ORS § 197.428 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.428
197.428 Navigational channel improvements
Status: in_force

(1) Deep draft navigational channel improvements are a reason a local government may adopt an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(c)(A) to a land use planning goal related to estuarine resources in order to redesignate or rezone natural and conservation estuary management units within a deep draft development estuary, provided that the improvements are:

(a) Carried out in a manner that includes mitigation, as defined in ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) , of adverse impacts to ensure no net loss of estuarine resources and the affected aquatic and shore areas and habitats;

(b) Of the location, design and minimum extent necessary for the use;

(c) Applied for by a public port or an eligible Indian tribe, as defined in ORS 285C.306 (Reservation enterprise zones and reservation partnership zones) ;

(d) Within the jurisdiction of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay;

(e) Not including or relying upon the commercial processing, importing or exporting of fossil fuels, other than existing facilities providing fuel storage or distribution;

(f) Applied for by an applicant that has issued a report that sets forth:

(A) The identification of anticipated financing sources for the deep draft navigation channel improvements; and

(B) An estimate of the number of jobs that will be created as a result of the improvements; and

(g) Conducted in accordance with a plan that:

(A) Is developed, in consultation with local Indian tribes, for:

(i) Archaeological objects, human remains, funerary objects and sites of archaeological significance, as those terms are defined in ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) ; and

(ii) Archaeological sites identified on an inventory of the State Parks and Recreation Department, a tribal historic preservation officer or local government;

(B) Avoids or, if avoidance is not practicable, mitigates adverse impacts to such remains, sites or objects, including by preservation in situ or recovery with permanent protection; and

(C) Identifies procedures and requirements to occur should an inadvertent discovery of such remains, sites or objects occur.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Deep draft navigation channel improvements” means dredging for the purposes of:

(A) Deepening or widening the existing federal navigation channel as necessary to accommodate vessels that would use the proposed water-dependent uses;

(B) Establishing a new access channel, or modifying an existing access channel, that is directly between the federal navigational channel and any of the following structures identified in the application for which the exception is adopted under this section:

(i) Navigation support structures; or

(ii) Docks, wharfs or similar ship berthing structures;

(C) Establishing a turning basin necessary for the safe navigation of vessels utilizing the federal navigation channel or access channel; or

(D) Enabling the construction or maintenance of necessary structural support for docks, wharfs or similar ship berthing facilities or navigation aids.

(b) “Deep draft navigation channel improvements” does not include:

(A) Dredge material disposal; and

(B) Fill to create new upland areas. [2023 c.544 §2]

Note: Sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009, provide:

Sec. 6. (1) There is established the Oregon Transfer of Development Rights Pilot Program in the Department of Land Conservation and Development. Working with the State Forestry Department, the State Department of Agriculture and local governments and with other state agencies, as appropriate, the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall implement the pilot program.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules to implement the pilot program. The commission, by rule, may:

(a) Establish a maximum ratio of transferable development rights to severed development interests in a sending area for each pilot project. The maximum ratio:

(A) Must be calculated to protect lands planned and zoned for forest use and to create incentives for owners of land in the sending area to participate in the pilot project;

(B) May not exceed one transferable development right to one severed development interest if the receiving area is outside of urban growth boundaries and outside unincorporated communities;

(C) May not exceed two transferable development rights to one severed development interest if the receiving area is in an unincorporated community; and

(D) Must be consistent with plans for public facilities and services in the receiving area.

(b) Require participating owners of land in a sending area to grant conservation easements pursuant to ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) , or otherwise obligate themselves, to ensure that additional residential development of their property does not occur.

(3) The commission, by rule, shall establish a process for selecting pilot projects from among potential projects nominated by local governments. The process must require local governments to nominate potential projects by submitting a concept plan for each proposed pilot project, including proposed amendments, if any, to the comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan that are necessary to implement the pilot project.

(4) When selecting a pilot project, the commission must find that the pilot project is:

(a) Reasonably likely to provide a net benefit to the forest economy or the agricultural economy of this state;

(b) Designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects on transportation, natural resources, public facilities and services, nearby urban areas and nearby farm and forest uses; and

(c) Designed so that new development authorized in a receiving area does not conflict with a resource or area inventoried under a statewide land use planning goal relating to natural resources, scenic and historic areas and open spaces, or with an area identified as a Conservation Opportunity Area in the “Oregon Conservation Strategy” adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and published by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in September of 2006.

(5) The commission may select up to three pilot projects for the transfer of development rights under sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009.

(6) A sending area for a pilot project under sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009:

(a) Must be planned and zoned for forest use;

(b) May not exceed 10,000 acres; and

(c) Must contain four or fewer dwelling units per square mile.

(7) The commission may establish additional requirements for sending areas.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided otherwise in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a local government participating in a pilot project shall select a receiving area for the pilot project based on the following priorities:

(A) First priority is lands within an urban growth boundary.

(B) Second priority is lands that are adjacent to an urban growth boundary and that are subject to an exception from a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands or forestlands.

(C) Third priority is lands that are:

(i) Within an urban unincorporated community or a rural community; or

(ii) In a resort community, or a rural service center, that contains at least 100 dwelling units at the time the pilot project is approved.

(D) Fourth priority is exception areas approved under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) that are adjacent to urban unincorporated communities or rural communities, if the county agrees to bring the receiving area within the boundaries of the community and to provide the community with water and sewer service.

(b) The commission may authorize a local government to select lower priority lands over higher priority lands for a receiving area in a pilot project only if the local government has established, to the satisfaction of the commission, that selecting higher priority lands as the receiving area is not likely to result in the severance and transfer of a significant proportion of the development interests in the sending area within five years after the receiving area is established.

(c) The minimum residential density of development allowed in receiving areas intended for residential development is:

(A) For second priority lands described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, at least five dwelling units per net acre or 125 percent of the average residential density allowed within the urban growth boundary when the pilot project is approved by the commission, whichever is greater.

(B) For third priority and fourth priority lands described in paragraph (a)(C) and (D) of this subsection, at least 125 percent of the average residential density allowed on land planned for residential use within the unincorporated community when the pilot project is approved by the commission.

(d) For third and fourth priority lands described in paragraph (a)(C) and (D) of this subsection that are within one jurisdiction but adjacent to another jurisdiction, the written consent of the adjacent jurisdiction is required for designation of the receiving area.

(e) A receiving area may not be located within 10 miles of the Portland metropolitan area urban growth boundary.

(9) The commission may establish additional requirements for receiving areas.

(10) The commission, by rule, may provide a bonus in the form of a higher transfer ratio if a substantial portion of the new development in the receiving area of the pilot project is affordable housing within an urban growth boundary. [2009 c.636 §6; 2010 c.5 §3; 2011 c.144 §1]

Sec. 7. (1) Notwithstanding contrary provisions of statewide land use planning goals relating to public facilities and services and urbanization, and notwithstanding ORS 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , a local government may change its comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan to allow residential development in a receiving area consistent with sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009, if the Land Conservation and Development Commission has approved a concept plan for the pilot project.

(2) The local governments having land use jurisdiction over lands included in the sending area and the receiving area for the pilot project shall adopt amendments to their respective comprehensive plans and land use regulations implementing the plans that are consistent with subsection (3) of this section.

(3) When the commission has approved a proposed concept plan, the local governments having land use jurisdiction over the affected sending area and affected receiving area shall adopt overlay zone provisions and corresponding amendments to the comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan that identify the additional development allowed through participation in the pilot project. The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall review the overlay zones and corresponding comprehensive plan amendments in the manner of periodic review under ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.650 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) [series became 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) ].

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 197.296 and 197.298 [renumbered 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) and 197A.355 (Priority of land to be included within Metro urban growth boundary) ] and statewide land use planning goals relating to urbanization, a local government may amend its urban growth boundary to include adjacent lands in a receiving area, consistent with an approved concept plan, if the net residential density of development authorized in the receiving area is at least five dwelling units per net acre or 125 percent of the average residential density allowed on land planned for residential use within the urban growth boundary when the pilot project is approved by the commission, whichever is greater.

(5) Local governments or other entities may establish a development rights bank or other system to facilitate the transfer of development rights.

(6) A county shall review an application for a pilot project under sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009, as a comprehensive plan amendment. A county may apply other procedures, including master plan approval, site plan review or conditional use review as the county finds appropriate to subsequent phases of review of the pilot project.

(7) When development rights transfers authorized by the pilot project under sections 6 to 8, chapter 636, Oregon Laws 2009, result in the transfer of development rights from the jurisdiction of one local government to another local government and cause a potential shift of ad valorem tax revenues between jurisdictions, the local governments may enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) that provides for sharing between the local governments of the prospective ad valorem tax revenues derived from new development in the receiving area. [2009 c.636 §7; 2011 c.144 §2]

Sec. 8. (1) The Department of Land Conservation and Development, the State Forestry Department, a local government participating in the Oregon Transfer of Development Rights Pilot Program or a third-party holder identified by the Department of Land Conservation and Development may hold, monitor or enforce a conservation easement pursuant to ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) or other property interest to ensure that lands in sending areas do not retain residential development rights transferred under sections 6 to 8 of this 2009 Act.

(2) An entity that is eligible to be a holder of a conservation easement may acquire, from a willing seller in the manner provided by ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) , the right to carry out a use of land authorized under rules of the Land Conservation and Development Commission implementing the pilot program. [2009 c.636 §8]

Source: Section 197.428 — Navigational channel improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.088 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.088
190.088 Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation
Status: repealed

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, an intergovernmental entity created to operate, maintain, repair and modernize transportation facilities and that qualifies as a designated recipient of funding for transit operations from the Federal Transit Administration may issue general obligation bonds and assess, levy and collect ad valorem property taxes, including operating taxes and local option taxes, in support of the purposes of the entity. Taxes authorized as prescribed in this section may be imposed throughout the territory of the units of local government that make up the entity, or only in tax zones within the territory that are established as prescribed in this section.

(2) In order to utilize the powers and authorities granted under this section, the intergovernmental agreement entered into under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) that created the intergovernmental entity, or as amended, must provide for a board of directors of the entity and the method of selecting board members. The board of directors shall serve as the entity’s governing body.

(3) An intergovernmental entity described in subsection (1) of this section may provide public transportation and terminal facilities for public transportation, except that the public transportation and facilities for public transportation must be limited to nonrail transportation and transportation facilities.

(4) An intergovernmental entity described in subsection (1) of this section may undertake any of the following actions only by using the procedures and obtaining the approvals described in subsections (5) to (7) of this section:

(a) Issue general obligation bonds not subject to limitation under Article XI, section 11 or 11b, of the Oregon Constitution;

(b) Establish a permanent rate limit for operating taxes within the meaning of Article XI, section 11 (3), of the Oregon Constitution;

(c) Impose local option taxes under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) ; or

(d) Divide the territory of the entity into zones based upon qualitative differences for the purpose of imposing and levying ad valorem property taxes at different rates in each zone based upon services provided by the entity in each zone.

(5) In order to undertake any of the actions described in subsection (4)(a) to (c) of this section, the following steps must be completed in the following order:

(a) The board of directors of the intergovernmental entity, after consultation with the governing bodies of all affected cities and counties, must approve a preliminary resolution that sets forth with particularity the financial or geographic specifics of the measure sought to be approved, including but not limited to:

(A) The amount of bonds to be issued, purposes for which bond proceeds may be spent and the estimated amount of ad valorem property taxes pledged per $1,000 of assessed value for repayment of the bonds;

(B) The permanent rate limit for operating taxes being proposed;

(C) The amount, rate and duration of any local option taxes being proposed; and

(D) Any other information otherwise required by law or that the board determines to include in the preliminary resolution.

(b) The governing body of each city and county wholly or partially within the territory of the entity must, within one year, approve or reject the preliminary resolution by order or resolution of the city or county governing body, except that:

(A) In the case of a preliminary resolution that establishes proposed tax zones and does not seek a permanent rate limit on operating taxes, a city or county that lacks territory within those zones need not act on the preliminary resolution and approval by their governing bodies may not be sought; and

(B) The approval of the governing body of a county need not be obtained and may not be sought if the preliminary resolution does not seek a permanent rate limit on operating taxes and the only territory of the county within the proposed zone is also only within the boundaries of cities that have granted approval under this subsection.

(c) If the governing body of every city and county required to consider the question under paragraph (b) of this subsection approves the preliminary resolution, the board of directors of the entity, within 120 days of the last required governing body approval under paragraph (b) of this subsection, shall consider a final resolution that refers to voters one or more ballot measures that reflect the contents of the resolutions approved under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(d) Each ballot measure referred to voters as described in paragraph (c) of this subsection must be approved by voters in the same manner provided by law for approval of general obligation bonds, a permanent rate limit for operating taxes or local option taxes.

(6) If a permanent rate limit for operating taxes is approved by voters, the board of directors must thereafter obtain the approval of the governing body of each city in which operating taxes are to be imposed and of the governing body of each county in which operating taxes are to be imposed within unincorporated territory.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The procedures described in this subsection must be undertaken and completed in order to divide the territory of the entity into zones as described in subsection (4)(d) of this section and:

(A) Issue general obligation bonds not subject to limitation under Article XI, section 11 or 11b, of the Oregon Constitution, for which ad valorem property taxes are to be imposed within a zone of the territory of the entity that is based on different levels of service in the zone; or

(B) Impose local option taxes under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) in a zone of the territory of the entity that is based on different levels of service in the zone.

(b) The board of directors of the intergovernmental entity, after consultation with the governing bodies of all affected cities and counties in a proposed zone, must approve a preliminary resolution that sets forth:

(A) The geographic boundaries of the proposed zone in which taxes are to be imposed;

(B) The qualitative differences in the levels of service that are to be provided that justifies the establishment of the proposed zone;

(C) The amount of any bonds to be issued, purposes for which bond proceeds may be spent and the estimated amount of ad valorem property taxes pledged per $1,000 of assessed value for repayment of the bonds;

(D) The amount, rate and duration of any local option taxes being proposed; and

(E) Any other information otherwise required by law or that the board determines to include in the preliminary resolution.

(c) The governing body of each city and county wholly or partially within the proposed zone must, within one year, approve or reject the preliminary resolution by order or resolution of the city or county governing body.

(d) If the governing body of every city and county required to consider the question under paragraph (c) of this subsection approves the preliminary resolution, the board of directors of the intergovernmental entity, within 120 days of the last required governing body approval under paragraph (c) of this subsection, shall consider a final resolution that refers to voters in the proposed zone one or more ballot measures that reflect the contents of the resolutions approved under paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection.

(e) Each ballot measure referred to voters as described in paragraph (d) of this subsection must be approved by voters in the same manner provided by law for approval of general obligation bonds, a permanent rate limit for operating taxes, or local option taxes, except that if the final resolution includes dividing the territory of the entity into zones and does not establish a permanent rate limit for operating taxes:

(A) The election must be held in May or November; and

(B) The ballot measure must be approved by a majority of voters voting in the election in each zone in which taxes are to be imposed.

(8) A ballot measure that proposes measures described in subsections (5)(d) and (7)(e) of this section shall be combined in a proposed zone.

(9) If the voters approve a ballot measure in accordance with subsection (5)(d) or (7)(e) of this section:

(a) Any tax revenues collected thereafter may be expended only for the purposes specified in the measure; and

(b) In the case of a measure establishing tax zones within the territory of the intergovernmental entity, the tax revenues collected from each zone must be expended within the geographic area of the respective zone.

(10) Following the approval of a ballot measure described in subsection (5)(d) or (7)(e) of this section that authorizes ad valorem taxes of the intergovernmental entity to be imposed within the territory of one or more cities or counties, if the boundaries of an affected city or county change, the area in which taxes are to be imposed shall also be adjusted to reflect the boundary change. Any boundary change shall comply with the procedures set forth in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) .

(11) If the territory of an intergovernmental entity is divided into zones under this section, the board of directors shall determine, make and declare the ad valorem property tax levy for each zone when the board adopts its budget for any fiscal year. If the board modifies the ad valorem property tax levy or boundaries of a zone, the board must first obtain the approval of each affected city’s governing body or, in the case of a zone that includes unincorporated territory, each affected county’s governing body. The determination of the amount of ad valorem property taxes to be levied in each zone shall be in accordance with the proposal approved by the voters under this section and shall be entered in the proper records of the intergovernmental entity. [2017 c.425 §2]

Note: Section 4, chapter 425, Oregon Laws 2017, provides:

Sec. 4. (1) The board of directors of an intergovernmental entity that was in existence on the day before the effective date of this 2017 Act [October 6, 2017] and that otherwise meets the requirements of section 2 (1) of this 2017 Act [ 190.088 (Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation) (1)] shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of section 2 (2) of this 2017 Act.

(2) This section is repealed on January 2, 2029. [2017 c.425 §4]

Note: 190.088 (Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation) and 190.091 (Board of directors duties) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 190 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 190.088 — Alternative intergovernmental entity for transportation; board of directors; powers and authorities; procedure; city and county oversight; tax zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.727 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.727
197.727 Fee for review
Status: in_force

Each city and county with land use jurisdiction within a regionally significant industrial area designated by the Economic Recovery Review Council may establish a fee for review of an application for an expedited industrial land use permit. The fee must be set at a level estimated to recover the full cost of processing an application, including the cost of appeals to a referee under ORS 197.726 (Jurisdiction on appeal) , based on the estimated cost of the use proposed in the application. [2011 c.564 §10]

Note: See note under 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) .

Source: Section 197.727 — Fee for review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.848 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.848
192.848 When Attorney General may disclose actual address or telephone number
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may not disclose the actual address or telephone number of a program participant, except under either of the following circumstances:

(a) Upon receipt of a court order signed by a judge pursuant to a finding of good cause. Good cause exists when disclosure is sought for a lawful purpose that outweighs the risk of the disclosure and, in the case of a request for disclosure received from a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, district attorney or other public body, when information is provided to the court that describes the official purpose for which the actual address or telephone number of the program participant will be used. If a judge finds that good cause exists, the terms of the court order shall address, as much as practicable, the safety and protection of the program participant. In cases where the Attorney General has not received prior notice of a court order, not later than three business days after receiving the order, the Attorney General may object to the order and request a hearing before the judge who signed the order.

(b) Where the program participant is required to disclose the actual address of the program participant as part of a registration for sex offenders as required under ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) to 163A.235 (Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification) .

(2) A person to whom an actual address or telephone number of a program participant has been disclosed pursuant to a court order may not disclose the actual address or telephone number to any other person unless permitted to do so by order of the court.

(3) The Attorney General shall notify a program participant within one business day after the Attorney General discloses an actual address under subsection (1)(a) of this section.

(4) Upon request by a public body, the Attorney General may verify whether or not a person is a program participant when the verification is for official use only. [2005 c.821 §10; 2007 c.542 §4; 2013 c.708 §26]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.848 — When Attorney General may disclose actual address or telephone number , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.045 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.045
200.045 Required participants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “required participant” means:

(a) A disadvantaged business enterprise;

(b) A minority-owned business, a woman-owned business or a veteran-owned business; or

(c) An emerging small business.

(2) If a public contract requires participation from a required participant and a bidder or proposer for the public contract is not a required participant, a contracting agency may award the public contract to the bidder or proposer only if the bidder or proposer:

(a) Demonstrates that the bidder or proposer is responsible; and

(b) Has made good faith efforts to encourage required participants to participate in the public contract.

(3) A contracting agency may rebuttably presume that for the purposes of this section a bidder or proposer is responsible and has made good faith efforts to encourage required participants to participate in the public contract if the bidder or proposer takes all of these actions:

(a) Attends presolicitation or prebid meetings that the contracting agency scheduled to inform disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses of contracting and subcontracting or material supply opportunities available in connection with a public contract;

(b) Identifies and selects specific economically feasible units of the public contract that disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses may perform in order to increase the likelihood that required participants will participate in the public contract;

(c) Advertises the opportunities described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection in general circulation publications, trade association publications and publications that serve an audience or readership that consists primarily of minorities, women, veterans and emerging small businesses;

(d) Provides written notice of the opportunities described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection to a reasonable number of specific disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses that the bidder or proposer identified from a list of enterprises or businesses that the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) , in sufficient time to allow the enterprises or businesses to participate effectively;

(e) Follows up on the bidder’s or proposer’s initial solicitations of interest by contacting the enterprises or businesses to which the bidder or proposer provided notice under paragraph (d) of this subsection to determine with certainty whether the enterprises or businesses are interested in the opportunities described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection;

(f) Provides interested disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses with adequate information about plans, specifications and requirements for subcontracting or material supply work in connection with the public contract;

(g) Negotiates in good faith with interested disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses, and did not without justifiable reason reject as unsatisfactory bids or proposals that the enterprises or businesses prepared;

(h) Advises and assists interested disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses to obtain, when necessary, bonding, lines of credit or insurance that the contracting agency or contractor requires;

(i) Makes efforts to encourage disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses to participate in the public contract that the contracting agency may reasonably expect will produce a level of participation that meets the contracting agency’s goals or requirements; and

(j) Uses the services of minority community organizations, minority contractor groups, local, state and federal minority business assistance offices and other organizations that the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity identifies as providing assistance in recruiting disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses for participation in public contracts.

(4) A contracting agency may rebuttably presume that for the purposes of this section a bidder or proposer is not responsible and has not made good faith efforts to encourage required participants to participate in a public contract if the bidder or proposer does not take all of the actions required under subsection (3) of this section. Superficial or pro forma efforts do not demonstrate responsibility or constitute adequate good faith efforts under this section. [1987 c.893 §7; 1989 c.1043 §8; 1997 c.145 §2; 2003 c.794 §215; 2009 c.830 §136; 2015 c.565 §4; 2023 c.497 §4]

Source: Section 200.045 — Required participants; rebuttable presumption of responsibility and good faith efforts to encourage participation in public contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.815 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.815
198.815 Election on formation
Status: in_force

(1) If the required number of written requests for an election are filed with the county board on or before the date of the final hearing or if the petition for formation includes a permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the proposed district, the board shall provide by order for the holding of an election to submit to the electors the question of forming the district. The board shall cause notice of the election to be published by two insertions. If requests for an election are filed by less than the required number of persons and no permanent rate limit for operating taxes is included in the petition, the county board shall dismiss the requests and enter an order creating the district.

(2) The order calling an election shall fix the date of the election on the next available election date in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) for which the filing deadline can be met. However, when the proposal for formation includes a permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the proposed district, the election shall be held on the date of the next May or November election for which the filing deadline can be met. The order shall also state that at such election members of the district board will be voted for. Candidates to be voted for as members of the first board of a district shall be nominated as provided by ORS chapter 255 and the principal Act of a district.

(3) The order calling the election shall require the county official in charge of elections to include with the ballot for the election a map or other description of the boundaries of the proposed district using streets and other generally recognized features and a statement of the permanent rate, if any, proposed for the district in the petition for formation under ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) (1)(g). Such statement shall comply with the requirements of ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) . The map or other description and statement required by this subsection shall be supplied by the county board.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the proposal for formation includes a permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the proposed district, the ballot title shall clearly indicate that a single question is being proposed which is:

(A) Whether the proposed district shall be formed; and

(B) Whether the permanent rate limit specified in the ballot title shall be adopted as the maximum rate of operating taxes for that district.

(b) The ballot title for the election shall be in compliance with ORS 250.036 (Form of ballot title for measure subject to Article XI, section 11 (8), of Oregon Constitution) .

(5) When the proposal for formation includes a permanent rate limit for the proposed district, the district shall be authorized to impose operating taxes not in excess of the permanent rate limit if the proposal is approved by a majority of the votes cast and the election is held in May or November of any year.

(6) If a proposed county service district is subject to dissolution unless a determination of public need for continued existence is made, the ballot title shall include the fiscal year in which dissolution will occur and statement that the district will dissolve unless the board of directors determines that there is a public need for continued existence. [1971 c.727 §27; 1979 c.316 §6; 1987 c.504 §6; 1987 c.707 §1; 1989 c.92 §7; 1989 c.923 §4; 1991 c.70 §4; 1995 c.712 §84; 1997 c.541 §346; 1999 c.21 §1; 2010 c.29 §11; 2011 c.8 §1]

Source: Section 198.815 — Election on formation; notice; ballot title when dissolution ordered; election of first board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.205 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.205
197A.205 Housing and Community Services Department review of certain local housing measures
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Housing and Community Services Department shall review the inventory and analysis of housing, and measures taken to address the housing need, required of certain local governments under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) , 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) or 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) . The review shall address the likely effect of measures and housing production strategies developed by a local government on the adequacy of the supply of buildable land and measures to address needed housing.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission and the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall consider the review and any recommendations of the Housing and Community Services Department when determining whether a local government has complied with the statewide land use planning goals and the requirements of ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) , 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) or 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) . [Formerly 197.637]

Source: Section 197A.205 — Housing and Community Services Department review of certain local housing measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.825 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.825
194.825 Form of unsworn declaration
Status: in_force

An unsworn declaration under ORS 194.800 (Short title) to 194.835 (Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) must be in substantially the following form:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Oregon that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Executed on the ___ day of ______, _____, at ____________, (date) (month) (year) (city or other location, and state)

____________

(country)

____________

(printed name)

____________

(signature)

[2013 c.218 §6]

Note: See note under 194.800 (Short title) .

Source: Section 194.825 — Form of unsworn declaration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.775 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.775
198.775 Security deposit to accompany petition
Status: in_force

(1) A petition for formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution shall not be accepted for filing unless the petition is accompanied by a bond, a cash deposit or other security deposit as follows:

(a) The bond shall be in a form and in an amount approved by the county board, not to exceed $100 for each precinct in the affected district and any territory to be included in the district, up to a maximum of $10,000. The bond shall be conditioned that, if the attempted formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution is not effected, the chief petitioners will pay the costs thereof, excluding any costs incurred by a local government boundary commission under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) .

(b) The cash deposit shall be in an amount approved by the county board, not to exceed $100 for each precinct in the affected district and any territory to be included in the district, up to a maximum of $10,000. The cash deposit shall be accompanied by a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The form shall include the names and addresses of all persons and organizations providing any part of the cash deposit and the amount provided by each, and a statement signed by the chief petitioners that if the costs of the attempted formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution exceed the deposit, the chief petitioners shall pay to the county treasurer the amount of the excess costs.

(c) The security deposit other than a bond or cash deposit shall be of a kind and in an amount approved by the county board, not to exceed $100 for each precinct in the affected district and any territory to be included in the district, up to a maximum of $10,000. The security deposit shall be accompanied by a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The form shall include the names and addresses of all persons and organizations providing any part of the security deposit and the amount and kind provided by each, and a statement signed by the chief petitioners that if the costs of the attempted formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution exceed the security deposited, the chief petitioners shall pay to the county treasurer the amount of the excess costs.

(2) If the proposed formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution is effected, the district shall be liable for the costs. Not later than 45 days after the results of the election are certified, if a cash deposit or security deposit other than a bond was made under subsection (1) of this section, the county clerk shall refund the deposit to the persons who made the deposit.

(3) If the proposed formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution is not effected, the county shall collect the costs of the attempted formation, annexation, withdrawal or dissolution as follows:

(a) If the chief petitioners posted a bond, the county shall collect on the bond.

(b) If the chief petitioners made a cash deposit, not later than 45 days after the results of the election are certified, the county clerk shall pay into the general fund of the county that portion of the deposit needed to reimburse the county for the costs. If any portion of the deposit remains after the costs have been paid, the county clerk shall refund the portion to the persons shown on the form filed under subsection (1) of this section as having made the deposit. If the costs exceed the amount of the deposit, the chief petitioners shall pay to the county treasurer the amount of the excess costs.

(c) If the chief petitioners made a security deposit other than a bond or cash deposit, not later than 45 days after the results of the election are certified, the county clerk shall negotiate or otherwise collect on as much of the security deposit as necessary to reimburse the county for the costs and shall pay the proceeds into the general fund of the county. If any portion of the security deposit or any proceeds of the security deposit remain after the costs have been paid, the county clerk shall return the portion or the remaining proceeds to the persons shown on the form filed under subsection (1) of this section as having made the deposit. If the costs exceed the amount of the proceeds, the chief petitioners shall pay to the county treasurer the amount of the excess costs.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the costs of proceedings initiated by a county or district board, excluding costs incurred by a local government boundary commission under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) , shall be paid by the initiating board out of county or district funds. [1971 c.727 §20; 1983 c.567 §19; 2023 c.600 §28]

Source: Section 198.775 — Security deposit to accompany petition; payment of costs from security deposit; payment of costs by county or district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.541 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.541
192.541 Private right of action
Status: in_force

(1) An individual or an individual’s blood relative, representative or estate may bring a civil action against any person who violates ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) , 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) , 192.539 (Disclosure of genetic information) or 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) .

(2) For a violation of ORS 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) or 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) , the court shall award the greater of actual damages or:

(a) $100, for an inadvertent violation that does not arise out of the negligence of the defendant;

(b) $500, for a negligent violation;

(c) $10,000, for a knowing or reckless violation;

(d) $15,000, for a knowing violation based on a fraudulent misrepresentation; or

(e) $25,000, for a knowing violation committed with intent to sell, transfer or use for commercial advantage, personal gain or malicious harm.

(3) For a violation of ORS 192.535 (Informed consent for obtaining genetic information) or 192.539 (Disclosure of genetic information) , the court shall award the greater of actual damages or:

(a) $1,000, for an inadvertent violation that does not arise out of the negligence of the defendant;

(b) $5,000, for a negligent violation;

(c) $100,000, for a knowing or reckless violation;

(d) $150,000, for a knowing violation based on a fraudulent misrepresentation; or

(e) $250,000, for a knowing violation committed with intent to sell, transfer or use for commercial advantage, personal gain or malicious harm.

(4) It is an affirmative defense to an action described in subsection (2)(a) or (b) or (3)(a) or (b) of this section that the defendant corrected the violation through destruction of illegally retained or obtained samples or information, or took other action to correct the violation, if the correction was completed within 120 days after the defendant knew or should have known that the violation occurred.

(5) The court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may award attorney fees to a defendant only if the court finds that the plaintiff had no objectively reasonable basis for asserting a claim or for appealing an adverse decision of the trial court.

(b) The court shall award attorney fees to a plaintiff if the court finds that the defendant committed a violation described in subsection (2)(c), (d) or (e) or (3)(c), (d) or (e) of this section.

(7) An action authorized by subsection (1) of this section must be commenced within three years after the date the plaintiff knew or should have known of the violation, but in no instance more than 10 years after the date of the violation.

(8) A plaintiff may recover damages provided by subsections (2) and (3) of this section for each violation by a defendant.

(9) ORS 31.725 (Pleading punitive damages) , 31.730 (Standards for award of punitive damages) , 31.735 (Distribution of punitive damages) and 31.740 (When award of punitive damages against health practitioner prohibited) do not apply to amounts awarded in actions under this section. [2001 c.588 §2]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.541 — Private right of action; remedies; affirmative defense; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.682 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.682
196.682 Permits required for removal or fill
Status: in_force

(1) Except where otherwise provided by the order approving the plan, individual permit applications shall be required for removal or fill, or both, in areas subject to an approved wetland conservation plan. If individual permit applications are to be reviewed under the authority of the Director of the Department of State Lands, then application fees and review procedures shall be in accordance with ORS 196.815 (Application for permit) , 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) and 196.835 (Hearing regarding issuance of permit) . In lieu of the substantive standards for permit issuance in ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) (3), the Department of State Lands shall issue a permit if the removal or fill, or both, is consistent with the wetland conservation plan or can be conditioned to be consistent with the plan. The department shall condition any such permit as necessary to ensure that the project:

(a) Is properly designed or configured to minimize the need for alterations to waters of this state;

(b) Is the minimum size necessary to reasonably provide for the proposed use;

(c) Complies with applicable provisions of the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations for the area;

(d) Is designed to minimize impacts from implementing the project; and

(e) Is conditioned to ensure wetland creation, restoration, enhancement or preservation measures are implemented to fully replace impacted resources.

(2) In any order approving a plan that authorizes any fill or removal or both, without the necessity of subsequently obtaining an individual permit, the director shall condition such approval as necessary to ensure that the project complies with the conditions of subsection (1) of this section and clearly delineates the wetland area in which fill or removal, or both, is to occur. [1989 c.837 §12; 2007 c.849 §12; 2009 c.343 §16; 2011 c.370 §4]

Source: Section 196.682 — Permits required for removal or fill; conditions on issuance of permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.469 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.469
197.469 Definitions for ORS 197.468 to 197.472
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197.468 (Purpose) to 197.472 (Advisory committee) :

(1) “Community green infrastructure project” means a green infrastructure project that provides social, environmental or economic benefits to a particular community and is developed through a collaborative process that helps to define those benefits.

(2) “Environmental justice community” has the meaning given that term in ORS 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) .

(3) “Green communities nursery” means an Oregon nursery certified by the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 571.252 (Green communities nurseries) .

(4) “Green infrastructure” means:

(a) Green infrastructure as defined in ORS 550.160 (Definitions) ; or

(b) Infrastructure that:

(A) Mimics natural systems, or enables natural systems to be less stressed through water conservation, water protection or ecosystem restoration, at the neighborhood or site scale as part of an integrated approach in residential, municipal or industrial developments or water infrastructure; and

(B) Implements community-based concepts, principles and practices to conserve and manage resources for future generations, sequester carbon and provide environmental and social benefits.

(5) “Green infrastructure economic development project” means a community green infrastructure project that employs members of a community that benefits from the community green infrastructure project in the development, construction, planting or maintenance of the project.

(6) “Green infrastructure improvement zone” means an area designated by the State Forestry Department under ORS 526.520 (Urban tree canopy assessment) .

(7) “Green infrastructure master plan” means a long-term plan developed by a public body or tribal government that involves the creation, protection or enhancement of green infrastructure, including but not limited to:

(a) An urban forestry plan;

(b) A storm water management plan; and

(c) A plan to establish parks or other public green spaces.

(8) “Indian tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon.

(9) “Native plant nursery” means an Oregon nursery that specializes in plants native to Oregon.

(10) “Native seed bank” means a store of seeds from native plants that helps to:

(a) Preserve genetic diversity in those plant species to increase plant yield and health, including disease resistance and drought tolerance;

(b) Hold seeds and plants for the restorative health of a community; or

(c) Support the replanting of post-fire successional plants.

(11) “Oregon nursery” means:

(a) A person that holds a license required by ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) issued by the State Department of Agriculture; or

(b) A nursery operated by an Indian tribe, an entity wholly owned by an Indian tribe or an enrolled member of an Indian tribe and operated on the tribe’s reservation or trust land.

(12) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [2023 c.442 §23]

Note: See note under 197.468 (Purpose) .

Source: Section 197.469 — Definitions for ORS 197.468 to 197.472 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.295 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.295
194.295 Stamping device
Status: in_force

(1) A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public’s stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device in performing a notarial act.

(2) On resignation from, or the revocation or expiration of, the notary public’s commission, or on the expiration date set forth in the notary public’s official stamp, the notary public shall disable the notary public’s stamping device by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing the device against use.

(3) On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public, the notary public’s personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee or any other person knowingly in possession of the notary public’s stamping device shall render the device unusable by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing the device against use.

(4) If a notary public’s stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or the notary public’s personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee shall notify promptly the Secretary of State on discovering that the device is lost or stolen. [2013 c.219 §17]

Source: Section 194.295 — Stamping device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.210 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.210
196.210 Membership of authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Willamette Falls Locks Authority shall consist of no fewer than seven and no more than 11 individuals appointed by the Governor. An authority member holds office for a term of four years but may be removed at any time at the pleasure of the Governor. Members are eligible for reappointment. Prior to the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. If a member position becomes vacant for any reason, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term.

(2) A member of the authority must be a citizen of the United States and may not be an employee of the authority. In appointing members to the authority, the Governor shall consult with the employees of the authority, if any, and shall endeavor to appoint members with experience or expertise in a variety of subjects related to the mission and purposes of the authority or with other experience or expertise that the Governor determines are important to the success of the authority. The Governor shall consider for appointment, but need not be limited to appointing, representatives of:

(a) Federally recognized Oregon Indian Tribes with treaty interests in the Willamette Falls area;

(b) Regional or municipal governments;

(c) The maritime industry;

(d) The tourism industry;

(e) Persons with experience in finance, marketing or economic development;

(f) Adjacent property owners; or

(g) Abutting energy facilities.

(3) The authority shall elect one member as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson, with terms, duties and powers as determined by the authority. The authority shall adopt bylaws establishing the required frequency of meetings and quorum requirements.

(4) A member of the authority is not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed as provided by the policies and procedures of the authority for any actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the member in the performance of the member’s official duties.

(5) Four members of the Legislative Assembly shall act as a nonvoting observers and advisors to the authority and shall be appointed as follows:

(a) One shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from among members of the Senate;

(b) One shall be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader from among members of the Senate;

(c) One shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives from among members of the House of Representatives; and

(d) One shall be appointed by the House Minority Leader from among members of the House of Representatives.

(6) The members of the Legislative Assembly selected under subsection (5) of this section may not exercise any power, right or privilege of a member of the authority. [2021 c.229 §3]

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

Note: Section 4, chapter 229, Oregon Laws 2021, provides: Sec. 4. Initial membership. (1) The Governor shall appoint the initial members of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority no later than 180 days after the effective date of this 2021 Act [June 11, 2021].

(2) Notwithstanding the term of office specified in section 3 of this 2021 Act [ 196.210 (Membership of authority) ], of the members first appointed by the Governor to the authority:

(a) Two shall serve for a term ending one year after the date of appointment;

(b) Two shall serve for a term ending two years after the date of appointment; and

(c) Two shall serve for a term ending three years after the date of appointment. [2021 c.229 §4]

Source: Section 196.210 — Membership of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.203 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.203
187.203 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Status: in_force

May of each year is designated as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. [2016 c.57 §1]

Source: Section 187.203 — Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.170 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.170
200.170 Eligibility for participation
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, to participate in the emerging small business program under ORS 200.160 (Transportation Commission duties) to 200.200 (Security for performance by emerging small business) , an applicant must:

(a) Be certified by the Oregon Business Development Department under ORS 200.005 (Definitions) to 200.075 (Prohibited conduct) as an emerging small business;

(b) Show that the applicant’s place of business and the work in which the applicant seeks to participate are located in this state; and

(c) Show that the applicant is in compliance with applicable licensing and registration requirements.

(2) The Department of Transportation may limit eligibility for participation on a specific project or contract to emerging small businesses that are located in or draw a part of their workforce from economically distressed areas or enterprise zones in this state, as designated by the Oregon Business Development Department in consultation with the Employment Department.

(3) An applicant who participates under ORS 200.160 (Transportation Commission duties) to 200.200 (Security for performance by emerging small business) must perform at least 51 percent of the labor provided by the applicant on a public improvement or maintenance project using the applicant’s own workforce. [1991 c.517 §§3,6; 2005 c.103 §1; 2005 c.683 §9; 2009 c.830 §142]

Source: Section 200.170 — Eligibility for participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.725 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.725
198.725 Procedure when two counties affected
Status: in_force

If there are two or more affected counties in a proceeding under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , any notices, proceedings, orders or any other act authorized or required to be given, taken or made by the county board, the county clerk or any other officer of a county, shall be given, taken or made by the persons holding such offices in the principal county. Officers of an affected county other than the principal county shall cooperate with the officers of the principal county and shall furnish the officers of the principal county with such certificates, records or certified copies of records as may be necessary to enable the officers of the principal county to comply with ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . [1971 c.727 §7]

Source: Section 198.725 — Procedure when two counties affected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.990 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.990
194.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A notary public who knowingly performs or fails to perform any act prohibited or mandated respectively by this chapter, or rules adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Any individual not a notary public who knowingly acts as or otherwise impersonates a notary public is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) Any person who knowingly obtains, conceals, defaces or destroys the official seal, journal or official records of a notary public is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) Any person who knowingly solicits, coerces or in any way influences a notary public to commit a violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule adopted by the secretary under this chapter, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) The penalties described in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to other remedies provided by law.

(3) The clerk of the court in which a conviction under any provision of subsection (1) of this section is had shall transmit to the Secretary of State a duly certified copy of the judgment, which is sufficient grounds for revocation of the commission of the convicted notary public. [Amended by 1967 c.541 §21; 1989 c.976 §34; 2013 c.219 §53]

Source: Section 194.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.815 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.815
197.815 Office location
Status: in_force

(1) The principal office of the Land Use Board of Appeals shall be in the state capital, but the board may hold hearings in any county or city in order to provide reasonable opportunities to parties to appear before the board with as little inconvenience and expense as is practicable. Upon request of the board, the county or city governing body shall provide the board with suitable rooms for hearings held in that city or county.

(2) For the convenience of one or more of the parties, the board may hold hearings by telephone. [1983 c.827 §29; 1999 c.257 §2]

Source: Section 197.815 — Office location; proceedings may be conducted by telephone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.105 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.105
192.105 State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the State Archivist may grant to public officials of the state or any political subdivision specific or continuing authorization for the retention or disposition of public records that are in their custody, after the records have been in existence for a specified period of time. In granting such authorization, the State Archivist shall consider the value of the public records for legal, administrative, fiscal, tribal cultural, historical or research purposes and shall establish rules for procedure for the retention or disposition of the public records.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Archivist shall provide instructions and forms for obtaining authorization. Upon receipt of an authorization or upon the effective date of the applicable rule, a state official who has public records in custody shall destroy or otherwise dispose of those records that are older than the specified period of retention established by the authorization or rule. An official of a local government may destroy such records if such destruction is consistent with the policy of the local government. No record of accounts or financial affairs subject to audit shall be destroyed until released for destruction by the responsible auditor or representative of the auditor. If federal funds are involved, records retention requirements of the United States Government must be observed. Each state agency and political subdivision shall designate a records officer to coordinate its records management program and to serve as liaison with the State Archivist. The county records officers for the purposes of ORS 192.001 (Policy concerning public records) , 192.050 (Copying records) , 192.060 (Indexing and filing copied records) , 192.105 (State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records) , 192.130 (Disposition of valueless records in custody of State Archivist) , 357.825 (Acquisition and custody of public records) , 357.835 (Transfer of public records to State Archivist) and 357.875 (Access to public records) shall be those officers identified in ORS 205.110 (General powers and duties of county clerk) . The State Archivist shall require periodic reports from records officers about records management programs. The State Archivist may require state agency records designated as inactive by the State Archivist to be transferred to the State Records Center, pending the availability of space.

(b) The State Archivist shall determine which parts of a public record are acceptable for admission to the State Records Center and may require the state agency or governing body to cause the unacceptable part to be removed before the record is submitted to the State Records Center.

(3) Authorizations granted prior to January 1, 1978, by any state agency, the State Archivist, or any board of county commissioners, to state agencies, schools, school districts, soil and water conservation districts, or county officials and offices shall remain in effect until they are adopted or amended by the State Archivist.

(4) This section does not apply to legislative records, as defined in ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) . [1953 c.224 §1; 1961 c.160 §10; subsection (3) enacted as 1961 c.150 §5; 1971 c.508 §1; 1977 c.146 §1; 1991 c.671 §6; 1993 c.660 §1; 1999 c.59 §43; 2003 c.255 §1; 2003 c.803 §10; 2023 c.35 §5]

Source: Section 192.105 — State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records; legislative records excepted; local government policy on disposing of public records; limitations; records officer; standards for State Records Center , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.865 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.865
196.865 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew permit
Status: in_force

If the Director of the Department of State Lands finds that a person holding a permit issued under ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) is removing material from the bed or banks or filling any of the waters of this state contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, the director may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew such permit. The director may revoke a permit only after giving notice and opportunity for a hearing as provided in ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) to 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) and 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [Formerly 541.655 and then 196.730; 2007 c.849 §17]

Source: Section 196.865 — Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.882 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.882
198.882 Tax relief to withdrawn area
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a district shall relieve an area withdrawn from the district from taxation for its proportionate share of outstanding bonded or other indebtedness if:

(a) No district services have been provided to the withdrawn area; and

(b) The area withdrawn does not exceed five percent of the equalized assessed valuation of the taxable property within the entire district prior to the withdrawal, as certified to the county assessor in the tax year of the withdrawal.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the total unlimited taxing power of the district over the area not withdrawn from the district does not wholly satisfy the bonded or other indebtedness incurred prior to the withdrawal, the withdrawn territory shall be taxed in an amount sufficient to satisfy its proportionate share of that indebtedness. [1977 c.663 §3]

Note: 198.882 (Tax relief to withdrawn area) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 198 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Section 1, chapter 2, Oregon Laws 2020, provides:

Sec. 1. A city in Clackamas County that, pursuant to ORS 198.866 (Annexation of city to district) and 198.867 (Approval of annexation to district by electors of city and district) , was annexed, between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2006, into a county service district organized to provide parks and recreation services following a vote of city electors in favor of the annexation is deemed to be withdrawn from and no longer part of the county service district as of June 30, 2020. [2020 c.2 §1]

(Merger; Consolidation)

Source: Section 198.882 — Tax relief to withdrawn area; conditions for relief; ultimate liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.225 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.225
195.225 Boundary commission review
Status: in_force

(1) In areas subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the boundary commission shall conduct an advisory review of an annexation plan for conformity with annexation plan requirements set forth in ORS 195.220 (Annexation plan provisions) , 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) and the rules of procedure of the Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(2) If a boundary commission finds that an annexation plan does not comply with ORS 195.220 (Annexation plan provisions) , 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) or the procedural rules of the commission, the boundary commission, by order, shall disapprove the annexation plan and return the plan to the governing body of the city or district. The order of the boundary commission that disapproves an annexation plan shall describe with particularity the provisions of the annexation plan that do not comply with ORS 195.220 (Annexation plan provisions) , 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) or the procedural rules of the commission and shall specifically indicate the reasons for noncompliance.

(3) The governing body of the city or district, upon receiving an order of the boundary commission that disapproves an annexation plan, may amend the plan and resubmit the amended plan to the boundary commission.

(4) After a boundary commission reviews an annexation plan, the annexation plan shall be submitted to the electors of the city or district and affected territory as provided in ORS 195.205 (Annexation by provider) .

(5) Notwithstanding ORS chapter 199, annexations provided for in an annexation plan approved by the electors of a city or district and affected territory do not require the approval of a local government boundary commission.

(6) A city or district shall submit an annexation plan approved by the electors and a copy of the resolution, ordinance, order or proclamation proclaiming an annexation under an approved annexation plan to the local government boundary commission filing with the Secretary of State, Department of Revenue, assessor and county clerk of each county in which the affected territory is located. [1993 c.804 §17]

Source: Section 195.225 — Boundary commission review; action; plan amendment; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.620 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.620
192.620 Policy
Status: in_force

The Oregon form of government requires an informed public aware of the deliberations and decisions of governing bodies and the information upon which such decisions were made. It is the intent of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) that decisions of governing bodies be arrived at openly. [1973 c.172 §1]

Source: Section 192.620 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.620 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.620
196.620 Resource values and credits for mitigation banks
Status: in_force

(1) For each mitigation bank, the Department of State Lands shall establish a system of resource values and credits.

(2) A credit from a mitigation bank may be withdrawn for a condition imposed on a permit in accordance with ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) (5), for any other authorization issued in accordance with ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) or to resolve a violation of ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.921 (Applicability) . At the request of a mitigation bank sponsor, the Director of the Department of State Lands may authorize the withdrawal of mitigation bank credits by a public benefit corporation as defined in ORS 65.001 (Definitions) or a public body as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) designated by the director for the purpose of reserving credits for future use in accordance with this subsection. The director shall manage such transactions to ensure that each credit is used no more than one time to satisfy a use in accordance with this section.

(3) Credits from a mitigation bank may be used only as described in subsection (2) of this section for permits, authorizations or resolutions of violations approved within the service area of the mitigation bank, consistent with the mitigation bank instrument, unless the director determines that it is environmentally preferable to exceed this limitation.

(4) Credits from an estuarine mitigation bank may be used only as described in subsection (2) of this section for permits, authorizations or resolutions of violations approved within the same estuarine ecological system unless the director determines that it is environmentally preferable to exceed this limitation.

(5) The director may not withdraw any credits from any mitigation bank until the director has:

(a) Taken actions sufficient to establish hydrological function of the mitigation bank site;

(b) Conducted other creation, restoration, enhancement or preservation actions to establish other functions and values at the mitigation bank site; and

(c) Evaluated the results of the actions and determined that a high probability exists that the functions and values of the mitigation bank site are equal to or greater than the functions and values of the area to be impacted or that the functions and values of the mitigation bank compensate for unavoidable adverse effects on the waters of this state due to the activities otherwise allowed under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(6) The price for any mitigation credit shall be set at an amount that will compensate the state for all of the costs and expenses the state has incurred and is expected to incur in establishing and maintaining that portion of the mitigation bank.

(7) The director shall not consider the availability or nonavailability of mitigation bank credits in deciding whether to grant or deny any removal or fill permit under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(8) The director annually shall:

(a) Evaluate the functions and values created within each mitigation bank site; and

(b) Compare the current functions and values with those that the director anticipated that the mitigation bank would provide. If the director finds any significant disparity between the actual and anticipated functions and values, the director shall:

(A) Suspend the withdrawal of credits to that mitigation site; or

(B) Take prompt action to ensure that the anticipated functions and values are established.

(9) The director may not withdraw credits from the mitigation bank for a specific permit, authorization or resolution of a violation if the director determines that:

(a) The credits for that specific permit, authorization or resolution of a violation would not adequately maintain habitat or species diversity;

(b) The mitigation bank site for which credits are proposed to be withdrawn is not sufficiently similar in functions and values to the area to be impacted; or

(c) The functions and values of the mitigation bank do not compensate for unavoidable adverse effects on the waters of this state due to the activities otherwise allowed under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) . [Formerly 541.565; 1997 c.444 §3; 2003 c.738 §7; 2005 c.22 §135; 2007 c.804 §70; 2007 c.849 §10; 2009 c.343 §5; 2011 c.370 §2]

Source: Section 196.620 — Resource values and credits for mitigation banks; use and withdrawal of credits; annual evaluation of system by director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 186.025 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 186.025
186.025 Injunction and civil penalties for improper use of seal
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Secretary of State may do one or both of the following:

(a) Petition the circuit court to enjoin violation of ORS 186.023 (Improper use of state seal) ; or

(b) Pursuant to a hearing, issue an order imposing a civil penalty upon a person for any violation of ORS 186.023 (Improper use of state seal) .

(2) A civil penalty may only be imposed under this section pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) The Secretary of State may assess a civil penalty under this section not exceeding $500. The Secretary of State may remit or reduce any penalty imposed under this section upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers proper and consistent with the protection of the integrity of the seal of the State of Oregon. In imposing any penalty under this section, the Secretary of State shall consider the following factors:

(a) Prior violations, if any, of the person under ORS 186.023 (Improper use of state seal) ;

(b) The economic and financial conditions of the person; and

(c) Whether and to what extent the seal or reproduction thereof was used or possessed for deceptive or fraudulent purposes.

(4) In any judicial review of civil penalties imposed under this section, the court, in its discretion, may reduce the penalty.

(5) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses. [1983 c.325 §2; 1989 c.706 §9; 1991 c.734 §10]

Source: Section 186.025 — Injunction and civil penalties for improper use of seal; notice; hearing; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors186.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.575 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.575
196.575 Authorization to obtain federal oceanographic data
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Land Conservation and Development is authorized to participate on behalf of the State of Oregon with the States of Washington, California, Alaska and Hawaii in a joint liaison program with the Center for Ocean Analysis and Prediction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(2) The objective of the program is to assist the states in taking maximum advantage of the oceanographic data, products and services available from the federal government through the Center for Ocean Analysis and Prediction.

(3) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall integrate data obtained through the liaison program for use by other state agencies and maximize the use of the State Service Center for Geographic Information Systems. [1991 c.524 §§1,3]

Note: 196.575 (Authorization to obtain federal oceanographic data) and 196.580 (Liaison program duties) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 196 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.575 — Authorization to obtain federal oceanographic data; joint liaison program; use of data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.745 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.745
192.745 Availability for public use
Status: in_force

An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is required to be preserved under ORS 192.740 (Preservation and security of electronic official record) shall ensure that the material is reasonably available for use by the public on a permanent basis. [2013 c.221 §6]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.745 — Availability for public use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.820 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.820
198.820 Order by county board
Status: in_force

(1) After the election if any is held, if it is determined by the county board that the majority of the votes cast were in favor of formation of the district, the board shall enter an order establishing and forming the district. If a majority of the votes cast oppose the formation of the district, the board shall enter an order dismissing the petition. The order shall be entered within 15 days after the results of the election are certified. The county board shall also canvass the votes for members of the district board and, if formation of the district is approved, cause the county clerk to issue certificates of election to the number of persons, equal to the number of board members named in the petition for formation, receiving the highest number of votes.

(2) After the date of the formation order, the inhabitants of the territory within the district shall be a municipal corporation to be known by the name specified in the order, and as such shall have perpetual succession, and by such name shall exercise and carry out the corporate powers and objects conferred by the principal Act of the district.

(3) An order creating a district, whether the district is formed with or without an election, shall state the name and purpose of the district, describe its boundaries, and declare the district formed. From the date of the formation order the district shall be considered established. [1971 c.727 §28; 1999 c.759 §4; 2023 c.600 §29]

Source: Section 198.820 — Order by county board; effect of formation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.365 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.365
198.365 County board as trustees for inactive district
Status: in_force

(1) If the county board finds that the district is not active and that there is no need for the district, the board shall thereupon constitute a board of trustees for the purpose of paying the debts and disposing of the property of the district.

(2) Any surplus funds and assets remaining to the credit of the district, after payment of the debts of the district, shall be credited to the county general fund available for general purposes. If the district was located in more than one county, the surplus shall be apportioned and turned over to each county in which the district was located. The funds and assets shall be apportioned according to the proportion in each county of the assessed valuation of taxable property in the district.

(3) If the assets of the district are insufficient to pay the debts of the district, the county board acting as a levying board for the district shall levy taxes, within the limits of the authority of the district, for the liquidation of the debts. If the only debt of the district is the cost of the proceedings conducted under ORS 198.345 (Effect of failure to file certain reports) to 198.365 (County board as trustees for inactive district) , the county shall pay the cost of the proceedings.

(4) When the proceedings are completed, the county board shall deliver the books and records of the district to the county clerk. [1971 c.267 §13]

Source: Section 198.365 — County board as trustees for inactive district; distribution of assets; levy of tax to meet debts; delivery of records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.374 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.374
192.374 Nondisclosure of concealed handgun license records or information
Status: in_force

(1) A public body may not disclose records or information that identifies a person as a current or former holder of, or applicant for, a concealed handgun license, unless:

(a) The disclosure is made to another public body and is necessary for criminal justice purposes;

(b) A court enters an order in a criminal or civil case directing the public body to disclose the records or information;

(c) The holder of, or applicant for, the concealed handgun license consents to the disclosure in writing;

(d) The public body determines that a compelling public interest requires disclosure in the particular instance and the disclosure is limited to the name, age and county of residence of the holder or applicant;

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The disclosure is limited to confirming or denying that a person convicted of a person crime, or restrained by a protective order, is a current holder of a concealed handgun license; and

(B) The disclosure is made to a victim of the person crime or to a person who is protected by the protective order, in response to a request for disclosure that provides the public body with the name and age of the person convicted of the person crime or restrained by the protective order; or

(f) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The disclosure is limited to confirming or denying that a person convicted of a crime involving the use or possession of a firearm is a current holder of a concealed handgun license; and

(B) The disclosure is made to a bona fide representative of the news media in response to a request for disclosure that provides the name and age of the person convicted of the crime involving the use or possession of a firearm.

(2) A public body may not confirm or deny that a person described in subsection (1)(e)(A) or (f)(A) of this section is a current holder of a concealed handgun license unless the person seeking disclosure:

(a) Under subsection (1)(e) of this section provides the public body with written proof that the person is a victim of the person crime or is protected by the protective order.

(b) Under subsection (1)(f) of this section provides the public body with written proof that the person is a bona fide representative of the news media.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a public body that receives a request for disclosure under subsection (1)(e) or (f) of this section may conduct an investigation, including a criminal records check, to determine whether a person described in subsection (1)(e)(A) or (f)(A) of this section has been convicted of a person crime or a crime involving the use or possession of a firearm or is restrained by a protective order.

(4) The Attorney General shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules must include a description of:

(a) The procedures for submitting the written request described in subsection (1)(d) of this section; and

(b) The materials an individual must provide to the public body to establish a compelling public interest that supports the disclosure of the name, age and county of residence of the holder or applicant.

(5) The prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the Judicial Department.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Convicted” does not include a conviction that has been reversed, vacated or set aside or a conviction for which the person has been pardoned.

(b) “Person crime” means a person felony or person Class A misdemeanor, as those terms are defined in the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, or any other crime constituting domestic violence, as defined in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) .

(c) “Protective order” has the meaning given that term in ORS 135.886 (Requirements for diversion) .

(d) “Victim” has the meaning given that term in ORS 131.007 (“Victim” defined) . [Formerly 192.448]

Note: 192.374 (Nondisclosure of concealed handgun license records or information) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.374 — Nondisclosure of concealed handgun license records or information; exceptions; limitations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.270 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.270
197.270 Copies of comprehensive plan and land use regulations
Status: in_force

Within six months following completion of the periodic review process, the affected local government shall file three complete and accurate copies of its comprehensive plan and land use regulations with the Department of Land Conservation and Development. This document can be either a new printing or an up-to-date compilation of the required materials. [1987 c.729 §13]

Source: Section 197.270 — Copies of comprehensive plan and land use regulations; post review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.654 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.654
197.654 Regional problem-solving goals, actions and agreements
Status: in_force

(1) After the Land Conservation and Development Commission approves a proposal for regional problem-solving under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) , the participants shall develop proposed actions to resolve the problems identified in the work scope. The participants must agree to:

(a) Regional goals that describe how the region intends to resolve each regional problem described in the work scope;

(b) Actions necessary to achieve the regional goals, including changes to comprehensive plans or land use regulations;

(c) Measurable indicators of performance and a system for monitoring progress toward achievement of the regional goals;

(d) Incentives and disincentives to encourage successful implementation of the actions to achieve the regional goals;

(e) If the regional goals involve the management of an urban growth boundary, actions to coordinate the planning and provision of water, sewer and transportation facilities in the region; and

(f) A process for correction of actions if monitoring indicates that the actions are not achieving the regional goals.

(2) A decision by a participant to enter into a regional problem-solving agreement under ORS 197.652 (Regional problem-solving process) to 197.658 (Modifying local work plan) is not a final land use decision. However, a regional problem-solving agreement is not final and binding until:

(a) All local governments that are participants have adopted the provisions of the comprehensive plans or land use regulations contemplated in the agreement; and

(b) The commission has approved the comprehensive plan provisions and land use regulations as provided under ORS 197.656 (Commission approval of comprehensive plans not in compliance with goals) .

(3) Changes to provisions of comprehensive plans and land use regulations adopted to implement a regional problem-solving agreement take effect 60 days after the commission notifies all participants that the commission has approved all of the changes. [1996 c.6 §4; 2009 c.873 §9]

Source: Section 197.654 — Regional problem-solving goals, actions and agreements; implementation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.870 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.870
198.870 Petition for withdrawal of property from district
Status: in_force

"On Wednesday, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a petition allowing two residents to opt out of the local library tax district, creating fears of setting a precedent for other taxes." Bibliographic info

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a plan for district improvements is adopted, or any time more than two years after the date of formation of a district or after the date of annexation of territory to a district if petitioner’s property is located within the territory annexed, an owner of land included in a district may petition the county board for withdrawal of the property of the owner from the district.

(b) If the electors of an area within a district wish to withdraw from the district, they may file a petition with the county board.

(2) Petitioners shall cause notice of the petition filing to be given in writing to the district secretary. Within five days after the petition is filed, petitioners shall furnish the secretary with a copy of the petition as filed.

(3) Except as provided by ORS 198.875 (Election on withdrawal petition) , ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) to 198.820 (Order by county board) apply to proceedings for withdrawal and to the rights, powers and duties of the petitioners and other persons having an interest in the proceeding.

(4) The county board may approve the petition as presented or it may adjust the boundaries and approve the petition. The petition shall be approved if it has not been, or is not or would not be, feasible for the territory described in the petition to receive service from the district. The petition shall be denied if it appears that it is, or would be, feasible for the territory described in the petition to receive service from the district. [1971 c.727 §39]

Source: Section 198.870 — Petition for withdrawal of property from district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.755 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.755
199.755 Receipt of state funds by city-county
Status: in_force

(1) A city-county shall receive a share of the revenues allocated to counties under ORS 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) and 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) . Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, it shall also receive a share allocated under ORS 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.800 (Appropriation from highway fund for cities) and 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) to cities.

(2) Starting with the first full calendar month after the effective date of the consolidation, a city-county shall receive a share of such revenues allocated to cities on the same basis as a city. In computing such share, population shall be determined as provided by subsection (3) of this section.

(3) For the purposes of this section, population of a city-county shall be determined:

(a) For the calendar year in which the consolidation becomes effective, at 87 percent of the population of the city-county as determined under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.590 (Reporting information to university) ;

(b) For the first calendar year following the calendar year in which the consolidation becomes effective, at 88 percent of the population of the city-county as determined under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.590 (Reporting information to university) ; and

(c) For the second calendar year following the calendar year in which the consolidation becomes effective, at 89 percent; for the third, at 91 percent; for the fourth, at 92 percent; for the fifth, at 94 percent; for the sixth, at 95 percent; for the seventh, at 97 percent; for the eighth, at 98 percent; for the ninth, at 99 percent; and for the 10th and each succeeding calendar year following the calendar year in which the consolidation becomes effective, at 100 percent of the population of the consolidated city-county as determined under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.590 (Reporting information to university) . [1971 c.731 §11; 1997 c.494 §7]

Source: Section 199.755 — Receipt of state funds by city-county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.517 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.517
197A.517 Supreme Court review of Land Use Board of Appeals opinion on land use final order
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Review of the final opinion of the Land Use Board of Appeals shall be initiated when any person that appeared before the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197A.515 (Land Use Board of Appeals review of land use final order) petitions the Supreme Court to review the board’s final opinion as provided in this section.

(b) Within 14 days following the board’s issuance of its final opinion, the petitioner shall file a petition for judicial review and a brief with the State Court Administrator and serve copies of the petition and the brief on the board and all parties.

(c) The petition must state a request for relief and include a copy of the board’s final opinion. The brief must state, with particularity and supporting authority, each reason asserted for remand of the board’s final opinion.

(d) Upon request by the court, the board shall personally deliver or electronically submit a transcript of the board’s record.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 14 days after the petition filing date, any other person that appeared before the board may, but need not, file a response in the form of a brief to the petition and brief with the State Court Administrator and shall serve the response on the board and all parties.

(b) In the absence of a response, the court shall consider a person’s brief before the board to be the person’s response.

(3) The court shall decide the matter at its earliest practicable convenience, consistent with ORS 197A.500 (Definitions for ORS 197A.500 to 197A.521) to 197A.521 (Failure to meet timeline) . The court shall apply the standards for review set forth in ORS 197A.515 (Land Use Board of Appeals review of land use final order) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may decide the matter on the briefs or hold oral argument.

(b) The court may affirm or remand the land use final order, in whole or in part. The court shall affirm all parts of the land use final order that it does not remand.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the court affirms, the court may adopt the board’s final opinion, affirm without opinion or issue a separate opinion.

(b) If the court remands, the Metro Council shall:

(A) Respond as to those matters remanded by adopting by resolution a land use final order on remand according to the provisions of ORS 197A.509 (Development of land use final order) and 197A.511 (Land use final order) ;

(B) Immediately file the land use final order on remand and the record of the council with the State Court Administrator;

(C) Personally deliver copies of its land use final order on remand to the parties before the court; and

(D) Inform the parties by telephone of the filing of the land use final order on remand.

(6) The court shall retain jurisdiction over any matters remanded.

(7) Within 14 days following adoption of a land use final order on remand, the parties before the court may submit briefs to the court in response to the land use final order on remand. Parties that submit briefs shall personally deliver copies of the briefs to other parties before the court. The court may limit the length of briefs submitted under this subsection.

(8) The court shall affirm or remand the land use final order on remand according to the standards for review set forth in ORS 197A.515 (Land Use Board of Appeals review of land use final order) . [2017 c.714 §10]

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

Source: Section 197A.517 — Supreme Court review of Land Use Board of Appeals opinion on land use final order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.072 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.072
192.072 State Archivist performing microfilm services for public body
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a public body as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , the State Archivist may perform microfilm services for the public body. The public body shall pay the cost of rendering the microfilm services to the State Archivist. The State Archivist shall deposit moneys received under this section with the State Treasurer, who shall give a receipt for the moneys. All moneys deposited under this section are continuously appropriated for the payment of expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in the administration of the office of the State Archivist. [1955 c.87 §1; 1961 c.172 §3; 1973 c.439 §8; 2003 c.803 §3]

Source: Section 192.072 — State Archivist performing microfilm services for public body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.015 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.015
197.015 Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A
Status: in_force

As used in ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Acknowledgment” means a commission order that certifies that a comprehensive plan and land use regulations, land use regulation or plan or regulation amendment complies with the goals or certifies that Metro land use planning goals and objectives, Metro regional framework plan, amendments to Metro planning goals and objectives or amendments to the Metro regional framework plan comply with the goals.

(2) “Board” means the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(3) “Carport” means a stationary structure consisting of a roof with its supports and not more than one wall, or storage cabinet substituting for a wall, and used for sheltering a motor vehicle.

(4) “Commission” means the Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(5) “Comprehensive plan” means a generalized, coordinated land use map and policy statement of the governing body of a local government that interrelates all functional and natural systems and activities relating to the use of lands, including but not limited to sewer and water systems, transportation systems, educational facilities, recreational facilities, and natural resources and air and water quality management programs. “Comprehensive” means all-inclusive, both in terms of the geographic area covered and functional and natural activities and systems occurring in the area covered by the plan. “General nature” means a summary of policies and proposals in broad categories and does not necessarily indicate specific locations of any area, activity or use. A plan is “coordinated” when the needs of all levels of governments, semipublic and private agencies and the citizens of Oregon have been considered and accommodated as much as possible. “Land” includes water, both surface and subsurface, and the air.

(6) “Department” means the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(7) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(8) “Goals” means the mandatory statewide land use planning standards adopted by the commission pursuant to ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(9) “Guidelines” means suggested approaches designed to aid cities and counties in preparation, adoption and implementation of comprehensive plans in compliance with goals and to aid state agencies and special districts in the preparation, adoption and implementation of plans, programs and regulations in compliance with goals. Guidelines are advisory and do not limit state agencies, cities, counties and special districts to a single approach.

(10) “Land use decision”:

(a) Includes:

(A) A final decision or determination made by a local government or special district that concerns the adoption, amendment or application of:

(i) The goals;

(ii) A comprehensive plan provision;

(iii) A land use regulation; or

(iv) A new land use regulation;

(B) A final decision or determination of a state agency other than the commission with respect to which the agency is required to apply the goals; or

(C) A decision of a county planning commission made under ORS 433.763 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is required) ;

(b) Does not include a decision of a local government:

(A) That is made under land use standards that do not require interpretation or the exercise of policy or legal judgment;

(B) That approves or denies a building permit issued under clear and objective land use standards;

(C) That is a limited land use decision;

(D) That determines final engineering design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair or preservation of a transportation facility that is otherwise authorized by and consistent with the comprehensive plan and land use regulations;

(E) That is an expedited land division as described in ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) ;

(F) That approves, pursuant to ORS 480.450 (Notice of new installations) (7), the siting, installation, maintenance or removal of a liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle regulated exclusively by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 480.410 (Definition) to 480.460 (Disposition of fees) ;

(G) That approves or denies approval of a final subdivision or partition plat or that determines whether a final subdivision or partition plat substantially conforms to the tentative subdivision or partition plan; or

(H) That a proposed state agency action subject to ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) (1) is compatible with the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan, if:

(i) The local government has already made a land use decision authorizing a use or activity that encompasses the proposed state agency action;

(ii) The use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the proposed state agency action is allowed without review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan; or

(iii) The use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the proposed state agency action requires a future land use review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan;

(c) Does not include a decision by a school district to close a school;

(d) Does not include, except as provided in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (13)(c) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (6)(c), authorization of an outdoor mass gathering as defined in ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) , or other gathering of fewer than 3,000 persons that is not anticipated to continue for more than 120 hours in any three-month period; and

(e) Does not include:

(A) A writ of mandamus issued by a circuit court in accordance with ORS 215.429 (Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time) or 227.179 (Petition for writ of mandamus authorized when city fails to take final action on land use application within 120 days) ;

(B) Any local decision or action taken on an application subject to ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) or 227.178 (Final action on certain applications required within 120 days) after a petition for a writ of mandamus has been filed under ORS 215.429 (Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time) or 227.179 (Petition for writ of mandamus authorized when city fails to take final action on land use application within 120 days) ; or

(C) A state agency action subject to ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) (1), if:

(i) The local government with land use jurisdiction over a use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the state agency as a result of the state agency action has already made a land use decision approving the use or activity; or

(ii) A use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the state agency as a result of the state agency action is allowed without review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan.

(11) “Land use regulation” means any local government zoning ordinance, land division ordinance adopted under ORS 92.044 (Adoption of standards and procedures governing approval of plats and plans) or 92.046 (Adoption of regulations governing approval of partitioning of land) or similar general ordinance establishing standards for implementing a comprehensive plan.

(12) “Limited land use decision”:

(a) Means a final decision or determination made by a local government pertaining to a site within an urban growth boundary that concerns:

(A) The approval or denial of a tentative subdivision or partition plan, as described in ORS 92.040 (Application for approval of subdivision or partition) (1).

(B) The approval or denial of an application based on discretionary standards designed to regulate the physical characteristics of a use permitted outright, including but not limited to site review and design review.

(b) Does not mean a final decision made by a local government pertaining to a site within an urban growth boundary that concerns approval or denial of a final subdivision or partition plat or that determines whether a final subdivision or partition plat substantially conforms to the tentative subdivision or partition plan.

(13) “Local government” means any city, county or Metro or an association of local governments performing land use planning functions under ORS 195.025 (Regional coordination of planning activities) .

(14) “Metro” means a metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268.

(15) “Metro planning goals and objectives” means the land use goals and objectives that Metro may adopt under ORS 268.380 (Land-use planning goals and activities) (1)(a). The goals and objectives do not constitute a comprehensive plan.

(16) “Metro regional framework plan” means the regional framework plan required by the 1992 Metro Charter or its separate components. Neither the regional framework plan nor its individual components constitute a comprehensive plan.

(17) “New land use regulation” means a land use regulation other than an amendment to an acknowledged land use regulation adopted by a local government that already has a comprehensive plan and land regulations acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) .

(18) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or agency or public or private organization of any kind. The Land Conservation and Development Commission or its designee is considered a person for purposes of appeal under ORS chapters 195, 197 and 197A.

(19) “Special district” means any unit of local government, other than a city, county, Metro or an association of local governments performing land use planning functions under ORS 195.025 (Regional coordination of planning activities) , authorized and regulated by statute and includes but is not limited to water control districts, domestic water associations and water cooperatives, irrigation districts, port districts, regional air quality control authorities, fire districts, school districts, hospital districts, mass transit districts and sanitary districts.

(20) “Urban growth boundary” means an acknowledged urban growth boundary contained in a city or county comprehensive plan or adopted by Metro under ORS 268.390 (Planning for activities and areas with metropolitan impact) (3).

(21) “Urban unincorporated community” means an area designated in a county’s acknowledged comprehensive plan as an urban unincorporated community after December 5, 1994.

(22) “Voluntary association of local governments” means a regional planning agency in this state officially designated by the Governor pursuant to the federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-95 as a regional clearinghouse.

(23) “Wetlands” means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration that are sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. [1973 c.80 §3; 1977 c.664 §2; 1979 c.772 §7; 1981 c.748 §1; 1983 c.827 §1; 1989 c.761 §1; 1989 c.837 §23; 1991 c.817 §1; 1993 c.438 §1; 1993 c.550 §4; 1995 c.595 §22; 1995 c.812 §1; 1997 c.833 §20; 1999 c.533 §11; 1999 c.866 §1; 2001 c.955 §§2,3; 2005 c.22 §137; 2005 c.88 §3; 2005 c.239 §2; 2005 c.829 §8; 2007 c.354 §§4,5; 2007 c.459 §§1,2; 2009 c.606 §2; 2009 c.790 §1; 2011 c.567 §7; 2013 c.575 §11; 2023 c.13 §76]

Source: Section 197.015 — Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.610 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.610
190.610 State census program
Status: in_force

Portland State University shall establish a program, designed to perform the duties imposed upon it by ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program) . [1965 c.207 §6; 2011 c.637 §67; 2013 c.768 §106g]

Source: Section 190.610 — State census program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.380 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.380
197.380 Application fees
Status: in_force

Each city and county shall establish application fees for an expedited land division and a middle housing land division, as defined in ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) . The fees must be set at a level calculated to recover the estimated full cost of processing an application, including the cost of appeals to the referee under ORS 197.375 (Appeal of local government to referee) , based on the estimated average cost of such applications. Within one year of establishing a fee under this section, the city or county shall review and revise the fee, if necessary, to reflect actual experience in processing applications under ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) and 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) to 197.380 (Application fees) . [1995 c.595 §11; 1999 c.348 §8; 2021 c.103 §9]

Source: Section 197.380 — Application fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.230 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.230
194.230 Requirements for certain notarial acts
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.

(2) A notarial officer who takes a verification on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the declaration has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record containing the statement verified is the signature of the individual.

(3) A notarial officer who witnesses or attests a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.

(4) A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full, true and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item.

(5) A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in ORS 73.0505 (Evidence of dishonor) . [2013 c.219 §4]

Source: Section 194.230 — Requirements for certain notarial acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.336 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.336
195.336 Compensation and Conservation Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Compensation and Conservation Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Compensation and Conservation Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund consists of moneys received by the Department of Land Conservation and Development under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9, 17 and 18, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, and other moneys available to the department for the purpose described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of paying expenses incurred to review claims under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, and for the purpose of paying the expenses of the Compensation and Conservation Ombudsman appointed under ORS 195.320 (Ombudsman) . [2007 c.424 §22; 2009 c.855 §19]

Note: Section 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, provides:

Sec. 11. (1) A subdivision or partition of property, or the establishment of a dwelling on property, authorized under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007 [series became sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, and sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010], must comply with all applicable standards governing the siting or development of the dwelling, lot or parcel including, but not limited to, the location, design, construction or size of the dwelling, lot or parcel. However, the standards must not be applied in a manner that has the effect of prohibiting the establishment of the dwelling, lot or parcel authorized under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, unless the standards are reasonably necessary to avoid or abate a nuisance, to protect public health or safety or to carry out federal law.

(2) If the property described in a claim is bisected by an urban growth boundary, any new dwelling, lot or parcel established on the property pursuant to an order under section 6, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, must be located on the portion of the property outside the urban growth boundary.

(3) Before beginning construction of any dwelling authorized under section 6 or 7, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, the owner must comply with the requirements of ORS 215.293 (Dwelling in exclusive farm use or forest zone) if the property is in an exclusive farm use zone, a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city or county may approve the creation of a lot or parcel to contain a dwelling authorized under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007. However, a new lot or parcel located in an exclusive farm use zone, a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone may not exceed:

(A) Two acres if the lot or parcel is located on high-value farmland, on high-value forestland or on land within a ground water restricted area; or

(B) Five acres if the lot or parcel is not located on high-value farmland, on high-value forestland or on land within a ground water restricted area.

(b) If the property is in an exclusive farm use zone, a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone, the new lots or parcels created must be clustered so as to maximize suitability of the remnant lot or parcel for farm or forest use.

(5) If an owner is authorized to subdivide or partition more than one property, or to establish dwellings on more than one property, under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, and the properties are in an exclusive farm use zone, a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone, the owner may cluster some or all of the dwellings, lots or parcels on one of the properties if that property is less suitable than the other properties for farm or forest use. If one of the properties is zoned for residential use, the owner may cluster some or all of the dwellings, lots or parcels that would have been located in an exclusive farm use zone, a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone on the property zoned for residential use.

(6) An owner is not eligible for more than 20 home site approvals under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, regardless of how many properties that person owns or how many claims that person has filed.

(7) An authorization to partition or subdivide the property, or to establish dwellings on the property, granted under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, runs with the property and may be either transferred with the property or encumbered by another person without affecting the authorization. There is no time limit on when an authorization granted under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, must be carried out, except that once the owner who obtained the authorization conveys the property to a person other than the owner’s spouse or the trustee of a revocable trust in which the owner is the settlor, the subsequent owner of the property must create the lots or parcels and establish the dwellings authorized by a waiver under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, within 10 years of the conveyance. In addition:

(a) A lot or parcel lawfully created based on an authorization under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, remains a discrete lot or parcel, unless the lot or parcel lines are vacated or the lot or parcel is further divided, as provided by law; and

(b) A dwelling or other residential use of the property based on an authorization under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, is a permitted use and may be established or continued by the claimant or a subsequent owner, except that once the claimant conveys the property to a person other than the claimant’s spouse or the trustee of a revocable trust in which the claimant is the settlor, the subsequent owner must establish the dwellings or other residential use authorized under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, within 10 years of the conveyance.

(8) When relief has been claimed under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007:

(a) Additional relief is not due; and

(b) An additional claim may not be filed, compensation is not due and a waiver may not be issued with regard to the property

under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, or ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) as in effect immediately before December 6, 2007, except with respect to a land use regulation enacted after January 1, 2007.

(9) A person that is eligible to be a holder as defined in ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) may acquire the rights to carry out a use of land authorized under sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, from a willing seller in the manner provided by ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) . Metro, cities and counties may enter into cooperative agreements under ORS chapter 195 to establish a system for the purchase and sale of severable development interests as described in ORS 94.531 (Severable development interest in real property) . A system established under this subsection may provide for the transfer of severable development interests between the jurisdictions of the public entities that are parties to the agreement for the purpose of allowing development to occur in a location that is different from the location in which the development interest arises.

(10) If a claimant is an individual, the entitlement to prosecute the claim under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, and an authorization to use the property provided by a waiver under section 6, 7 or 9, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007:

(a) Is not affected by the death of the claimant if the death occurs on or after December 6, 2007; and

(b) Passes to the person that acquires the property by devise or by operation of law. [2007 c.424 §11; 2009 c.855 §14]

HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS’ USE OF REAL PROPERTY

Source: Section 195.336 — Compensation and Conservation Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 193.020 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 193 / Section 193.020
193.020 Newspaper in which public notice may be published
Status: in_force

(1) Any public notice of any description, the publication of which is now or hereafter required by law, shall be published in any newspaper, as defined in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) , which is published within the county, city of which any part lies within that county, city, district or other jurisdiction where the action, suit or other proceeding is pending, or is to be commenced or had, or in which the legal publication is required to be given.

(2) If publication in only one newspaper is required by law, and if more than one newspaper fulfills the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the public notice shall be published in that newspaper which the moving party considers best suited to give actual notice. However, nothing in this subsection prohibits the publication in more than one newspaper if desired by the moving party.

(3) If no newspaper is published within the county, city, district or jurisdiction where the action, suit or other proceeding is pending, or is to be commenced or had, or in which the legal publication is required to be given, public notice shall be published in:

(a) The newspaper published nearest to such county, city, district or jurisdiction; or

(b) Any publication that is published in such county, city, district or jurisdiction and that satisfies all the requirements for being a newspaper except that it is published less than once a week but not less than once a month.

(4) If more than one newspaper or publication fulfills the requirements of subsection (3) of this section, the public notice shall be published in that newspaper or publication which the moving party considers most effective for providing actual notice. [Amended by 1963 c.432 §1; 1979 c.760 §2; 1983 c.831 §1]

Source: Section 193.020 — Newspaper in which public notice may be published , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors193.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.868 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.868
192.868 Grants, donations and gifts
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice may seek, solicit, receive and administer monetary grants, donations and gifts to establish and operate the Address Confidentiality Program.

(2) All moneys received by the department under subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in the Department of Justice Operating Account created in ORS 180.180 (Department of Justice Operating Account) . Amounts deposited under this section are continuously appropriated to the department to carry out the provisions of ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) . [2005 c.821 §17]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.868 — Grants, donations and gifts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.302 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.302
197A.302 Purposes
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 197A.285 (Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries) to 197A.325 (Review of final decision of city) is to direct the Land Conservation and Development Commission to develop and adopt simplified methods for a city that is outside Metro to evaluate or amend the urban growth boundary of the city. The commission should design the methods to:

(1) Become, as a result of reduced costs, complexity and time, the methods that are used by most cities with growing populations to manage the urban growth boundaries of the cities;

(2) Encourage, to the extent practicable given market conditions, the development of urban areas in which individuals desire to live and work and that are increasingly efficient in terms of land uses and in terms of public facilities and services;

(3) Encourage the conservation of important farm and forest lands, particularly lands that are needed to sustain agricultural and forest products industries;

(4) Encourage cities to increase the development capacity within the urban growth boundaries of the cities;

(5) Encourage the provision of an adequate supply of serviceable land that is planned for needed urban residential and industrial development; and

(6) Assist residents in understanding the major local government decisions that are likely to determine the form of a city’s growth. [2013 c.575 §2]

Source: Section 197A.302 — Purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.910 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.910
198.910 Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities
Status: in_force

(1) If the proposal for merger or consolidation is approved by a majority of the votes cast in each affected entity required for approval of the proposal, the governing body of the affected entity with the largest population according to the most recent federal decennial census shall call a joint meeting of the governing bodies of the affected entities. The meeting shall be held at a time and place designated by the governing body calling the meeting, not later than 10 days after the canvass of the vote in the entity last canvassed. The secretary of the entity calling the meeting shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting to each member of the governing body of each affected entity.

(2) At the joint meeting, a majority of the members of the governing body of each affected entity constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The members so assembled shall from among the members elect a number of persons consistent with the principal Act to serve as board members of the surviving or successor district. The board so elected shall immediately meet and organize as provided by the principal Act and shall by resolution declare the districts merged or consolidated and each affected city joined, as the case may be. From the date of adoption of the resolution the merger or consolidation is complete, and the city territory, together with any territory thereafter annexed to the city, is included in the boundaries of the surviving or successor district and shall be subject to all the liabilities of the district in the same manner and to the same extent as other territory included in the district.

(3) Of the persons elected under subsection (2) of this section to serve as board members of the surviving or successor district, three shall serve until June 30 following the next regular district election as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) and the remaining members shall serve until June 30 next following the second regular district election. However, if the principal Act provides for a board of directors of three members for the surviving or successor district, then two members shall serve until June 30 following the next regular district election as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) and the remaining member shall serve until June 30 next following the second regular district election. The terms of office of the members shall be determined by lot. [1971 c.727 §47; 1983 c.142 §12; 1989 c.503 §1; 1993 c.424 §4]

Source: Section 198.910 — Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities; election of board members for surviving or successor district; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.115 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.115
197A.115 City report on implementation of housing production strategy
Status: in_force

Between 12 and 18 months before a city’s deadline for completing a housing capacity determination under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (2), 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) (2) or 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) (1), each city with a population of 10,000 or greater shall submit to the Department of Land Conservation and Development a report setting forth the actions that a city has taken since its most recent housing capacity determination to implement its housing production strategy or to otherwise encourage the development of needed housing, to increase the affordability of housing, to reduce rent burdens, to affirmatively further fair housing or to otherwise meet the purposes of ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (2). [2023 c.13 §38]

Source: Section 197A.115 — City report on implementation of housing production strategy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.576 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.576
192.576 Disclosure to individual appealing denial of Social Security benefits
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of an individual appealing the denial of Social Security disability benefits, a covered entity shall upon request provide to the individual or the individual’s personal representative, free of charge, one copy of the individual’s health information created after the date that the individual alleged as the onset of disability in the individual’s initial application for Social Security disability benefits and before the date of the administrative hearing. At the election of the individual or the individual’s personal representative, the health information shall be provided in paper or electronic format.

(2) A covered entity may deny a request for a copy of health information if:

(a) The covered entity has already provided one copy of the health information to the individual or the individual’s personal representative; or

(b) The request is made by a person other than the individual or the individual’s personal representative and the requester has not presented a valid authorization for the release of information.

(3) A covered entity may charge a fee for providing copies of health information, as provided in ORS 192.563 (Health care provider and state health plan charges) , if:

(a) The request for copies is made by a person other than the individual or the individual’s personal representative; or

(b) The covered entity has already provided to the individual or the individual’s personal representative one copy of the information. [2015 c.360 §2; 2017 c.551 §1]

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

Source: Section 192.576 — Disclosure to individual appealing denial of Social Security benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.230 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.230
197.230 Considerations
Status: in_force

(1) In preparing, adopting and amending goals and guidelines, the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall:

(a) Assess:

(A) What economic and property interests will be, or are likely to be, affected by the proposed goal or guideline;

(B) The likely degree of economic impact on identified property and economic interests; and

(C) Whether alternative actions are available that would achieve the underlying lawful governmental objective and would have a lesser economic impact.

(b) Consider the existing comprehensive plans of local governments and the plans and programs affecting land use of state agencies and special districts in order to preserve functional and local aspects of land conservation and development.

(c) Give consideration to the following areas and activities:

(A) Lands adjacent to freeway interchanges;

(B) Estuarine areas;

(C) Tide, marsh and wetland areas;

(D) Lakes and lakeshore areas;

(E) Wilderness, recreational and outstanding scenic areas;

(F) Beaches, dunes, coastal headlands and related areas;

(G) Wild and scenic rivers and related lands;

(H) Floodplains and areas of geologic hazard;

(I) Unique wildlife habitats; and

(J) Agricultural land.

(d) Make a finding of statewide need for the adoption of any new goal or the amendment of any existing goal.

(e) Design goals to allow a reasonable degree of flexibility in the application of goals by state agencies, cities, counties and special districts.

(2) Goals shall not be land management regulations for specified geographic areas established through designation of an area of critical state concern under ORS 197.405 (Designation of areas of critical state concern) .

(3) The requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section shall not be interpreted as requiring an assessment for each lot or parcel that could be affected by the proposed rule.

(4) The commission may exempt cities with a population less than 10,000, or those areas of a county inside an urban growth boundary that contain a population less than 10,000, from all or any part of land use planning goals, guidelines and administrative rules that relate to transportation planning. [1973 c.80 §34; 1977 c.664 §17; 1981 c.748 §17; 1983 c.740 §50; 1995 c.299 §2; 1999 c.784 §1]

Source: Section 197.230 — Considerations; finding of need required for adoption or amendment of goal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.537 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.537
192.537 Individual’s rights in genetic information
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) to 192.549 (Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research) , 659A.303 (Employer prohibited from obtaining, seeking to obtain or using genetic information) and 746.135 (Genetic tests and information) , an individual’s genetic information and DNA sample are private and must be protected, and an individual has a right to the protection of that privacy. Any person authorized by law or by an individual or an individual’s representative to obtain, retain or use an individual’s genetic information or any DNA sample must maintain the confidentiality of the information or sample and protect the information or sample from unauthorized disclosure or misuse.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may use an individual’s DNA sample or genetic information that is derived from a biological specimen or clinical individually identifiable health information for anonymous research or coded research only if the individual:

(A) Has granted informed consent for the specific anonymous research or coded research project;

(B) Has granted consent for genetic research generally;

(C) Was notified in accordance with ORS 192.538 (Notice by health care provider regarding anonymous or coded research) that the individual’s biological specimen or clinical individually identifiable health information may be used for anonymous research or coded research and the individual did not, at the time of notification, request that the biological specimen or clinical individually identifiable health information not be used for anonymous research or coded research; or

(D) Was not notified, due to emergency circumstances, in accordance with ORS 192.538 (Notice by health care provider regarding anonymous or coded research) that the individual’s biological specimen or clinical individually identifiable health information may be used for anonymous research or coded research and the individual died before receiving the notice.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to biological specimens or clinical individually identifiable health information obtained before July 29, 2005, if an institutional review board operating under ORS 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) (1)(b) meets the requirements described in ORS 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) (7)(b).

(3) A person may not retain another individual’s genetic information or DNA sample without first obtaining authorization from the individual or the individual’s representative, unless:

(a) Retention is authorized by ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) or comparable provisions of federal criminal law relating to identification of persons, or is necessary for the purpose of a criminal or death investigation, a criminal or juvenile proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review by a county child abuse multidisciplinary team;

(b) Retention is authorized by specific court order pursuant to rules adopted by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for civil actions;

(c) Retention is permitted by rules of the Oregon Health Authority for identification of, or testing to benefit blood relatives of, deceased individuals;

(d) Retention is permitted by rules of the authority for newborn screening procedures; or

(e) Retention is for anonymous research or coded research conducted after notification or with consent pursuant to subsection (2) of this section or ORS 192.538 (Notice by health care provider regarding anonymous or coded research) .

(4) The DNA sample of an individual from which genetic information has been obtained shall be destroyed promptly upon the specific request of that individual or the individual’s representative, unless:

(a) Retention is authorized by ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) or comparable provisions of federal criminal law relating to identification of persons, or is necessary for the purpose of a criminal or death investigation, a criminal or juvenile proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review by a county child abuse multidisciplinary team;

(b) Retention is authorized by specific court order pursuant to rules adopted by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for civil actions; or

(c) Retention is for anonymous research or coded research conducted after notification or with consent pursuant to subsection (2) of this section or ORS 192.538 (Notice by health care provider regarding anonymous or coded research) .

(5) A DNA sample from an individual that is the subject of a research project, other than an anonymous research project, shall be destroyed promptly upon completion of the project or withdrawal of the individual from the project, whichever occurs first, unless the individual or the individual’s representative directs otherwise by informed consent.

(6) A DNA sample from an individual for insurance or employment purposes shall be destroyed promptly after the purpose for which the sample was obtained has been accomplished unless retention is authorized by specific court order pursuant to rules adopted by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for civil, criminal and juvenile proceedings.

(7) An individual or an individual’s representative, promptly upon request, may inspect, request correction of and obtain genetic information from the records of the individual.

(8) Subject to the provisions of ORS 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) to 192.549 (Advisory Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research) , and to policies adopted by the person in possession of a DNA sample, an individual or the individual’s representative may request that the individual’s DNA sample be made available for additional genetic testing for medical diagnostic purposes. If the individual is deceased and has not designated a representative to act on behalf of the individual after death, a request under this subsection may be made by the closest surviving blood relative of the decedent or, if there is more than one surviving blood relative of the same degree of relationship to the decedent, by the majority of the surviving closest blood relatives of the decedent.

(9) The Oregon Health Authority shall coordinate the implementation of this section.

(10) Subsections (3) to (8) of this section apply only to a DNA sample or genetic information that is coded, identified or identifiable.

(11) This section does not apply to any law, contract or other arrangement that determines a person’s rights to compensation relating to substances or information derived from an individual’s DNA sample. [Formerly 659.715; 2003 c.333 §4; 2005 c.562 §21; 2005 c.678 §3; 2009 c.595 §169; 2019 c.141 §10; 2021 c.97 §17]

Note: Section 10, chapter 333, Oregon Laws 2003, provides:

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding ORS 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) (2)(a)(C), a person may use an individual’s DNA sample or genetic information for anonymous research if the DNA sample or genetic information was obtained prior to the effective date of this 2003 Act [June 12, 2003] and the individual was not notified the sample or genetic information may be used for anonymous research. [2003 c.333 §10]

Note: See note under 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) .

Source: Section 192.537 — Individual’s rights in genetic information; retention of information; destruction of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.410 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.410
198.410 Definition for ORS 198.425 and 198.430
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 198.425 (Recall of district officers generally) and 198.430 (Recall of officers of districts other than districts defined in ORS 255.012) , unless the context requires otherwise, “district officer” means a member of the governing body of a district who serves as such by virtue of election to such position. [1969 c.325 §1; 1971 c.23 §6; 1981 c.173 §2; 1983 c.83 §4]

Source: Section 198.410 — Definition for ORS 198.425 and 198.430 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.550 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.550
198.550 Publication of ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (3) of this section, before an ordinance is adopted it shall be read during regular meetings of the district board on two different days at least six days apart. The reading of an ordinance shall be full and distinct unless at the meeting:

(a) A copy of the ordinance is available for each person who desires a copy; and

(b) The board directs that the reading be by title only.

(2) Except as provided by subsection (3) of this section, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the district board is required to adopt an ordinance.

(3) An ordinance to meet an emergency may be introduced, read once and put on its final passage at a regular or special board meeting, without being described in a published agenda, if the reasons requiring immediate action are described in the ordinance. The unanimous approval of all members of the board at the meeting, a quorum being present, is required to adopt an emergency ordinance. [1971 c.268 §5]

Source: Section 198.550 — Publication of ordinance; emergency ordinance procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.462 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.462
199.462 Standards for review of boundary changes
Status: in_force

(1) In order to carry out the purposes described by ORS 199.410 (Policy) when reviewing a petition for a boundary change or application under ORS 199.464 (Commission approval for exercise of additional district function, to extraterritorially extend district or city sewer or water line or to establish privately owned community water system) , a boundary commission shall consider local comprehensive planning for the area, economic, demographic and sociological trends and projections pertinent to the proposal, past and prospective physical development of land that would directly or indirectly be affected by the proposed boundary change or application under ORS 199.464 (Commission approval for exercise of additional district function, to extraterritorially extend district or city sewer or water line or to establish privately owned community water system) and the goals adopted under ORS 197.225 (Preparation) .

(2) Subject to any provision to the contrary in the principal Act of the affected district or city and subject to the process of transfer of territory:

(a) Territory within a city may not be included within or annexed to a district without the consent of the city council;

(b) Territory within a city may not be included within or annexed to another city; and

(c) Territory within a district may not be included within or annexed to another district subject to the same principal Act. [Formerly 199.515; 1975 c.361 §2; 1979 c.374 §2; 1981 c.748 §18; 1983 c.336 §7; 1989 c.92 §17]

Source: Section 199.462 — Standards for review of boundary changes; territory that may not be included in certain boundary changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.730 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.730
198.730 Notice
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , when notice is required or authorized to be published, posted or mailed, it shall be published, posted or mailed as provided by this section. When notice is required to be given and the duty of giving the notice is not specifically enjoined upon some officer, agency or person, the county clerk or the secretary of the district board, as the case may be, shall give notice or cause it to be given.

(2) Notice required to be published shall be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the affected district. If any newspaper is of general circulation in two or more affected districts, publication in one such newspaper is sufficient publication for all such affected districts. If no newspaper is of general circulation within the affected district, the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation within the principal county. Published notice of a hearing shall be commenced at least 15 days prior to the date specified in the notice for the hearing, and the last publication shall be made at least five days prior to the hearing.

(3) Notice required to be posted shall be posted on or near the doors of the meeting room of the district board or of the county board, or upon any official public bulletin board customarily used for the purpose of posting public notices by or pertaining to the district or county. Posted notice shall be posted not less than five successive days. If posted notice is notice of a hearing, posting shall be commenced not less than 15 days prior to the date specified in the notice for the hearing.

(4) Mailed notice shall be sent first class and deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mails and shall be considered to have been given when so deposited. If mailed notice is a notice of a hearing, mailing shall be made not more than 15 days nor less than five days prior to the date specified in the notice for the hearing.

(5) Notice authorized or required to be given by publication, posting or mailing shall contain all matters required by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) . If a petition, ordinance, resolution or order of a district board giving notice contains all matters required to be contained in the notice, the county clerk or district secretary may, and shall if required, cause a copy of such petition, ordinance, resolution or order to be published, posted or mailed, in which case no other notice need be given by the clerk or secretary. [1971 c.727 §8; 1983 c.350 §4]

Source: Section 198.730 — Notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.900 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.900
196.900 Schedule of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of State Lands shall adopt by rule the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation.

(2) In imposing a penalty under the schedule adopted under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(b) Any prior violations of statutes, rules, orders and permits pertaining to waters of the state.

(c) The impact of the violation on public interests in fishery, navigation and recreation.

(d) Any other factors determined by the director to be relevant and consistent with the policy of ORS 196.805 (Policy) .

(3) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the director determines to be proper and consistent with the policy of ORS 196.805 (Policy) . Upon the request of the person incurring the penalty, the director shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the person in determining whether a penalty shall be remitted or mitigated. [Formerly 541.685 and then 196.765]

Source: Section 196.900 — Schedule of civil penalties; rules; factors to be considered in imposing civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.340 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.340
192.340 Attorney General catalog of exemptions from disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall maintain and regularly update a catalog of exemptions created by Oregon statute from the disclosure requirements of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The catalog must be as comprehensive as reasonably possible and must be freely available to the public in an electronic format that facilitates sorting and searching of the catalog.

(2) The catalog required by subsection (1) of this section must include the following information for each exemption:

(a) A citation to the Oregon statute or statutes creating the exemption from the disclosure requirements of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) ;

(b) The relevant text of each statute creating the exemption;

(c) If the exemption has been construed by a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, a citation to that decision;

(d) To the extent that the exemption is specific to a particular public body or particular types of public bodies, a description of the public body or bodies to which the exemption relates; and

(e) Additional information as the Attorney General deems appropriate.

(3) To help ensure that the catalog required by subsection (1) of this section is as comprehensive as possible:

(a) The Legislative Counsel shall provide the Attorney General with an electronic copy of any Act passed by the Legislative Assembly that, in the judgment of the Legislative Counsel, creates an exemption from the disclosure requirements of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) ; and

(b) When a district attorney issues an order pursuant to ORS 192.415 (Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records) , the district attorney shall send the Attorney General an electronic copy of that order.

(4) The purpose of the catalog required by subsection (1) of this section is to assist public officials and members of the public in ascertaining what information is exempt from the public disclosure requirements of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The catalog is not intended to provide legal advice to public bodies or to members of the public.

(5) A public body may assert that an Oregon statute exempts a public record in the custody of the public body from disclosure even if that statute is not listed in the catalog or the catalog does not include that public body in the catalog’s description of the public bodies to which that exemption applies. [2017 c.456 §7]

Note: See note under 192.329 (Public body’s response to public records request) .

Source: Section 192.340 — Attorney General catalog of exemptions from disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.036 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.036
195.036 Metro area population forecast
Status: in_force

Metro, in coordination with local governments within its boundary, shall issue a population forecast for the entire area within its boundary to be applied by Metro and local governments within the boundary of Metro as a basis for changes to comprehensive plans and land use regulations. The forecasted population data must be segmented by race, ethnicity and disability status. [1995 c.547 §7 (enacted in lieu of 195.035); 2013 c.574 §4; 2023 c.13 §41]

Source: Section 195.036 — Metro area population forecast; coordination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.581 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.581
192.581 Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) (3), a health care provider may retain genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the retention is for treatment, payment or health care operations by the provider.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 192.539 (Disclosure of genetic information) (1), a health care provider may disclose genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the provider discloses the genetic information in accordance with ORS 192.558 (Use or disclosure by health care provider or state health plan) (3).

(3) As used in this section, “retain genetic information” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.531 (Definitions for ORS 192.531 to 192.549) . [Formerly 192.529]

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

Source: Section 192.581 — Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.844 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.844
192.844 Prohibition on disclosure of actual address or telephone number by public body
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) , a public body that receives a request from a program participant under ORS 192.836 (Use of substitute address) may not disclose the actual address or telephone number of the program participant.

(2) Each public body that receives a request from a program participant under ORS 192.836 (Use of substitute address) shall adopt a procedure to prevent unnecessary disclosure of actual addresses or telephone numbers of program participants to employees of that public body or other persons in that public body. [2005 c.821 §9; 2007 c.542 §3]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.844 — Prohibition on disclosure of actual address or telephone number by public body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.025 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.025
200.025 Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint a Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity within the office of the Governor.

(2) The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity is created within the Oregon Business Development Department, and the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department shall appoint the employees of the office.

(3) The Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity shall:

(a) Advise the Governor and the director on activities and initiatives that may promote the economic integration of minorities, women, veterans and emerging small businesses into the business sector;

(b) Prepare an annual report to the Governor, director and Legislative Assembly on disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses that examines:

(A) The status of the enterprises and businesses in the marketplace;

(B) Accomplishments and resolutions that have occurred with respect to issues that concern the enterprises and businesses; and

(C) Recommendations for executive and legislative action; and

(c) Carry out other duties that the Governor may assign.

(4) The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity shall:

(a) Provide information to minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses;

(b) Assist in developing and implementing an aggressive strategy for this state, based on research and monitoring, that encourages minorities, women, veterans and emerging small businesses to participate in the state’s economy;

(c) Recommend to the director methods for researching, developing and implementing a plan to involve minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses in all state programs;

(d) Maintain, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and other entities, an Oregon Opportunity Register and Clearinghouse for information about contracting agency solicitations and other opportunities to submit bids or proposals to contracting agencies to provide goods, supplies and services, including professional services;

(e) Monitor the certification and compliance program under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) for:

(A) Disadvantaged business enterprises;

(B) Minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses; and

(C) Emerging small businesses;

(f) Investigate complaints and possible abuses of the certification program; and

(g) Assist in promoting and coordinating plans, programs and operations of state government that help minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and emerging small businesses to participate in the economic life of this state. [1987 c.893 §4; 1989 c.1043 §3; 1993 c.500 §7; 1993 c.744 §§189,189a; 2003 c.794 §214; 2005 c.683 §§6,7; 2009 c.830 §135; 2015 c.565 §2; 2015 c.767 §§60,224,225; 2023 c.497 §3]

Source: Section 200.025 — Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity; Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.485 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.485
190.485 Authority of state agency to exercise authority jointly with nation or national agency of other than United States
Status: in_force

(1) Any power or powers, privileges or authority exercised or capable of exercise by a state agency in this state may be exercised and enjoyed jointly with a nation or a public agency in any nation other than the United States, to the extent that the laws of the United States and of the other nation do not prohibit such joint exercise or enjoyment.

(2) A state agency may enter into an agreement with another nation or public agency of another nation for joint and cooperative action.

(3) An agreement described in subsection (2) of this section must specify its duration, the organization, composition and nature of any separate legal or administrative entity created to exercise the functions agreed upon, the purpose of the agreement, the method of financing the joint or cooperative undertaking, the methods to be employed to terminate the agreement and other necessary and proper matters.

(4) No agreement described in subsection (2) of this section shall relieve any state agency of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it by the laws of this state or of the United States.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a state agency may exclude from an agreement under subsection (2) of this section any clause or condition required by ORS 279B.220 (Conditions concerning payment, contributions, liens, withholding) , 279B.225 (Condition concerning salvaging, recycling, composting or mulching yard waste material) , 279B.230 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) , 279B.235 (Condition concerning hours of labor) , 279B.270 (State contracting agencies to use recovered resources and recycled materials) or 279C.500 (“Person” defined) to 279C.530 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) . [1991 c.137 §2; 1999 c.948 §5; 2003 c.794 §211]

Note: See note under 190.480 (Definition for ORS 190.480 to 190.490) .

Source: Section 190.485 — Authority of state agency to exercise authority jointly with nation or national agency of other than United States; contents of agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.510 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.510
198.510 Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “County” means the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the assessed value of the district, is located.

(2) “County board” means the board of county commissioners or the county court of the county.

(3) “County clerk” means the county clerk of the county.

(4) “District” has the meaning given that term in ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) (2), (4), (5), (11), (12), (14), (16), (17), (19), (20) to (23), (25) to (28). In addition, “district” means any one of the following:

(a) A county service district organized under ORS chapter 451.

(b) The Port of Portland established by ORS 778.010 (District known as Port of Portland) .

(5) “District board” means the governing body of a district and the term includes a county board that is in the governing body of a district.

(6) “Presiding officer” means the chairperson, president or other person performing the office of presiding officer of the district board.

(7) “Principal Act” means the law, other than ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) , applicable to a district. [1971 c.268 §2; 2007 c.179 §5; 2007 c.562 §22b; 2009 c.584 §22; 2015 c.544 §17; 2015 c.560 §12; 2019 c.621 §30]

Source: Section 198.510 — Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.432 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.432
199.432 Status of commission as state agency
Status: in_force

(1) A boundary commission created under ORS 199.430 (Procedure for creating commissions by local resolution or petition) may sue and be sued, enter into contracts and perform such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(2) A boundary commission is a state agency as defined in ORS 291.002 (Definitions) and is not subject to the provisions of ORS 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.224 (Inclusion of capital construction program in Governor’s budget) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.371 (Salary plan review by legislative review agency) , 291.373 (Reporting of substantive program changes) or 291.375 (Legislative review of applications for federal financial assistance) .

(3) A boundary commission employing personnel under ORS 199.455 (Expenses of members) shall provide employee benefits provided to state management service employees. [1979 c.545 §3; 1981 c.265 §4; 1983 c.336 §2; 1989 c.92 §11; 2003 c.14 §99; 2003 c.734 §15; 2007 c.239 §11; 2012 c.107 §101]

Source: Section 199.432 — Status of commission as state agency; application of certain laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.277 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.277
197.277 Oregon Forest Practices Act
Status: in_force

(1) The goals and rules established in ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A do not apply to programs, rules, procedures, decisions, determinations or activities carried out under the Oregon Forest Practices Act administered under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) .

(2) No goal or rule shall be adopted, construed or administered in a manner to require or allow local governments to take any action prohibited by ORS 527.722 (Restrictions on local government adoption of rules regulating forest operations) .

(3) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall amend goals and rules as necessary to implement ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 197.277 (Oregon Forest Practices Act) , 197.825 (Jurisdiction of board) , 215.050 (Comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision ordinances) , 477.440 (Emergency Fire Cost Committee) , 477.455 (Meetings of committee) , 477.460 (Duties of administrator) , 526.009 (State Board of Forestry) , 526.016 (General duties) , 526.156 (Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee) , 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) , 527.630 (Policy) , 527.660 (Committees to review rules) , 527.670 (Commencement of operations) , 527.683 (Notice of violation) to 527.687 (Civil penalty procedure) , 527.715 (Rules to establish standards and procedures) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) . [1987 c.919 §2; 2013 c.307 §5]

Source: Section 197.277 — Oregon Forest Practices Act; exclusion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.672 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.672
192.672 State board or commission meetings through telephone or electronic means
Status: in_force

(1) A state board or commission may meet through telephone or other electronic means in accordance with ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) or 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , a member of a state board or commission who attends a meeting through telephone or other electronic means is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses for attending the meeting.

(b) A state board or commission may compensate or reimburse a member, other than a member who is a member of the Legislative Assembly, who attends a meeting through telephone or other electronic means as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) at the discretion of the board or commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A state board or commission that meets through telephone or other electronic means in accordance with ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) shall record and promptly publish the meeting on a publicly accessible website or hosting service, so that members of the public may without charge:

(A) Observe a recording of the meeting if the meeting was conducted through videoconferencing technology; or

(B) Listen to a recording of the meeting if the meeting was conducted through teleconferencing technology that did not include video capabilities.

(b) The requirement that a meeting be published under this subsection does not apply to that portion of a state board or commission meeting that was lawfully held in executive session under ORS 192.660 (Executive sessions permitted on certain matters) or other law.

(c) The requirement to record and publish meetings under this subsection applies to any state board or commission that is within the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , and whose members are subject to Senate confirmation under ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . [2011 c.272 §1; 2023 c.565 §1]

Note: 192.672 (State board or commission meetings through telephone or electronic means) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 192 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.672 — State board or commission meetings through telephone or electronic means; compensation and reimbursement; recording and publishing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.360 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.360
192.360 Condensation of public record subject to disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) When a public record is subject to disclosure under ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (9)(b), in lieu of making the public record available for inspection by providing a copy of the record, the public body may prepare and release a condensation from the record of the significant facts that are not otherwise exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The release of the condensation does not waive any privilege under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) .

(2) The person seeking to inspect or receive a copy of any public record for which a condensation of facts has been provided under this section may petition for review of the denial to inspect or receive a copy of the records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . In such a review, the Attorney General, district attorney or court shall, in addition to reviewing the records to which access was denied, compare those records to the condensation to determine whether the condensation adequately describes the significant facts contained in the records. [Formerly 192.423]

Note: 192.360 (Condensation of public record subject to disclosure) was added to and made a part of 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 192.360 — Condensation of public record subject to disclosure; petition to review denial of right to inspect public record; adequacy of condensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.180 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.180
200.180 Emerging Small Business Account
Status: in_force

The Emerging Small Business Account is established within the State Highway Fund. The Emerging Small Business Account is an investment fund for purposes of ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of assisting emerging small businesses under the plans recommended under ORS 200.160 (Transportation Commission duties) . Interest earnings on moneys in the account are credited to the account. [1991 c.517 §4; 1993 c.744 §189b; 2005 c.683 §10]

Source: Section 200.180 — Emerging Small Business Account; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.315 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.315
197A.315 Expansion study areas
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “district” means:

(a) A domestic water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264.

(b) A parks and recreation district organized under ORS chapter 266.

(c) A sanitary district organized under ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) .

(d) A rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478.

(2) When a city evaluates or amends the urban growth boundary of the city under ORS 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) , the city shall notify:

(a) Each district that has territory within the study area established under ORS 197A.285 (Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries) .

(b) Each county that has land use jurisdiction over any portion of the study area.

(3) The notification must:

(a) Include a map showing the study area; and

(b) State that, in order to execute or amend an urban service agreement concerning the study area, the district shall respond to the notice within 60 days of the date the notice is mailed if the district enters into or amends an urban service agreement concerning the study area.

(4) An urban service agreement executed under this section must satisfy the requirements of ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) (1)(a) to (f). When a city and a district execute an urban service agreement pursuant to this section, the city and the district are not required to participate in the negotiation of an urban service agreement under ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) to 195.085 (Compliance deadlines) .

(5) Before executing the urban service agreement, the city and the district shall consult with community planning organizations that are recognized by the governing body of the city and whose boundaries include territory in the study area that may be affected by the urban service agreement.

(6) If the special district chooses not to negotiate an urban service agreement or does not respond to the notice within 60 days, the city may withdraw from the service territory of the district any portion of the study area that is included within the urban growth boundary of the city and annexed to the city.

(7) If the district responds in writing to the notice within 60 days and requests to execute an urban service agreement for the study area with the city, the city and the district shall meet to develop the urban service agreement within 60 days after the district responds.

(8) If the city and district are unable to develop the urban service agreement within 180 days after the date of the first meeting, the city or the district may require mediation. If mediation is required, the city and the district shall each designate an individual to work with the city and the district to develop an urban service agreement. The city and the district are each responsible for the costs of the mediator it selects.

(9) If the city and the district are unable to develop the urban service agreement after an additional 180 days, the city or the district may require arbitration. The mediators selected under subsection (8) of this section shall jointly select a third individual, and the three individuals shall constitute an arbitration panel to develop the urban service agreement. If the mediators are unable to agree on the third individual, the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall select an individual from a list of qualified arbitrators provided by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The city and the district shall bear the cost of the third individual equally. The arbitration panel:

(a) Shall consider the provisions of ORS 222.460 (Procedures for withdrawal of territory) , 222.465 (Effective date of withdrawal from domestic water supply district, water control district or sanitary district) , 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) to 222.570 (Effect on metropolitan sanitary districts) , 222.575 (Agreements for joint operation by city and district) and 222.580 (Procedure applicable to prior annexations in which no property division was made) ; and

(b) May not:

(A) Require the city or the district to pay the other party as part of the urban service agreement unless:

(i) The urban service agreement requires a transfer of physical assets, in which case the urban service agreement may require the payment of fair market value for the assets; or

(ii) A party has offered a payment as part of prior negotiations and the arbitrators incorporate all or a portion of the negotiated payment in the urban service agreement;

(B) Prevent a city from including land within the urban growth boundary of the city; or

(C) Prohibit a city from annexing territory that is within the urban growth boundary of the city.

(10) A city may not withdraw territory from the service territory of a district:

(a) Unless the district does not respond to the notice required by subsection (2) of this section; or

(b) Until the city and the district develop an urban service agreement under this section.

(11) Decisions related to the execution of an urban service agreement under this section are not land use decisions subject to the jurisdiction of the Land Use Board of Appeals. [2013 c.575 §6; 2015 c.27 §20]

Source: Section 197A.315 — Expansion study areas; notice; urban service agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.931 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.931
196.931 Monitoring fill and removal activities
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall:

(1) Monitor removal and fill activities, including but not limited to prospecting and placer mining, within designated essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat areas to determine the effects of such activities on salmonid spawning and rearing habitat and compile the results in an annual report.

(2) Cooperate with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and other interested parties to develop and distribute public education and information materials designed to increase understanding and awareness of permit requirements and acceptable removal and fill practices related to prospecting and placer mining.

(3) Report periodically to the appropriate legislative committee on the progress of the Department of State Lands in implementing ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) . [Formerly 196.910]

Note: 196.931 (Monitoring fill and removal activities) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 196 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 196.931 — Monitoring fill and removal activities; public education and information materials; periodic reports to legislative committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.160 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.160
196.160 Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Each member of the Columbia River Gorge Commission appointed by the Governor under ORS 196.150 (Compact provisions) shall be subject to Senate confirmation pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor until the member’s term expires or until a disqualifying change in residence.

(2) A member shall serve a period of four years.

(3) Members of the commission appointed from Oregon are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 390.510]

Source: Section 196.160 — Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.740 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.740
192.740 Preservation and security of electronic official record
Status: in_force

(1) An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is or was designated as official under ORS 192.725 (Electronic record as official record) shall provide for the preservation and security of the record in an electronic form or a form that is not electronic.

(2) If legal material is preserved under subsection (1) of this section in an electronic record, the official publisher shall:

(a) Ensure the integrity of the record;

(b) Provide for backup and disaster recovery of the record; and

(c) Ensure the continuing usability of the material. [2013 c.221 §5]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.740 — Preservation and security of electronic official record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.510 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.510
195.510 Sites not subject to ORS 195.500 to 195.510
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 195.500 (Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property) to 195.510 (Sites not subject to ORS 195.500 to 195.510) , “camping site” does not include:

(1) Public property that is a day use recreational area.

(2) Public property that is a designated campground and occupied by an individual under an agreement with a municipality or county. [Formerly 203.081]

Note: See note under 195.500 (Policy for removal of homeless individuals camping on public property) .

Source: Section 195.510 — Sites not subject to ORS 195.500 to 195.510 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.448 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.448
196.448 Member compensation
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the Ocean Policy Advisory Council is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(2) The council shall meet at least once every six months at a place, day and hour determined by the council. The council also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chair or of a majority of the members of the council. [1991 c.501 §§9,10,11; 2003 c.744 §10]

Note: See note under 196.438 (Ocean Policy Advisory Council) .

Source: Section 196.448 — Member compensation; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.836 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.836
192.836 Use of substitute address
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A program participant may request that public bodies use the substitute address designated by the Attorney General as the address of the program participant in any ongoing actions or proceedings or when creating a new public record.

(b) A public body is not responsible for requesting that departments, divisions, affiliates or other organizational units of the public body or other public bodies use the substitute address as the address of the program participant.

(c) Unless requested by the program participant, when the actual address of a program participant is contained in a public record that is filed with the public body, the public body is not responsible for modifying the public record to contain the substitute address designated by the Attorney General.

(d) The Attorney General is not responsible for making requests under this subsection.

(2) Except as provided in this section and ORS 192.842 (Use of actual or substitute address in specified circumstances) , when a program participant submits a current and valid Address Confidentiality Program authorization card to a public body, the public body shall accept the substitute address on the authorization card as the address of the program participant when creating a new public record. Upon the request of the program participant, the public body shall use the substitute address on the authorization card in any ongoing actions or proceedings.

(3) A public body may request a waiver from the requirements of the Address Confidentiality Program by submitting a waiver request to the Attorney General. The waiver request shall be in writing and include:

(a) An explanation of why the public body cannot meet its statutory or administrative obligations by possessing or using the substitute address; and

(b) An affirmation that if the Attorney General accepts the waiver, the public body will only use the actual address of the program participant for those statutory or administrative purposes included in the waiver request.

(4) The Attorney General shall accept or deny a waiver request from a public body in writing and include a statement of specific reasons for acceptance or denial. An acceptance or denial made under this subsection is not considered an order as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) and is not subject to judicial review under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) .

(5) Except as provided in ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) , if a law or rule requires the use of a residence address, the substitute address may be used instead. [2005 c.821 §7; 2007 c.542 §2]

Note: See note under 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) .

Source: Section 192.836 — Use of substitute address; waiver of requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.085 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.085
195.085 Compliance deadlines
Status: in_force

(1) Local governments and special districts shall demonstrate compliance with ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) and 195.065 (Agreements required) .

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission may adjust the deadline for compliance under this section when cities and counties that are parties to an agreement under ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) and 195.065 (Agreements required) are scheduled for periodic review at different times.

(3) Local governments and special districts that are parties to an agreement in effect on November 4, 1993, which provides for the future provision of an urban service shall demonstrate compliance with ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) no later than the date such agreement expires or the second periodic review that begins after November 4, 1993, whichever comes first.

(4) An urban service agreement in effect on April 1, 2014, does not apply to real property described as Area 2 on Metro’s map denominated “2011 UGB Expansion Areas, Ordinance 11-1264B, Exhibit A, October, 2011.” [1993 c.804 §§7,8; 2014 c.92 §7]

Source: Section 195.085 — Compliance deadlines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).