181A.970 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.115 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.115
181A.115 Supplies and equipment of state police
Status: in_force

(1) The State of Oregon shall provide the members of the state police with emergency outfits, weapons and motor vehicles and all other emergency and first-aid supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the public safety functions of the Department of State Police.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The property described in subsection (1) of this section remains the property of this state with the exception of a retiring or deceased officer’s department-issued service weapon, which may be sold by the department to the officer or, in the case of a deceased officer, to a member of the officer’s family, upon the officer’s retirement or death, and the officer’s badge, which may be given to the officer or, in the case of a deceased officer, to a member of the deceased officer’s family, upon the officer’s retirement or death.

(b) A service weapon sold pursuant to this subsection must be sold for its fair market value.

(c) A badge given to an officer or an officer’s family member pursuant to this subsection must be marked to indicate the officer’s retirement status and may not be used for official police identification other than as a memento of service to the department.

(3) Surplus, obsolete or unused property, supplies or equipment must be disposed of by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as provided in ORS 279A.280 (Disposal of surplus property) .

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(a) For purposes of ORS chapters 279A and 279B, the sale of a service weapon to a retiring officer by the department is not a public contract and is not subject to the competitive bidding requirements of ORS chapters 279A and 279B.

(b) The provisions of ORS 166.412 (Definitions) and 166.435 (Firearm transfers by unlicensed persons) do not apply to transfers of firearms pursuant to this section. [Formerly 181.150]

Source: Section 181A.115 — Supplies and equipment of state police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.702 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.702
183.702 Statement of criteria and procedures for evaluating permit application
Status: in_force

(1) At the time a person applies for a permit specified in ORS 183.700 (Permits subject to ORS 183.702) , the issuing agency shall offer a document to that applicant that specifies the criteria and procedures for evaluating a permit application.

(2) The agencies specified in ORS 183.700 (Permits subject to ORS 183.702) must document in writing the basis for all decisions to deny a permit specified in ORS 183.700 (Permits subject to ORS 183.702) , including citation to the criteria applied by the agency and the manner in which agency standards were utilized in applying the criteria. The documentation required under this section shall be made part of the record for the decision on the permit application.

(3) At least one officer or employee of the issuing agency who has authority to sign orders on behalf of the agency, or the officer or employee responsible for the decision to deny a permit specified in ORS 183.700 (Permits subject to ORS 183.702) , shall sign the documentation required under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The issuing agency shall provide to the applicant a copy of the documentation required under subsection (2) of this section. [Formerly 183.562]

Note: See note under 183.700 (Permits subject to ORS 183.702) .

Source: Section 183.702 — Statement of criteria and procedures for evaluating permit application; documentation of decision on application; required signature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.450 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.450
180.450 Judicial review
Status: in_force

(1) A determination by the Attorney General to omit or remove from the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) a brand family or tobacco product manufacturer is subject to review in the manner prescribed by ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) for judicial review of orders in other than contested cases.

(2) The Attorney General may adopt rules necessary to effect the purposes of ORS 180.400 (Legislative findings) to 180.455 (Revocation or suspension of distributor license) and 323.106 (Certification of intent to comply with reporting, recordkeeping and directory participation requirements) .

(3) In any action brought by the state to enforce ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) , 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) , or any rule adopted under this section or ORS 180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) , the state may recover the costs of investigation, expert witness fees, costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees. Moneys recovered under this subsection shall be deposited into the Tobacco Enforcement Fund established under ORS 180.205 (Tobacco Enforcement Fund) .

(4) If a court determines that a person has violated any provision of ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) , 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) , 180.420 (Document retention period) , 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) , 180.435 (Distributor obligations) or 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) , or any rule adopted under this section or ORS 180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) , the court shall order any profits, gain, gross receipts or other benefit from the violation to be disgorged and paid to the Tobacco Enforcement Fund established under ORS 180.205 (Tobacco Enforcement Fund) .

(5) Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this section and ORS 180.440 (Prohibited conduct) and 180.455 (Revocation or suspension of distributor license) are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state. [2003 c.801 §10]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.450 — Judicial review; civil remedies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.530 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.530
183.530 Housing cost impact statement required for certain proposed rules
Status: in_force

A housing cost impact statement shall be prepared upon the proposal for adoption or repeal of any rule or any amendment to an existing rule by:

(1) The Oregon Housing Stability Council;

(2) A building codes division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or any board associated with the department with regard to rules adopted under ORS 455.610 (Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code) to 455.630 (Enforcement) ;

(3) The Land Conservation and Development Commission;

(4) The Environmental Quality Commission;

(5) The Construction Contractors Board;

(6) The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services; or

(7) The State Department of Energy. [1995 c.652 §2; 2015 c.180 §39]

Note: 183.530 (Housing cost impact statement required for certain proposed rules) to 183.538 (Effect of failure to prepare housing cost impact statement) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 183 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.530 — Housing cost impact statement required for certain proposed rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.482 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.482
183.482 Jurisdiction for review of contested cases
Status: in_force

(1) Jurisdiction for judicial review of contested cases is conferred upon the Court of Appeals. Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition in the Court of Appeals. The petition shall be filed within 60 days only following the date the order upon which the petition is based is served unless otherwise provided by statute. If a petition for rehearing has been filed, then the petition for review shall be filed within 60 days only following the date the order denying the petition for rehearing is served. If the agency does not otherwise act, a petition for rehearing or reconsideration shall be deemed denied the 60th day following the date the petition was filed, and in such cases, petition for judicial review shall be filed within 60 days only following such date. Date of service shall be the date on which the agency delivered or mailed its order in accordance with ORS 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(2) The petition shall state the nature of the order the petitioner desires reviewed, and shall state whether the petitioner was a party to the administrative proceeding, was denied status as a party or is seeking judicial review as a person adversely affected or aggrieved by the agency order. In the latter case, the petitioner shall, by supporting affidavit, state the facts showing how the petitioner is adversely affected or aggrieved by the agency order. Before deciding the issues raised by the petition for review, the Court of Appeals shall decide, from facts set forth in the affidavit, whether or not the petitioner is entitled to petition as an adversely affected or an aggrieved person. Copies of the petition shall be served by registered or certified mail upon the agency, and all other parties of record in the agency proceeding.

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(a) The filing of the petition shall not stay enforcement of the agency order, but the agency may do so upon a showing of:

(A) Irreparable injury to the petitioner; and

(B) A colorable claim of error in the order.

(b) When a petitioner makes the showing required by paragraph (a) of this subsection, the agency shall grant the stay unless the agency determines that substantial public harm will result if the order is stayed. If the agency denies the stay, the denial shall be in writing and shall specifically state the substantial public harm that would result from the granting of the stay.

(c) When the agency grants a stay, the agency may impose such reasonable conditions as the giving of a bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other undertaking and that the petitioner file all documents necessary to bring the matter to issue before the Court of Appeals within specified reasonable periods of time.

(d) Agency denial of a motion for stay is subject to review by the Court of Appeals under such rules as the court may establish.

(4) Within 30 days after service of the petition, or within such further time as the court may allow, the agency shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review, but, by stipulation of all parties to the review proceeding, the record may be shortened. Any party unreasonably refusing to stipulate to limit the record may be taxed by the court for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record when deemed desirable. Except as specifically provided in this subsection, the cost of the record shall not be taxed to the petitioner or any intervening party. However, the court may tax such costs and the cost of agency transcription of record to a party filing a frivolous petition for review.

(5) If, on review of a contested case, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were good and substantial reasons for failure to present it in the proceeding before the agency, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the agency upon such conditions as the court deems proper. The agency may modify its findings and order by reason of the additional evidence and shall, within a time to be fixed by the court, file with the reviewing court, to become a part of the record, the additional evidence, together with any modifications or new findings or orders, or its certificate that the agency elects to stand on its original findings and order, as the case may be.

(6) At any time subsequent to the filing of the petition for review and prior to the date set for hearing the agency may withdraw its order for purposes of reconsideration. If an agency withdraws an order for purposes of reconsideration, the agency shall, within such time as the court may allow, affirm, modify or reverse its order. If the petitioner is dissatisfied with the agency action after withdrawal for purposes of reconsideration, the petitioner may refile the petition for review and the review shall proceed upon the revised order. An amended petition for review shall not be required if the agency, on reconsideration, affirms the order or modifies the order with only minor changes. If an agency withdraws an order for purposes of reconsideration and modifies or reverses the order in favor of the petitioner, the court shall allow the petitioner costs, but not attorney fees, to be paid from funds available to the agency.

(7) Review of a contested case shall be confined to the record, and the court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the agency as to any issue of fact or agency discretion. In the case of disputed allegations of irregularities in procedure before the agency not shown in the record which, if proved, would warrant reversal or remand, the Court of Appeals may refer the allegations to a master appointed by the court to take evidence and make findings of fact upon them. The court shall remand the order for further agency action if the court finds that either the fairness of the proceedings or the correctness of the action may have been impaired by a material error in procedure or a failure to follow prescribed procedure, including a failure by the presiding officer to comply with the requirements of ORS 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) (8).

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may affirm, reverse or remand the order. If the court finds that the agency has erroneously interpreted a provision of law and that a correct interpretation compels a particular action, the court shall:

(A) Set aside or modify the order; or

(B) Remand the case to the agency for further action under a correct interpretation of the provision of law.

(b) The court shall remand the order to the agency if the court finds the agency’s exercise of discretion to be:

(A) Outside the range of discretion delegated to the agency by law;

(B) Inconsistent with an agency rule, an officially stated agency position, or a prior agency practice, if the inconsistency is not explained by the agency; or

(C) Otherwise in violation of a constitutional or statutory provision.

(c) The court shall set aside or remand the order if the court finds that the order is not supported by substantial evidence in the record. Substantial evidence exists to support a finding of fact when the record, viewed as a whole, would permit a reasonable person to make that finding. [1975 c.759 §15; 1977 c.798 §4; 1979 c.593 §24; 1985 c.757 §2; 1989 c.453 §1; 1991 c.331 §44; 2007 c.659 §§2,5]

Source: Section 183.482 — Jurisdiction for review of contested cases; procedure; scope of court authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.205 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.205
181A.205 Voluntary fingerprint retention program
Status: in_force

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(a) The Department of State Police shall establish a voluntary fingerprint retention program through which the department:

(A) Retains fingerprint cards, facsimiles of fingerprints received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or facsimiles of fingerprints created during a state criminal records check under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) , for the purpose of providing information as described in subsection (4) of this section; and

(B) Provides facsimiles of fingerprints created during a state criminal records check under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) The department may not use fingerprint cards or facsimiles of fingerprints retained pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection for any purpose other than the purpose of providing information as described in subsection (4) of this section.

(2) An authorized agency as defined in ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) or 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , an agency listed in ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) (2), or a district as defined in ORS 267.237 (Criminal records check) may subscribe to the fingerprint retention program.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an authorized agency, agency or district subscribes to the fingerprint retention program, the authorized agency, agency or district must inform an individual subject to a criminal records check under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) about the program in a form and manner prescribed by the authorized agency, agency or district, provided that the authorized agency, agency or district includes as part of that information notice of the following:

(A) That the individual is not required to participate in the program;

(B) That if the individual chooses to participate in the program, the individual may, at any time, stop participating in the program;

(C) That choosing to participate in the program will allow the department to provide information as described in subsection (4) of this section;

(D) The potential consequences of information being provided as described in subsection (4) of this section; and

(E) The process by which the individual may contest the accuracy of information provided as described in subsection (4) of this section.

(b) Notice provided pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection must be provided in a clear and easy to understand manner.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An individual subject to a criminal records check under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) may, but is not required to, participate in the fingerprint retention program.

(b) If an individual participates in the program, then the department, upon receiving forms containing the person’s fingerprints and other identifying information under ORS 181A.160 (Fingerprints, identifying data, disposition report required upon arrest) , or as part of any other proceeding related to the arrest of the individual, shall provide that information to the authorized agency, agency or district for which a criminal records check under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) for the individual was performed.

(5) At any time, an individual participating in the fingerprint retention program may inform the department, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, that the individual is no longer participating in the program. If an individual informs the department that the individual is no longer participating in the program, the department shall:

(a) Destroy any fingerprint cards and facsimiles of fingerprints that the department has retained for the individual as part of the program;

(b) Inform the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the individual is no longer participating in the program and direct the Federal Bureau of Investigation to destroy any fingerprint cards or facsimiles of fingerprints that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has retained for the individual; and

(c) Notify the authorized agency, agency or district who employs the individual that the individual is no longer participating in the program.

(6) An authorized agency, agency or district that subscribes to the fingerprint retention program may not require a person to participate in the program as a condition of employment.

(7) Information retained by the department under this section is exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , and the department may not disclose the information for any purpose not authorized by this section.

(8) The Department of State Police:

(a) Shall, in consultation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, adopt rules for the administration of this section; and

(b) May adopt a fee that an authorized agency, agency or district must pay to subscribe to the program. [2015 c.705 §1]

Note: 181A.205 (Voluntary fingerprint retention program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.205 — Voluntary fingerprint retention program; notice to individuals subject to criminal records checks; ending participation; exemption from public disclosure; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.630 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.630
184.630 Research program
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department of Transportation shall provide a research program for divisions within the department, using the staffs of such divisions for development of solutions to such needs as might arise.

(2) The Director of Transportation may provide administrative facilities and services for the divisions within the department. [1969 c.599 §5; 1973 c.249 §19]

Source: Section 184.630 — Research program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.267 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.267
180.267 Authority of Department of Justice to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

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

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Is applying for employment by the department; or

(b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor or volunteer; and

(2) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position in which the person:

(a) Is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;

(b) Has access to information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations; or

(c) Has access to personal information about employees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, personal financial information or criminal background information. [2005 c.730 §74]

Note: 180.267 (Authority of Department of Justice to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.267 — Authority of Department of Justice to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.285 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.285
181A.285 Medical health database
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of State Police shall create and maintain a medical health database within the Law Enforcement Data System in order to provide law enforcement agencies with information to help the agencies assist persons with a qualifying illness or condition in obtaining medical, mental health and social services.

(b) The department shall provide each community mental health program director and each community developmental disabilities program director with the ability to input and remove data from the medical health database.

(c) The medical health database may not be accessible to any person who is not employed by a community mental health program, community developmental disabilities program or a law enforcement agency as defined in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) .

(2) Not later than seven days after receiving a completed enrollment form described in subsection (6)(a) of this section, a director shall enter an individual’s information into the medical health database if the director:

(a) Has verified that the individual has a qualifying illness or condition; and

(b) Has obtained the express written consent of:

(A) The individual;

(B) A person authorized to make medical decisions for the individual, if the individual is subject to a guardianship, advanced directive for health care, declaration for mental health treatment or power of attorney that authorizes the person to make medical decisions for the individual; or

(C) A parent of the individual, if the individual is under 14 years of age.

(3) To be valid, the express written consent described in subsection (2)(b) of this section must be witnessed by at least two adults as follows:

(a) Each witness shall witness either the signing of the instrument by the individual or the person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) or (C) of this section, or the individual’s or person’s acknowledgment of the signature of the individual or person.

(b) At least one witness shall be a person who is not:

(A) A relative of the individual by blood, marriage or adoption; or

(B) An owner, operator or employee of a health care facility in which the individual is a patient or resident.

(c) The individual’s primary care physician or mental health service provider, or any relative of the physician or provider, may not be a witness.

(4) A director shall destroy the completed enrollment form and remove an individual’s information from the medical health database:

(a) If the director receives a completed revocation of consent form described in subsection (6)(b) of this section, signed by the individual or a person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) or (C) of this section;

(b) If the individual or a person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) of this section provides the director with a court order or other document demonstrating that the person no longer has the authority to make medical decisions for the individual;

(c) When an individual for whom consent was obtained under subsection (2)(b)(C) of this section becomes 14 years of age; or

(d) Three years from the date on which the individual’s information was entered into the database.

(5) Not less than 90 days prior to removing an individual from the medical health database under subsection (4)(c) or (d) of this section, a director shall provide notice of the impending removal to the individual and the person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) or (C) of this section.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop:

(a) An enrollment form that allows for the collection of information to be entered into the medical health database, and that clearly states that consent by the individual or a person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) or (C) of this section is voluntary, revocable and is not a precondition for receiving medical care or mental health treatment or for discharge from a facility or program.

(b) A revocation of consent form that allows an individual or a person described in subsection (2)(b)(B) or (C) of this section to revoke the consent to include the individual’s information in the medical health database.

(7) The medical health database must contain the following information:

(a) The individual’s name, date of birth, last known address and physical description;

(b) Any pertinent information related to the individual’s illness or condition, including related symptoms, that may assist law enforcement agencies in carrying out the purposes of this section;

(c) The date on which the information was first entered into the medical health database and the date of any subsequent updates; and

(d) Contact information for at least two of the following persons:

(A) The individual’s primary care physician;

(B) The individual’s case manager in the community mental health program or the community developmental disabilities program;

(C) A probation officer;

(D) A family member; or

(E) Any other person willing to serve as an emergency contact person for the individual.

(8) Each director shall provide the local public safety coordinating council described in ORS 423.560 (Local public safety coordinating council) with an annual report on the use of the medical health database. The report may not include personally identifiable information that is contained in the medical health database.

(9) As used in this section:

(a) “Community mental health program director” and “community developmental disabilities program director” include a designee of the director.

(b) “Dementia” means the progressive deterioration of intellectual functioning and other cognitive skills, including but not limited to aphasia, apraxia, memory, agnosia and executive functioning, that leads to a significant impairment in social or occupational function and that represents a significant decline from a previous level of functioning.

(c) “Developmental disability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 40.460 (Rule 803. Hearsay exceptions) (18a)(d).

(d) “Qualifying illness or condition” means:

(A) Dementia;

(B) A developmental disability;

(C) An Axis I diagnosis that is described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; or

(D) A physical or behavioral disorder that causes disorientation or otherwise may impede an individual’s ability to interact effectively with a law enforcement officer. [Formerly 181.735]

Note: 181A.285 (Medical health database) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.285 — Medical health database , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.312 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.312
176.312 Finding of disability
Status: in_force

(1) A disability evaluation panel shall find that the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office if four or more members of the panel vote in the affirmative for that finding.

(2) If a disability evaluation panel finds that the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office, the panel shall give written notice to the person next in line of succession to the office of Governor. After receiving the notification the person shall assume the duties of the office as Acting Governor under the provisions of section 8a, Article V of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) If a disability evaluation panel finds that the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office, the Governor may request at any time while the Acting Governor is performing the duties of the office that a disability evaluation panel be convoked for the purpose of determining whether the Governor is able again to discharge the duties of the office. As soon as possible after the request is received, the panel shall meet and reexamine whether the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office. The examination shall be conducted in the manner provided by ORS 176.309 (Disability evaluation panel procedures) , except that the panel shall find that the Governor is able again to discharge the duties of the office if three or more members of the panel vote in the affirmative for that finding. [2009 c.77 §5]

Source: Section 176.312 — Finding of disability; finding that disability has ceased , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.760 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.760
180.760 Civil action for violation
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the name of the State of Oregon against a person who violates ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) . The Attorney General may bring the action in the Circuit Court for Marion County or in a circuit court in any county in which part of the conduct that constituted the violation took place.

(2) Repayment of or intent to repay any amounts obtained by a person as a result of a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) is not a defense in an action under this section.

(3) The fact that a public agency has not paid any amounts to a person as a result of a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) or has not suffered any injury by reason of a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) , is not a defense in an action under this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A court shall award to the state all damages arising from a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) .

(b) In addition to damages awarded under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the court shall award to the state a penalty equal to the greater of:

(A) An amount not less than $10,000 and not greater than $50,000 for each violation; or

(B) An amount equal to twice the amount of damages incurred for each violation.

(c) The court may mitigate an award of a penalty under paragraph (b) of this subsection based on any fine or penalty assessed against the defendant for substantially the same acts or omissions in a judgment under the federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729, et seq., as in effect on January 1, 2010, or under the federal Civil Monetary Penalty Law, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7a, as in effect on January 1, 2010, that is no longer subject to appeal.

(5) If a court finds that an act or omission of an individual on behalf of a corporation or other legal entity constitutes a violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) , the court may find that both the individual and the legal entity violated ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) and impose a separate penalty under subsection (4) of this section against both the individual and the legal entity.

(6) Notwithstanding subsections (4) and (5) of this section, if the state prevails in an action under this section, the court may not award a penalty under subsection (4) of this section if:

(a) The defendant provided the Attorney General with all information known to the defendant about the violation within 30 days after the defendant first acquired the information;

(b) The defendant fully cooperated with the Attorney General in the investigation of the violation; and

(c) At the time the defendant provided the Attorney General with information about the violation, an investigation, court proceeding or administrative action related to the violation had not been commenced.

(7) For the purpose of determining the amount of damages under this section:

(a) The value of property, services or benefits obtained by a person who makes a claim may be established based on the market value of property, services or benefits at the time and place of receipt or delivery of the property, services or benefits.

(b) If the market value of property, services or benefits at the time and place of receipt or delivery of the property, services or benefits cannot be reasonably ascertained, the value of the property, services or benefits may be established based on the replacement cost of the property, services or benefits.

(c) If a written instrument has no readily ascertainable market value, the value of the instrument may be established based on the value determined as provided in ORS 164.115 (Value of property) (2).

(d) The Attorney General may establish damages using statistical or sampling methodology, or any other system that reasonably estimates damages incurred, without separately proving the damages incurred from each violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) .

(8) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs of investigation, preparation and litigation to the state if the state prevails in an action under this section. The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs of investigation, preparation and litigation to a defendant who prevails in an action under this section if the court determines that the Attorney General had no objectively reasonable basis for bringing the action or no reasonable basis for appealing an adverse decision of the trial court. [2009 c.292 §3; 2023 c.104 §1]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.760 — Civil action for violation; remedies; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.630 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.630
183.630 Model rules of procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all contested case hearings conducted by administrative law judges assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings must be conducted pursuant to the model rules of procedure prepared by the Attorney General under ORS 183.341 (Model rules of procedure) if the hearing is subject to the procedural requirements for contested case proceedings.

(2) The Attorney General, after consulting with the chief administrative law judge, may exempt an agency or a category of cases from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. The exemption may be from all or part of the model rules adopted by the Attorney General. Any exemption granted under this subsection must be made in writing.

(3) The Attorney General shall consult with an advisory group when adopting model rules of procedure for the purpose of contested case hearings conducted by administrative law judges assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings. The advisory group shall consist of:

(a) The chief administrative law judge;

(b) An officer or employee of a state agency, appointed by the Governor;

(c) An attorney who practices administrative law, appointed by the Oregon State Bar;

(d) A deputy or assistant attorney general appointed by the Attorney General; and

(e) A public member, appointed by the Governor, who is not an attorney or an officer or employee of a state agency.

(4) Except as may be expressly granted by the agency to an administrative law judge assigned from the office, or as may be expressly provided for by law, an administrative law judge conducting a hearing for an agency under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) may not authorize a party to take a deposition that is to be paid for by the agency. [1999 c.849 §8; 2003 c.75 §7; 2009 c.866 §6]

Source: Section 183.630 — Model rules of procedure; exemptions; depositions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.065 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.065
179.065 Furnishing utilities for institutions
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority shall have the same powers with respect to furnishing heat, light, power, sewage, fire protection and communications facilities to institutions under their respective jurisdictions as is granted to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 276.210 (Definition for ORS 276.210 to 276.228) to 276.228 (Approval of claims) , 276.234 (Providing water and water power for public buildings and institutions) to 276.244 (Powers of department) , 276.250 (Agreement with City of Salem for water and fire protection) and 276.252 (Sewage system for state institutions and departments) . The powers shall be exercised in accordance with and subject to the provisions of such sections. [1969 c.597 §20; 1987 c.320 §111; 2001 c.900 §30; 2009 c.595 §122]

Source: Section 179.065 — Furnishing utilities for institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.639 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.639
184.639 Internal auditor
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission, in consultation with the Director of Transportation, shall designate an internal auditor for the Department of Transportation. The internal auditor shall be an employee of the department and shall report to the director. The director may remove the internal auditor only after a majority vote of the commission approves the removal.

(2) The internal auditor shall perform internal audits of the department, in accordance with ORS 184.360 (Internal audits in state government) , including but not limited to the following:

(a) Audits that assess the financial integrity of the department;

(b) Audits to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the department;

(c) Audits of contracts entered into by the department; and

(d) Any audits required by federal law that are delegated to the commission or the department to perform.

(3) The internal auditor shall submit all final audit reports to the commission. After redacting from the audit reports information that is exempted from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , the commission shall have the reports posted on the website described in ORS 184.661 (Website) .

(4) The commission or the director may request that the internal auditor conduct specific audits as the commission or director deems necessary.

(5) The internal auditor, after considering input from the commission or the director, shall make the final determination on which audits to perform.

(6) The internal auditor may also audit third party arrangements entered into by the department. [1989 c.345 §4; 1993 c.741 §13; 2017 c.750 §15]

Source: Section 184.639 — Internal auditor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.195 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.195
181A.195 Criminal records check
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Authorized agency” means state government as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , the Oregon State Bar or a municipal tax collection agency in a city with a population of 250,000 or more. “Authorized agency” does not include:

(A) The Oregon State Lottery Commission or the Oregon State Lottery; or

(B) A criminal justice agency, as defined in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) , that is authorized by federal law to receive fingerprint-based criminal records checks from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) “Subject individual” means a person from whom an authorized agency may require fingerprints pursuant to statute for the purpose of enabling the authorized agency to request a state or nationwide criminal records check.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An authorized agency may request that the Department of State Police conduct a criminal records check on a subject individual for noncriminal justice purposes.

(b) An authorized agency may request that the department conduct a criminal records check on a subject individual who is a contractor or vendor and who provides services to the authorized agency when access to criminal offender information is required to perform noncriminal justice administrative functions on behalf of the authorized agency. Criminal records checks performed under this paragraph are subject to state and federal criminal offender information access policies. An authorized agency shall conduct fitness determinations for contractors and vendors in coordination with the department.

(c) If a nationwide criminal records check of a subject individual is necessary, the authorized agency may request that the department conduct the check, including fingerprint identification, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(3) The Department of State Police shall provide the results of a criminal records check conducted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section to the authorized agency requesting the check.

(4) The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall return or destroy the fingerprint cards used to conduct the criminal records check and may not keep any record of the fingerprints, except that the Federal Bureau of Investigation may retain the fingerprint cards and records of the fingerprints for purposes described in ORS 181A.205 (Voluntary fingerprint retention program) . If the federal bureau policy authorizing return or destruction of the fingerprint cards is changed, the Department of State Police shall cease to send the cards to the federal bureau but shall continue to process the information through other available resources.

(5) If the Federal Bureau of Investigation returns the fingerprint cards to the Department of State Police, the Department of State Police shall destroy the fingerprint cards and may not retain facsimiles or other material from which a fingerprint can be reproduced, except that the Department of State Police may retain the fingerprint cards or create facsimiles for the purpose of providing information under ORS 181A.205 (Voluntary fingerprint retention program) and for purposes of data security under subsection (12) of this section.

(6) If only a state criminal records check is conducted, after the criminal records check is completed, the Department of State Police shall destroy the fingerprint cards and the results of the criminal records check provided to the authorized agency and may not retain facsimiles or other material from which a fingerprint can be reproduced, except that the Department of State Police may retain the fingerprint cards and results or create facsimiles for the purpose of providing information under ORS 181A.205 (Voluntary fingerprint retention program) .

(7) An authorized agency may conduct criminal records checks on subject individuals through the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police in accordance with rules adopted, and procedures established, by the Department of State Police.

(8) An authorized agency and the Department of State Police shall permit a subject individual for whom a fingerprint-based criminal records check was conducted to inspect the individual’s own state and national criminal offender records and, if requested by the subject individual, provide the individual with a copy of the individual’s own state and national criminal offender records.

(9) Each authorized agency, in consultation with the Department of State Police, may adopt rules to implement this section and other statutes relating to criminal offender information obtained through fingerprint-based criminal records checks. The rules may include but need not be limited to:

(a) Identifying applicable categories of subject individuals as specified by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) who are subject to criminal records checks by the authorized agency.

(b) Identifying applicable information that may be required from a subject individual to permit a criminal records check as specified by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) .

(c) Specifying which programs or services are subject to this section.

(d) If the authorized agency uses criminal records checks for agency employment purposes:

(A) Determining when and under what conditions a subject individual may be hired on a preliminary basis pending a criminal records check; and

(B) Defining the conditions under which a subject individual may participate in training, orientation and work activities pending completion of a criminal records check.

(e) Establishing fees in an amount not to exceed the actual cost of acquiring and furnishing criminal offender information.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 181A.400 (Authority of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to require fingerprints) , 181A.875 (Licenses and certificates) , 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) , 342.223 (Criminal records check) , 443.735 (Issuance of license) , 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) and 703.090 (General polygraph examiner license qualifications) and paragraph (d) of this subsection, an authorized agency, using the rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , shall determine whether a subject individual is fit to hold a position, provide services, be employed or be granted a license, certification, registration or permit. If a subject individual is determined to be unfit, then the individual may not hold the position, provide services, be employed or be granted a license, certification, registration or permit.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, an authorized agency making a fitness determination of an individual under this subsection may request results of a previously made fitness determination from an authorized agency that has already made a fitness determination for the individual. An authorized agency that receives a request under this paragraph shall provide the requested information.

(B) An authorized agency may make a request under this paragraph only for individuals:

(i) Who are applying to hold a position, provide services, be employed or be granted a license, certification, registration or permit;

(ii) Who are in a category of individuals as specified by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services by rule under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) ; and

(iii) For whom a fitness determination has already been made.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 181A.400 (Authority of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to require fingerprints) , in making the fitness determination under this subsection, the authorized agency shall consider:

(A) The nature of the crime;

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

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

(D) Intervening circumstances relevant to the responsibilities and circumstances of the position, services, employment, license, certification, registration or permit, such as:

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

(ii) The age of the subject individual at the time of the crime;

(iii) The likelihood of a repetition of offenses or of the commission of another crime;

(iv) The subsequent commission of another relevant crime;

(v) Whether the conviction was set aside and the legal effect of setting aside the conviction; and

(vi) The recommendation of an employer.

(d) A subject individual is not entitled to a fitness determination under this subsection if the subject individual:

(A) Is or seeks to be employed in any capacity having contact with a recipient of support services or a resident of a residential facility or adult foster home, as provided in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3), and has been convicted of any crime listed in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) or (5).

(B) Is prohibited by federal law from holding a position, providing services, being employed or being granted a license, certification, registration or permit for which the fitness determination is requested by an authorized agency.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In conducting a fitness determination regarding a subject individual other than an individual described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may not consider:

(A) A conviction that is more than 10 years old unless the conviction is for a crime listed in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) or (5);

(B) A charge or arrest for which there was no conviction unless the charge or arrest is for a crime listed in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) or (5);

(C) A conviction on a charge relating to marijuana if the charge is no longer a criminal offense;

(D) A conviction under ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or 830.325 (Operating boat while under influence of intoxicants) , or a misdemeanor conviction under a law in another jurisdiction that imposes criminal penalties for operating a vehicle or boat while under the influence of intoxicants, if the subject individual had no more than one conviction described in this subparagraph in the five-year period prior to the date of the criminal records check;

(E) A deferred sentence, conditional discharge or participation in a diversion program for any crime unless the crime is listed in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) and (5); and

(F) A pending indictment for a crime unless the crime is listed in ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) or (5).

(b) The department or the authority may consider a charge, arrest, conviction, deferred sentence, conditional discharge, participation in a diversion program or pending indictment that may not be considered under paragraph (a) of this subsection in making a fitness determination for a subject individual who is:

(A) Described in ORS 418.016 (Criminal records checks required for caregivers of children and for other persons in household) ;

(B) An employee, volunteer, contractor or provider in, or an agent of, a proctor foster home as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) or a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) ;

(C) An exempt family child care provider, as defined in ORS 329A.430 (Rights of family child care providers to join labor organizations) , the provider’s household members who are 16 years of age or older or a frequent visitor of a provider who is subject to a criminal records check;

(D) An employee or volunteer in a facility that:

(i) Provides care to children and is operated by a school district, as defined in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter) , a political subdivision of this state, a preschool recorded program, as defined in ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) , or a government agency; and

(ii) Is not required to be certified under ORS 329A.280 (When certification required) ; or

(E) An emergency medical services provider, as defined in ORS 682.025 (Definitions) , for the purpose of determining the fitness of the emergency medical services provider to receive or hold a license under ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) .

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Criminal offender information is confidential. Authorized agencies and the Department of State Police shall adopt rules to restrict dissemination of information received under this section to persons with a demonstrated and legitimate need to know the information.

(b) For each employee, contractor or vendor of an authorized agency who is required to have access to or review criminal offender information for noncriminal justice purposes, the authorized agency shall:

(A) Conduct a state and nationwide fingerprint-based criminal records check;

(B) Ensure that the employee, contractor or vendor meets the security background check requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy for having unescorted access to criminal offender information; and

(C) Pay fees as required under subsection (9) of this section.

(13) If a subject individual refuses to consent to the criminal records check or refuses to be fingerprinted, the authorized agency shall deny the employment of the individual, or revoke or deny any applicable position, authority to provide services, license, certification, registration or permit.

(14) If an authorized agency requires a criminal records check of employees, prospective employees, contractors, vendors or volunteers or applicants for a license, certification, registration or permit, the application forms of the authorized agency must contain a notice that the person is subject to fingerprinting and a criminal records check. [Formerly 181.534; 2017 c.228 §8; 2019 c.187 §2; 2019 c.423 §1; 2021 c.198 §1; 2021 c.213 §1; 2021 c.528 §18]

Note: 181A.195 (Criminal records check) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.195 — Criminal records check; authorized agencies; retention of fingerprint cards by FBI and Department of State Police; fitness determinations; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.135 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.135
181A.135 National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact, 42 U.S.C. 14616, as it existed on January 1, 2005, and the compact remains in effect until legislation is enacted rescinding the compact. The Superintendent of State Police shall execute the compact.

(2) The superintendent, or the superintendent’s designee, is the state’s compact officer and shall administer and implement the compact on behalf of the state and may adopt rules as necessary for the exchange of criminal history records between the state and other states and the federal government for noncriminal justice purposes.

(3) This section does not alter the duties of the superintendent regarding the dissemination of criminal history records within the state. [Formerly 181.036]

Note: 181A.135 (National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.135 — National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.240 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.240
180.240 Attorney General and Department of Justice to have powers and prerogatives of district attorneys
Status: in_force

The Attorney General and the Department of Justice shall have the same powers and prerogatives in each of the several counties of the state as the district attorneys have in their respective counties.

Source: Section 180.240 — Attorney General and Department of Justice to have powers and prerogatives of district attorneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.473 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.473
179.473 Transfers between institutions
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the health and welfare of the person and the efficient administration of the institution require the transfer of an adult in custody in a Department of Corrections institution or an adjudicated youth in a youth correction facility to another institution or facility:

(a) The Department of Corrections or the Oregon Youth Authority, with the consent of the Department of Human Services, may transfer a person at any institution under its jurisdiction to a residential facility for persons with intellectual disabilities or, with the consent of the Oregon Health and Science University, to the Oregon Health and Science University.

(b) The Department of Corrections may transfer an adult in custody in a Department of Corrections institution to a state hospital listed in ORS 426.010 (State hospitals for persons with mental illness) for evaluation and treatment pursuant to rules adopted jointly by the Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority.

(c) The Oregon Youth Authority may transfer an adjudicated youth or other person confined in a youth correction facility to a hospital or facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for evaluation and treatment pursuant to rules adopted jointly by the Oregon Youth Authority and the Oregon Health Authority.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Youth Authority may make a transfer of a person from any institution under the jurisdiction of the department or the Oregon Youth Authority to any other institution under the jurisdiction of the department or authority.

(2) An adjudicated youth in a youth correction facility may not be transferred to a Department of Corrections institution under subsection (1) of this section. An adjudicated youth in a youth correction facility who has been transferred to another institution may not be transferred from such other institution to a Department of Corrections institution.

(3) The rules adopted under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section must:

(a) Provide the adult in custody or adjudicated youth with the rights to which persons are entitled under ORS 179.485 (Rights of person transferred to institution for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities) .

(b) Provide that a transfer of an adult in custody or an adjudicated youth to the Oregon Health Authority for stabilization and evaluation for treatment may not exceed 30 days unless the transfer is extended pursuant to a hearing required by paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c) Provide for an administrative commitment hearing if:

(A) The Oregon Health Authority determines that administrative commitment for treatment for a mental illness is necessary or advisable or that the authority needs more than 30 days to stabilize or evaluate the adult in custody or adjudicated youth for treatment; and

(B) The adult in custody or adjudicated youth does not consent to the administrative commitment or an extension of the transfer.

(d) Provide for, at a minimum, all of the following for the administrative commitment hearing process:

(A) Written notice to the adult in custody or adjudicated youth that an administrative commitment to a state hospital listed in ORS 426.010 (State hospitals for persons with mental illness) or a hospital or facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority or an extension of the transfer is being considered. The notice required by this subparagraph must be provided far enough in advance of the hearing to permit the adult in custody or adjudicated youth to prepare for the hearing.

(B) Disclosure to the adult in custody or adjudicated youth, at the hearing, of the evidence that is being relied upon for the administrative commitment or the extension of the transfer.

(C) An opportunity, at the hearing, for the adult in custody or adjudicated youth to be heard in person and to present documentary evidence.

(D) An opportunity, at the hearing, for the adult in custody or adjudicated youth to present the testimony of witnesses and to confront and cross-examine witnesses called by the state. The opportunity required by this subparagraph may be denied upon a finding by the decision maker of good cause for not permitting the adult in custody or adjudicated youth to present the testimony of witnesses or confront or cross-examine witnesses called by the state.

(E) An independent decision maker for the hearing.

(F) A written statement by the decision maker of the evidence relied upon by the decision maker and the reasons for administratively committing the adult in custody or adjudicated youth or extending the transfer.

(G) A qualified and independent assistant for the adult in custody or adjudicated youth to be provided by the state if the adult in custody or adjudicated youth is financially unable to provide one.

(H) Effective and timely notice of the procedures required by subparagraphs (A) to (G) of this paragraph.

(e) Provide that an adult in custody or an adjudicated youth may not be administratively committed involuntarily unless the independent decision maker finds by clear and convincing evidence that the adult in custody or adjudicated youth is a person with mental illness as defined in ORS 426.005 (Definitions for ORS 426.005 to 426.390) .

(f) Provide that the duration of an administrative commitment pursuant to an administrative commitment hearing be no more than 180 days unless the administrative commitment is renewed in a subsequent administrative commitment hearing. Notwithstanding this paragraph, an administrative commitment may not continue beyond the term of incarceration to which the adult in custody was sentenced or beyond the period of time that the adjudicated youth may be placed in a youth correction facility. [1965 c.616 §84 (enacted in lieu of 179.474); 1969 c.597 §40; 1975 c.662 §1; 1977 c.601 §1; 1987 c.320 §126; 1997 c.249 §52; 1999 c.110 §2; 2005 c.439 §§1,2; 2007 c.70 §43; 2009 c.595 §141; 2013 c.36 §50; 2013 c.360 §12; 2019 c.213 §48; 2021 c.489 §19]

Source: Section 179.473 — Transfers between institutions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.421 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.421
184.421 “Sustainability” defined
Status: in_force

For purposes of this section and ORS 184.423 (Findings and goals regarding sustainability) , “sustainability” means using, developing and protecting resources in a manner that enables people to meet current needs and provides that future generations can also meet future needs, from the joint perspective of environmental, economic and community objectives. [2001 c.918 §1; 2001 c.918 §16]

Source: Section 184.421 — “Sustainability” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.704 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.704
181A.704 Provision of officer identity to member of public
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If practical, safe and tactically feasible, upon request by a member of the public, a law enforcement officer shall provide the officer’s name and identification number, or, if applicable, a unique identifier assigned by the law enforcement agency, to the member of the public.

(b) A law enforcement officer may satisfy the requirement described in paragraph (a) of this subsection by providing to the member of the public a business card issued by the officer’s law enforcement agency.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A law enforcement agency shall perform an investigation to identify a law enforcement officer upon request from a member of the public and receipt of:

(A) A partial name of the officer;

(B) The full or partial badge number or other identifying number of the officer;

(C) A photograph of the officer;

(D) A full or partial license plate or other identifying number of a police vehicle;

(E) A physical description of the officer; or

(F) The location, date and time at which the officer was present.

(b) Within seven days after receiving a request described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the law enforcement agency shall confirm to the requester receipt of the request.

(c) Within 14 days after receiving a request described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the law enforcement agency shall provide the requester with:

(A) The name of the law enforcement officer and the number assigned to the officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training; or

(B) An explanation of why the identification could not be performed.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this subsection, when the requester provides a full badge number to the law enforcement agency, the agency shall provide the requester with the name of the law enforcement officer within 14 days after receiving the request.

(3) The requirements of this section do not apply if the law enforcement officer is participating in an undercover law enforcement operation. [2021 c.306 §3]

Source: Section 181A.704 — Provision of officer identity to member of public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.685 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.685
184.685 Purpose of department
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may conduct statewide coordinating, financing, planning, research and development of public transportation systems in this state to insure the most orderly, efficient and economical development of such systems. [1969 c.599 §57; 1973 c.249 §25; 1977 c.230 §7]

Source: Section 184.685 — Purpose of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.225 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.225
178.225 Oregon Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Retirement Savings Board.

(2) The Oregon Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Fund consists of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Moneys transferred to the fund from the federal government, other state agencies or local governments;

(c) Moneys from the payment of fees and the payment of other moneys due the board;

(d) Any gifts or donations made to the State of Oregon for deposit in the fund;

(e) Earnings on moneys in the fund; and

(f) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under ORS 178.990 (Penalties) .

(3) The board may use the moneys in the fund to pay the administrative costs and expenses of the board and the plan developed under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) and for any other purpose described in ORS 178.200 (Oregon Retirement Savings Board) to 178.260 (Final orders relating to compliance) . [2015 c.557 §6; 2019 c.149 §8]

Source: Section 178.225 — Oregon Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.650 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.650
185.650 Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Department of Human Services the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement for the purpose of operating a statewide immigrant and refugee integration strategy.

(2) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the office. The director shall be chosen through an open hiring process. In addition to the director, the office shall include at least the following full-time staff members:

(a) One staff member who focuses on community partnerships;

(b) One staff member who focuses on data collection and research; and

(c) One staff member who focuses on administrative support for the office.

(3) The office shall:

(a) Advocate for and partner with statewide immigrant and refugee programs and services that coordinate with long-term support services to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee populations in this state;

(b) Collect data on immigrant and refugee populations in this state for the purposes of determining the needs of the populations and tracking progress in reducing social, economic and health disparities for the populations;

(c) Monitor and protect data collected under this subsection and ensure that any data collected and maintained by the office is not disclosed to any person or entity not affiliated with the office;

(d) Track state legislation that impacts immigrant and refugee populations in this state;

(e) Ensure that any racial and ethnic impact statements for legislation accurately include the impact to immigrants and refugees in this state who are individuals who are Black, indigenous or other people of color;

(f) Advocate for resources from the federal government to support the immigrant and refugee populations;

(g) Monitor and, unless prohibited by federal or state law or rule, publish any investments made by the state for the benefit and support of the immigrant and refugee populations;

(h) Partner with other state agencies as needed to meet the objectives of the office;

(i) Partner with community-based organizations as needed to meet the objectives of the office; and

(j) Adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section. [2021 c.594 §1; 2022 c.118 §8]

Source: Section 185.650 — Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; director; staff; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.340 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.340
180.340 Division of Child Support established
Status: in_force

There is established the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice to be maintained, operated and controlled under the supervision of the Attorney General. The Attorney General may employ attorneys, investigators and other personnel necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the division and fix their compensation, subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law. [1957 c.105 §1; 1989 c.633 §1; 1997 c.704 §48; 1999 c.839 §1; 2003 c.73 §58]

Source: Section 180.340 — Division of Child Support established; employment of personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.380 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.380
180.380 Disclosure of information to authorized persons
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to its other duties, powers and functions, the Division of Child Support may disclose confidential information from the Federal Parent Locator Service to an authorized person if the information is needed to:

(a) Enforce any state or federal law regarding the unlawful taking or restraint of a child;

(b) Make or enforce a child custody determination;

(c) Establish parentage; or

(d) Establish, modify or enforce a child support order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the request for information is made for a purpose described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, the division may provide the most recent address and place of employment of the child or parent.

(b) If the request for information is made for a purpose described in subsection (1)(c) or (d) of this section, the division may provide the following information:

(A) The Social Security number and address of the parent or alleged parent;

(B) The name, address and federal employer identification number of the employer of the parent or alleged parent; and

(C) The wages or other income from and benefits of employment of the parent or alleged parent.

(c) If there is evidence of possible domestic violence or child abuse by the individual requesting information under subsection (1) of this section, the division may disclose information under this subsection only to a court in accordance with rules adopted by the division.

(3) As used in ORS 180.320 (Cooperation with division in enforcement) and this section:

(a) “Authorized person” includes:

(A) Any agent or attorney of any state who has the duty or authority under the law of such state to enforce a child custody determination;

(B) Any court or any agent of the court having jurisdiction to make or enforce a judgment of parentage, a judgment of support or a child custody determination;

(C) Any agent or attorney of the United States or of a state who has the duty or authority to investigate, enforce or bring a prosecution with respect to the unlawful taking or restraint of a child;

(D) A state agency responsible for administering an approved child welfare plan or an approved foster care and adoption assistance plan; and

(E) A custodial parent, legal guardian or agent of a child, other than a child receiving temporary assistance for needy families, who is seeking to establish parentage or to establish, modify or enforce a child support order.

(b) “Custody determination” means a judgment or other order of a court providing for the custody of, parenting time with or visitation with a child, and includes permanent and temporary orders, and initial orders and modifications. [1985 c.610 §16; 1989 c.633 §2; 1993 c.33 §318; 1997 c.707 §29; 1999 c.859 §5; 2003 c.450 §2; 2003 c.576 §393; 2017 c.651 §38]

Source: Section 180.380 — Disclosure of information to authorized persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.540 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.540
185.540 Duties
Status: in_force

The Commission for Women shall:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Analyze the status of women and men under the laws of Oregon relating to civil rights, contracts, income, property and the family in order to assure full equity and treatment under the law;

(b) Monitor the implementation of laws affecting the legal rights of women; and

(c) Educate women about their legal rights and responsibilities under the law.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Work for equity of opportunity and treatment for women in employment through an analysis of the employment policies and practices of employers, both public and private;

(b) Evaluate the development of methods to assure fuller employment options for women including nontraditional job opportunities, child care, job sharing and flextime and part-time employment; and

(c) Examine methods to develop greater employment opportunities and potentials for women with particular consideration for the needs of minority women, older women, rural women and displaced homemakers.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Evaluate the progress of providing equity of educational opportunities for women in Oregon as mandated by state and federal law;

(b) Assist efforts to inform women about nontraditional educational and employment opportunities; and

(c) Promote the elimination of gender, nonconforming and racist barriers in the educational process, such as staffing patterns, teacher training, curriculum and textbook selection.

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

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Encourage women to pursue a variety of roles in life;

(b) Promote the full recognition of the contributions of women whether in the home, as volunteers in the community or in the labor market;

(c) Promote the valuation of work within the home at a level comparable with work outside the home; and

(d) Investigate family relationships which are detrimental to women and to the development of productive family life.

(6) Encourage and recommend women to serve on appointive boards and commissions and encourage them to seek elective office.

(7) Identify and address issues which may be unique to special categories of women including minority women, juvenile women, older women, rural women and displaced homemakers.

(8) Meet at least annually in a joint meeting of the Commission for Women, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Commission on Black Affairs and the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to consider and act upon issues of mutual importance to the missions and statutory duties of the commissions. [1983 c.105 §5; 1995 c.79 §68; 1995 c.278 §29; 2013 c.353 §3; 2021 c.290 §8]

Source: Section 185.540 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.805 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.805
181A.805 Grants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “expenses” does not include personnel costs.

(2) To the extent that funds are appropriated to it for such purposes, the Department of Justice shall make grants to law enforcement agencies to reimburse the law enforcement agencies for expenses incurred in implementing and revising the plans required by ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) . A grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent of the expenses incurred by the law enforcement agency.

(3) The department may not make a grant under this section to a law enforcement agency unless the law enforcement agency is subject to a plan that has been approved by the Attorney General under ORS 181A.780 (Planning authority) (10).

(4) The department may not make a grant under this section to a tribal government.

(5) The department shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section. [Formerly 181.796]

Source: Section 181A.805 — Grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.542 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.542
182.542 Duties of council
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Justice Council shall:

(a) Advise and provide a biannual report to the Governor on environmental justice issues;

(b) Advise natural resource agencies on environmental justice issues, including community concerns and public participation processes;

(c) Identify, in cooperation with natural resource agencies, environmental justice communities;

(d) Meet with environmental justice communities and make recommendations to the Governor regarding concerns raised by these communities;

(e) Define environmental justice issues in the state; and

(f) Upon the request of a natural resource agency, provide consultation and review of a natural resource agency’s proposed administrative rules under ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) (1).

(2) The council may form work groups or consult with stakeholders as necessary to carry out the duties of the council. [2007 c.909 §3; 2022 c.58 §3]

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

Source: Section 182.542 — Duties of council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.620
181A.620 Reimbursement of qualifying expenses
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Basic training” means the training course and field training approved by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training for certification as a corrections officer or police officer.

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

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

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

(e) “Qualifying expenses” means the actual amount of salary and benefits paid by a law enforcement unit to a corrections officer or police officer while that corrections officer or police officer was:

(A) Engaged in basic training;

(B) Completing up to six weeks of corrections officer field training; or

(C) Completing up to 16 weeks of police officer field training.

(2) Subject to an employment agreement between an original employing law enforcement unit and a corrections officer or police officer or to an applicable collective bargaining agreement, when a corrections officer or police officer employed by a law enforcement unit who has completed any portion of basic training voluntarily leaves employment with that original employing law enforcement unit and is subsequently employed by a different law enforcement unit in a position that requires the same training as required for the position with the original employing law enforcement unit, the subsequent employing law enforcement unit shall, upon a request made pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, reimburse the original employing law enforcement unit for qualifying expenses incurred by the original employing law enforcement unit in accordance with the reimbursement schedule adopted under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The required reimbursement rate shall be:

(a) 100 percent of qualifying expenses if the corrections officer or police officer is employed by the subsequent employing law enforcement unit within 12 months from the date the corrections officer or police officer began employment with the original employing law enforcement unit.

(b) 66 percent of qualifying expenses if the corrections officer or police officer is employed by the subsequent employing law enforcement unit more than 12 months but less than 24 months from the date the corrections officer or police officer began employment with the original employing law enforcement unit.

(c) 33 percent of qualifying expenses if the corrections officer or police officer is employed by the subsequent employing law enforcement unit more than 24 months but less than 36 months from the date the corrections officer or police officer began employment with the original employing law enforcement unit.

(d) Waived if the corrections officer or police officer is employed by the subsequent employing law enforcement unit more than 36 months from the date the corrections officer or police officer began employment with the original employing law enforcement unit.

(4) A request for reimbursement must be:

(a) In writing; and

(b) Made by the original employing law enforcement unit to the subsequent employing law enforcement unit within six months of the date on which the corrections officer or police officer was hired by the subsequent employing law enforcement unit.

(5) When making employment decisions, a law enforcement unit may not take into consideration the possibility that the reimbursement of qualifying expenses specified in subsection (2) of this section will be required if a particular applicant is employed. [Formerly 181.695; 2017 c.29 §1]

Note: 181A.620 (Reimbursement of qualifying expenses) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.620 — Reimbursement of qualifying expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.725 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.725
181A.725 Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center
Status: in_force

The Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center is created within the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. The center within the limits of available funds shall:

(1) Develop, plan and carry out a comprehensive, long-range, integrated program, implemented by local crime prevention councils, that will mobilize all Oregon residents, including the youth of this state, in a year-round preventive effort to reduce both crime and delinquency;

(2) Provide a mechanism to support, unify, promote, implement and evaluate crime prevention efforts;

(3) Act as a clearinghouse for crime prevention efforts;

(4) Provide a means by which law enforcement and prevention related agencies, civilian personnel and the education community may acquire the resource materials, technical assistance, knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement and evaluate crime prevention and intervention programs;

(5) Provide ongoing, programmatic support to crime prevention efforts of law enforcement and crime prevention councils, enabling them to develop programs within their jurisdiction or community;

(6) Assist law enforcement agencies and crime prevention councils to increase the awareness of communities, businesses and governments regarding the need for crime prevention while offering information on current and future programming in their communities and in this state;

(7) Increase the availability of resource materials that may be utilized by local crime prevention programs, analyze data, evaluate needs and develop specific crime prevention strategies;

(8) Coordinate the efforts of law enforcement agencies and local crime prevention councils and programs to prevent the victimization of children by criminal acts and to prevent the occurrence of criminal behavior by children and young persons through educational programs; and

(9) Operate as a resource for local governments and upon the request of any local agency shall:

(a) Provide technical assistance and crime prevention programs in the form of on-site visits, resource development and distribution, consultation, community resource identification, utilization, training and promotion of crime prevention programs or activities;

(b) Review master copies of materials and resources, with the concurrence of any Oregon crime prevention association, for the purpose of increasing program efficiency, effectiveness and consistency;

(c) Provide assistance in increasing the knowledge of community, business and governmental leaders concerning the theory and operation of crime prevention and how their involvement will assist in efforts to prevent crime;

(d) Provide resource materials to and assistance in developing the skills of law enforcement personnel, which materials and skills are necessary to create successful crime prevention strategies that meet the needs of specific regions and communities throughout the state;

(e) Act as a liaison between local, state and national agencies concerning crime prevention issues; and

(f) Coordinate efforts with any statewide crime prevention association and receive from the association advice and direction for the operation of the center and related activities. [Formerly 181.755]

Source: Section 181A.725 — Oregon Community Crime Prevention Information Center; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.125 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.125
180.125 Intergovernmental road maintenance agreements
Status: in_force

If the Attorney General advises the Department of Transportation under ORS 180.060 (Powers and duties of Attorney General) about a matter related to an intergovernmental road maintenance agreement described in ORS 366.574 (Intergovernmental road maintenance agreement) or represents the department in an action related to the agreement, the Attorney General shall:

(1) Recognize that the agreement is a cooperative effort between the department and the counties, entered into for the overall benefit to the public and the mutual benefit of the state and the counties; and

(2) Prefer and encourage, when possible, mutually agreeable resolution of legal issues through further cooperation or alternative dispute resolution to achieve an overall benefit to the public. [2001 c.565 §2]

Note: 180.125 (Intergovernmental road maintenance agreements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.125 — Intergovernmental road maintenance agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.913 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.913
181A.913 Required statements to private security professionals
Status: in_force

A licensed private security entity shall:

(1) Furnish to each private security professional employed by a private security entity, at the time of hiring, a written statement that includes a description of:

(a) The employee’s rights and remedies under ORS chapters 652, 653, 654, 656 and 659A, the Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. 351-401) and any other such law specified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in plain and simple language in a form specified by the department; and

(b) The terms and conditions of employment, including the method of computing the rate of compensation.

(2) Furnish to each private security provider employed by the private security entity, each time the provider receives a compensation payment from the entity, a written statement itemizing the total payment and amount and purpose of each deduction from the total payment, hours worked and rate of pay. [2021 c.618 §6]

Source: Section 181A.913 — Required statements to private security professionals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.899 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.899
184.899 Regional transportation plans
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “regional transportation plan” means a long-range transportation plan prepared and adopted by a metropolitan planning organization for a metropolitan area as provided for in federal law.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the local governments within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization, after consultation with and in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization and state agencies, shall:

(a) Consider whether any immediate action can be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

(b) Consider how regional transportation plans could be altered to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the metropolitan planning organization that serves Portland or to the local governments within that metropolitan planning organization. [2010 c.85 §7]

Source: Section 184.899 — Regional transportation plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.466 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.466
182.466 Powers of semi-independent state agencies
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers granted by ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) and by the statutes specifically applicable to a board, a board may:

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

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C, enter into contracts and acquire, hold, own, encumber, issue, replace, deal in and with and dispose of real and personal property.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 670.300 (Licensing and advisory board officers) , fix a per diem amount to be paid to board members for each day or portion thereof during which the member is actually engaged in the performance of official duties. Board members may also receive actual and necessary travel expenses or other expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties. If an advisory council or peer review committee is established under the law that governs the board, the board may also fix and pay amounts and expenses for members thereof.

(4) Set the amount of any fee required by statute and establish by rule and collect other fees as determined by the board. Fees shall not exceed amounts necessary for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the board. Notwithstanding ORS 183.335 (Notice) and except as provided in this subsection, a board shall hold a public hearing prior to adopting or modifying any fee without regard to the number of requests received to hold a hearing. A board shall give notice to all licensees of the board prior to holding a hearing on the adoption or modification of any fee. A board may adopt fees in conjunction with the budget adoption process described in ORS 182.462 (Budgets for semi-independent state agencies) .

(5) Subject to any other statutory provisions, adopt procedures and requirements governing the manner of making application for issuance, renewal, suspension, revocation, restoration and related activities concerning licenses that are under the jurisdiction of a board. [1999 c.1084 §8; 2001 c.104 §62; 2003 c.794 §205]

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

Source: Section 182.466 — Powers of semi-independent state agencies; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.310
178.310 Oregon 529 Savings Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Oregon 529 Savings Board to administer ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) , 178.375 (Definitions for ORS 178.375, 178.380 and 178.385) and 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) .

(2) The board shall consist of:

(a) The State Treasurer or a designee of the State Treasurer;

(b) A representative of persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, who shall be appointed by the State Treasurer;

(c) A representative of accredited private colleges and universities located in this state, who shall be appointed by the State Treasurer; and

(d) Two public members, who by reason of their education and experience are qualified to serve, and who shall be appointed by the State Treasurer.

(3) The State Treasurer shall designate the board chairperson from among the members of the board. The chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the State Treasurer.

(4) Members of the board appointed by the State Treasurer serve at the pleasure of the State Treasurer for a term of office of three years. Members of the board may be reappointed to subsequent terms.

(5) The State Treasurer shall provide staff and assistance to the board in the administration of the Oregon 529 Savings Network, including the qualified ABLE program established under ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) , as directed by the board.

(6) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(7) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [Formerly 348.849]

Source: Section 178.310 — Oregon 529 Savings Board; membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.780 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.780
181A.780 Planning authority
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in each county a deadly physical force planning authority consisting of the following members:

(a) The district attorney and sheriff of the county.

(b) A nonmanagement police officer selected by the district attorney and sheriff. If there are unions representing police officers within the county, the district attorney and sheriff shall select the police officer from among candidates nominated by any union representing police officers within the county.

(c) If at least one city within the county employs a police chief, a police chief selected by the police chiefs within the county.

(d) A representative of the public selected by the district attorney and sheriff. The person selected under this paragraph may not be employed by a law enforcement agency.

(e) A representative of the Oregon State Police selected by the Superintendent of State Police.

(f) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) when requested by a tribal government.

(2) The district attorney and sheriff are cochairpersons of the planning authority.

(3) The law enforcement agency that employs the police officer selected under subsection (1)(b) of this section shall release the officer from other duties for at least 16 hours per year to enable the officer to serve on the planning authority. The agency shall compensate the officer at the officer’s regular hourly wage while the officer is engaged in planning authority activities.

(4) The planning authority shall develop a plan consisting of the following:

(a) An element dealing with education, outreach and training regarding the use of deadly physical force for police officers, attorneys employed by state or local government within the county and members of the community.

(b) An element dealing with the immediate aftermath of an incident in which a police officer used deadly physical force.

(c) An element dealing with the investigation of an incident in which a police officer used deadly physical force.

(d) An element dealing with the exercise of district attorney discretion to resolve issues of potential criminal responsibility resulting from a police officer’s use of deadly physical force.

(e) An element dealing with collecting information regarding a police officer’s use of deadly physical force, debriefing after an incident in which a police officer used deadly physical force and revising a plan developed under this subsection based on experience.

(f) An estimate of the fiscal impact on the law enforcement agencies to which the plan applies of each element described in paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection.

(5) The planning authority shall conduct at least one public hearing in the county before submitting a plan, or a revision of a plan, to the governing bodies in the county under subsection (7) of this section.

(6) The planning authority may consult with anyone the planning authority determines may be helpful in carrying out its responsibilities.

(7) The planning authority shall submit the plan developed under subsection (4) of this section, and revisions of the plan, to the governing body of each law enforcement agency within the county except for the Department of State Police and the Department of Justice.

(8) A governing body shall approve or disapprove the plan submitted to it under subsection (7) of this section within 60 days after receiving the plan. The governing body may not amend the plan.

(9) If the plan is not approved by at least two-thirds of the governing bodies to which the plan is submitted, the planning authority shall develop and submit a revised plan.

(10) If the plan is approved by at least two-thirds of the governing bodies to which the plan is submitted, the planning authority shall submit the approved plan to the Attorney General. No later than 30 days after receiving the plan, the Attorney General shall review the plan for compliance with the minimum requirements described in ORS 181A.785 (Components of plan) . If the Attorney General determines that the plan complies with the minimum requirements, the Attorney General shall approve the plan. Upon approval of the plan:

(a) Each law enforcement agency within the county to which the plan applies is subject to the provisions of the plan; and

(b) Each law enforcement agency subject to the plan is entitled to grants as provided in ORS 181A.805 (Grants) .

(11) If the plan is not approved by the Attorney General, the planning authority shall develop and submit a revised plan.

(12) Notwithstanding subsection (10)(a) of this section, a law enforcement agency is not subject to a provision of a plan approved under subsection (10) of this section that:

(a) Conflicts with a provision of a city or county charter or a general ordinance that applies to the law enforcement agency; or

(b) Imposes an obligation not required by ORS 181A.790 (Policy relating to use of deadly physical force) if complying with the provision would require the law enforcement agency to budget moneys, or submit a revenue measure for a vote of the people, in order to comply with the provision.

(13) The Attorney General shall periodically publish all approved plans.

(14) A law enforcement agency within a county has a duty to participate in good faith in the planning process of the planning authority for the county.

(15) A person bringing an action challenging the validity or enforceability of a plan approved under subsection (10) of this section shall serve the Attorney General with a copy of the complaint. If the Attorney General is not a party to the action, the Attorney General may intervene in the action. [Formerly 181.783]

Source: Section 181A.780 — Planning authority; development and approval of plan; compliance; notice upon challenge to plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.775 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.775
176.775 Content of Governor’s proclamation of lack of energy resource or resource emergency
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor declares by proclamation that lack of an energy resource or any energy resource emergency threatens or is likely to threaten the availability of essential services, transportation or the operation of the economy, the Governor shall state the nature of the energy resource shortage or emergency. [1974 c.5 §6]

Source: Section 176.775 — Content of Governor’s proclamation of lack of energy resource or resource emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.471 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.471
179.471 Definitions for ORS 179.473 and 179.478
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 179.473 (Transfers between institutions) and 179.478 (Examination for intellectual disability) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Adjudicated youth” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(2) “Youth correction facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) . [1999 c.110 §1; 2021 c.489 §18]

Note: 179.471 (Definitions for ORS 179.473 and 179.478) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 179 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 179.471 — Definitions for ORS 179.473 and 179.478 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.350 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.350
180.350 Investigators to have authority of peace officers
Status: in_force

Investigators employed by the Attorney General under ORS 180.320 (Cooperation with division in enforcement) to 180.365 (Child Support Suspense Fund) shall have all the authority given by statute to peace officers of this state, including the authority to serve and execute warrants of arrest. [1957 c.105 §7]

Source: Section 180.350 — Investigators to have authority of peace officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.404 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.404
184.404 Grant agreements
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may enter into one or more agreements on behalf of the State of Oregon to grant the incremental baseball tax revenues for a period of not more than 30 years. The grant agreements must:

(a) Provide that the granted amounts may be used only to pay for the costs of financing, developing, constructing and furnishing a major league stadium;

(b) Provide that:

(A) The total payments to the grantees are limited so that the grantees do not receive, in the aggregate, more than $150 million for costs of developing, constructing and furnishing a major league stadium, plus the actual, reasonable financing costs incurred by the grantees for that amount; and

(B) If the incremental baseball tax revenues in a year substantially exceed the amount reasonably required to amortize a loan of $150 million over a period of 30 years with interest, the excess may be retained by the state;

(c) Terminate when:

(A) The State of Oregon has made all payments assigned to the state in the grant agreements for the costs allowed under this subsection; and

(B) The grantees have returned any amounts required to be returned under paragraph (i) of this subsection;

(d) Require the Director of the Department of Revenue to estimate incremental baseball tax revenues, specify the methodology for estimating incremental baseball tax revenues and notify the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of the estimated incremental baseball tax revenues;

(e) Specify the methodology for determining actual incremental baseball tax revenues;

(f) Require the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to request that the Legislative Assembly appropriate an amount equal to the estimated incremental baseball tax revenues from the General Fund to the Major League Stadium Grant Fund established in ORS 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) so that those moneys may be disbursed under the grant agreements authorized by this section;

(g) Require the Director of the Department of Revenue to determine the actual incremental baseball tax revenues and, if the actual incremental baseball tax revenues exceed the estimated incremental baseball tax revenues, notify the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of the excess;

(h) Require the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, if notified of an excess under paragraph (g) of this subsection, to request that the Legislative Assembly appropriate an amount equal to the excess, adjusted for the limits and retentions described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, from the General Fund to the Major League Stadium Grant Fund so that those moneys may be disbursed under the grant agreements authorized by this section;

(i) Require the grantees to return to the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for deposit in the General Fund amounts transferred to the grantees from the Major League Stadium Grant Fund that exceed the actual incremental baseball tax revenues;

(j) Provide that the amounts requested for appropriations may not be reduced because of any reduction that may be enacted in Oregon personal income tax rates;

(k) Require the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to disburse amounts in the Major League Stadium Grant Fund to the grantees on particular dates;

(L) Provide assurances of full and fair participation in the construction, furnishing and operation of the major league stadium by minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses;

(m) Provide for the maximization of economic benefits for Oregon workers in the construction, furnishing and operation of the major league stadium to the greatest extent permitted by law; and

(n) Require the State of Oregon and the grantees to take any other action that the State Treasurer, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services or the Director of the Department of Revenue determines is desirable to ensure that:

(A) The granted funds are used for the purposes described in ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) ;

(B) The grant agreements are administered efficiently and the interests of the State of Oregon are protected; and

(C) The requests for appropriation of amounts equal to the incremental baseball tax revenues are made as described in ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) .

(2) The obligation of the State of Oregon, under ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) and the grant agreements authorized by this section, to transfer estimated or actual incremental baseball tax revenues to the Major League Stadium Grant Fund is subject to an appropriation being made for that purpose by the Legislative Assembly. The State of Oregon is not liable to any party for any reason if the Legislative Assembly fails to appropriate all or a portion of the amounts requested under subsection (1)(f) and (h) of this section to the Major League Stadium Grant Fund. However, if the Legislative Assembly does appropriate amounts for deposit in the Major League Stadium Grant Fund and those amounts are deposited in the Major League Stadium Grant Fund pursuant to the grant agreements authorized by this section, the obligation of the State of Oregon to disburse the amounts in the Major League Stadium Grant Fund is unconditional. The grant agreements authorized by this section are not a pledge of the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the State of Oregon, and the State of Oregon does not pledge its full faith and credit or taxing power. The grant agreements do not create an indebtedness of the State of Oregon in violation of Article XI, section 7, of the Oregon Constitution. If a provision of a grant agreement is construed to have the effect of creating a debt in violation of Article XI, section 7, of the Oregon Constitution, the provision is void.

(3) The Legislative Assembly does not have a legal obligation to appropriate any amounts for disbursement under the grant agreements authorized by this section. However, the Legislative Assembly declares its current intention to appropriate amounts equal to the estimated incremental baseball tax revenues and amounts equal to the amount by which the actual incremental baseball tax revenues exceed the estimated incremental baseball tax revenues from the General Fund to the Major League Stadium Grant Fund, as provided in ORS 184.400 (Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408) to 184.408 (Major League Stadium Grant Fund) , so that the amounts may be disbursed pursuant to the grant agreements authorized by this section.

(4) Before commencing negotiations on a grant agreement authorized by this section, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall obtain one or more agreements from benefited parties to pay the state’s costs associated with negotiating and executing the grant agreement. [2003 c.808 §2; 2015 c.565 §11; 2023 c.497 §1]

Source: Section 184.404 — Grant agreements; obligations of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.615 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.615
183.615 Administrative law judges
Status: in_force

(1) An administrative law judge employed by or contracting with the chief administrative law judge shall conduct hearings on behalf of agencies as assigned by the chief administrative law judge. An administrative law judge shall be impartial in the performance of the administrative law judge’s duties and shall remain fair in all hearings conducted by the administrative law judge. An administrative law judge shall develop the record in contested case proceedings in the manner provided by ORS 183.417 (Procedure in contested case hearing) (8).

(2) Only persons who have a knowledge of administrative law and procedure may be employed by the chief administrative law judge as administrative law judges. The chief administrative law judge by rule may establish additional qualifications for administrative law judges employed for the office. [1999 c.849 §5; 2003 c.75 §4; 2007 c.659 §§3,6]

Source: Section 183.615 — Administrative law judges; duties; qualifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.605 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.605
183.605 Office of Administrative Hearings
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Administrative Hearings is established within the Employment Department. The office shall be managed by the chief administrative law judge appointed under ORS 183.610 (Chief administrative law judge) . The office shall make administrative law judges available to agencies under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) . Administrative law judges assigned from the office under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) may:

(a) Conduct contested case proceedings on behalf of agencies in the manner provided by ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) ;

(b) Perform such other services, as may be requested by an agency, that are appropriate for the resolution of disputes arising out of the conduct of agency business; and

(c) Perform such other duties as may be authorized under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) .

(2) All persons serving as administrative law judges in the office must meet the standards and training requirements of ORS 183.680 (Standards and training program) .

(3) The Employment Department shall provide administrative services to the Office of Administrative Hearings, including budget services, accounting services, procurement services, contracting services, human resources services and information technology services. The services must be provided in a manner that is consistent with law, rules and state policies. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall reimburse the Employment Department for the costs of the services provided. [1999 c.849 §3; 2003 c.75 §2; 2009 c.866 §5]

Source: Section 183.605 — Office of Administrative Hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.230 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.230
185.230 Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) Any public agency may contract with the Department of Human Services for the coordination and provision of sign language interpreter services.

(2) From funds available under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall contract with certified sign language interpreters to provide, for a fee established by rule of the department, sign language interpretation services to public agencies with whom the department has a contract for such services. [1991 c.748 §2; 2005 c.663 §10]

Source: Section 185.230 — Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.260 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.260
180.260 Service of process by department employees
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORCP 7 E or any other law, employees and officers of the Department of Justice other than attorneys may serve summons, process and other notice, including all child support actions initiated by the Division of Child Support or to which the division is a party, in litigation and other proceedings in which the state is interested. An employee or officer may not serve process or other notice in any case or proceeding in which the employee or officer has a personal interest or in which it reasonably may be anticipated that the employee or officer will be a material witness.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the authority granted by subsection (1) of this section may be exercised only in, and within reasonable proximity of, the regular business offices of the Department of Justice, or in situations in which the immediate service of process is necessary to protect the legal interests of the state.

(3) The restriction in subsection (2) of this section does not apply to investigators employed by or contracting with the Division of Child Support. [1989 c.323 §2; 2011 c.318 §7]

Source: Section 180.260 — Service of process by department employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.555 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.555
180.555 Exemptions
Status: in_force

(1) An agency need not review any consumer contract:

(a) For which a federal or state statute, rule or regulation prescribes standards of readability applicable to the entire contract.

(b) For which particular words, phrases, provisions or forms of agreement are specifically required, recommended or indorsed by a state or federal statute, rule or regulation.

(2) Certification of a consumer contract under ORS 180.545 (Plain language standards) is not an approval of the contract’s legality or legal effect. The fact that a consumer contract has been certified or not shall not be admissible in any action to interpret or enforce the contract or any term of contract. [1985 c.587 §4]

Note: See note under 180.540 (Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards) .

Source: Section 180.555 — Exemptions; effect of certification; admissibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.340 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.340
181A.340 Commissioning of humane special agents
Status: in_force

(1) At the request of a humane investigation agency, the Superintendent of State Police shall commission a designated employee of the humane investigation agency as a humane special agent, if:

(a) The employee is certified, or is eligible for certification, as a police officer under the provisions of ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) ;

(b) The superintendent determines that the employee is fit and qualified to perform the duties of a humane special agent;

(c) The humane investigation agency agrees in writing to save harmless and indemnify the State of Oregon and its officers, employees and agents from and against any tort claim or demand, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission of the employee or the humane investigation agency, that relates to or results from the authority granted by the commission; and

(d) The humane investigation agency furnishes to the superintendent a copy of an insurance policy, purchased and maintained by the humane investigation agency, that the superintendent determines is sufficient to satisfy any tort claim or demand described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(2) Before granting a commission under this section, the superintendent may require the employee to take and subscribe to an oath of office to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon, and to honestly and faithfully perform the duties of a humane special agent.

(3) The superintendent shall suspend or revoke a commission granted under this section if the superintendent determines that:

(a) The certification of the employee as a police officer has lapsed or been revoked pursuant to ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (1), and has not been reissued under ORS 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) (2);

(b) The employee has been separated from employment with the humane investigation agency; or

(c) The employee has abused the commission.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, an employee of a humane investigation agency commissioned under this section holds the commission at the pleasure of the superintendent. The superintendent may suspend or revoke a commission granted under this section at any time for good cause, as determined by the superintendent. If the superintendent revokes a commission granted under this section, the employee of the humane investigation agency is entitled only to an informal opportunity to be heard by the superintendent, for the purposes of explaining any factual circumstances related to the revocation and attempting to persuade the superintendent to reverse the decision to revoke the commission.

(5) Humane special agents commissioned under this section serve at the expense of the humane investigation agency employing the agent.

(6) The superintendent may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules may include a description of the circumstances in which a humane special agent is prohibited from carrying a firearm while engaged in the enforcement of animal welfare laws.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “Animal welfare laws” means:

(A) ORS 167.310 (Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351) to 167.390 (Commerce in fur of domestic cats and dogs prohibited) and 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) to 167.439 (Forcible recovery of a fighting bird) ; and

(B) ORS 164.043 (Theft in the third degree) , 164.045 (Theft in the second degree) , 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) , 164.057 (Aggravated theft in the first degree) , 164.075 (Extortion) , 164.345 (Criminal mischief in the third degree) , 164.354 (Criminal mischief in the second degree) and 164.365 (Criminal mischief in the first degree) , if the subject of the crime is an animal.

(b) “Humane investigation agency” means a private, nonprofit animal care agency that has maintained an animal welfare investigation department for at least five years and has had officers employed as special agents under ORS 131.805 (Authority to employ special agents) . [Formerly 181.433]

Note: 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.340 — Commissioning of humane special agents; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.657 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.657
181A.657 Accreditation of law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall by rule designate one or more accrediting bodies for law enforcement agencies in this state with 35 or more sworn police officers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than July 1, 2025, each law enforcement agency in this state with 100 or more sworn police officers must be accredited by an accrediting body designated by the department under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) No later than July 1, 2026, each law enforcement agency in this state with 35 or more sworn police officers must be accredited by an accrediting body designated by the department under subsection (1) of this section. [2021 c.611 §2]

Note: The amendments to 181A.657 (Accreditation of law enforcement agencies) by section 3, chapter 611, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2027. See section 4, chapter 611, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

181A.657 (Accreditation of law enforcement agencies) . (1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall by rule designate one or more accrediting bodies for law enforcement agencies in this state with 35 or more sworn police officers.

(2) Each law enforcement agency in this state with 35 or more sworn police officers must be accredited by an accrediting body designated by the department under subsection (1) of this section.

Source: Section 181A.657 — Accreditation of law enforcement agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.407 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.407
183.407 Small Business Rules Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Small Business Rules Advisory Committee is established to serve as an advisory committee for agencies adopting new administrative rules and to review the effectiveness of existing administrative rules.

(2) The committee consists of nine members as follows:

(a) Two representatives of small businesses appointed by the Governor;

(b) Two representatives of small businesses appointed by the President of the Senate;

(c) Two representatives of small businesses appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(d) A representative of small businesses appointed by the Office of Small Business Assistance established in ORS 56.203 (Office of Small Business Assistance) ;

(e) A representative of state agencies appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services; and

(f) A member who is an expert in the rulemaking process appointed by the State Archivist.

(3) Upon request of an agency, the committee shall serve as the advisory committee or fiscal impact advisory committee for reviewing an agency’s proposed administrative rules under ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) .

(4) Upon request of an agency, the committee may agree to complete the rules review and reporting required by ORS 183.405 (Agency review of rules) in place of the agency.

(5) Members of the committee shall be appointed to serve for terms of two years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The appointing authority shall appoint a person to fill any vacancy on the committee for the expired term. A member may be reappointed to the committee.

(6) The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the committee. In the absence of a chairperson, the member appointed by the State Archivist shall serve as acting chairperson.

(7) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(8) The committee shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon a request of a majority of the members of the committee. The committee may meet by phone or video conference with at least 24 hours’ public notice.

(9) The State Archives shall provide administrative support to the committee.

(10) Members of the committee are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed from funds available to the State Archives for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2018 c.20 §2]

Note: 183.407 (Small Business Rules Advisory Committee) was added to and made a part of 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.407 — Small Business Rules Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.320 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.320
178.320 Oregon 529 Savings Network Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon 529 Savings Network Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Oregon 529 Savings Network Fund shall consist of the Oregon 529 College Savings Plan Subaccount and the Oregon 529 ABLE Subaccount. Interest earned by each subaccount shall be credited to the subaccount.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All moneys credited to the Oregon 529 College Savings Plan Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the Oregon 529 Savings Board for the purpose of administering accounts established for qualified higher education expenses under ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) .

(b) All moneys credited to the Oregon 529 ABLE Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the board for the purpose of administering a qualified ABLE program pursuant to ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) .

(3) Each subaccount in the Oregon 529 Savings Network Fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the subaccount by the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Moneys transferred to the subaccount from the federal government, other state agencies or local governments;

(c) Moneys from the payment of fees and the payment of other moneys due the board;

(d) Any gifts or donations made to the State of Oregon for deposit in the subaccount; and

(e) Earnings on moneys in the subaccount.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may use the moneys in the Oregon 529 College Savings Plan Subaccount to pay the administrative costs and expenses of the board and the Oregon 529 Savings Network related to the administration of accounts established for qualified higher education expenses under ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) , to provide or make available scholarships, grants and other incentives to account owners, potential account owners and their designated beneficiaries or to further any other purpose of ORS 178.300 (Definitions for ORS 178.300 to 178.360) to 178.360 (Consideration of amounts in accounts for higher education expenses in benefit eligibility determinations) .

(b) The board may use the moneys in the Oregon 529 ABLE Subaccount to pay the administrative costs and expenses of the board and the Oregon 529 Savings Network related to the administration of the qualified ABLE program established under ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) , to provide or make available incentives to owners of ABLE accounts or potential account owners and their designated beneficiaries or to further any other purpose of the qualified ABLE program established under ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) . [Formerly 348.856; 2018 c.23 §3; 2019 c.85 §3]

Source: Section 178.320 — Oregon 529 Savings Network Fund; College Savings Plan Subaccount; ABLE Subaccount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.020 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.020
176.020 Cessation of term
Status: in_force

The term of office of the Governor ceases when the successor of the Governor, having been declared elected by the Legislative Assembly as provided in the Constitution, is inaugurated by taking the oath of office.

Source: Section 176.020 — Cessation of term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.150 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.150
185.150 Duties
Status: in_force

The duties of the Oregon Disabilities Commission may include:

(1) Identifying and hearing the concerns of individuals with disabilities;

(2) Publicizing the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities as they relate to the full achievement of economic, social, legal and political equity;

(3) Advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on how state services for individuals with disabilities might be improved or better coordinated to meet the needs of the individuals with disabilities;

(4) Advising local government agencies on matters which affect individuals with disabilities;

(5) Submitting a report of commission activities and recommendations to the Governor at least annually, and to the Legislative Assembly at least biennially and nominating qualified individuals with disabilities for appointment to boards, commissions and policy level management and professional positions;

(6) Studying and reporting on state agency programs and budgets that affect individuals with disabilities;

(7) Informing individuals with disabilities where they may obtain assistance in rehabilitation and employment and about laws prohibiting discrimination in employment as a result of disability;

(8) Cooperating with and assisting other interest groups in rehabilitation and employment of individuals with disabilities and encouraging public and private employers to undertake affirmative action to assure equitable employment of individuals with disabilities;

(9) Giving impetus and assistance to local community committees and fostering a more equitable climate for rehabilitation and equitable employment of individuals with disabilities;

(10) Promoting a continuous program of information and education to employers and the general public so they are aware of and sensitive to the needs and desires of individuals with disabilities for equitable education and training that will assure individuals with disabilities of their full vocational potentials;

(11) Promoting a continuous information program for placement of individuals with disabilities in suitable employment; and

(12) Coordinating and executing programs of the President’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, if any, and participating with other groups in sponsoring suitable public recognition programs for individuals with disabilities. [1983 c.726 §5; 1989 c.47 §1; 1989 c.224 §19; 1989 c.470 §4; 1989 c.657 §3; 2005 c.663 §8]

Source: Section 185.150 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.425 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.425
181A.425 Department not required to provide training for certification of reserve officers
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , 181A.395 (Certain officers required to be at least 21 years of age) , 181A.405 (Legislative intent and findings) (1), 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) , 181A.420 (Minimum standards and training requirements inapplicable to certain persons) (1) and (2), 181A.425 (Department not required to provide training for certification of reserve officers) , 181A.430 (Effect of minimum requirements under authority other than ORS 181A.410) , 181A.470 (Training relating to Vienna Convention and crimes motivated by prejudice or that constitute abuse) , 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) , 181A.500 (Lapse of certification) , 181A.570 (Certification of full-time department employees) , 181A.580 (Certification of certain Law Enforcement Data System employees) , 181A.590 (Certification of instructors) , 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) requires:

(1) A law enforcement unit to certify individuals who are utilized by the law enforcement unit to perform the duties of a reserve officer; or

(2) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to provide the training for, or to fund, certification of reserve officers. [Formerly 181.711]

Source: Section 181A.425 — Department not required to provide training for certification of reserve officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.100 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.100
181A.100 Organization of work of department
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall, so far as in the judgment of the superintendent it is practicable and expedient so to do, organize the work of the Department of State Police so that:

(1) The various duties required of the department may be assigned to appropriate departments, to be performed by persons experienced and qualified for such respective kinds of work.

(2) The duties of the various officers and police of the superintendent are coordinated so that when not engaged in a particular duty specified or directed to be done or not then requiring attention such officers and police shall perform the other duties required of the department and then required to be done.

(3) The cooperation of other officers and police may be secured for the purposes of avoiding duplication of time and effort. [Formerly 181.100]

Source: Section 181A.100 — Organization of work of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.521 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.521
184.521 Grants related to community violence prevention
Status: repealed

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall distribute moneys to a nonprofit organization to provide grants to organizations for community violence prevention and intervention measures that address intermediate risk factors and support protective factors to decrease social pressure to engage in community violence, including, but not limited to, services related to:

(a) Substance abuse and alcohol misuse, excluding direct treatment of substance use disorders.

(b) Legal services.

(c) Educational attainment.

(d) Conflict resolution.

(e) Parent education.

(f) Employment services, including assistance procuring vital records and official documents.

(g) Youth and gang intervention.

(h) Housing stability.

(i) Street outreach and norm change.

(2) The nonprofit organization providing grants under this section may provide grants to an organization that provides technical assistance to another organization that qualifies to receive grants under this section.

(3) The department shall require the nonprofit organization providing grants under this section to establish an open process to apply for grants with targeted outreach to smaller organizations. The nonprofit organization may not limit the size of organizations that may apply for grants.

(4) The nonprofit organization providing grants under this section may not award grants to itself.

(5) The nonprofit organization providing grants under this section shall report to the department no later than November 30 of each year. The report must include:

(a) The total number of organizations that received grants;

(b) Examples of how grants were used;

(c) The size of organizations that received grants; and

(d) An analysis of the service impact of each organization that received a grant.

(6) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. [2022 c.30 §1]

Note: Sections 37 and 38, chapter 223, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 37. (1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Housing and Community Services Department, shall provide grants to councils of governments, as defined in ORS 294.900 (“Council of governments” defined) , and economic development districts to support housing and community development capacity within cities and counties in this state and within the nine federally recognized Indian tribes in this state.

(2) Councils of governments and economic development districts receiving grants under this section shall partner and consult with local governments, developers, financiers, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Housing and Community Services Department, other relevant state agencies and other interested public and private partners to enable local governments throughout the region to encourage community development and the development of infrastructure and needed housing, as defined in section 23, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023 [ 197A.018 (Definition of “needed housing.”) ], by:

(a) Bridging any information gaps;

(b) Identifying and securing needed resources, including infrastructure and community facilities;

(c) Connecting producers of needed housing with consumers of needed housing; and

(d) Working with representatives of historically underrepresented groups to overcome community-specific barriers to obtaining housing. [2023 c.223 §37]

Sec. 38. Section 37 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2034. [2023 c.223 §38]

184.590 [1971 c.753 §4; repealed 1981 c.320 §5]

184.595 [1971 c.753 §5; 1973 c.832 §1; repealed 1981 c.320 §5]

Source: Section 184.521 — Grants related to community violence prevention; reports; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.415 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.415
180.415 Nonparticipating manufacturer certification
Status: in_force

In the certification required by ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) (1), a nonparticipating manufacturer shall further certify:

(1) That the nonparticipating manufacturer and, if applicable, the nonparticipating manufacturer’s importer are registered to do business in the State of Oregon or have appointed a resident agent for service of process and provided notice of the appointment as required by ORS 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) .

(2) That the nonparticipating manufacturer:

(a) Has established and continues to maintain a qualified escrow fund; and

(b) Has executed a qualified escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General and that governs the qualified escrow fund. The Attorney General shall adopt rules defining the form and content of a model escrow agreement. A nonparticipating manufacturer that executes the model escrow agreement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement that it use a form of escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The name, address and telephone number of the financial institution where the nonparticipating manufacturer has established the qualified escrow fund required by ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) ;

(b) The account number of the qualified escrow fund and any subaccount number for the State of Oregon;

(c) The amount the nonparticipating manufacturer placed in the qualified escrow fund for cigarettes sold in Oregon during the preceding calendar year, the amount and date of each deposit and evidence or verification as may be deemed necessary by the Attorney General to confirm the amounts and dates; and

(d) The amount and date of any withdrawal of funds the nonparticipating manufacturer made at any time from the qualified escrow fund or from any other qualified escrow fund into which the nonparticipating manufacturer ever made escrow payments pursuant to ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(4) That the nonparticipating manufacturer has posted a bond in accordance with ORS 180.416 (Nonparticipating manufacturer bond) .

(5) That all shipments or sales made within or into this state by the nonparticipating manufacturer or its importer are made to a distributor of cigarettes licensed under ORS 323.105 (Distributor’s license) or a distributor of tobacco products licensed under ORS 323.530 (Issuance of license) . [2003 c.801 §4; 2017 c.687 §6]

Note: The amendments to 180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) by section 9, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. See section 16, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that applies to certifications submitted on or after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

180.415 (Nonparticipating manufacturer certification) . In the certification required by ORS 180.410 (Manufacturer certification) (1), a nonparticipating manufacturer shall further certify:

(1) That the nonparticipating manufacturer and, if applicable, the nonparticipating manufacturer’s importer are registered to do business in the State of Oregon or have appointed a resident agent for service of process and provided notice of the appointment as required by ORS 180.430 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) .

(2) That the nonparticipating manufacturer:

(a) Has made all required equity assessment payments; or

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Has established and continues to maintain a qualified escrow fund; and

(B) Has executed a qualified escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General and that governs the qualified escrow fund. The Attorney General shall adopt rules defining the form and content of a model escrow agreement. A nonparticipating manufacturer that executes the model escrow agreement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement that it use a form of escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The name, address and telephone number of the financial institution where the nonparticipating manufacturer has established the qualified escrow fund required by ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) ;

(b) The account number of the qualified escrow fund and any subaccount number for the State of Oregon;

(c) The amount the nonparticipating manufacturer has placed in the qualified escrow fund or has paid as equity assessments for cigarettes sold in Oregon during the preceding calendar year, the amount and date of each deposit or payment and evidence or verification as may be deemed necessary by the Attorney General to confirm the amounts and dates; and

(d) The amount and date of any withdrawal of funds the nonparticipating manufacturer made at any time from any qualified escrow fund into which the nonparticipating manufacturer ever made escrow payments pursuant to ORS 323.804 (Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment) or 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) .

(4) That the nonparticipating manufacturer has posted a bond in accordance with ORS 180.416 (Nonparticipating manufacturer bond) .

(5) That all shipments or sales made within or into this state by the nonparticipating manufacturer or its importer are made to a distributor of cigarettes licensed under ORS 323.105 (Distributor’s license) or a distributor of tobacco products licensed under ORS 323.530 (Issuance of license) .

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.415 — Nonparticipating manufacturer certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).