ORS § 196.913 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.913
196.913 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(1) Activities for conducting maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel pursuant to a notice submitted under ORS 196.911 (Maintenance without permit) may not result in:

(a) The removal of more than 3,000 cubic yards per linear mile of traditionally maintained channel over the course of the five-year period for which the notice is valid;

(b) The spreading of material in:

(A) A wetland or converted wetland pursuant to subsection (2)(k) of this section in a volume greater than 3,000 cubic yards per linear mile of traditionally maintained channel over the course of the five-year period for which the notice is valid; or

(B) An undisturbed wetland;

(c) The removal or fill of material, or any other maintenance, occurring in a channel that has been designated by rule and mapped by the Department of State Lands as essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat as defined in ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) ; or

(d) The enlargement of a water right or in otherwise causing injury to another existing water right.

(2) In addition to complying with all applicable laws related to fish passage as described in ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) and all applicable laws related to water quality, maintenance activities conducted pursuant to a notice submitted under ORS 196.911 (Maintenance without permit) must comply with the following conditions:

(a) A traditionally maintained channel must be dry before the commencement of any removal activities in the channel. If there is standing water in the channel that is due to a rain event and not indicative of a perennial stream, a person must request a variance under ORS 196.915 (State agencies’ review and responses to notice) (5) prior to initiation of maintenance activities.

(b) A person must complete removal activities during the applicable regional dry maintenance time period established by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the region where the traditionally maintained channel is located.

(c) The body of motorized equipment used to conduct removal or fill activities must be operated from the bank of the channel, with only the bucket or portion of the motorized equipment that actively removes material operating within the channel.

(d) The bottom of the channel bed must be excavated on a smooth grade, in a manner that avoids creating depressions or grade changes within the channel.

(e) Maintenance activities must be conducted in a manner that minimizes new erosion into the channel.

(f) Removal of woody vegetation must be limited to the minimum amount needed to complete the maintenance activity.

(g) Revegetation must occur for any riparian areas that serve as a buffer adjacent to the channel and that experience vegetation loss as a result of the maintenance activity. This condition is satisfied whether revegetation occurs naturally or after seeding.

(h) Work related to the maintenance activity must be conducted only from one bank of the channel, on either the north or east side, when practicable, to minimize the ecological impacts of the maintenance activity.

(i) Motorized equipment used for maintenance activities must utilize existing crossings, if crossing the channel is necessary to complete maintenance activities.

(j) Maintenance activities must begin at the most upstream location of the traditionally maintained channel and progress downstream.

(k) Material that is removed from the channel may be temporarily placed in a wetland or converted wetland to dry, provided that the material must, no later than one year after the date that the maintenance activity was completed, be moved to uplands or be spread in a thin layer outside the riparian area that serves as a buffer adjacent to the channel. Fill activities related to the maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel must be limited to fill pursuant to this paragraph.

(L) Maintenance activities may not result in converting wetlands to uplands and may not materially change the depth or functionality of a wetland.

(m) Impacts to wetlands by the maintenance activities must be temporary and must be limited to impacts related to accessing the site to conduct removal activities in the channel, the removal of material and the disposal of removed material.

(n) Maintenance activities may not result in a change in location of a channel through the digging of a new channel and the diversion of the flow from the old channel into the new channel or in increasing the width or depth of the channel beyond the width or depth to which the channel has routinely been maintained to facilitate drainage.

(o) The maintenance activities must not alter any existing inlet or outlet connections with other waterways. [2019 c.699 §5; 2021 c.256 §2]

Note: See note under 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) .

Source: Section 196.913 — Prohibitions; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 188.025 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 188 / Section 188.025
188.025 Secretary of State rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall adopt rules the secretary considers necessary in carrying out the secretary’s reapportionment duties under ORS 188.010 (Criteria for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts) to 188.305 (Senate districts) and section 6, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution. [Formerly 188.015]

Source: Section 188.025 — Secretary of State rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors188.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.715 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.715
199.715 City-county consolidation authorized
Status: in_force

By proceeding under ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) , a county and the most populous city in the county may consolidate to form a city-county, and one or more of the other cities in the county and the unincorporated area may join in the consolidation. [1971 c.731 §3; 1997 c.494 §2]

Source: Section 199.715 — City-county consolidation authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.513 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.513
192.513 Review of exemptions from disclosure by Oregon Sunshine Committee
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to a plan or schedule for review accepted by the public records subcommittee of the Legislative Counsel Committee under ORS 192.499 (Public records subcommittee) , the Oregon Sunshine Committee may review exemptions from disclosure of public records previously enacted into law for which an open government impact statement was not prepared.

(2) On or before July 1 of each even-numbered year, the Oregon Sunshine Committee shall deliver to the public records subcommittee the results of any review performed pursuant to this section. [2017 c.654 §7]

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

Source: Section 192.513 — Review of exemptions from disclosure by Oregon Sunshine Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.670 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.670
192.670 Meetings by means of telephone or electronic communication
Status: in_force

(1) Any meeting, including an executive session, of a governing body of a public body which is held through the use of telephone or other electronic communication shall be conducted in accordance with ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(2) When telephone or other electronic means of communication is used and the meeting is not an executive session, the governing body of the public body shall make available to the public at least one place where, or at least one electronic means by which, the public can listen to the communication at the time it occurs. A place provided may be a place where no member of the governing body of the public body is present.

(3) All meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must provide to members of the general public, to the extent reasonably possible, an opportunity to:

(a) Access and attend the meeting by telephone, video or other electronic or virtual means;

(b) If in-person oral testimony is allowed, submit during the meeting oral testimony by telephone, video or other electronic or virtual means; and

(c) If in-person written testimony is allowed, submit written testimony, including by electronic mail or other electronic means, so that the governing body is able to consider the submitted testimony in a timely manner.

(4) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section:

(a) Apply to hearings under ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) , 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) regardless of whether a governing body or governing body’s designee, including a hearings officer, conducts the hearing; and

(b) Do not apply to contested case hearings under ORS chapter 183. [1973 c.172 §7; 1979 c.361 §1; 2011 c.272 §2; 2021 c.228 §1]

Source: Section 192.670 — Meetings by means of telephone or electronic communication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.005 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.005
197.005 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Uncoordinated use of lands within this state threatens the orderly development, the environment of this state and the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and welfare of the people of this state.

(2) To promote coordinated administration of land uses consistent with comprehensive plans adopted throughout the state, it is necessary to establish a process for the review of state agency, city, county and special district land conservation and development plans for compliance with goals.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, cities and counties should remain as the agencies to consider, promote and manage the local aspects of land conservation and development for the best interests of the people within their jurisdictions.

(4) The promotion of coordinated statewide land conservation and development requires the creation of a statewide planning agency to prescribe planning goals and objectives to be applied by state agencies, cities, counties and special districts throughout the state.

(5) City and county governments are responsible for the development of local comprehensive plans. The purpose of ORS 195.065 (Agreements required) , 195.070 (Agreement factors) and 195.075 (Agreement provisions and considerations) is to enhance coordination among cities, counties and special districts to assure effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of urban services required under those local comprehensive plans. [1973 c.80 §1; 1977 c.664 §1; 1981 c.748 §21; 1993 c.804 §2a; 1999 c.348 §1]

Source: Section 197.005 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.676 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.676
196.676 Response to notices from local governments
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands shall respond to the notice received from local governments pursuant to ORS 215.418 (Approval of development on wetlands) (1) and 227.350 (Notice of proposed wetlands development) (1) within 30 days of receipt of the notice. The response shall state whether a permit is or in the future will be required or whether a permit has been issued by the department for the activity which is subject to notice. [1989 c.837 §7]

Source: Section 196.676 — Response to notices from local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.597 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.597
192.597 Disclosure pursuant to abuse investigation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.596 (Disclosure under summons or subpoena) , a financial institution shall disclose and provide copies of the financial records of a person who is the alleged victim in an investigation under ORS 124.070 (Duty to investigate) or 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) in accordance with a subpoena issued by a court or on behalf of a grand jury under ORS 136.563 (Issuance of subpoena by district attorney for witnesses before grand jury) .

(2) A subpoena issued under this section shall specify:

(a) The name and Social Security number of the person about whom financial records are sought; and

(b) That the person about whom financial records are sought is the alleged victim in an abuse investigation under ORS 124.070 (Duty to investigate) or 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) .

(3) Disclosure and provision of copies under this section shall be made:

(a) Without the consent of the person who is the alleged victim in the abuse investigation, or of the person’s caretaker, fiduciary or other legal representative; and

(b) When made under subsection (7)(b) of this section, without the consent of the person who is not the alleged victim in the abuse investigation.

(4) A copy of the subpoena issued under this section may be served upon the person or the person’s caretaker, fiduciary or other legal representative, in the discretion of the court or the district attorney that issued the subpoena.

(5) Except when specifically directed by the court or district attorney issuing the subpoena not to, a financial institution that discloses and provides copies of financial records under this section may, but is not required to:

(a) Inform the person about whom financial records have been sought about the disclosure; or

(b) Inform the person’s caretaker, fiduciary or other legal representative, about the disclosure.

(6) A financial institution that provides copies of financial records under this section may be reimbursed for costs incurred as provided in ORS 192.602 (Time for compliance) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Financial records may be subpoenaed under this section only with respect to a person who is the alleged victim of abuse in an investigation under ORS 124.070 (Duty to investigate) or 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) .

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, financial records may be subpoenaed under this section when the financial records pertain to an account, loan or other financial relationship owned, held or maintained by a person who is the alleged victim in an abuse investigation under ORS 124.070 (Duty to investigate) or 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) together with one or more other persons who are not alleged victims in the abuse investigation.

(8) A financial institution that discloses and provides copies of financial records under this section is not liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising out of or in any way pertaining to the disclosure and provision of the copies.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Copies provided by a financial institution under this section must be accompanied by an affidavit or declaration of a custodian of records for the financial institution that states the following:

(A) That the affiant or declarant is a duly authorized custodian of the financial records and has authority to certify the financial records;

(B) That the copies are true copies of all of the financial records responsive to the subpoena; and

(C) That the financial records were prepared by the personnel of the financial institution acting under the control of the financial institution in the ordinary course of the financial institution’s business.

(b) If the financial institution has none of the financial records described in the subpoena, or only part of the financial records described in the subpoena, the affiant or declarant shall state in the affidavit or declaration that none or only a part of the financial records described in the subpoena are in the financial institution’s possession and control and shall disclose and provide only those financial records of which the affiant or declarant has custody.

(c) When more than one person has knowledge of the facts required to be stated in the affidavit or declaration under this subsection, more than one affidavit or declaration may be used.

(d) Copies provided under this subsection are admissible in evidence in a proceeding before a court in which testimony may be compelled to the same extent as though the original financial records were offered and a custodian of the financial records had been present and testified to the matters stated in the affidavit or declaration. The affidavit or declaration is admissible as evidence of the matters stated in the affidavit or declaration. The matters stated in the affidavit or declaration are presumed to be true. The presumption established by this paragraph is a presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence. [2012 c.70 §10; 2013 c.352 §11]

Source: Section 192.597 — Disclosure pursuant to abuse investigation; procedure; liability; affidavit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.233 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.233
187.233 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Status: in_force

(1) May of each year is designated as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

(2) The purpose of the designation is to:

(a) Encourage the Early Childhood Council to address perinatal mental health as a public health priority; and

(b) Encourage health care providers, parents, expecting parents and other stakeholders to collaborate in the development of a statewide care network for perinatal mental health and to increase awareness and understanding of the mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum women and their families. [2010 c.12 §1]

Source: Section 187.233 — Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.522 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.522
199.522 Economic feasibility analysis for proposed city
Status: in_force

If the territory proposed to be incorporated is within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, then prior to filing a petition to incorporate the territory with the county clerk under ORS 221.031 (Petition to incorporate) , the petitioners shall file the economic feasibility analysis described in ORS 199.476 (When petition for major boundary change required) (1) with the local government boundary commission for review and approval. The local government boundary commission shall review the feasibility analysis. On the basis of the review and after consultation with the petitioners, if necessary, the boundary commission shall approve or reject the economic feasibility analysis as presented or approve it as modified by the commission. Approval or rejection of the economic feasibility analysis shall be done by an order stating the reasons for the decision of the commission. Approval or rejection of an economic feasibility analysis filed under this section shall be accomplished not later than 120 days after the feasibility analysis is filed with the boundary commission. [1987 c.882 §7]

Source: Section 199.522 — Economic feasibility analysis for proposed city; filing with commission prior to filing incorporation petition; review of analysis by commission; approval or rejection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.520 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.520
197.520 Manner of declaring moratorium
Status: in_force

(1) No city, county or special district may adopt a moratorium on construction or land development unless it first:

(a) Provides written notice to the Department of Land Conservation and Development at least 45 days prior to the final public hearing to be held to consider the adoption of the moratorium;

(b) Makes written findings justifying the need for the moratorium in the manner provided for in this section; and

(c) Holds a public hearing on the adoption of the moratorium and the findings which support the moratorium.

(2) For urban or urbanizable land, a moratorium may be justified by demonstration of a need to prevent a shortage of public facilities which would otherwise occur during the effective period of the moratorium. Such a demonstration shall be based upon reasonably available information, and shall include, but need not be limited to, findings:

(a) Showing the extent of need beyond the estimated capacity of existing public facilities expected to result from new land development, including identification of any public facilities currently operating beyond capacity, and the portion of such capacity already committed to development;

(b) That the moratorium is reasonably limited to those areas of the city, county or special district where a shortage of key public facilities would otherwise occur; and

(c) That the housing and economic development needs of the area affected have been accommodated as much as possible in any program for allocating any remaining public facility capacity.

(3) A moratorium not based on a shortage of public facilities under subsection (2) of this section may be justified only by a demonstration of compelling need. Such a demonstration shall be based upon reasonably available information and shall include, but need not be limited to, findings:

(a) For urban or urbanizable land:

(A) That application of existing development ordinances or regulations and other applicable law is inadequate to prevent irrevocable public harm from development in affected geographical areas;

(B) That the moratorium is sufficiently limited to ensure that a needed supply of affected housing types and the supply of commercial and industrial facilities within or in proximity to the city, county or special district are not unreasonably restricted by the adoption of the moratorium;

(C) Stating the reasons alternative methods of achieving the objectives of the moratorium are unsatisfactory;

(D) That the city, county or special district has determined that the public harm which would be caused by failure to impose a moratorium outweighs the adverse effects on other affected local governments, including shifts in demand for housing or economic development, public facilities and services and buildable lands, and the overall impact of the moratorium on population distribution; and

(E) That the city, county or special district proposing the moratorium has determined that sufficient resources are available to complete the development of needed interim or permanent changes in plans, regulations or procedures within the period of effectiveness of the moratorium.

(b) For rural land:

(A) That application of existing development ordinances or regulations and other applicable law is inadequate to prevent irrevocable public harm from development in affected geographical areas;

(B) Stating the reasons alternative methods of achieving the objectives of the moratorium are unsatisfactory;

(C) That the moratorium is sufficiently limited to ensure that lots or parcels outside the affected geographical areas are not unreasonably restricted by the adoption of the moratorium; and

(D) That the city, county or special district proposing the moratorium has developed a work plan and time schedule for achieving the objectives of the moratorium.

(4) No moratorium adopted under subsection (3)(a) of this section shall be effective for a period longer than 120 days, but such a moratorium may be extended provided the city, county or special district adopting the moratorium holds a public hearing on the proposed extension and adopts written findings that:

(a) Verify the problem giving rise to the need for a moratorium still exists;

(b) Demonstrate that reasonable progress is being made to alleviate the problem giving rise to the moratorium; and

(c) Set a specific duration for the renewal of the moratorium. No extension may be for a period longer than six months.

(5) Any city, county or special district considering an extension of a moratorium shall give the department at least 14 days’ notice of the time and date of the public hearing on the extension. [1980 c.2 §3; 1991 c.839 §3; 1995 c.463 §3]

Source: Section 197.520 — Manner of declaring moratorium , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.752 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.752
197.752 Lands available for urban development
Status: in_force

(1) Lands within urban growth boundaries shall be available for urban development concurrent with the provision of key urban facilities and services in accordance with locally adopted development standards.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, lands not needed for urban uses during the planning period may be designated for agricultural, forest or other nonurban uses. [1983 c.827 §19]

Source: Section 197.752 — Lands available for urban development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.860 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.860
192.860 Rules
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may adopt rules the Attorney General considers necessary 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 §15]

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

Source: Section 192.860 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.285 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.285
197A.285 Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries
Status: in_force

(1) A city outside Metro shall comply with this section when determining which lands to include within the urban growth boundary of the city, including when amending an urban growth boundary under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (5)(a), 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) .

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall provide, by rule, that:

(a) When evaluating lands for inclusion within the urban growth boundary, the city shall establish a study area that includes all land that is contiguous to the urban growth boundary and within a distance specified by commission.

(b) The city shall evaluate all land in the study area for inclusion in the urban growth boundary as provided in subsection (4) of this section, except for land excluded from the study area because:

(A) It is impracticable, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, to provide necessary public facilities or services to the land.

(B) The land is subject to significant development hazards, including a risk of land slides, a risk of flooding because the land is within the 100-year floodplain or is subject to inundation during storm surges or tsunamis, and other risks determined by the commission.

(C) The long-term preservation of significant scenic, natural, cultural or recreational resources requires limiting or prohibiting urban development of the land that contains the resources.

(D) The land is owned by the federal government and managed primarily for rural uses.

(E) The land is designated as rural reserve under ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) to 197A.250 (Designation of certain Washington County lands) .

(c) When evaluating the priority of land for inclusion under paragraph (b) of this subsection:

(A) The city shall evaluate the land within the study area that is designated as an urban reserve under ORS 197A.245 (Urban reserves) in an acknowledged comprehensive plan.

(B) If the amount of land appropriate for selection under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is not sufficient to satisfy the need for the land, the city shall evaluate the land that is subject to an acknowledged exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) or land that is nonresource land and select as much of the land as necessary to satisfy the need for land using criteria established by the commission and criteria in an acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations.

(C) If the amount of land appropriate for selection under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph is not sufficient to satisfy the need for land, the city shall evaluate the land within the study area that is designated as marginal land under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition) in the acknowledged comprehensive plan and select as much of the land as necessary to satisfy the need for land using criteria established by the commission and criteria in an acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations.

(D) If the amount of land appropriate for selection under subparagraphs (A) to (C) of this paragraph is not sufficient to satisfy the amount of land needed, the city shall evaluate land within the study area that is designated for agriculture or forest uses in the acknowledged comprehensive plan that is not predominantly high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) , or does not consist predominantly of prime or unique soils, as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, and select as much of that land as necessary to satisfy the need for land:

(i) Using criteria established by the commission and criteria in an acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations; and

(ii) Using the predominant capability classification system or the predominant cubic site class, as appropriate for the acknowledged comprehensive plan designation, to select lower capability or cubic site class lands first.

(E) If the amount of land appropriate for selection under subparagraphs (A) to (D) of this paragraph is not sufficient to satisfy the need for land, the city shall evaluate land within the study area that is designated as agricultural land in an acknowledged comprehensive plan and is predominantly high value farmland and select as much of that land as necessary to satisfy the need for land. A local government may not select land that is predominantly made up of prime or unique farm soils, as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, unless there is an insufficient amount of other land to satisfy its land need.

(3) For purposes of subsection (2)(b)(A) of this section, the commission shall determine impracticability by rule, considering the likely amount of development that could occur on the lands within the planning period, the likely cost of facilities and services, physical, topographical or other impediments to service provision and whether urban development has occurred on similarly situated lands such that it is likely that the lands will be developed at an urban level during the planning period. When impracticability is primarily a result of existing development patterns, the rules of the commission shall require that the lands be included within the study area, but may allow the development capacity forecast for the lands to be specified at a lower level over the planning period. The rules of the commission must be based on an evaluation of how similarly situated lands have, or have not, developed over time.

(4) For purposes of subsection (2)(b)(C) of this section, the commission by rule shall determine the circumstances in which and the resources to which this exclusion will apply.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(c)(E) of this section, the rules must allow land that would otherwise be excluded from an urban growth boundary to be included if:

(a) The land contains a small amount of resource land that is not important to the commercial agricultural enterprise in the area and the land must be included to connect a nearby and significantly larger area of land of higher priority for inclusion within the urban growth boundary; or

(b) The land contains a small amount of resource land that is not predominantly high-value farmland or predominantly made up of prime or unique farm soils and the land is completely surrounded by land of higher priority for inclusion into the urban growth boundary.

(6) When the primary purpose for expansion of the urban growth boundary is to accommodate a particular industry use that requires specific site characteristics, or to accommodate a public facility that requires specific site characteristics and the site characteristics may be found in only a small number of locations, the city may limit the study area to land that has, or could be improved to provide, the required site characteristics. Lands included within an urban growth boundary for a particular industrial use, or a particular public facility, must remain planned and zoned for the intended use:

(a) Except as allowed by rule of the commission that is based on a significant change in circumstance or the passage of time; or

(b) Unless the city removes the land from within the urban growth boundary.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the commission may adopt rules that specify circumstances under which a city may exchange land within the urban growth boundary of the city for land that is outside of the urban growth boundary and that is designed to avoid adverse effects of an exchange on agricultural or forest operations in the surrounding area. [Formerly 197A.320]

Source: Section 197A.285 — Priority of land to be included within urban growth boundaries; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.649 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.649
197.649 Fees for notice
Status: in_force

The Land Conservation and Development Commission may establish by rule fees to cover the cost of notice given to persons by the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (4) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) (3). [1983 c.827 §11f; 1985 c.565 §28; 1991 c.612 §15; 2013 c.1 §20]

Note: See note under 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute) .

Source: Section 197.649 — Fees for notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.375 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.375
197.375 Appeal of local government to referee
Status: in_force

(1) An appeal of a decision made under ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) and 197.365 (Application) or under ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) and 197.365 (Application) shall be made as follows:

(a) An appeal must be filed with the local government within 14 days of mailing of the notice of the decision under ORS 197.365 (Application) (4) and shall be accompanied by a $300 deposit for costs.

(b) A decision may be appealed by:

(A) The applicant; or

(B) Any person or organization who files written comments in the time period established under ORS 197.365 (Application) .

(c) An appeal shall be based solely on allegations:

(A) Of violation of the substantive provisions of the applicable land use regulations;

(B) Of unconstitutionality of the decision;

(C) That the application is not eligible for review under ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) or 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) to 197.380 (Application fees) and should be reviewed as a land use decision or limited land use decision; or

(D) That the parties’ substantive rights have been substantially prejudiced by an error in procedure by the local government.

(2) The local government shall appoint a referee to decide the appeal of a decision made under this section. The referee may not be an employee or official of the local government. However, a local government that has designated a hearings officer under ORS 215.406 (Planning and zoning hearings officers) or 227.165 (Planning and zoning hearings officers) may designate the hearings officer as the referee for appeals of a decision made under ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) and 197.365 (Application) .

(3) Within seven days of being appointed to decide the appeal, the referee shall notify the applicant, the local government, the appellant if other than the applicant, any person or organization entitled to notice under ORS 197.365 (Application) (2) that provided written comments to the local government and all providers of public facilities and services entitled to notice under ORS 197.365 (Application) (2) and advise them of the manner in which they may participate in the appeal. A person or organization that provided written comments to the local government but did not file an appeal under subsection (1) of this section may participate only with respect to the issues raised in the written comments submitted by that person or organization. The referee may use any procedure for decision-making consistent with the interests of the parties to ensure a fair opportunity to present information and argument. The referee shall provide the local government an opportunity to explain its decision, but is not limited to reviewing the local government decision and may consider information not presented to the local government.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The referee shall apply the substantive requirements of the applicable land use regulations and ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) or 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) . If the referee determines that the application does not qualify as an expedited land division or a middle housing land division, as defined in ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) , the referee shall remand the application for consideration as a land use decision or limited land use decision. In all other cases, the referee shall seek to identify means by which the application can satisfy the applicable requirements.

(b) For an expedited land use division, the referee may not reduce the density of the land division application.

(c) The referee shall make a written decision approving or denying the application or approving it with conditions designed to ensure that the application satisfies the land use regulations, within 42 days of the filing of an appeal. The referee may not remand the application to the local government for any reason other than as set forth in this subsection.

(5) Unless the governing body of the local government finds exigent circumstances, a referee who fails to issue a written decision within 42 days of the filing of an appeal shall receive no compensation for service as referee in the appeal.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the referee shall order the local government to refund the deposit for costs to an appellant who materially improves his or her position from the decision of the local government. The referee shall assess the cost of the appeal in excess of the deposit for costs, up to a maximum of $500, including the deposit paid under subsection (1) of this section, against an appellant who does not materially improve his or her position from the decision of the local government. The local government shall pay the portion of the costs of the appeal not assessed against the appellant. The costs of the appeal include the compensation paid the referee and costs incurred by the local government, but not the costs of other parties.

(7) The Land Use Board of Appeals does not have jurisdiction to consider any decisions, aspects of decisions or actions made under ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) or 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) to 197.380 (Application fees) .

(8) Any party to a proceeding before a referee under this section may seek judicial review of the referee’s decision in the manner provided for review of final orders of the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) and 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) . The Court of Appeals shall review decisions of the referee in the same manner as provided for review of final orders of the Land Use Board of Appeals in those statutes. However, notwithstanding ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) (9) or any other provision of law, the court shall reverse or remand the decision only if the court finds:

(a) That the decision does not concern an expedited land division as described in ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) or middle housing land division as defined in ORS 92.031 (Middle housing land division) and the appellant raised this issue in proceedings before the referee;

(b) That there is a basis to vacate the decision as described in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d), or a basis for modification or correction of an award as described in ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) ; or

(c) That the decision is unconstitutional. [1995 c.595 §10; 2003 c.598 §37; 2021 c.103 §8]

Source: Section 197.375 — Appeal of local government to referee; Court of Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.945 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.945
198.945 Trustees for dissolved district
Status: in_force

(1) Upon canvassing the vote after the election, if it appears that a majority or more of the votes cast approve dissolution, the district board shall declare the district dissolved. The board shall thereupon constitute a board of trustees who shall pay the debts or procure releases thereof and dispose of the property of the district. If the dissolved district was located wholly within the limits of one county, the board of the dissolving district may designate the county board as the board of trustees for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the district. If a majority of the votes cast at the election is against dissolution, the district board shall declare the proposal lost and cause the result of the vote to be made a part of the records of the district. In either case, the results of the election shall be certified to the county board immediately after the canvass of the vote.

(2) If dissolution is approved, after the affairs of the district have been fully settled, all books and records of the district shall be deposited by the board of trustees in the office of the county clerk of the county. At the same time, the board of trustees shall execute under oath, and file with the county board, a statement that the district has been dissolved and its affairs liquidated. From the date of the statement, the corporate existence of the district is terminated for all purposes.

(3) If a majority of the votes cast are against dissolution, no further election for dissolution shall be called by the board, upon petition or upon a resolution of the board, prior to the expiration of one year from the date of the election on dissolution. [1971 c.727 §54]

Source: Section 198.945 — Trustees for dissolved district; records to county clerk; limitation on further elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.110 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.110
187.110 Standard of time
Status: repealed

(1) The standard of time for the State of Oregon shall be the United States standard of time as established by the Congress of the United States for any particular area of the state under 15 U.S.C. 261, except that from 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March until 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November the standard of time for any area of this state shall be one hour in advance of the standard established for that particular area by the Congress of the United States under 15 U.S.C. 261.

(2) No department of the state government and no county, city or other political subdivision shall employ any other time or adopt any statute, ordinance or order providing for the use of any other standard of time. [Amended by 1961 c.415 §1; 1961 c.711 §1; 1963 c.265 §1; 1967 c.373 §1; 1991 c.67 §45; 2011 c.9 §13]

Note 1: The amendments to 187.110 (Standard of time) by section 1, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, become operative on the date set forth in section 2, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019 (see Note 2). 187.110 (Standard of time) , as amended by section 1, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

187.110 (Standard of time) . (1) The standard of time for the State of Oregon shall be one hour in advance of the United States standard of time as established by the Congress of the United States for any particular area of the state under 15 U.S.C. 261, except that:

(a) The standard of time for that portion of the State of Oregon that is in the Mountain Time Zone shall be the United States standard of time as established by the Congress of the United States for that area under 15 U.S.C. 261; and

(b) From 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March until 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November the standard of time for that portion of the State of Oregon that is in the Mountain Time Zone shall be one hour in advance of the standard established for that area by the Congress of the United States under 15 U.S.C. 261.

(2) No department of the state government and no county, city or other political subdivision shall employ any other time or adopt any statute, ordinance or order providing for the use of any other standard of time.

Note 2: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 2. The amendments to ORS 187.110 (Standard of time) by section 1 of this 2019 Act become operative at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of the first November in which the standard of time in the States of California and Washington is one hour in advance of the United States standard of time for California and Washington. [2019 c.421 §2]

Sec. 3. If the amendments to ORS 187.110 (Standard of time) by section 1 of this 2019 Act have not become operative by December 1, 2029, section 2 of this 2019 Act is repealed on December 1, 2029. [2019 c.421 §3]

Note 3: The amendments to 187.110 (Standard of time) by section 4, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, become operative December 1, 2029, only if section 2, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, is repealed by section 3, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019 (see Note 2). 187.110 (Standard of time) , as amended by sections 1 and 4, chapter 421, Oregon Laws 2019, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

187.110 (Standard of time) . (1) The standard of time for the State of Oregon shall be the United States standard of time as established by the Congress of the United States for any particular area of the state under 15 U.S.C. 261, except that from 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March until 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November the standard of time for any area of this state shall be one hour in advance of the standard established for that particular area by the Congress of the United States under 15 U.S.C. 261.

(2) No department of the state government and no county, city or other political subdivision shall employ any other time or adopt any statute, ordinance or order providing for the use of any other standard of time.

Source: Section 187.110 — Standard of time , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.747 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.747
198.747 Effective date of boundary change
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) that provides a different effective date, an annexation, withdrawal, consolidation or merger shall not become effective during the period:

(a) Beginning after the 90th day before a primary election or general election and ending on the day after the election; or

(b) Beginning after the deadline for filing the notice of election before any other election held by any district or other municipal corporation involved in the annexation, withdrawal, consolidation or merger and ending on the day after the election.

(2) If the effective date established for an annexation, withdrawal, consolidation or merger is a date that is prohibited under this section, the annexation, withdrawal, consolidation or merger shall become effective on the day after the election.

(3) For the purposes of ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) only, the effective date of an annexation shall be the date of the order declaring the annexation under ORS 198.855 (Annexation election) .

(4) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1985 c.808 §67; 1989 c.923 §23; 1995 c.712 §82; 2001 c.138 §3]

Note: 198.747 (Effective date of boundary change) was added to and made a part of 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 198.747 — Effective date of boundary change; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.509 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.509
197A.509 Development of land use final order
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) On or before the date the Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts the order establishing the criteria under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) , Metro shall establish a steering committee, the initial membership of which shall include a representative from each of the following:

(A) Metro;

(B) TriMet;

(C) The Department of Transportation; and

(D) Each affected local government.

(b) The membership of the steering committee shall, at all times, include at least the members described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. The steering committee may approve additional members by majority vote.

(c) Metro shall staff the steering committee until the adoption of the initial land use final order for the project.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The steering committee shall issue recommendations for the siting of the light rail route and other project improvements and their locations to TriMet.

(b) TriMet shall apply to the Metro Council for a land use final order approving the project improvements and their locations. The applied for locations must provide sufficient boundaries to accommodate adjustments to the specific placements of the project improvements for which need commonly arises upon the development of more detailed environmental or engineering data following approval of a Full Funding Grant Agreement.

(3) The council shall apply the criteria established by the Land Conservation and Development Commission under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) when making decisions in a land use final order on the applied for project improvements, including their locations. The council shall follow the procedures described in this section when adopting a land use final order.

(4) The council shall hold a public hearing on the project improvements, including their locations, for which decisions will be made in the land use final order.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least 14 days prior to the hearing, the council shall publish notice of a public hearing on the project improvements, including their locations, in a newspaper of general circulation within Metro’s jurisdictional area. The notice shall state:

(A) The general subject matter of the hearing and all matters scheduled for consideration at the hearing;

(B) The date, time and place of the hearing;

(C) The street address where a staff report and the criteria may be found;

(D) That failure by a person to raise an issue at the hearing in person or in writing, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the council an opportunity to respond to the issue raised, shall preclude appeal by that person to the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue;

(E) That persons whose names appear on petitions submitted into the public hearing record will not be considered by that action to have provided oral or written testimony at the hearing;

(F) That notice of adoption of the land use final order will be provided only to persons who provide oral or written testimony at the hearing and who also provide a written request for notice and a mailing address to which notice shall be sent; and

(G) That appeals from decisions in a land use final order must be filed within 14 days following the date the land use final order is reduced to writing and bears the necessary signatures.

(b) The council also shall provide such other notice as the council deems necessary to give notice to persons who may be substantially affected by its decision. No other form of notice is required.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At least seven days prior to the hearing, the council shall make a copy of the staff report available for public inspection. The staff report shall:

(A) Set forth the criteria established under ORS 197A.505 (Establishment of criteria for decisions in land use final order) ;

(B) Include a description of the proposed boundaries within which the project improvements will be located, as applied for by TriMet under subsection (2) of this section; and

(C) Address how the proposed boundaries comply with the criteria.

(b) Without providing additional notice, the council may amend the staff report prior to the hearing as the staff considers necessary or desirable.

(7) At the commencement of the hearing, a statement shall be made to those in attendance that:

(a) Lists the criteria or directs those present to a place at the hearing location where any person may obtain a list of the criteria at no cost;

(b) Lists generally the project improvements, including their locations, for which decisions will be made in the land use final order;

(c) Testimony shall be directed toward the application of the criteria to the project improvements, including their locations, to which decisions will be made in the land use final order;

(d) Failure by a person to raise an issue at the hearing, in person or in writing, or failure to raise an issue with sufficient specificity to afford the council an opportunity to respond to the issue raised, shall preclude appeal by that person to the board based on that issue;

(e) Persons whose names appear on petitions submitted into the public hearing record will not be considered by that action to have provided oral or written testimony at the hearing;

(f) Notice of adoption of the land use final order will be provided only to the affected local governments and to the persons who have provided oral or written testimony at the hearing and who also have provided a written request for notice and a mailing address to which notice shall be sent; and

(g) Appeals from decisions in a land use final order on the project improvements, including their locations, must be filed within 14 days following the date the land use final order is reduced to writing and bears the necessary signatures.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council shall allow for the submission of oral and written testimony at the hearing, subject to any hearing procedures the council deems necessary or appropriate for the adoption of a land use final order.

(b) The council may exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious testimony.

(9) The council may take official notice at the hearing of any matter identified in ORS 40.065 (Rule 201(b). Kinds of facts) and 40.090 (Rule 202. Law that is judicially noticed) or as authorized by resolution of the council establishing hearing procedures for the adoption of land use final orders.

(10) The council is not required to provide any opportunities in addition to those described in this section for interested persons to participate in the proceedings of the council in adopting a land use final order. The council may establish by resolution additional procedures to govern its proceedings in adopting a land use final order, subject to the provisions of this section.

(11) The council shall close the hearing and shall adopt a land use final order by resolution or continue the matter as provided in ORS 197A.511 (Land use final order) (1) or as the council otherwise considers necessary for the purpose of adopting a land use final order. [2017 c.714 §6]

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

Source: Section 197A.509 — Development of land use final order; steering committee; application to council for land use final order; council procedures; public hearing; notice; staff report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.280 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.280
197A.280 Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies only to cities that are not within Metro or described in ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (1).

(2) The actions required under subsection (3) of this section must be undertaken:

(a) At periodic review pursuant to ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) ;

(b) On a schedule established by the Land Conservation and Development Commission for cities with a population of 10,000 or greater, not to exceed once each eight years;

(c) At any other legislative review of the comprehensive plan that requires the application of a statewide planning goal related to buildable lands for residential use; or

(d) At the election of a city with a population of less than 10,000.

(3) A city shall, according to rules of the commission:

(a) Determine its needed housing under ORS 197A.018 (Definition of “needed housing.”) ;

(b) Inventory the supply of buildable lands available within the urban growth boundary to accommodate needed housing; and

(c) Take any necessary actions described in ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (3), whether or not the actions are described within the city’s housing production strategy, to accommodate needed housing. [2023 c.13 §21]

Source: Section 197A.280 — Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.160 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.160
200.160 Transportation Commission duties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall appoint a committee to recommend plans whereby the Department of Transportation may assist emerging small businesses in overcoming barriers to participation in state public improvement and maintenance projects. The committee shall report biennially its recommendation to the commission and to the appropriate legislative committee. [1991 c.517 §2; 2005 c.683 §8]

Source: Section 200.160 — Transportation Commission duties; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.020 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.020
190.020 Contents of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) An agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) shall specify the functions or activities to be performed and by what means they shall be performed. Where applicable, the agreement shall provide for:

(a) The apportionment among the parties to the agreement of the responsibility for providing funds to pay for expenses incurred in the performance of the functions or activities.

(b) The apportionment of fees or other revenue derived from the functions or activities and the manner in which such revenue shall be accounted for.

(c) The transfer of personnel and the preservation of their employment benefits.

(d) The transfer of possession of or title to real or personal property.

(e) The term or duration of the agreement, which may be perpetual.

(f) The rights of the parties to terminate the agreement.

(2) When the parties to an agreement are unable, upon termination of the agreement, to agree on the transfer of personnel or the division of assets and liabilities between the parties, the circuit court has jurisdiction to determine that transfer or division. [Amended by 1967 c.550 §5]

Source: Section 190.020 — Contents of agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.155 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.155
196.155 Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact
Status: in_force

The Governor, the Columbia River Gorge Commission and all state agencies and counties are hereby directed and provided authority to carry out their respective functions and responsibilities in accordance with the compact executed under ORS 196.150 (Compact provisions) to 196.165 (Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits) and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. [Formerly 390.505]

Source: Section 196.155 — Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.780 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.780
198.780 Filing of duplicates of certain documents
Status: in_force

(1) Within 10 days after a document referred to by subsection (2) of this section is entered, adopted or executed, the board that entered, adopted or executed the document shall file duplicate copies of the document with the Department of Revenue, the Secretary of State and with the county clerk and the county assessor of each county in which any district affected by the document is located.

(2) This section applies to:

(a) An order of formation entered by the county board under ORS 198.810 (Order for formation) to 198.840 (Notice of hearing) .

(b) An order of annexation entered by the county board under ORS 198.850 (Annexation petition or resolution) to 198.869 (Annexation contract) .

(c) An order of withdrawal entered by the county board under ORS 198.875 (Election on withdrawal petition) .

(d) A resolution of merger adopted by the district board under ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) .

(e) A resolution of consolidation adopted by the district board under ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) .

(f) The statement executed by the board of trustees of a dissolving district under ORS 198.945 (Trustees for dissolved district) . [1971 c.727 §21; 1977 c.884 §1]

Source: Section 198.780 — Filing of duplicates of certain documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.299 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.299
187.299 Arab-American Heritage Month
Status: in_force

April of each year is designated as Arab-American Heritage Month. [2021 c.538 §1]

Source: Section 187.299 — Arab-American Heritage Month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.420 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.420
190.420 Authority of public agency to make agreements with public agencies in other states
Status: in_force

(1) Any power or powers, privileges or authority exercised or capable of exercise by a public agency in this state may be exercised and enjoyed jointly with any public agency in another state to the extent that the laws of the other state permit such joint exercise or enjoyment.

(2) Public agencies in this state and in another state may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action. Such action must be recorded by ordinance, resolution or in other lawful manner by the governing bodies of the participating public agencies.

(3) An agreement under 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 any other necessary and proper matters.

(4) An agreement under subsection (2) of this section may not relieve any public agency of any obligation or responsibility imposed on it by law.

(5) An agreement under subsection (2) of this section may require that a public agency in another state indemnify a public agency in this state against any tort claim or demand, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of an action in the other state.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a public agency in this state 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) . [1969 c.390 §2; 1999 c.948 §4; 2003 c.794 §210; 2007 c.376 §1]

Source: Section 190.420 — Authority of public agency to make agreements with public agencies in other states; contents of agreement; liability of public agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.401 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.401
192.401 Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person denied the right to inspect or to receive a copy of a public record of a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , that contains information concerning a licensee or applicant, and petitioning the Attorney General to review the public record shall, on or before the date of filing the petition with the Attorney General, send a copy of the petition by first class mail to the health professional regulatory board. Not more than 48 hours after the board receives a copy of the petition, the board shall send a copy of the petition by first class mail to the licensee or applicant who is the subject of a public record for which disclosure is sought. When sending a copy of the petition to the licensee or applicant, the board shall include a notice informing the licensee or applicant that a written response by the licensee or applicant may be filed with the Attorney General not later than seven days after the date that the notice was sent by the board. Immediately upon receipt of any written response from the licensee or applicant, the Attorney General shall send a copy of the response to the petitioner by first class mail.

(b) A person denied the right to inspect or to receive a copy of a public record of the Health Licensing Office that contains information concerning an individual who holds, or an applicant for, an authorization to practice a profession to which ORS 676.595 (Disclosure of certain investigatory information) applies, and petitioning the Attorney General to review the public record shall, on or before the date of filing the petition with the Attorney General, send a copy of the petition by first class mail to the office. Not more than 48 hours after the office receives a copy of the petition, the office shall send a copy of the petition by first class mail to the holder of the authorization or the applicant who is the subject of a public record for which disclosure is sought. When sending a copy of the petition to the holder of the authorization or the applicant, the office shall include a notice informing the holder of the authorization or the applicant that a written response by the holder of the authorization or the applicant may be filed with the Attorney General not later than seven days after the date that the notice was sent by the office. Immediately upon receipt of any written response from the holder of the authorization or the applicant, the Attorney General shall send a copy of the response to the petitioner by first class mail.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The person seeking disclosure of a public record of a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , that is confidential or exempt from disclosure under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) or 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) shall have the burden of demonstrating to the Attorney General by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure. The Attorney General shall issue an order denying or granting the petition, or denying or granting it in part, not later than the 15th day following the day that the Attorney General receives the petition. A copy of the Attorney General’s order granting a petition or part of a petition shall be served by first class mail on the health professional regulatory board, the petitioner and the licensee or applicant who is the subject of a public record ordered to be disclosed. The health professional regulatory board shall not disclose a public record prior to the seventh day following the service of the Attorney General’s order on a licensee or applicant entitled to receive notice under this paragraph.

(b) The person seeking disclosure of a public record of the Health Licensing Office that is confidential or exempt from disclosure as described in ORS 676.595 (Disclosure of certain investigatory information) shall have the burden of demonstrating to the Attorney General by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure. The Attorney General shall issue an order denying or granting the petition, or denying or granting the petition in part, not later than the 15th day following the day that the Attorney General receives the petition. A copy of the Attorney General’s order granting a petition or part of a petition shall be served by first class mail on the office, the petitioner and the holder of the authorization or the applicant who is the subject of a public record ordered to be disclosed. The office shall not disclose a public record prior to the seventh day following the service of the Attorney General’s order on a holder of an authorization or an applicant entitled to receive notice under this paragraph.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the Attorney General grants or denies the petition for a public record of a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , that contains information concerning a licensee or applicant, the board, a person denied the right to inspect or receive a copy of the public record or the licensee or applicant who is the subject of the public record may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in the circuit court for the county where the public record is held. The party seeking disclosure of the public record shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure.

(b) If the Attorney General grants or denies the petition for a public record of the Health Licensing Office that contains information concerning a holder of an authorization to practice a profession or an applicant, the office, a person denied the right to inspect or receive a copy of the public record or the holder of the authorization or the applicant who is the subject of the public record may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in the circuit court for the county where the public record is held. The party seeking disclosure of the public record shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure.

(4) The Attorney General may comply with a request of a health professional regulatory board or the Health Licensing Office to be represented by independent counsel in any proceeding under subsection (3) of this section. [Formerly subsections (4) to (7) of 192.450]

Source: Section 192.401 — Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.707 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.707
197.707 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It was the intent of the Legislative Assembly in enacting ORS chapters 195, 196, 197, 197A, 215 and 227 not to prohibit, deter, delay or increase the cost of appropriate development, but to enhance economic development and opportunity for the benefit of all citizens. [1983 c.827 §16]

Source: Section 197.707 — Legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.200 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.200
200.200 Security for performance by emerging small business
Status: in_force

(1) When any requirement exists under ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) or ORS chapter 279A, 279B or 279C to provide a surety bond or other security for the faithful performance of a public contract, an emerging small business may provide:

(a) A surety bond issued by a corporate surety qualified by law to issue surety insurance as defined in ORS 731.186 (“Surety insurance.”) ;

(b) A stipulation or undertaking with one or more individual sureties; or

(c) Any other form of security specified in the statute requiring the security.

(2) When the security for the faithful performance of a public contract is in the form of a stipulation or undertaking with one or more individual sureties, the individual sureties must be residents of this state. The total net worth of all the individual sureties on the stipulation or undertaking must be at least twice the sum specified in the stipulation or undertaking. The public agency requiring the security shall determine if the sureties possess the qualifications prescribed by this subsection. [1991 c.517 §8; 2003 c.794 §217]

Source: Section 200.200 — Security for performance by emerging small business , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.745 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.745
198.745 Content of resolution calling election
Status: in_force

A resolution or order calling an election on a proposed formation or change of organization shall:

(1) Provide for giving notice of the special election or elections upon the question.

(2) Designate each district or other territory within which the election or elections are to be held.

(3) Fix a date for the election, which date shall be the same for each election when an election is called upon the same question within more than one territory or district.

(4) State the substance of the question or questions to be submitted to the electors.

(5) Specify any terms and conditions provided for in the formation or change of organization.

(6) Contain such other matters as may be necessary to call, provide for and give notice of the election or elections and to provide for the conduct thereof and the canvass of the returns thereupon. [1971 c.727 §12]

Source: Section 198.745 — Content of resolution calling election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.462 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.462
197.462 Use of land excluded from destination resort
Status: in_force

A portion of a tract that is excluded from the site of a destination resort pursuant to ORS 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) (7) shall not be used or operated in conjunction with the resort. Subject to this limitation, the use of the excluded property shall be governed by otherwise applicable law. [1993 c.590 §7]

Source: Section 197.462 — Use of land excluded from destination resort , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.464 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.464
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
Status: in_force

(1) Approval or disapproval under this section shall be based on the policy stated in ORS 199.410 (Policy) .

(2) Without the approval of a boundary commission, a district with territory in the jurisdiction of the commission may not initiate an additional function of the district. Any proposal by a district to initiate an additional function shall be referred immediately to the boundary commission that has jurisdiction of the territory in which the district lies. The district shall take no further action on the proposal unless the commission approves the proposal as proposed or modified.

(3) Except for lines which provide no extraterritorial service, without the approval of a boundary commission, a city or district with territory in the jurisdiction of the commission shall not extend a water or sewer line extraterritorially to an extent not effected on October 5, 1973. Tentative plans for such extraterritorial extension shall be submitted to the boundary commission that has jurisdiction of the territory in which the extension is proposed. If the commission disapproves the plans, no further action may be taken.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5)(d) of this section, within territory subject to the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, no person may establish a community water supply system or a privately owned sewerage system or privately owned disposal system or extend a water line or sewer line without commission approval. Tentative plans for such approval shall be submitted to the boundary commission that has jurisdiction of the territory for which the establishment or extension is proposed. However, extension by a city or district of water lines or sewer lines shall be governed by subsection (3) of this section and the requirements of this section shall not apply to establishment of a city-owned or district-owned community water supply system within its boundaries.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A community water supply system within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of a commission may apply to the commission for allocation of service territory. If the territory is allocated to a community water supply system, no other community water supply system may serve within the territory without approval of the commission and the approval may not be given so long as the existing system is reliable and has an adequate quality and quantity of water.

(b) In condemning all or part of the properties and allocated service territory of a private community water supply system through eminent domain, the acquisition price shall be fair market value.

(c) No part of the acquisition price for all or part of a community water supply system acquired by eminent domain shall be specially assessed against the property within the acquired service territory, or its owners on a special benefit assessment basis.

(d) A community water supply system to which service territory has been allocated under this subsection may extend or establish water lines within the territory without further approval of the commission.

(6) Action which under this section requires approval by a boundary commission but is taken without that approval may be enjoined, upon suit in a court of competent jurisdiction, by the boundary commission in whose territorial jurisdiction the action is taken.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “Community water supply system” means a source of water and distribution system whether publicly or privately owned that serves more than three residences or other users where water is provided for public consumption including, but not limited to, a school, farm labor camp, an industrial establishment, a recreational facility, a restaurant, a motel, a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park, or a group care home.

(b) “Disposal system” is that system described by ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) , except for individual subsurface disposal systems.

(c) “Sewer line” includes every gravity sewer line that is eight inches or more in diameter and all force lines regardless of size, except a line connecting a sewer system with the premises of the user unless the line provides for extraterritorial extension of service.

(d) “Sewerage system” is that system described by ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) .

(e) “Tentative plans” submitted to the boundary commission for approval shall include:

(A) For the establishment of a water system or extension of a water line:

(i) The source of the supply and quantity of water available.

(ii) The transmission, distribution and storage system size and location.

(iii) The proposed number of service connections, a map, and a legal description indicating the proposed service area.

(B) For the establishment of a sewer system or extension of a sewer line:

(i) The location of the treatment facility and outfall or other method of disposal.

(ii) The size and location of the collection system.

(iii) The proposed number of service connections, a map, and a legal description indicating the proposed service area.

(f) “Water line” includes every water line except a line connecting a community water supply system with the premises of the water user unless the line provides for extraterritorial extension of service. [1973 c.684 §2; 1975 c.330 §1; 1979 c.374 §3; 1979 c.880 §4; 1983 c.336 §9; 1989 c.92 §19; 1989 c.648 §58; 2003 c.469 §2; 2005 c.22 §149]

Source: Section 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 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.760 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.760
199.760 Boundaries of city-county
Status: in_force

(1) When a city-county is incorporated, for purposes of county functions its boundaries shall be the boundaries of the county that is consolidated into the city-county, and for purposes of city functions:

(a) The boundaries shall include all territory located in any city in the county immediately before the consolidation;

(b) The boundaries shall exclude all territory in any city extending into the county if more than half of the population in the city is located outside the county immediately before the consolidation; and

(c) The boundaries shall exclude the unincorporated area when a majority of the electors in the unincorporated area voting on the question submitted under ORS 199.735 (Election on consolidation) (2) votes against the question.

(2) No boundary change effected under ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) shall:

(a) Change the boundaries of a legislative district established by state law.

(b) Deprive any member of the Legislative Assembly of the member’s seat in that body.

(3) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1971 c.731 §12; 1997 c.494 §8; 2001 c.138 §5]

Source: Section 199.760 — Boundaries of city-county; effect of change; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.173 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.173
192.173 Records and reports required by law to be in English
Status: in_force

(1) With the exception of prescriptions, all records, reports and proceedings required to be kept by law shall be in the English language or in a machine language capable of being converted to the English language by a data processing device or computer.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. [Formerly 192.310]

Source: Section 192.173 — Records and reports required by law to be in English; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.348 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.348
197A.348 Definition of “needed housing.”
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) and this section, “needed housing” means all housing on land zoned for residential use or mixed residential and commercial use that is determined to meet the need shown for housing within an urban growth boundary at price ranges and rent levels that are affordable to households within the county with a variety of incomes, including but not limited to households with low incomes, very low incomes and extremely low incomes, as those terms are defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under 42 U.S.C. 1437a. “Needed housing” includes the following housing types:

(a) Attached and detached single-family housing, middle housing types as described in ORS 197A.420 (Duplexes) and multiple family housing for both owner and renter occupancy;

(b) Government assisted housing;

(c) Mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks as provided in ORS 197.475 (Policy) to 197.493 (Placement and occupancy of recreational vehicle) ;

(d) Manufactured homes on individual lots planned and zoned for single-family residential use that are in addition to lots within designated manufactured dwelling subdivisions;

(e) Agriculture workforce housing; and

(f) Single room occupancies as defined in ORS 197A.430 (Single room occupancies) .

(2) For the purpose of estimating housing needs, as described in ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (3)(b), Metro shall adopt findings and perform an analysis that estimates each of the following factors:

(a) Projected needed housing units over the next 20 years;

(b) Current housing underproduction;

(c) Housing units needed for people experiencing homelessness; and

(d) Housing units projected to be converted into vacation homes or second homes during the next 20 years.

(3) Metro shall make the estimate described in subsection (2) of this section using a shorter time period than since the last review under ORS 197A.350 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro) (2)(a)(B) if Metro finds that the shorter time period will provide more accurate and reliable data related to housing need. The shorter time period may not be less than three years.

(4) Metro shall use data from a wider geographic area or use a time period longer than the time period described in subsection (2) of this section if the analysis of a wider geographic area or the use of a longer time period will provide more accurate, complete and reliable data relating to trends affecting housing need than an analysis performed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. Metro must clearly describe the geographic area, time frame and source of data used in an estimate performed under this subsection.

(5) Subsection (1)(a) and (d) of this section does not apply to a city with a population of less than 2,500.

(6) Metro may take an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to the definition of “needed housing” in subsection (1) of this section in the same manner that an exception may be taken under the goals. [Formerly 197.303]

Source: Section 197A.348 — Definition of “needed housing.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.095 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.095
197.095 Land Conservation and Development Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund in the State Treasury the Land Conservation and Development Account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated for the purpose of carrying out ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(2) All fees, moneys and other revenue received by the Department of Land Conservation and Development shall be deposited in the Land Conservation and Development Account. [1973 c.80 §15; 1977 c.664 §11; 1981 c.748 §21e; 2007 c.354 §8]

Source: Section 197.095 — Land Conservation and Development Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.110 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.110
190.110 Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate
Status: in_force

(1) In performing a duty imposed upon it, in exercising a power conferred upon it or in administering a policy or program delegated to it, a unit of local government or a state agency of this state may cooperate for any lawful purpose, by agreement or otherwise, with a unit of local government or a state agency of this or another state, or with the United States, or with a United States governmental agency, or with an American Indian tribe or an agency of an American Indian tribe. This power includes power to provide jointly for administrative officers.

(2) The power conferred by subsection (1) of this section to enter into an agreement with an American Indian tribe or an agency of an American Indian tribe extends to any unit of local government or state agency that is not otherwise expressly authorized to enter into an agreement with an American Indian tribe or an agency of an American Indian tribe.

(3) With regard to an American Indian tribe, the power described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section includes the power of the Governor or the designee of the Governor to enter into agreements to ensure that the state, a state agency or unit of local government does not interfere with or infringe on the exercise of any right or privilege of an American Indian tribe or members of a tribe held or granted under any federal treaty, executive order, agreement, statute, policy or any other authority. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify the obligations of the United States to an American Indian tribe or its members concerning real or personal property, title to which is held in trust by the United States.

(4) A unit of local government or state agency of this state may exclude 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) from an agreement under subsection (1) of this section if the agreement is with:

(a) A unit of local government of another state.

(b) A state agency of another state.

(c) The United States.

(d) A United States governmental agency.

(e) An American Indian tribe.

(f) An agency of an American Indian tribe. [Amended by 1963 c.189 §2; 1967 c.550 §7; 1985 c.267 §1; 1999 c.948 §3; 2001 c.611 §1; 2003 c.794 §208]

Source: Section 190.110 — Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate; agreements with American Indian tribes; exclusion of conditions for public contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.508 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.508
192.508 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel Committee and the public records subcommittee established under ORS 192.499 (Public records subcommittee) may adopt rules applicable to deliberations of the committee and subcommittee under ORS 192.485 (Definitions for ORS 192.485 to 192.513) to 192.513 (Review of exemptions from disclosure by Oregon Sunshine Committee) . The rules may enhance the opportunity for public participation in the deliberations of the committee and subcommittee, including through the live-streaming of meetings.

(2) All deliberations of the Legislative Counsel Committee and the public records subcommittee shall be conducted in accordance with the open meeting requirements of Article IV, section 14, of the Oregon Constitution, and rules adopted thereunder. [2017 c.654 §5]

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

Source: Section 192.508 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.080 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.080
195.080 Application of comprehensive plans and land use regulations
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 195.020 (Special district planning responsibilities) , 195.060 (Definition of “district.”) to 195.085 (Compliance deadlines) , 195.205 (Annexation by provider) to 195.235 (Application of other annexation procedures) , 197.005 (Legislative findings) , 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) , 197.320 (Power of commission to order compliance with goals and plans) , 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) and 223.304 (Determination of amount of system development charges) shall be construed to prevent planning for, installation of or connection to public facilities or services consistent with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations. [1993 c.804 §6]

Source: Section 195.080 — Application of comprehensive plans and land use regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.415 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.415
192.415 Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 192.401 (Records of health professional regulatory boards, Health Licensing Office) and 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) apply to the case of a person denied the right to inspect or to receive a copy of any public record of a public body other than a state agency, except that:

(a) The district attorney of the county in which the public body is located, or if it is located in more than one county the district attorney of the county in which the administrative offices of the public body are located, shall carry out the functions of the Attorney General;

(b) Any suit filed must be filed in the circuit court for the county described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(c) The district attorney may not serve as counsel for the public body, in the cases permitted under ORS 192.411 (Petition to review denial of right to inspect state public record) (3), unless the district attorney ordinarily serves as counsel for the public body.

(2) Disclosure of a record to the district attorney in compliance with subsection (1) of this section does not waive any privilege or claim of privilege regarding the record or its contents.

(3) Disclosure of a record or part of a record as ordered by the district attorney is a compelled disclosure for purposes of ORS 40.285 (Rule 512. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege) . [Formerly 192.460]

Source: Section 192.415 — Procedure to review denial of right to inspect other public records; effect of disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.305 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.305
195.305 Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation
Status: in_force

(1) If a public entity enacts one or more land use regulations that restrict the residential use of private real property or a farming or forest practice and that reduce the fair market value of the property, then the owner of the property shall be entitled to just compensation from the public entity that enacted the land use regulation or regulations as provided in ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) .

(2) Just compensation under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) shall be based on the reduction in the fair market value of the property resulting from the land use regulation.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to land use regulations that were enacted prior to the claimant’s acquisition date or to land use regulations:

(a) That restrict or prohibit activities commonly and historically recognized as public nuisances under common law;

(b) That restrict or prohibit activities for the protection of public health and safety;

(c) To the extent the land use regulations are required to comply with federal law;

(d) That restrict or prohibit the use of a property for the purpose of selling pornography or performing nude dancing;

(e) That plan and rezone land to an industrial zoning classification for inclusion within an urban growth boundary; or

(f) That plan and rezone land within an urban growth boundary to an industrial zoning classification.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subsection (3)(a) of this section shall be construed narrowly in favor of granting just compensation under this section. Nothing in subsection (3) of this section is intended to affect or alter rights provided by the Oregon or United States Constitution.

(b) Subsection (3)(b) of this section does not apply to any farming or forest practice regulation that is enacted after January 1, 2007, unless the primary purpose of the regulation is the protection of human health and safety.

(c) Subsection (3)(c) of this section does not apply to any farming or forest practice regulation that is enacted after January 1, 2007, unless the public entity enacting the regulation has no discretion under federal law to decline to enact the regulation.

(5) A public entity may adopt or apply procedures for the processing of claims under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) .

(6) The public entity that enacted the land use regulation that gives rise to a claim under subsection (1) of this section shall provide just compensation as required under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) .

(7) A decision by a public entity that an owner qualifies for just compensation 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 a decision by a public entity on the nature and extent of that compensation are not land use decisions.

(8) The remedies created by 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, are in addition to any other remedy under the Oregon or United States Constitution, and are not intended to modify or replace any constitutional remedy.

(9) If any portion or portions of this section are declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this section shall remain in full force and effect. [Formerly 197.352; 2013 c.279 §1]

Source: Section 195.305 — Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.755 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.755
192.755 Uniform construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing ORS 192.715 (Short title) to 192.760 (Relationship of ORS 192.715 to 192.760 to federal law) , consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [2013 c.221 §8]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.755 — Uniform construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.003 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.003
190.003 Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) , “unit of local government” includes a county, city, district or other public corporation, commission, authority or entity organized and existing under statute or city or county charter. [1967 c.550 §2]

Source: Section 190.003 — Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.425 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.425
194.425 Disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Secretary of State under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Operating Account under ORS 56.041 (Operating Account) . [2013 c.219 §48 (enacted in lieu of 194.700)]

Source: Section 194.425 — Disposition of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.950 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.950
198.950 Power of trustees to convey assets
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may convey to another district all assets of the dissolving district as described by ORS 198.930 (Plan for dissolution and liquidation) :

(1) If the other district assumes all debts and obligations of the dissolving district and undertakes to continue to furnish the service provided by the dissolving district pursuant to the plan of dissolution and liquidation; and

(2) If the consent of all the known holders of valid indebtedness against the district has been obtained, or provision has been made in the plan for payment of the nonassenting holders. [1971 c.727 §55]

Source: Section 198.950 — Power of trustees to convey assets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.832 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.832
197.832 Board Publications Account
Status: in_force

The Board Publications Account is established in the General Fund. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the Land Use Board of Appeals to be used for paying expenses incurred by the board under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (17). Disbursements of moneys from the account shall be approved by a member of the board. [1985 c.119 §5; 1989 c.761 §24; 1995 c.595 §17; 1997 c.436 §3; 1999 c.257 §4; 1999 c.621 §6]

Source: Section 197.832 — Board Publications Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.866 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.866
198.866 Annexation of city to district
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a city may adopt a resolution or motion to propose annexation to a district for the purpose of receiving service from the district. Upon adoption of an annexation proposal, the governing body of the city shall certify to the district board a copy of the proposal.

(2) The district board shall approve or disapprove the city’s annexation proposal. If the district board approves the proposal, the district board shall adopt an order or resolution to call an election in the district unless otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The district board is not required to call an election if:

(a) The population of the city is less than 20 percent of the population of the district; or

(b) The entire boundary of the city is encompassed within the boundary of the district.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, if 10 percent of the electors or 100 electors of the district, whichever is less, sign and present to the county board a petition requesting an election, the board shall call an election in the district. The petition shall be in conformity, to the greatest extent practicable, with ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) , 198.760 (Requirements for signers of petition) , 198.765 (Requirements for filing petition) and 198.770 (Method of determining validity of landowner signatures) .

(5) The order or resolution of the district board shall include the applicable matters specified in ORS 198.745 (Content of resolution calling election) . In addition the order or resolution may contain a plan for zoning or subdistricting the district as enlarged by the annexation if the principal Act for the district provides for election or representation by zone or subdistrict.

(6) The district board shall certify a copy of the resolution or order to the governing body of the city.

(7) Upon receipt of the resolution or order of the district board, the governing body of the city shall call an election in the city on the date specified in the order or resolution of the district board.

(8) An election under this section shall be held on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) that is not sooner than the 90th day after the date of the district order or resolution calling the election. [1983 c.142 §2 (enacted in lieu of 198.865); 1993 c.417 §1; 2003 c.219 §1]

Source: Section 198.866 — Annexation of city to district; approval of annexation proposal; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.567 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.567
196.567 Oregon Ocean Science Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Ocean Science Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Ocean Science Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Ocean Science Trust for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) , 196.566 (Trust duties) , 196.568 (Reimbursement from fund) and 196.569 (Report) .

(2) The trust may accept grants, donations, contributions or gifts from any source for deposit in the fund.

(3) The fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys accepted by the trust pursuant to subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Moneys appropriated by the Legislative Assembly;

(c) Interest earned on moneys in the fund;

(d) Any moneys described in subsection (4) of this section; and

(e) Other moneys deposited in the fund from any source.

(4) Subject to and consistent with federal law, any moneys received by the State of Oregon from the federal government that constitute the state’s distributive share of the amounts collected under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., shall be deposited in the fund.

(5) Of the moneys in the fund that are derived from the state’s distributive share of the amounts collected under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., the coastal county adjacent to the lands containing tracts for which the moneys are received by the state shall receive 30 percent of the distributive share received by the state for those lands. Where the lands containing tracts for which moneys are received are located adjacent to more than one county of this state, each county adjacent to the lands shall receive a portion of the 30 percent allocation that is proportionate to the area of the lands that are adjacent to the county. [2013 c.776 §3; 2019 c.94 §2]

Note: See note under 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) .

Source: Section 196.567 — Oregon Ocean Science Fund; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.360 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.360
197.360 “Expedited land division” defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Expedited land division” means a division of land under ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) to 92.192 (Property line adjustment) , 92.205 (Policy) to 92.245 (Fees for review proceedings resulting in modification or vacation) or 92.830 (Definitions for ORS 92.830 to 92.845) to 92.845 (Relationship of subdivision in manufactured dwelling park or mobile home park to planned community statutes and series partition statutes) by a local government that:

(A) Includes only land that is zoned for residential uses and is within an urban growth boundary.

(B) Is solely for the purposes of residential use, including recreational or open space uses accessory to residential use.

(C) Does not provide for dwellings or accessory buildings to be located on land that is specifically mapped and designated in the comprehensive plan and land use regulations for full or partial protection of natural features under the statewide planning goals that protect:

(i) Open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources;

(ii) The Willamette River Greenway;

(iii) Estuarine resources;

(iv) Coastal shorelands; and

(v) Beaches and dunes.

(D) Satisfies minimum street or other right-of-way connectivity standards established by acknowledged land use regulations or, if such standards are not contained in the applicable regulations, as required by statewide planning goals or rules.

(E) Will result in development that either:

(i) Creates enough lots or parcels to allow building residential units at 80 percent or more of the maximum net density permitted by the zoning designation of the site; or

(ii) Will be sold or rented to households with incomes below 120 percent of the median family income for the county in which the project is built.

(b) “Expedited land division” includes land divisions that create three or fewer parcels under ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) to 92.192 (Property line adjustment) and meet the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) An expedited land division as described in this section is not a land use decision or a limited land use decision under ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) or a permit under ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) .

(3) The provisions of ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) to 197.380 (Application fees) apply to all elements of a local government comprehensive plan and land use regulations applicable to a land division, including any planned unit development standards and any procedures designed to regulate:

(a) The physical characteristics of permitted uses;

(b) The dimensions of the lots or parcels to be created; or

(c) Transportation, sewer, water, drainage and other facilities or services necessary for the proposed development, including but not limited to right-of-way standards, facility dimensions and on-site and off-site improvements.

(4) An application for an expedited land division submitted to a local government shall describe the manner in which the proposed division complies with each of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [1995 c.595 §7; 2015 c.260 §1]

Source: Section 197.360 — “Expedited land division” defined; applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.870 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.870
196.870 Abatement proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any enforcement action taken under ORS 196.860 (Enforcement powers of director) , civil proceedings to abate alleged public nuisances under ORS 196.855 (Noncomplying removal of material or filling as public nuisance) may be instituted at law or in equity, in the name of the State of Oregon, upon relation of the Director of the Department of State Lands or by any person in the person’s name.

(2) Before beginning any action under subsection (1) of this section, a person other than the director shall provide 60 days notice to the director of the intended action. A person other than the director may not begin an action under subsection (1) of this section if the director has commenced and is diligently prosecuting civil, criminal or administrative proceedings in the same matter.

(3) The director may institute an action in the name of the State of Oregon for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction if a threatened or existing nuisance under ORS 196.855 (Noncomplying removal of material or filling as public nuisance) creates an emergency that requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare. The director shall not be required to furnish a bond in such proceeding.

(4) The State Land Board, the Director of the Department of State Lands and the employees or duly authorized representatives of the Department of State Lands shall not be liable for any damages a defendant may sustain as a result of an injunction, restraining order or abatement order issued under this section.

(5) A case filed under this section shall be given preference on the docket over all other civil cases except those given an equal preference by statute.

(6) In any action brought under this section, the plaintiff may seek and the court may award a sum of money sufficient to compensate the public for any destruction or infringement of any public right of navigation, fishery or recreation resulting from an existing public nuisance under ORS 196.855 (Noncomplying removal of material or filling as public nuisance) . Any money received by the plaintiff under this subsection shall be deposited in the Common School Fund. [Formerly 541.660 and then 196.735]

Source: Section 196.870 — Abatement proceedings; restraining order; injunction; public compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.917 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.917
196.917 Notice of violation
Status: in_force

Upon finding that a person has engaged in removal activities or fill activities for the maintenance of a traditionally maintained channel without a permit required under ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) and in violation of ORS 196.911 (Maintenance without permit) , 196.913 (Prohibitions) or 196.915 (State agencies’ review and responses to notice) , the State Department of Agriculture or the Department of State Lands, in consultation with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, shall notify the person and direct the person to take any actions necessary to bring the maintenance activities into compliance with ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) within a reasonable period of time. In all cases, the State Department of Agriculture or the Department of State Lands shall make reasonable efforts to induce voluntary compliance, prior to the assessment of any civil penalty under ORS 196.890 (Civil penalties) for violation of ORS 196.911 (Maintenance without permit) , 196.913 (Prohibitions) or 196.915 (State agencies’ review and responses to notice) . [2019 c.699 §7]

Note: See note under 196.906 (Legislative findings and declarations) .

Source: Section 196.917 — Notice of violation; reasonable efforts to induce voluntary compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.270 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.270
192.270 Definitions for ORS 192.270 and 192.275
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 192.270 (Definitions for ORS 192.270 and 192.275) and 192.275 (Notice when report required) :

(1) “Public” does not include any state officer or board, commission, committee, department, institution, branch or agency of state government to which a report is specifically required by law to be submitted but does include any such to which a copy is sent for general informational purposes or as a courtesy.

(2) “Report” means informational matter published as a report or other document by a state agency but does not include an order as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(3) “State agency” means any state officer or board, commission, department, institution or agency of the executive, administrative or legislative branches of state government. [1993 c.181 §1]

Note: 192.270 (Definitions for ORS 192.270 and 192.275) and 192.275 (Notice when report required) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 192.270 — Definitions for ORS 192.270 and 192.275 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.460 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.460
197A.460 Residential use of commercial lands for affordable housing
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations, within an urban growth boundary a local government shall allow, on lands zoned to allow only commercial uses and not industrial uses, the siting and development of:

(a) Residential structures subject to an affordable housing covenant as provided in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) to 456.295 (Action affecting covenant) making each unit affordable to a household with income less than or equal to 60 percent of the area median income as defined in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) ; or

(b) Mixed use structures with ground floor commercial units and residential units subject to an affordable housing covenant as provided in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) to 456.295 (Action affecting covenant) making the properties affordable to moderate income households, as defined in ORS 456.270 (Definitions for ORS 456.270 to 456.295) .

(2) The local government may only apply those approval standards, conditions and procedures under ORS 197A.200 (Local government planning for needed housing) and 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) , that would be applicable to the residential zone of the local government that is most comparable in density to the allowed commercial uses.

(3) Development under this section does not:

(a) Trigger any requirement that a local government consider or update an analysis as required by a statewide planning goal relating to economic development.

(b) Apply on lands where the local government determines that:

(A) The development on the property cannot be adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets, or will not be adequately served at the time that development on the lot is complete;

(B) The property contains a slope of 25 percent or greater;

(C) The property is within a 100-year floodplain; or

(D) The development of the property is constrained by land use regulations based on statewide land use planning goals relating to:

(i) Natural disasters and hazards; or

(ii) Natural resources, including air, water, land or natural areas, but not including open spaces.

(c) Apply on lands that are vacant or that were added to the urban growth boundary within the last 15 years. [2023 c.223 §2]

Source: Section 197A.460 — Residential use of commercial lands for affordable housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.615 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.615
197.615 Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development
Status: in_force

(1) When a local government adopts a proposed change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation, the local government shall submit the decision to the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development within 20 days after making the decision.

(2) The submission must contain the following materials:

(a) A copy of the signed decision, the findings and the text of the change to the comprehensive plan or land use regulation;

(b) If a comprehensive plan map or zoning map is created or altered by the proposed change, a copy of the map that is created or altered;

(c) A brief narrative summary of the decision, including a summary of substantive differences from the proposed change submitted under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and any supplemental information that the local government believes may be useful to inform the director or members of the public of the effect of the actual change; and

(d) A statement by the individual transmitting the submission, identifying the date of the decision and the date of the submission.

(3) The director shall cause notice of the decision and an explanation of the requirements for appealing the land use decision under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) to be provided to:

(a) Persons that have requested notice of changes to the acknowledged comprehensive plan of the particular local government, using electronic mail, electronic bulletin board, electronic mailing list server or similar electronic method; and

(b) Persons that are generally interested in changes to acknowledged comprehensive plans, by posting notices periodically on a public website using the Internet or a similar electronic method.

(4) On the same day the local government submits the decision to the director, the local government shall mail, or otherwise deliver, notice to persons that:

(a) Participated in the local government proceedings that led to the decision to adopt the change to the acknowledged comprehensive plan or the land use regulation; and

(b) Requested in writing that the local government give notice of the change to the acknowledged comprehensive plan or the land use regulation.

(5) The notice required by subsection (4) of this section must state how and where the materials described in subsection (2) of this section may be obtained and must:

(a) Include a statement by the individual delivering the notice that identifies the date on which the notice was delivered and the individual delivering the notice;

(b) List the locations and times at which the public may review the decision and findings; and

(c) Explain the requirements for appealing the land use decision under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) . [1981 c.748 §5; 1983 c.827 §9; 1999 c.255 §1; 2011 c.280 §2]

Source: Section 197.615 — Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.639 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.639
197.639 State assistance teams
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to coordination between state agencies and local government established in certified state agency coordination programs, the Department of Land Conservation and Development may establish one or more state assistance teams made up of representatives of various agencies and local governments, utilize the Economic Revitalization Team established under ORS 284.555 (Economic Revitalization Team) or institute an alternative process for coordinating agency participation in the periodic review of comprehensive plans.

(2) The Economic Revitalization Team may work with a city to create a voluntary comprehensive plan review that focuses on the unique vision of the city, instead of conducting a standard periodic review, if the team identifies a city that the team determines can benefit from a customized voluntary comprehensive plan review.

(3) The department may develop model ordinance provisions to assist local governments in the periodic review plan update process and in complying with new statutory requirements or new land use planning goal or rule requirements adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission outside the periodic review process.

(4) A local government may arrange with the department for the provision of periodic review planning services and those services may be paid with grant program funds allocated under subsection (5) of this section.

(5) The commission shall establish an advisory committee composed, at a minimum, of representatives from the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Oregon Counties, metropolitan service districts, the Special Districts Association of Oregon, land use planning public interest groups and developer interest groups. The advisory committee shall advise the commission and the department on the allocation of grants and technical assistance funding from General Fund sources and other issues assigned by the commission.

(6) The population forecasting program operated by the Portland State University Population Research Center pursuant to ORS 195.033 (Area population forecasts) is the highest priority for the allocation of grant funding under subsection (5) of this section. [1991 c.612 §5; 2003 c.793 §5; 2005 c.829 §6; 2013 c.574 §5]

Source: Section 197.639 — State assistance teams; alternative coordination process; grant and technical assistance funding; priority of population forecasting program; advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.607 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.607
192.607 Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) which can remain in effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of ORS 192.583 (Definitions for ORS 192.583 to 192.607) to 192.607 (Severability) are severable. [Formerly 192.595]

Source: Section 192.607 — Severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.572 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.572
196.572 Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia is established, consisting of 13 members as follows:

(a) The Governor or the Governor’s designee;

(b) The director of an initiative for integrative marine studies at Oregon State University or the director’s designee;

(c) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or the director’s designee;

(d) The Director of Agriculture or the director’s designee;

(e) The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or the director’s designee;

(f) The Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development or the director’s designee; and

(g) Seven members appointed in consultation with the Governor’s office as follows:

(A) One member representing the Oregon Ocean Science Trust, appointed by the executive director of the Oregon Ocean Science Trust;

(B) One member representing the Sea Grant College of Oregon State University, appointed by the director of the Sea Grant College;

(C) One member representing a conservation organization, appointed by the Ocean Policy Advisory Council;

(D) One member representing fishing interests, appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission;

(E) One member representing the shellfish mariculture industry, appointed by the State Board of Agriculture;

(F) One member representing the academic research community with relevant expertise, appointed by the scientific and technical advisory committee to the Ocean Policy Advisory Council; and

(G) One member representing the interests of federally recognized Oregon Indian tribes, appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in consultation with the Commission on Indian Services.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member of the coordinating council appointed under subsection (1)(g) of this section is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The terms must be staggered so that no more than two terms end each year.

(b) Before the expiration of the term of a member, the appointing authority, in consultation with the Governor, shall appoint a successor to take office upon the date of that expiration. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority, in consultation with the Governor, shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or the director’s designee and the director of an initiative for integrative marine studies at Oregon State University or the director’s designee shall serve as cochairpersons of the coordinating council.

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

(5) The coordinating council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairpersons or of a majority of the members of the coordinating council.

(6) The coordinating council may adopt rules as necessary for the operation of the coordinating council.

(7) The members of the coordinating council are not entitled to compensation but are entitled to expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the coordinating council shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for purposes of the coordinating council.

(8) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall provide staff support to the coordinating council. [2017 c.744 §2]

Note: See note under 196.571 (Policy) .

Source: Section 196.572 — Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia; members; terms; compensation and expenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.591 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.591
192.591 Disclosure to state court
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the request of a state court and the receipt of the certification required under subsection (2) of this section, a financial institution shall advise whether a person has one or more accounts with the financial institution and, if so, the balance on deposit in each such account on the date this information is provided and a record of the account’s activity for at least the prior 30 days, which may include the current and previous account statement period.

(2) In requesting information under subsection (1) of this section, the state court shall specify the name and Social Security number of the person about whom the account information is sought, and shall certify to the financial institution in writing, signed by an agent of the state court, that the person about whom account information is sought has requested appointed counsel or that appointed counsel has been provided for the person. In addition, the state court shall forward to the financial institution a certification signed by the person about whom account information is sought that authorizes the release of the account information.

(3) Any financial institution supplying account information under this section shall be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred.

(4) No financial institution that supplies account information to a state court pursuant to this section is liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising out of or in any way pertaining to the disclosure of account information under this section.

(5) Each financial institution that is requested to supply account information under this section may specify to the state court that requests for account information and responses from the financial institution shall be submitted in written, tape or electronic format. The financial institution shall respond to the request within three business days.

(6) The state court may seek account information only with respect to persons who have requested appointed counsel or who have had counsel appointed by the court. [Formerly 192.559]

Source: Section 192.591 — Disclosure to state court; procedure; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.540 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.540
197.540 Review by Land Use Board of Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) In the manner provided in ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) , the Land Use Board of Appeals shall review upon petition by a county, city or special district governing body or state agency or a person or group of persons whose interests are substantially affected, any moratorium on construction or land development or a corrective program alleged to have been adopted in violation of the provisions of ORS 197.505 (Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540) to 197.540 (Review by Land Use Board of Appeals) .

(2) If the board determines that a moratorium or corrective program was not adopted in compliance with the provisions of ORS 197.505 (Definitions for ORS 197.505 to 197.540) to 197.540 (Review by Land Use Board of Appeals) , the board shall issue an order invalidating the moratorium.

(3) All review proceedings conducted by the Land Use Board of Appeals under subsection (1) of this section shall be based on the administrative record, if any, that is the subject of the review proceeding. The board shall not substitute its judgment for a finding solely of fact for which there is substantial evidence in the whole record.

(4) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A to the contrary, the sole standard of review of a moratorium on construction or land development or a corrective program is under the provisions of this section, and such a moratorium shall not be reviewed for compliance with the statewide planning goals adopted under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A.

(5) The review of a moratorium on construction or land development under subsection (1) of this section shall be the sole authority for review of such a moratorium, and there shall be no authority for review in the circuit courts of this state. [1980 c.2 §5; 1983 c.827 §45; 2001 c.672 §9]

POST-ACKNOWLEDGMENT PROCEDURES

Source: Section 197.540 — Review by Land Use Board of Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.730 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.730
192.730 Authentication of electronic official record
Status: in_force

An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official under ORS 192.725 (Electronic record as official record) shall authenticate the record. To authenticate an electronic record, the publisher shall provide a method for a user to determine that the record received by the user from the publisher is unaltered from the official record published by the publisher. [2013 c.221 §3]

Note: See note under 192.715 (Short title) .

Source: Section 192.730 — Authentication of electronic official record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.885 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.885
198.885 Merger of districts
Status: in_force

(1) One district or more may merge with another district if the merger is approved by the electors as provided by ORS 198.895 (Initiation of merger and consolidation) to 198.915 (Election of board members at regular district election) or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) (1)(c). The districts included in the merger shall be considered annexed by and absorbed into the surviving district.

(2) If the merger is approved, the district boards and officers of the merging districts shall turn over to the board of the surviving district all funds, property, contracts and records of the merging districts. Upon the effective date of the merger:

(a) The surviving district shall succeed to all the property, contracts, rights and powers of the merging districts, and shall constitute and be a regularly organized district as if originally organized in the manner provided by the principal Act and ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) ;

(b) Uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the merging districts shall become the property of the surviving district and upon collection shall be credited to the account of the surviving district; and

(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 198.900 (Content of petition for annexation, merger or consolidation) , the surviving district shall become liable for all the obligations, legal or contractual, of the merging districts.

(3) Districts providing potable water for domestic consumption, sanitary sewer or surface water quality and quantity purposes under separate principal Acts may merge as provided in this section. The district designated as the surviving district shall have all powers held by the other district under the principal Act of the other district.

(4) A county service district may merge with another district providing different or similar services as provided in subsection (3) of this section. When the county service district is not the surviving district, the merging entities shall enter into an agreement concerning elected representation on the board of the surviving district. The agreement shall provide that no fewer than two members of the board of the surviving district shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners, acting as the governing body of the county service district, to serve until replaced by individuals elected to the office at the next regular district election.

(5) Subsections (3) and (4) of this section do not apply to water authorities or sanitary authorities seeking to provide a different water-related service if the entities that seek to merge with the existing water authorities or sanitary authorities are within the urban growth boundary of a city and the city provides water supply, wastewater treatment or surface water management and treatment. When such entities are within the urban growth boundary of a city, the merging entities must:

(a) Obtain consent for the merger from the city prior to calling an election; or

(b) Comply with the formation process set forth in ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) . [1971 c.727 §42; 1983 c.336 §22; 1997 c.590 §1; 2011 c.9 §18]

Source: Section 198.885 — Merger of districts; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.318 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.318
195.318 Judicial review
Status: in_force

(1) A person that is adversely affected by a final determination of a public entity under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) or 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, may obtain judicial review of that determination under ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) , if the determination is made by Metro, a city or a county, or under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) , if the determination is one of a state agency. Proceedings for review of a state agency determination under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) or 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, must be commenced in the county in which the affected property is located. Upon motion of any party to the proceedings, the proceedings may be transferred to any other county with jurisdiction under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) in the manner provided by law for change of venue. A determination by a public entity under ORS 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) or 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, is not a land use decision.

(2) A person is adversely affected under subsection (1) of this section if the person:

(a) Is an owner of the property that is the subject of the final determination; or

(b) Is a person who timely submitted written evidence, arguments or comments to a public entity concerning the determination.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, judicial review of a final determination under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) or 195.310 (Claim for compensation) to 195.314 (Notice of claim) or 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, is:

(a) Limited to the evidence in the record of the public entity at the time of its final determination.

(b) Available only for issues that are raised before the public entity with sufficient specificity to afford the public entity an opportunity to respond. [2007 c.424 §16]

Source: Section 195.318 — Judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.650 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.650
196.650 Use of fund
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands may use the moneys in the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund for the following purposes:

(1) For the voluntary acquisition of land or interests therein suitable for use in mitigation banks.

(2) To pay for specific projects to create, restore, enhance or preserve water resources of this state for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) . Moneys deposited in the fund for impacts to the waters of this state may be used only for projects that create, restore, enhance or preserve water resources of this state.

(3) For the implementation of long-term protection measures related to projects that create, restore, enhance or preserve water resources of this state.

(4) For purchase of credits from approved mitigation banks.

(5) For payment of administrative, research or scientific monitoring expenses of the department in carrying out the provisions of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.655 (Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund) .

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

(7) For the disbursal of funds received under the federal Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986, P.L. 99-645, for the voluntary acquisition of wetlands and interests therein as identified in the wetlands provisions of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. [Formerly 541.585; 1993 c.18 §37; 2003 c.738 §12; 2009 c.343 §12]

Source: Section 196.650 — Use of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.795 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.795
199.795 Operation and effect of proclamation
Status: in_force

(1) If the election was for the purpose of establishing a new county, the unincorporated area thereafter shall be a county for all civil, military and other purposes.

(2) If the election was for the purpose of changing boundaries, the boundaries of the contiguous county and the city-county shall be changed to conform to the description furnished to the Secretary of State in the certification provided under ORS 199.787 (Certification of election results) .

(3) If the election was for the purpose of changing boundaries, the change shall take effect within 30 days after the Governor issues the proclamation provided for in ORS 199.790 (Issuance of proclamation by Governor) , and the territory taken from the city-county and added to the contiguous county by reason of the change in boundaries shall become a part of the contiguous county and for all purposes shall be considered a portion thereof. [1997 c.494 §17]

Source: Section 199.795 — Operation and effect of proclamation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.865 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.865
192.865 Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 192.852 (Prohibition on obtaining actual address or telephone number) is a Class C misdemeanor. [2005 c.821 §16]

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

Source: Section 192.865 — Criminal penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.035 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.035
197.035 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall select one of its members as chairperson and another member as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the commission determines. The vice chairperson of the commission shall act as the chairperson of the commission in the absence of the chairperson.

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

(3) Members of the commission are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1973 c.80 §§7,8]

Source: Section 197.035 — Officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.481 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.481
192.481 Public Records Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Records Advisory Council is created.

(2) The Public Records Advisory Council consists of:

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

(b) The Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General;

(c) The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services or a designee of the director;

(d) A representative of the news media who is a member in good standing of a professional journalism association and who is appointed by the Governor;

(e) Two additional representatives of the news media who are appointed by the Governor;

(f) A representative of the cities of this state who is appointed by the Governor;

(g) A representative of the counties of this state who is appointed by the Governor;

(h) A representative of the special districts of this state who is appointed by the Governor;

(i) A representative of the public sector workforce who is appointed by the Governor;

(j) A member of the public who is appointed by the Governor;

(k) A Senator who is appointed by the President of the Senate and who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member;

(L) A Representative who is appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member; and

(m) The Public Records Advocate.

(3) The council shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson, who each shall serve in that capacity for a two-year term, or until their membership on the council ends, whichever is of shorter duration. A chairperson or vice chairperson may be reelected to their positions.

(4) At any time when the office of Public Records Advocate is vacant:

(a) The council shall convene at the time and place designated by the chairperson but within 30 days of the vacancy of the office of Public Records Advocate;

(b) The council shall take up the question of the process, selection and appointment of a new Public Records Advocate; and

(c) The individual who had vacated the office of Public Records Advocate may participate in deliberations and vote on the slate of nominees unless the individual vacated the office for reasons described in ORS 192.461 (Public Records Advocate) (4).

(5) The appointment of a member of the council described in subsection (2)(d) to (j) of this section is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(6) A member of the council described in subsection (2)(d), (e) or (j) of this section is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(7) The members of the council described in subsection (2)(d) to (L) of this section shall each serve two-year terms and may be reappointed to successive terms.

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

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

(10) All public bodies, as defined in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) , shall assist the council in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, furnish such information, including public records, and advice as the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council may support or oppose legislation relating to public records law.

(b) The council may request that one or more legislators introduce legislation relating to public records law. [2017 c.728 §8; 2019 c.107 §2; 2021 c.582 §2]

Source: Section 192.481 — Public Records Advisory Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.680 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.680
197.680 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) This state has a large stock of existing farmworker housing that does not meet minimum health and safety standards and is in need of rehabilitation;

(2) It is not feasible to rehabilitate much of the existing farmworker housing stock to meet building code standards;

(3) In order to assure that minimum standards are met in all farmworker housing in this state, certain interim measures must be taken; and

(4) Limited rehabilitation, outside city boundaries, must be allowed to a lesser standard than that set forth in the existing building codes. [1989 c.964 §3; 2001 c.613 §12]

Source: Section 197.680 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.245 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.245
194.245 Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:

(a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;

(b) The individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or

(c) The individual has provided sufficient information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual.

(2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. [2013 c.219 §7]

Source: Section 194.245 — Authority to refuse to perform notarial act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.845 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.845
197.845 Stay of decision being reviewed
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application of the petitioner, the board may grant a stay of a land use decision or limited land use decision under review if the petitioner demonstrates:

(a) A colorable claim of error in the land use decision or limited land use decision under review; and

(b) That the petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the stay is not granted.

(2) If the board grants a stay of a quasi-judicial land use decision or limited land use decision approving a specific development of land, it shall require the petitioner requesting the stay to give an undertaking in the amount of $5,000 in addition to the filing fee under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (9). The board may impose other reasonable conditions such as requiring the petitioner to file all documents necessary to bring the matter to issue within specified reasonable periods of time.

(3) If the board affirms a quasi-judicial land use decision or limited land use decision for which a stay was granted under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the board shall award reasonable attorney fees and actual damages resulting from the stay to the person who requested the land use decision or limited land use decision from the local government, special district or state agency, against the person requesting the stay in an amount not to exceed the amount of the undertaking.

(4) The board shall limit the effect of a stay of a legislative land use decision to the geographic area or to particular provisions of the legislative decision for which the petitioner has demonstrated a colorable claim of error and irreparable injury under subsection (1) of this section. The board may impose reasonable conditions on a stay of a legislative decision, such as the giving of a bond or other undertaking or a requirement that the petitioner file all documents necessary to bring the matter to issue within a specified reasonable time period. [1983 c.827 §34; 1989 c.761 §22; 1991 c.817 §28; 1999 c.621 §9; 2021 c.61 §2]

Source: Section 197.845 — Stay of decision being reviewed; criteria; undertaking; conditions; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.470 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.470
190.470 Council of State Governments declared a joint governmental agency
Status: in_force

The Council of State Governments is a joint governmental agency of this state and of the other states which cooperate through it. [Formerly 189.100]

Source: Section 190.470 — Council of State Governments declared a joint governmental agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 191.020 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 191 / Section 191.020
191.020 Tender of damages
Status: in_force

The person entering upon land as authorized by ORS 191.010 (Entry on land by persons acting for United States) may tender to the injured party damages therefor.

Source: Section 191.020 — Tender of damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors191.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.745 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.745
199.745 First governing body of city-county
Status: in_force

(1) The first members of the governing body of the city-county shall be nominated and elected in the manner and at the times prescribed by the city-county charter.

(2) The county clerk shall arrange for, give notice of and conduct the election. The county shall bear the expense of the election.

(3) The charter shall prescribe the date on which the city-county comes into existence and shall include necessary transitional provisions. The charter may provide that it will become effective for specified purposes immediately upon the proclamation of the results of the election on the adoption of the charter. [1971 c.731 §9; 1973 c.745 §3a]

Source: Section 199.745 — First governing body of city-county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.455 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.455
199.455 Expenses of members
Status: in_force

(1) Each member of a boundary commission may receive travel and other expenses incidental to the performance of duties.

(2) A commission shall employ an executive officer and may employ administrative, clerical and technical assistants for carrying on its functions and it shall fix their compensation.

(3) The governing bodies of cities, counties and districts located within the area of jurisdiction of a boundary commission shall cooperate when requested with the boundary commission by providing information, records, materials and other forms of support and, if available, consulting services and staff assistance. [Formerly 199.530; 1981 c.265 §7]

Source: Section 199.455 — Expenses of members; employees; cooperation of local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.993 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.993
196.993 Penalties for unauthorized use of Willamette Falls Locks
Status: in_force

A person who gains or attempts to gain unauthorized access to or use of the properties or facilities of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority in violation of any use restriction or condition imposed by the authority, including assessment of any fees, commits a Class D violation. In addition to any enforcement officers specifically identified in ORS 153.005 (Definitions) , the executive director of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority and other employees of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority may issue citations for violations of this section. [2021 c.229 §11]

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

Source: Section 196.993 — Penalties for unauthorized use of Willamette Falls Locks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.085 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.085
190.085 Ordinance ratifying intergovernmental agreement creating entity
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to the effective date of an intergovernmental agreement creating an intergovernmental entity, each of the parties to the intergovernmental agreement shall enact an ordinance ratifying the creation of the intergovernmental entity. An ordinance enacted under this subsection shall:

(a) Declare that it is the intent of the governing body enacting the ordinance to create an intergovernmental entity by intergovernmental agreement;

(b) Specify the effective date of the intergovernmental agreement;

(c) Set forth the public purposes for which the intergovernmental entity is created; and

(d) Describe the powers, duties and functions of the intergovernmental entity.

(2) Not later than 30 days after the effective date of an intergovernmental agreement creating an intergovernmental entity under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) , the parties to the intergovernmental agreement shall file with the Secretary of State copies of the ordinances required under this section together with a statement containing the name of the intergovernmental entity created, the parties to the agreement, the purpose of the agreement and the effective date of the agreement. [1991 c.583 §5]

Source: Section 190.085 — Ordinance ratifying intergovernmental agreement creating entity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.825 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.825
198.825 Election of first members of board when no formation election required
Status: in_force

(1) If an election is not held on the question of formation, an election shall be ordered for the purpose of electing the first members of the district board. When the formation order is entered, the county board shall order an election held in the district, which election shall be held on the next practicable date under ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) .

(2) ORS chapter 255 governs the nomination and election of the first board of a district defined under ORS 255.012 (“District” defined) if the district has an elective board. If the district is not defined under ORS 255.012 (“District” defined) , the returns of the election shall be made to the county clerk. The clerk shall canvass the votes for members of the district board and 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. [1971 c.727 §29; 1975 c.647 §1; 1983 c.350 §7]

Source: Section 198.825 — Election of first members of board when no formation election required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.680 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.680
192.680 Enforcement of ORS 192.610 to 192.705
Status: in_force

(1) A decision made by a governing body of a public body in violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) shall be voidable. The decision shall not be voided if the governing body of the public body reinstates the decision while in compliance with ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . A decision that is reinstated is effective from the date of its initial adoption.

(2) Any person affected by a decision of a governing body of a public body may commence a suit in the circuit court for the county in which the governing body ordinarily meets, for the purpose of requiring compliance with, or the prevention of violations of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) , by members of the governing body, or to determine the applicability of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) to matters or decisions of the governing body.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the court finds that the public body made a decision while in violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) , the court shall void the decision of the governing body if the court finds that the violation was the result of intentional disregard of the law or willful misconduct by a quorum of the members of the governing body, unless other equitable relief is available. The court may order such equitable relief as it deems appropriate in the circumstances. The court may order payment to a successful plaintiff in a suit brought under this section of reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal, by the governing body, or public body of which it is a part or to which it reports.

(4) If the court makes a finding that a violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) has occurred under subsection (2) of this section and that the violation is the result of willful misconduct by any member or members of the governing body, that member or members shall be jointly and severally liable to the governing body or the public body of which it is a part for the amount paid by the body under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Any suit brought under subsection (2) of this section must be commenced within 60 days following the date that the decision becomes public record.

(6) The provisions of this section shall be the exclusive remedy for an alleged violation of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) , except that this subsection does not apply to proceedings of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. [1973 c.172 §8; 1975 c.664 §3; 1979 c.644 §6; 1981 c.897 §42; 1983 c.453 §2; 1989 c.544 §1; 2023 c.417 §8]

Source: Section 192.680 — Enforcement of ORS 192.610 to 192.705; effect of violation on validity of decision of governing body; liability of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.190 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.190
200.190 Deposit of one percent of highway construction contract amount
Status: reserved

The Department of Transportation, when undertaking a public improvement highway construction contract, shall deposit with the State Treasurer an amount equal to not more than one percent of the contract award amount. The State Treasurer shall credit the amount reserved to the Emerging Small Business Account established in the State Highway Fund. The deposit must be made within 30 days of the date on which the contract award is made. [1991 c.517 §5; 1993 c.744 §189c; 2005 c.683 §11]

Source: Section 200.190 — Deposit of one percent of highway construction contract amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.507 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.507
199.507 Effective date of transfer of territory
Status: in_force

(1) If the boundary commission by its final order approves a transfer of territory, the change shall take effect at the time specified in the final order, but the effective date shall not be less than 45 days, nor more than one year, after the date the commission adopts the final order approving the change. If no effective date is specified in the final order, the order shall take effect 45 days after the commission adopts the final order approving the change. However, the change shall not take effect unless it is also approved by the electors if within 45 days after the date of the adoption of the order:

(a) Written objections to the change signed by not less than 10 percent or 100, whichever number is the lesser, of the electors in the affected territory are filed with the commission; or

(b) A resolution objecting to the change adopted by the district board, governing body of a city-county or city council of any affected city or district is filed with the commission.

(2) If an objection is filed by the board of a district, governing body of a city-county or city council of a city which under the final order would lose territory, it shall call and hold an election within its boundaries on whether the territory designated for transfer should be withdrawn from the district or city.

(3) If an objection is filed by the board of a district or city council of a city which under the final order would acquire the territory, it shall call and hold an election within its boundaries on whether the territory designated for transfer should be annexed to the district or city.

(4) If objections are filed by the electors, the commission shall certify the fact of the objections to the county board of the county where the territory is located whereupon the board shall call an election within the boundaries of the territory proposed for transfer on whether the territory should be transferred.

(5) An election required by this section shall be held on the next appropriate election date authorized under ORS 203.085 (County election dates) , 221.230 (Election dates) or 255.345 (Special election dates) . The results of the election shall be certified to the commission. If a majority of those voting on a proposition in each and all elections approve the change approved by the commission, the commission thereupon shall proclaim the results of the election. Upon the adoption of the proclamation, the change shall take effect. [1975 c.361 §6; 1981 c.265 §11; 1983 c.336 §18; 1997 c.494 §19]

Source: Section 199.507 — Effective date of transfer of territory; objections; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.431 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.431
197.431 Expansion of speedway destination site
Status: in_force

(1) If the site described in ORS 197.433 (Development of major motor speedway) (1) is developed and used as a major motor speedway with sanctioned, premier, high speed automobile racing within five years after the county issues a certificate of occupancy for the major motor speedway, the site may be expanded to include additional lands that are adjacent to the site if the additional lands are:

(a) Located in Morrow County within township 4 north, range 24 east of the Willamette Meridian, sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 and the northeast quarter section of section 27; and

(b) Approved as part of a master plan as provided in this section.

(2) After the major motor speedway is developed and used for sanctioned, premier, high speed automobile racing, the governing body of Morrow County may authorize inclusion of the following uses on the speedway destination site that are proposed in a master plan:

(a) Speedway supporting uses and facilities.

(b) Associated uses and facilities not previously authorized pursuant to ORS 197.433 (Development of major motor speedway) (4).

(c) A speedway theme park not previously authorized pursuant to ORS 197.433 (Development of major motor speedway) (4).

(d) A speedway destination resort, if the speedway destination resort is approved by Morrow County, subject to the requirements of ORS 197.435 (Definitions for ORS 197.435 to 197.467) to 197.467 (Conservation easement to protect resource site) , except that the proposed speedway destination resort site need not be included on a map of eligible lands for destination resorts within the county otherwise required under ORS 197.455 (Siting of destination resorts) , but the proposed speedway destination resort site must meet the siting criteria of ORS 197.455 (Siting of destination resorts) .

(3) The Port of Morrow or its designee may apply to the governing body of Morrow County for approval to expand the site described in ORS 197.433 (Development of major motor speedway) (1) or to amend the uses allowed on the speedway destination site by submission of a master plan as provided in this section. A master plan must:

(a) Set forth the discretionary approvals, if any, required for completion of the development specified in the plan;

(b) Identify the conditions, terms, restrictions and requirements for discretionary approvals;

(c) Establish a process for amending the plan;

(d) If the proposed development of the speedway destination site is to be constructed in phases, specify the dates on which each phase of phased construction is projected to begin and end;

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this section, comply with the Morrow County comprehensive plan and land use regulations in existence at the time of the application; and

(f) Identify proposed comprehensive plan amendments or zone changes that are necessary to authorize development of a speedway destination site and uses proposed as part of the plan.

(4) The governing body of Morrow County shall review a master plan and proposed changes to the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations that are necessary to implement a proposed master plan as provided in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) and may approve the master plan and the proposed changes if at the time of approval:

(a) The major motor speedway is used for sanctioned, premier, high speed automobile racing; and

(b) The master plan conforms to the requirements of this section and other applicable laws and specifies:

(A) The duration and phasing of development proposed by the plan.

(B) A description, including location, of the proposed uses on the site, including:

(i) The proposed changes to the major motor speedway;

(ii) The proposed associated uses and facilities;

(iii) The proposed speedway supporting uses and facilities;

(iv) A speedway destination resort;

(v) A speedway theme park;

(vi) Sewage works for the speedway destination site, including all facilities necessary for collecting, pumping, treating and disposing of sewage;

(vii) Drainage works for the speedway destination site, including facilities necessary for collecting, pumping and disposing of storm and surface water;

(viii) Water supply works and service for the speedway destination site, including the facilities necessary for tapping natural sources of domestic and industrial water, treating and protecting the quality of the water and transmitting it to the site;

(ix) Public parks and recreation facilities, including land and facilities that are necessary for administering and maintaining the public parks, recreation facilities and recreation services;

(x) Public transportation, including public depots, public parking, storage and maintenance facilities and other equipment necessary for the transportation of users and patrons of the major motor speedway and their personal property; and

(xi) Public and private roads.

(C) A description, including location, of additional uses that are not specified in this section, if the additional uses are proposed and approved in accordance with applicable laws, statewide land use planning goals and the provisions of the comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the comprehensive plan.

(D) The density and intensity of proposed uses.

(E) A schedule and plan for obtaining local government review of permits and other authorizations required for the development of allowed uses.

(F) The parties responsible for providing speedway destination site infrastructure and services. [2007 c.819 §4]

Note: 197.431 (Expansion of speedway destination site) to 197.434 (Traffic impacts of speedway destination) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.431 — Expansion of speedway destination site , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.466 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.466
199.466 Approval of annexation or extraterritorial extension without study or hearing
Status: in_force

(1) When filing an annexation petition 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) (3) or (4) with a boundary commission, the principal petitioner may request that the petition or application be approved without the study, public hearing and adoption of a final order required under ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) . If such request is made, the executive officer of the commission, not later than the 15th day after the filing of the petition or application, shall prepare a brief analysis of the petition or application and a recommendation for disposition of the proceeding, and send a copy of the analysis and recommendation to each commission member, to the governing body of each city, county and district with territory affected by the annexation or extension, to the owners of the affected territory and to such other persons as may be required by the commission. If the executive officer fails to prepare the analysis and recommendation by the 15th day after the filing of the petition or application, then the petition or application shall be approved only after the study, public hearing and adoption of the final order required under ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) .

(2) If, within 25 days after the filing of an annexation petition or application for an extraterritorial water or sewer line extension, a person or governing body that received a copy of the executive officer’s analysis and recommendation under subsection (1) of this section does not ask in writing for a public hearing on the proceeding under ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) , the petition or application shall be considered approved by the commission. After such approval, the executive officer of the commission shall send written notification of the approval to the officials and persons described in ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) (5) or (6). For an annexation petition, the notification shall contain a legal description and map describing the territory approved for annexation, and for an 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) (3) or (4), a general description and map of the territory affected by the extension. If a request for a public hearing is received by the commission within the 25-day period after the filing, the commission shall proceed as provided by ORS 199.460 (Jurisdiction of boundary commission over boundary changes) to 199.463 (Notice) and 199.490 (Procedure for minor boundary changes or transfers of territory) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(3) Any person, city, county or district may appeal the approval of a petition or tentative plans under this section as provided in ORS 199.461 (Study of proposed boundary change or other action) (4). [1981 c.265 §14; 1983 c.336 §12; 1989 c.92 §20]

Source: Section 199.466 — Approval of annexation or extraterritorial extension without study or hearing; conditions; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.476 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.476
190.476 Delegation of supervision of police officers
Status: in_force

(1) An officer exercising authority under ORS 190.472 (Mutual interstate law enforcement assistance agreements) is subject to the supervisory control of and limitations imposed by the commissioning agency. However, the commissioning agency may temporarily delegate supervision of the officer to another law enforcement agency.

(2) Any liability or claim of liability that arises out of the exercise of authority under ORS 190.472 (Mutual interstate law enforcement assistance agreements) by an officer acting within the course and scope of the officer’s duties under ORS 190.472 (Mutual interstate law enforcement assistance agreements) is the responsibility of the commissioning agency unless:

(a) The officer acts under the direction and control of another agency; or

(b) The liability or claim of liability is otherwise allocated under a written agreement between the commissioning agency and another agency.

(3) All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and rules, and all pension, relief, disability, workers’ compensation insurance and other benefits that apply to the activities of officers when performing their duties within the territorial limits of their commissioning agencies apply to them and to their commissioning agencies to the same degree and extent while the officers exercise authority under ORS 190.472 (Mutual interstate law enforcement assistance agreements) .

(4) As used in this section, “commissioning agency” means the agency for whom the officer is employed full-time and by whom the officer is compensated. [1997 c.855 §3]

Note: See note under 190.472 (Mutual interstate law enforcement assistance agreements) .

Source: Section 190.476 — Delegation of supervision of police officers; agency liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.355 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.355
198.355 Hearing on dissolution
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing of the financial statement, the county board of a county not within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission shall enter an order calling a hearing on the question of dissolving the district. The hearing shall be called not less than 21 nor more than 30 days after the filing of the statement.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication once each week for not less than three weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the district. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and that all interested persons may appear and be heard. The notice shall also state that all persons having claims against the district shall present them at the time of the hearing.

(3) In a county within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the county board, within 10 days after the filing of the financial statement, shall file with the boundary commission a resolution requesting dissolution of the district. In a county within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, subsections (1) and (2) of this section and ORS 198.360 (Continuation or termination of district) do not apply, and the final order adopted by the commission shall terminate the proceeding for all purposes except those mentioned in ORS 198.365 (County board as trustees for inactive district) . [1971 c.267 §11; 1983 c.336 §19]

Source: Section 198.355 — Hearing on dissolution; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.761 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.761
197.761 Development of residential platted lot
Status: in_force

Within the urban growth boundary of a city with a population greater than 25,000, local governments shall allow, subject to reasonable local regulations relating to siting and design, the development of at least one dwelling unit on each platted lot that is zoned to allow for single-family dwellings, unless the local government determines that:

(1) The lot cannot be adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets, or will not be adequately served at the time that development on the lot is complete;

(2) The lot contains a slope of 25 percent or greater;

(3) The lot is within a 100-year floodplain; or

(4) Development of the lot is constrained by land use regulations based on statewide land use planning goals relating to:

(a) Natural disasters and hazards; or

(b) Natural resources, including air, water, land, natural areas or open spaces, but not including historic resources. [2019 c.623 §2]

Source: Section 197.761 — Development of residential platted lot , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.860 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.860
196.860 Enforcement powers of director
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Department of State Lands determines that material is being removed from or filling is occurring in any of the waters of this state without a permit issued under ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) , or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in an order approving a wetland conservation plan, the director may:

(a) Investigate, hold hearings, make orders and take action, as provided in ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) , as soon as possible.

(b) For the purpose of investigating conditions relating to the removal or filling, through the employees or the duly authorized representatives of the Department of State Lands, enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property.

(c) Conduct public hearings in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(d) Publish findings and recommendations as they are developed relative to public policies and procedures necessary for the correction of conditions or violations of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) .

(e) Give notice of any proposed order relating to a violation by personal service or by mailing the notice by registered or certified mail to the person affected. Any person aggrieved by a proposed order of the director may request a hearing within 20 days of the date of personal service or mailing of the notice. Hearings shall be conducted under the provisions of ORS chapter 183 applicable to contested cases, and judicial review of final orders shall be conducted in the Court of Appeals according to ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) . If no hearing is requested or if the party fails to appear, a final order shall be issued upon a prima facie case on the record of the agency.

(f) Take appropriate action for the enforcement of any rules or final orders. Any violation of ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) or of any rule or final order of the director under ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability) may be enjoined in civil abatement proceedings brought in the name of the State of Oregon. In any such proceedings the director may seek and the court may award a sum of money sufficient to compensate the public for any destruction or infringement of any public right of navigation, fishery or recreation resulting from the violation. Proceedings thus brought by the director shall set forth if applicable the dates of notice and hearing and the specific rule or order of the director, together with the facts of noncompliance, the facts giving rise to the public nuisance, and a statement of the damages to any public right of navigation, fishery or recreation, if any, resulting from the violation.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the administrative action the director may take under subsection (1) of this section, the director may enter an order requiring any person to cease and desist from any violation if the director determines that the violation presents an imminent and substantial risk of injury, loss or damage to water resources.

(b) An order under this subsection:

(A) May be entered without prior notice or hearing.

(B) Shall be served upon the person by personal service or by registered or certified mail.

(C) Shall state that a hearing will be held on the order if a written request for hearing is filed by the person subject to the order within 10 days after receipt of the order.

(D) May not be stayed during the pendency of a hearing conducted under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c) If a person subject to an order under this subsection files a timely demand for hearing, the director shall hold a contested case hearing according to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183. If the person fails to request a hearing, the order shall be entered as a final order upon prima facie case made on the record of the agency.

(d) Neither the director nor any duly authorized representative of the department shall be liable for any damages a person may sustain as a result of a cease and desist order issued under this subsection.

(e) The state and local police shall cooperate in the enforcement of any order issued under this subsection and shall require no further authority or warrant in executing or enforcing the order. If any person fails to comply with an order issued under this subsection, the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred or is threatened shall compel compliance with the director’s order in the same manner as with an order of that court.

(3) As used in this section, “violation” means removing material from or placing fill in any of the waters of this state without a permit or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in a permit issued under ORS 196.825 (Criteria for issuance of permit) . [Formerly 541.650 and then 196.725; 2007 c.71 §66; 2007 c.849 §16]

Source: Section 196.860 — Enforcement powers of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.335 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.335
192.335 Immunity from liability for disclosure of public record
Status: in_force

(1) A public body that, acting in good faith, discloses a public record in response to a request for public records is not liable for any loss or damages based on the disclosure unless the disclosure is affirmatively prohibited by state or federal law or by a court order applicable to the public body. Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to create liability on the part of a public body, or create a cause of action against a public body, based on the disclosure of a public record.

(2) A public body that discloses any information or record in response to a written request for public records under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) that is privileged under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) does not waive its right to assert the applicable privilege to prevent the introduction of the information or record as evidence pursuant to ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) . [2017 c.456 §8]

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

Source: Section 192.335 — Immunity from liability for disclosure of public record; effect of disclosure on privilege , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.569 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.569
196.569 Report
Status: in_force

The Oregon Ocean Science Trust shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , by March 31 of each even-numbered year, describing the progress of the trust in carrying out its duties specified in ORS 196.566 (Trust duties) . The report may include relevant issues and trends of significance, including emerging scientific research and public policy. [2013 c.776 §5]

Note: See note under 196.565 (Oregon Ocean Science Trust) .

Source: Section 196.569 — Report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.305 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.305
197A.305 Alternative amendment process
Status: in_force

(1) As an alternative to the method prescribed in ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) (5)(a), the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt by rule methods by which a city that is outside Metro may evaluate or amend the urban growth boundary of the city.

(2) A city outside Metro may use the methods adopted pursuant to:

(a) ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) if the city has a population of less than 10,000.

(b) ORS 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) if the city has a population of 10,000 or greater.

(3) A city that elects to include land within the urban growth boundary of the city under a method established pursuant to ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) :

(a) May use the method again when:

(A) The population of the city has grown by at least 50 percent of the amount of growth forecast to occur in conjunction with the previous use of the method by the city; or

(B) At least one-half of the lands identified as buildable lands during the previous use of the method by the city have been developed.

(b) Shall evaluate whether the city needs to include within the urban growth boundary additional land for residential or employment uses before the population of the city has grown by 100 percent of the population growth forecast to occur in conjunction with the previous use of the method by the city.

(4) A city that elects to use a method established pursuant to ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) shall notify the Department of Land Conservation and Development of the election in the manner required by ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) for notice of a post-acknowledgment plan amendment. The city may revoke the election until the city makes a final decision whether to amend the urban growth boundary of the city. A city that has initiated, but not completed, an amendment of its urban growth boundary before January 1, 2014, may withdraw the proposed amendment and use a method established pursuant to ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) or 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) by filing notice of the election with the department in the manner required by ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) and 197.615 (Submission of adopted comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) for notice of a post-acknowledgment plan amendment.

(5) Beginning on or before January 1, 2023, the commission shall:

(a) Evaluate, every five years, the impact of the implementation of ORS 197A.310 (Cities with population of less than 10,000) (2) and 197A.312 (Cities with population of 10,000 or greater) (2) on the population per square mile, livability in the area, the provision and cost of urban facilities and services, the rate of conversion of agriculture and forest lands and other considerations;

(b) Consider changes to the statewide land use planning goals or rules to address adverse outcomes; and

(c) Make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly, as necessary, for statutory changes. [2013 c.575 §3; 2023 c.13 §94]

Source: Section 197A.305 — Alternative amendment process; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.350 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.350
197.350 Burden of persuasion or proof in appeal to board or commission
Status: in_force

(1) A party appealing a land use decision or limited land use decision made by a local government to the board or Land Conservation and Development Commission has the burden of persuasion.

(2) A local government that claims an exception to a goal adopted by the commission has the burden of persuasion.

(3) There shall be no burden of proof in administrative proceedings under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A. [1981 c.748 §10a; 1983 c.827 §43; 1991 c.817 §26]

Source: Section 197.350 — Burden of persuasion or proof in appeal to board or commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).