ORS § 366.744 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.744
366.744 Allocation of moneys from specified increases in title and registration fees and in truck taxes and fees
Status: in_force

(1) The following moneys shall be allocated as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) The amount attributable to the increase in title fees by the amendments to ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) by section 1, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

(b) The amount attributable to the increase in registration fees by the amendments to ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) by section 2, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003, except for the amount paid to the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund under ORS 366.512 (Collection of certain registration fees for State Parks and Recreation Department Fund) ; and

(c) The amount attributable to the increase in fees and tax rates by the amendments to ORS 818.225 (Road use assessment fee for single-trip nondivisible load permittee) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) and 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) by sections 3, 4 and 5, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003.

(2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be allocated as follows:

(a) 57.53 percent to the Department of Transportation.

(b) 25.48 percent to the department to pay the principal and interest due on bonds authorized under ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3) that are issued for replacement and repair of bridges on county highways. However, any portion of the 25.48 percent that is not needed for payment of principal and interest on the bonds described in this paragraph shall be allocated to counties. Moneys allocated to counties under this paragraph shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to counties under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) are distributed.

(c) 16.99 percent to the department to pay the principal and interest due on bonds authorized under ORS 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) (3) that are issued for replacement and repair of bridges on city highways. However, any portion of the 16.99 percent that is not needed for payment of principal and interest on the bonds described in this paragraph shall be allocated to cities. Moneys allocated to cities under this paragraph shall be distributed in the same manner as moneys allocated to cities under ORS 366.739 (Allocation of moneys to counties and cities generally) are distributed.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Multnomah County shall spend a majority of moneys distributed to it under subsection (2)(b) of this section on bridges in the county.

(b) Moneys distributed to Multnomah County under subsection (2)(b) of this section that are not spent on bridges shall be distributed equitably within the county, based on the agreement described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c) Multnomah County and the cities within the county shall agree upon the distribution of moneys described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. When the county and the cities have reached an agreement, they shall notify the Oregon Transportation Commission of the agreement. If the commission does not receive notice of an agreement by June 30, 2004, the Department of Transportation may not distribute moneys that would otherwise go to the county under paragraph (b) of this subsection. Such moneys shall revert to the State Highway Fund for use by the Department of Transportation. [2003 c.618 §18]

Source: Section 366.744 — Allocation of moneys from specified increases in title and registration fees and in truck taxes and fees; restrictions on expenditure by Multnomah County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.310 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.310
366.310 Buildings and structures
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may construct, equip, furnish and maintain office accommodations, shops, equipment sheds, storage plants and warehouses, snow fences, patrolmen quarters or accommodations and any other building, structure or thing deemed necessary for the efficient administration of the duties of the department and which in the opinion of the department are required for the proper and adequate accomplishment of the purposes of this Act.

Source: Section 366.310 — Buildings and structures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.773 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.773
377.773 When sign abandoned
Status: in_force

Any sign that does not have a message on the display surface for a period of six months is deemed to have been abandoned by the owner and is a noncomplying sign subject to removal by the Director of Transportation under the procedure set forth in ORS 377.775 (Removal procedure for noncomplying signs) . [1974 c.33 §7; 1975 c.336 §11; 1993 c.741 §60; 2007 c.199 §17]

Source: Section 377.773 — When sign abandoned; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.663 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.663
390.663 Investigation of violation within ocean shore
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Parks and Recreation Director determines that any improvement is being made on property within the ocean shore without a permit issued under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) , or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, the director may:

(a) Investigate, hold hearings, make orders and take action, as provided in ORS 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) , as soon as possible.

(b) For the purpose of investigating conditions relating to such improvements, through the employees or the duly authorized representatives of the State Parks and Recreation Department, 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 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) .

(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 or governmental body 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 department.

(f) Take appropriate action for the enforcement of any rules or final orders. Any violation of ORS 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) or of any rule or final order of the director under ORS 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) 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 such violation. Proceedings 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 such violation.

(2) 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 such violation presents an imminent and substantial risk of injury, loss or damage to the ocean shore.

(3) An order under subsection (2) of this section:

(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) Shall not be stayed during the pendency of a hearing conducted under subsection (4) of this section.

(4) If a person subject to an order under subsection (2) of this section 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 department.

(5) 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 subsection (2) of this section.

(6) The state and local police shall cooperate in the enforcement of any order issued under subsection (2) of this section and shall require no further authority or warrant in executing or enforcing such order. If any person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (2) of this section, 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.

(7) As used in this section, “violation” means making an improvement on property within the ocean shore without a permit or in a manner contrary to the conditions set out in a permit issued under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) . [1999 c.373 §13]

Source: Section 390.663 — Investigation of violation within ocean shore; cease and desist order; enforcement of order by state and local police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.091 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.091
368.091 Owners’ rights to terminate road proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body shall discontinue any proceedings to acquire real property for public road purposes that are initiated by a petition described ORS 368.081 (Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings) at any time before acquisition of the property if a majority of the owners of property that would abut the proposed road file objections to establishing the road with the county governing body.

(2) Multiple ownership of property is subject to the same conditions as a signature on a petition under ORS 368.081 (Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings) for purposes of determining the number of owners. [1981 c.153 §13]

Source: Section 368.091 — Owners’ rights to terminate road proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.270 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.270
390.270 Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 390.270 (Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290) to 390.290 (Schedule for reimbursement of local governing bodies) :

(1) “Ocean shore” has the meaning given that term in ORS 390.605 (Definitions) .

(2) “Rural fire protection district” means a district organized under or subject to ORS chapter 478. [1973 c.673 §1; 1985 c.395 §1; 1989 c.904 §17; 2001 c.104 §130]

Source: Section 390.270 — Definitions for ORS 390.270 to 390.290 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.340
382.340 Bridges over Willamette River and Slough as permanent roads
Status: in_force

Bridges over the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, and the Willamette Slough within Multnomah County are permanent roads and include approaches and viaducts leading thereto.

Source: Section 382.340 — Bridges over Willamette River and Slough as permanent roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.570 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.570
366.570 Payments under cooperative agreement with federal government
Status: in_force

(1) Where state or county roads are to be surveyed or constructed under the supervision of the federal government with the aid of state or county funds, or both, the State Treasurer or county treasurer, or both, may advance to the federal government, in the manner provided in this section, the full amount set forth in the cooperative agreement, or such portion of the amount as may be specified by the federal government at any time after the Department of Transportation or the county commissioners have entered into a cooperative agreement with the federal government for the survey, construction or maintenance of a road under any such statute, or under any appropriation statute for the federal government against which such expenditures may be chargeable.

(2) The advance payments shall be made to the fiscal agent of the federal government designated by, and upon receipt of, a request for such funds from the federal government, if the federal government agrees to refund to the state or county treasurer, or both, as the case may be, any amount advanced in excess of the proportionate share of the actual cost.

(3) When the state, through the Department of Transportation has entered into any cooperative agreement with the federal government for the survey or construction of any state road or highway as in this section contemplated, the department shall prepare, verify and approve a claim in favor of the federal government for the amount of the state’s share of the cost of the work, accompanying the claim with a copy of the agreement. The claim shall be paid by warrant on the State Treasurer in the manner provided by law, from such funds as are available for road purposes as shall be directed by the department. [Formerly 366.765]

Source: Section 366.570 — Payments under cooperative agreement with federal government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.017 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.017
383.017 Property tax exemption
Status: in_force

(1) Tollways, and any related facilities that would normally be purchased, constructed or installed by the Department of Transportation if the tollway were a conventional highway that was constructed and operated by the department, shall be exempt from ad valorem property taxation.

(2) Tollways are considered state highways for purposes of law enforcement and application of the Oregon Vehicle Code. [1995 c.668 §8; 2003 c.794 §269; 2021 c.630 §141]

Source: Section 383.017 — Property tax exemption; application of certain laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.200 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.200
372.200 District commissioners
Status: in_force

(1) The power given to districts, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, is vested in and shall be exercised by a board of five commissioners. Except as provided by ORS 372.210 (Organization) , each commissioner shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years. The order by which the county board proclaims the formation of the district shall appoint five commissioners to serve as the first board of the district.

(2) Each commissioner shall be an elector of the district.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if there are fewer than 10 electors registered in the district, the county board may appoint as commissioner any owner of land within the district who also is an elector of the state as defined in ORS 246.012 (Definitions) . [Amended by 1971 c.514 §20; 1983 c.48 §1]

Source: Section 372.200 — District commissioners; qualifications; appointment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.266 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.266
368.266 Hearing on abatement of road hazard
Status: in_force

(1) If a hearing is required under ORS 368.261 (Order to abate road hazard) , the county road official shall establish a place, date and time for the hearing. The hearing will be held if the violation is not abated before the date of the hearing. Notice provided under this section shall include the date and time set for the hearing.

(2) The order described under ORS 368.261 (Order to abate road hazard) shall be included as part of the notice of hearing under this section. Notice of hearing under this section shall be given by service under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) to:

(a) The owner of the land that is the source of the violation; and

(b) Any persons lawfully occupying that land during the time of the violation if the county road official has reason to know of the occupancy.

(3) At the hearing the county governing body shall determine the person responsible for violation of ORS 368.256 (Creation of road hazard prohibited) and shall order that person to abate the violation within a time fixed by the county governing body, which time shall not be less than 10 days. [1981 c.153 §29]

Source: Section 368.266 — Hearing on abatement of road hazard; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.100 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.100
381.100 Requirements for request for proposals or invitation to bid
Status: in_force

(1) A request for proposals or an invitation to bid issued in accordance with the provisions of ORS 381.096 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Snake River bridges) or 381.098 (Agreements for carrying out powers granted by ORS 381.096) at a minimum must:

(a) Require the proposer or bidder to comply with the requirements of ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C and other applicable laws related to environmental protection, worker health and safety and employment of apprentices; and

(b) State that the contracting agency will give a preference to procuring products, materials and components that are fabricated within the boundaries of this state or the State of Idaho to the maximum extent feasible and practicable and taking into consideration:

(A) Applicable state and federal law;

(B) Whether in fabricating the products, materials and components a proposer or bidder can recycle materials or use recycled materials;

(C) Whether the sites at which the products, materials or components are fabricated are in close proximity to the bridge location; and

(D) Whether transportation costs and other conveniences favor or disfavor using products, materials and components manufactured in this state or the State of Idaho.

(2) An agreement made or contract entered into pursuant to the authority of ORS 381.096 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Snake River bridges) or 381.098 (Agreements for carrying out powers granted by ORS 381.096) shall, among other things, contain express provisions with respect to:

(a) The site of the bridge.

(b) The maximum financial and other obligations assumed by each of the contracting parties.

(c) The estimated cost of the structure with the structure’s approaches and connecting roads.

(d) The sources from which all the funds are to be obtained or derived.

(e) Any other appropriate matters or provisions consistent with the prudent principles of economy and good business. [1955 c.85 §3; 2009 c.375 §2]

Source: Section 381.100 — Requirements for request for proposals or invitation to bid; contents of agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.153 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.153
390.153 Parks Donation Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Parks Donation Trust Fund is established as a fund in the State Treasury. All gifts or donations of money received by the State Parks and Recreation Department shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and credited by the treasurer to the fund. The treasurer may establish subaccounts in the fund established in this section if the treasurer determines that the terms of a gift or donation require a separate subaccount. Any interest or other income derived from the depositing or other investing of the fund shall be credited monthly to the fund except that interest or other income attributable to a subaccount shall be credited to that subaccount.

(2) Moneys in the Parks Donation Trust Fund and in any subaccount of the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Parks and Recreation Department for the purposes specified in the gift or donation or, if no specific purpose is specified, for park and recreation purposes determined by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. [1987 c.181 §1; 1989 c.904 §12]

Source: Section 390.153 — Parks Donation Trust Fund; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.906 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.906
366.906 Oregon City designated end of Oregon Trail
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the description in ORS 366.905 (“Old Oregon Trail” designation) , Oregon City, in Clackamas County, Oregon, is recognized and designated as the true and correct end of the Oregon National Historic Trail, otherwise known as the Oregon Trail or the Old Oregon Trail, and as such is deserving of preservation as an historic and economic resource for this state and the nation.

(2) That northern portion of Oregon City, Oregon, to the south and east of the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers is recognized and designated as the site of the gathering and dispersal of the incoming Oregon Trail pioneers. [1987 c.184 §1]

Note: 366.906 (Oregon City designated end of Oregon Trail) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 366.906 — Oregon City designated end of Oregon Trail , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.715 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.715
368.715 Using county funds for noncounty roads during emergency
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the limitations in ORS 368.031 (County jurisdiction over local access roads) or any other statute that limits the expenditure of county funds for roads, the county governing body may expend available funds on other public roads during an emergency when, as a result of a disaster such as flood or other destructive force, a county road is closed because of destruction or disrepair of the county road caused by the disaster or, if no public road is available, on private property temporarily open to public use. [1965 c.270 §2; 1981 c.153 §69]

Source: Section 368.715 — Using county funds for noncounty roads during emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.425 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.425
382.425 County clerk as clerk of county commissioners
Status: in_force

In all proceedings relative to the bonds or to bridge construction, the County Clerk of Multnomah County shall be the clerk of the board of county commissioners. The records of all proceedings shall be recorded in the books of the county clerk.

Source: Section 382.425 — County clerk as clerk of county commissioners; records of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.101 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.101
368.101 Authority to change road proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after a proceeding is initiated under ORS 368.073 (Initiation of proceedings to acquire property for road purposes) for the acquisition of real property for public road purposes, a county governing body may:

(a) Change the method of proceeding or the property subject to the proceeding in any manner the county governing body determines to be in the public interest.

(b) Discontinue the proceeding if the county governing body determines that the proceedings or the establishment of the proposed road is not in the public interest.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section a county governing body shall not make any change in or discontinue any proceeding that is initiated by a petition described under ORS 368.081 (Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings) unless the governing body has provided an opportunity for a hearing described under ORS 368.086 (Road proceedings) . [1981 c.153 §15]

Source: Section 368.101 — Authority to change road proceedings; limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.334 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.334
390.334 Acquisition of scenic easements in lands subject to development plan
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, after the date of the approval of the plan for the Willamette River Greenway or any segment thereof under ORS 390.322 (Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission) , the State Parks and Recreation Department may acquire scenic easements in any lands described in such plan or segment pursuant to ORS 390.318 (Preparation of development and management plan) (2)(d). Each such easement may be acquired by any means, including but not limited to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.

(2) The department shall not acquire, through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, scenic easements in any lands situated within the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway that are devoted to farm use on October 5, 1973, while such lands remain devoted to farm use. Upon a change in the use of any such lands from farm use, the department may acquire scenic easements in such lands as provided in subsection (1) of this section. Nothing in this subsection is intended to limit the power of the department to acquire, by any means other than the exercise of the power of eminent domain, a scenic easement on lands described in this subsection while such lands are devoted to such farm use. For the purpose of this subsection, “farm use” has the meaning given that term in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2).

(3) Each scenic easement acquired under subsection (1) of this section shall:

(a) Specify the use of the land existing on the date of the acquisition of the easement and permit the continuation of such use while the land is subject to such easement.

(b) With respect to scenic easements acquired through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, not provide for any rights of public access to or use of such lands under such easements.

(c) Provide that any subsequent farm use, as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2), of the land subject to such easement is compatible with the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway and that any restrictions on the use of the land under such easement are suspended while such land is devoted to such farm use.

(d) Prevent the change in use of the lands subject to such easements except with the consent of the department and in accordance with the conditions imposed with such consent. The consent of the department and the conditions imposed therewith shall be in accordance with the intent and purposes of the Willamette River Greenway.

(4) In addition to a scenic easement acquired by the department under this section, the department may acquire, by any means other than the exercise of the power of eminent domain, a public easement providing for public access and use of such lands.

(5) At any time after the approval of the plan for the Willamette River Greenway or any segment thereof under ORS 390.322 (Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission) , the department may acquire, by any means other than the exercise of the power of eminent domain, lands or interests therein that are situated outside the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway or the segment thereof as approved. Each such acquisition shall be designed to preserve the natural or scenic character of such lands in conjunction with the lands within the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway. [1973 c.558 §6]

Source: Section 390.334 — Acquisition of scenic easements in lands subject to development plan; farmlands not to be acquired by condemnation; nature of easement; acquisition of other interests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.715 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.715
390.715 Permits for pipe, cable or conduit across ocean shore, state recreation areas and submerged lands
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department may issue permits under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) to 390.659 (Hearing before director regarding department action on improvement permit) for pipelines, cable lines and other conduits across and under the ocean shore, state recreation areas and the submerged lands adjacent to the ocean shore, upon payment of just compensation by the permittee. A permit issued under this subsection is not a sale or lease of tide and overflow lands within the scope of ORS 274.040 (Sale or lease of submersible lands) .

(2) Whenever the issuance of a permit under subsection (1) of this section will affect lands owned privately, the State Parks and Recreation Department shall withhold the issuance of the permit until the permittee obtains from the private owner an easement, license or other written authorization that meets the approval of the State Parks and Recreation Department, except as to the compensation to be paid to the private owner.

(3) All permits issued under this section are subject to conditions that will ensure safety of the public and the preservation of economic, scenic and recreational values and to rules promulgated by state agencies having jurisdiction over the activities of the grantee or permittee. [1969 c.601 §22; 2005 c.300 §1; 2007 c.71 §101]

Source: Section 390.715 — Permits for pipe, cable or conduit across ocean shore, state recreation areas and submerged lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.131 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.131
390.131 Duties of director
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Director is the executive head of the State Parks and Recreation Department and shall:

(1) Be responsible to the State Parks and Recreation Commission for administration and enforcement of the duties, functions and powers imposed by law upon the commission and the department.

(2) Appoint, supervise and control all commission employees and, under policy direction of the commission, be responsible for all of the commission’s functions and activities.

(3) Establish such administrative divisions as are necessary to carry out properly the commission’s functions and activities.

(4) Contract with the Department of Transportation for the performance of such administrative services as the director considers appropriate. [1989 c.904 §8]

Source: Section 390.131 — Duties of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.292 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.292
366.292 Consideration of tolling prior to doing modernization project
Status: in_force

Before proceeding with a modernization project, or a series of modernization projects on a single highway, that might result in a segment of highway to which tolling could reasonably be applied, the Department of Transportation shall determine what portion of the costs of construction and maintenance could be recovered through tolls on users of the project. The toll potential of a modernization project shall be considered among other factors in determining which modernization projects should be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, with those projects with the greater potential to be self-funded through tolls ranking higher. A determination under this section may be based on assumptions that a single toll would be imposed or on assumptions that tolls would be imposed that vary depending on time of day or any other condition the department deems relevant. [1999 c.1072 §2]

Source: Section 366.292 — Consideration of tolling prior to doing modernization project , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.440 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.440
384.440 Free ferry operation
Status: in_force

Any ferry operated under ORS 384.405 (Oregon-Washington cooperative interstate ferry service) to 384.440 (Free ferry operation) may be operated free of tolls.

Source: Section 384.440 — Free ferry operation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.937 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.937
366.937 Memorial markers for recipients of Medal of Honor
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may install and maintain memorial markers in roadside rest areas and turnouts on U.S. Highway 20 recognizing this state’s current and future recipients of the Medal of Honor.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the signs.

(b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the signs. [2017 c.380 §1]

Note: See note under 366.936 (Oregon Medal of Honor Highway) .

Source: Section 366.937 — Memorial markers for recipients of Medal of Honor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.320 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.320
373.320 Salem given control of roads declared streets
Status: in_force

All county roads or other roads under the jurisdiction of the county court of Marion or Polk County, within the corporate limits of the City of Salem, are streets of the city. The city has exclusive control and jurisdiction over all such roads. The county courts of Marion and Polk Counties have no jurisdiction thereof.

Source: Section 373.320 — Salem given control of roads declared streets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.540 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.540
376.540 Logging roads
Status: in_force

Any logging road which is necessary for the transportation of a single tract of timber is within ORS 376.505 (Filing statement of route and bond) to 376.540 (Logging roads) , whether it is a common carrier or otherwise. Such road is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation unless the owners thereof declare it a common carrier. [Amended by 1997 c.275 §5]

Source: Section 376.540 — Logging roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.630 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.630
390.630 Acquisition along ocean shore for state recreation areas or access
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Department, in accordance with ORS 390.121 (Powers of commission) , may acquire ownership of or interests in the ocean shore or lands abutting, adjacent or contiguous to the ocean shore as may be appropriate for state recreation areas or access to such areas where such lands are held in private ownership. However, when acquiring ownership of or interests in lands abutting, adjacent or contiguous to the ocean shore for such recreation areas or access where such lands are held in private ownership, the department shall consider the following:

(1) The availability of other public lands in the vicinity for such recreational use or access.

(2) The land uses, improvements, and density of development in the vicinity.

(3) Existing public recreation areas and accesses in the vicinity.

(4) Any local zoning or use restrictions affecting the area in question. [1967 c.601 §4; 1969 c.601 §6; 1989 c.904 §24]

Source: Section 390.630 — Acquisition along ocean shore for state recreation areas or access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.075 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.075
371.075 Petition for grade change or other road improvement
Status: in_force

Upon the petition of 12 or a majority of the resident freeholders of any road district, approved by the roadmaster, praying for a change in grade or other extensive improvements to a public road as defined in ORS 368.001 (Definitions) , the county court shall instruct the county surveyor, engineer or roadmaster to proceed as soon as convenient to the place named in the petition and make such investigations, surveys or estimates as the county court requires and report the same in writing to the county court, setting forth all material matters necessary to fully advise the county court. If the county court determines in favor of such improvement, it shall grant the petition and proceed to make the change in grade or improvements. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §72]

Source: Section 371.075 — Petition for grade change or other road improvement; investigation and report; granting petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.851 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.851
390.851 Activities prohibited on parts of Deschutes River without pass
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the person has an appropriate pass issued under ORS 390.848 (Passes for use of parts of Deschutes River) , no person shall launch, operate or ride in any boat or engage in any camping, fishing or other activity in connection with being transported by a boat on those portions of the Deschutes River designated as scenic waterways under ORS 390.826 (Designated scenic waterways) .

(2) This section does not apply to:

(a) Peace officers, members or employees of a governmental body or their agents while engaged in the discharge of official duties; or

(b) Any member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

(3) A person who violates this section commits a Class C violation. [1981 c.798 §3; 1987 c.291 §3; 1999 c.1051 §99]

Source: Section 390.851 — Activities prohibited on parts of Deschutes River without pass; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.570 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.570
390.570 Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall issue or provide for issuance of a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit to any person who:

(a) Has taken a Class I all-terrain vehicle safety education course established under this section and has been found qualified to operate a Class I all-terrain vehicle; or

(b) Is at least 16 years of age, has five or more years of experience operating a Class I all-terrain vehicle and passes an equivalency examination.

(2) The department shall adopt rules to provide for Class I all-terrain vehicle safety education courses, equivalency examinations and the issuance of Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits consistent with this section. The rules adopted by the department shall be consistent with the following:

(a) The courses must be given by instructors designated by the department as qualified to conduct the courses and issue the permits.

(b) The instructors may be provided and permits issued through public or private local and state organizations meeting qualifications established by the department.

(c) The department may collect a fee of not more than $5 from each participant in a course established under this section. [1999 c.977 §6; 2007 c.887 §11]

Source: Section 390.570 — Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits; issuance; safety education courses; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.280 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.280
373.280 Assessments made by city under belief county road was city street
Status: in_force

No assessment made by any city for the improvement of any county road or portion thereof under the bona fide belief of its governing body that it was a public street of the city is invalid where the property owner has permitted the city to make the improvement or where the county has surrendered jurisdiction to the city within the time when the assessment is otherwise collectible by law, if within the time the assessment would be otherwise collectible the city acquires full jurisdiction over the county road or portion thereof as provided in ORS 373.270 (Transferring jurisdiction over county roads within cities) .

Source: Section 373.280 — Assessments made by city under belief county road was city street , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.950 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.950
390.950 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 390.950 (Short title) to 390.989 (Eminent domain does not apply to department powers or duties under ORS 390.950 to 390.989) and 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) may be cited as the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act. [1971 c.614 §1]

Source: Section 390.950 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.550 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.550
390.550 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Class I all-terrain vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.190 (“Class I all-terrain vehicle.”) .

(2) “Class II all-terrain vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.193 (“Class II all-terrain vehicle.”) .

(3) “Class III all-terrain vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.194 (“Class III all-terrain vehicle” and “Class IV all-terrain vehicle.”) .

(4) “Class IV all-terrain vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.194 (“Class III all-terrain vehicle” and “Class IV all-terrain vehicle.”) (2). [1999 c.977 §2; 2011 c.360 §7]

Source: Section 390.550 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.330 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.330
384.330 Issuing revenue certificates for interstate ferry expenses
Status: in_force

For the purpose of procuring funds, when necessary, with which to construct, maintain and operate the ferry service, the authority constructing, maintaining and operating the service may issue and sell revenue certificates, which shall not be the general obligation of the authority issuing them but shall be redeemable and payable solely from revenues accruing from the ferry service, over and above the cost of operating and maintaining the service. Such certificates may be purchased by the State of Oregon.

Source: Section 384.330 — Issuing revenue certificates for interstate ferry expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.366 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.366
366.366 Removal of trees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any city, county or other local government charter or ordinance, the Department of Transportation may cut down or remove trees located within a state highway right of way without first obtaining a permit. [2012 c.56 §2]

Source: Section 366.366 — Removal of trees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 369.020 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 369 / Section 369.020
369.020 Designation of county market roads as ways of public easement
Status: in_force

On or before January 1, 1974, county courts of the respective counties or city councils of the respective cities may take action to designate former “county market roads” as ways of public easement. If no designation is made, such roads shall become a part of the respective county or city road systems as of that date. [1973 c.240 §2 (enacted in lieu of 369.110, 369.120, 369.130, 369.140, 369.150, 369.160, 369.170, 369.180, 369.190, 369.200, 369.220, 369.230, 369.240, 369.250, 369.260, 369.270, 369.280 and 369.290)]

Source: Section 369.020 — Designation of county market roads as ways of public easement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors369.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.143 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.143
390.143 Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities
Status: in_force

(1) In order to further the interpretive and educational functions of recreation facilities in Oregon, the State Parks and Recreation Director may enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit scientific, historic or educational organization organized solely for the purpose of providing interpretive services to recreation facilities in Oregon.

(2) An organization entering into an agreement with the director under subsection (1) of this section may:

(a) Provide educational or interpretive material for sale at a recreation facility;

(b) Acquire display materials and equipment for exhibits at a recreation facility;

(c) Provide support for special recreation facility interpretive programs or environmental education programs;

(d) Support recreation facility libraries; or

(e) Provide support for other interpretive projects related to a specific recreation facility.

(3) If the director enters into an agreement with a private organization under subsection (1) of this section, the State Parks and Recreation Department may:

(a) Provide incidental personnel services to the organization’s interpretive program; and

(b) Provide space at a recreation facility for the interpretive materials provided by the organization.

(4) Any money received from the sale of publications or other materials provided by an organization pursuant to an agreement entered into under this section shall be retained by the organization for use in the interpretive or educational services of the recreation facility for which the organization provides interpretive services.

(5) As used in this section, “recreation facility” includes but is not limited to state parks and all recreational, historical and scenic attractions owned or under the control of the State of Oregon and administered by the State Parks and Recreation Department. [1985 c.303 §2]

Source: Section 390.143 — Agreements to provide interpretive services to recreational facilities; authority under agreement; disposition of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.768 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.768
366.768 Advances from highway fund to county
Status: in_force

Upon satisfactory showing before the Department of Transportation by any county that the county does not have sufficient funds with which to pay, when due, bonded indebtedness incurred for highway purposes, the department may certify to such fact. Pursuant to the certificate, a warrant shall be drawn in favor of the county against the highway fund in the amount set out in each certificate, which amount so advanced shall be deducted from the next payment due the county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) . [Formerly 366.540]

Source: Section 366.768 — Advances from highway fund to county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.200 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.200
390.200 Authority of department to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

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

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

(c) Is a licensee of the department or is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, that is issued by the department; and

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

(a) In which the person has direct access to persons under 18 years of age, elderly persons or persons with disabilities;

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

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

(d) That has payroll functions or in which the person has responsibility for receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments, for billing, collections or other financial transactions, for sales or distribution of tickets or other instruments that can be exchanged for goods, services or access to events on department property or for purchasing or selling property or has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the state;

(e) In which the person has responsibility for auditing agency financial transactions;

(f) In which the person has access to personal information about employees, licensees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information;

(g) In which the person has access to tax or financial information of individuals or business entities;

(h) In which the person provides security, design or construction services for government buildings, grounds or facilities;

(i) In which the person may issue citations under ORS 390.050 (Park and recreation violations) ; or

(j) In which a person has key access to buildings and grounds that contain private property belonging or entrusted to exhibitors, promoters, licensees or event coordinators. [2005 c.730 §55; 2009 c.542 §1]

Note: 390.200 (Authority of department to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 390 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.200 — Authority of department to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.735 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.735
381.735 Bridge operations
Status: in_force

(1) A board shall have the exclusive power to adopt and enforce the rules and regulations for the use, operation, maintenance, inspection and preservation of a bridge owned or operated by the commission, including loads permitted on the bridge and closing the bridge to any traffic deemed unsafe by the commission, provided that the commission must comply with all state and federal regulations generally applicable to bridge operations, maintenance, safety and inspections.

(2) A facility or property owned, leased, operated or controlled by the commission may be operated by the commission directly or by a public or private entity pursuant to a contract, lease or agreement.

(3) Compensation to a contractor under an operating contract may be in the form of a payment by the commission to the contractor for services rendered, a payment by the contractor to the commission for the rights to operate the facility or property or other such arrangements as the board may elect.

(4) A state agency or local government may pledge revenue or other assistance to support or guaranty, in whole or in part, the repayment of debt, costs of operations or capitalization of reserves of the commission under such terms as the parties may agree, and the commission may accept the assistance. [2022 c.7 §10]

Source: Section 381.735 — Bridge operations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.565 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.565
390.565 All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee is established. The committee shall consist of 16 voting members and one nonvoting member appointed by the State Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of four years. Members are eligible for reappointment and vacancies may be filled by the commission. A majority of members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(2) Of the voting members of the committee:

(a) One shall be a representative of a Class I all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(b) One shall be a representative of a Class II all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(c) One shall be a representative of a Class III all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(d) One shall be a representative of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(e) One shall be an all-terrain vehicle dealer.

(f) One shall be an at-large all-terrain vehicle user.

(g) One shall be a representative of the United States Forest Service who is knowledgeable about all-terrain vehicle recreation areas on federal lands.

(h) One shall be a representative of the Bureau of Land Management who is knowledgeable about all-terrain vehicle recreation areas on federal lands.

(i) One shall be a representative of the Department of Transportation who is knowledgeable about transportation safety.

(j) One shall be a representative of the State Forestry Department who is knowledgeable about all-terrain vehicle recreation areas on state lands.

(k) One shall be a representative of the Department of Human Services who is knowledgeable about public health and safety.

(L) One shall be a representative of a law enforcement agency who is knowledgeable about and active in enforcement of all-terrain vehicle laws.

(m) One shall be a representative of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife who is knowledgeable about all-terrain vehicle activities and the use of all-terrain vehicles in hunting and fishing.

(n) One shall be a person who represents persons with disabilities.

(o) One shall be a representative of a rural fire protection district.

(p) One shall be a representative of emergency medical services providers.

(3) One representative from the State Parks and Recreation Department shall be a nonvoting member of the committee.

(4) The committee shall:

(a) Review accidents and fatalities resulting from all-terrain vehicle recreation and make recommendations to the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

(b) Review changes to statutory vehicle classifications as necessary for safety considerations and make recommendations to the commission.

(c) Review safety features of all classes of off-highway vehicles and make recommendations to the commission.

(d) Recommend appropriate safety requirements to protect child operators and riders of off-highway vehicles to the commission.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A subcommittee of the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee, titled the All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Subcommittee, is established.

(b) The All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Subcommittee shall consist of the following members:

(A) The representative of a Class I all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(B) The representative of a Class II all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(C) The representative of a Class III all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(D) The representative of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle user organization.

(E) The at-large all-terrain vehicle user.

(F) The representative of a law enforcement agency.

(G) The representative of persons with disabilities.

(c) The All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Subcommittee shall:

(A) Advise the State Parks and Recreation Department on the allocation of moneys in the All-Terrain Vehicle Account established by ORS 390.555 (All-Terrain Vehicle Account) ; and

(B) Review grant proposals and make recommendations to the commission as to which projects should receive grant funding.

(d) Recommendations on grant proposals under this subsection must receive an affirmative vote from at least four of the members of the grant subcommittee.

(6) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall establish and operate an outreach program to inform law enforcement agencies, rural fire protection districts and emergency medical services providers about the grant process and the grant opportunities available under this section and to provide clarification and answer questions about the grant application process.

(7) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall provide staff support for the committee and shall provide for expansion of programs for all-terrain vehicle users. [1999 c.977 §5; 2009 c.812 §2; 2011 c.360 §9; 2015 c.435 §1]

Source: Section 390.565 — All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee; appointment; term; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.725 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.725
381.725 Revenues
Status: in_force

(1) A board shall have the exclusive power to impose, fix and periodically adjust the rate of tolls or other charges for use of a bridge owned or operated by the commission without approval, authorization or concurrence by a state legislature, state toll authority, local government, state agency, state official or other entity. The board may establish and implement rules for specifying the rate of tolls and other charges, including but not limited to discounts, exemptions and distinct rates for certain classes of vehicle and user. Nothing in ORS 383.001 (Findings) to 383.245 (Bond form, issuance and maturity) prohibits a commission from establishing or setting a toll or other charge for use of a bridge owned or operated by the commission.

(2) In setting and periodically adjusting toll rates or other charges, a board shall ensure that toll rates and other charges annually yield revenue sufficient to meet the costs, expenses and obligations of the commission, including the satisfaction of the financial and other covenants made by the commission with regard to bonds or other debt instruments.

(3) To enforce the payment of tolls and other charges for use of a bridge, the commission may enter into agreements with the Department of Transportation and an agency of the State of Washington. An agreement may provide that:

(a) The department or agency shall provide information to the commission or the commission’s designee to identify registered owners of vehicles who fail to pay a toll or other charge established by the commission under this section.

(b) If a commission, or a commission’s designee, gives notice to the department or agency that a person has not paid a toll or other charge established under this section, the department or agency shall refuse to renew the motor vehicle registration of the motor vehicle operated by the person at the time of the violation.

(c) The department or agency may renew a motor vehicle registration of a person described in paragraph (b) of this subsection upon receipt of a notice from a commission, or a commission’s designee, indicating that all tolls and other charges established under this section and owed by the person have been paid.

(4) A transponder record or recorded image of a vehicle and the registration plate of the vehicle produced by a photo enforcement system at the time a driver of a vehicle did not pay a toll is prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle is the driver of the vehicle, provided that, if the registered owner of a vehicle is a person in the vehicle rental or leasing business, the registered owner may identify the person who was operating the vehicle at the time the toll was not paid or pay the toll and other charges. A registered owner of a vehicle who pays a toll or other charge imposed while another person was operating the vehicle of the registered owner is entitled to full reimbursement from the operator. The rights granted to the commission to enforce the payment of tolls and other charges of the commission under ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) are supplemental, and the commission may employ all other remedies available to the commission under the laws of the State of Oregon and the State of Washington.

(5) The proceeds from toll rates and other charges of the commission may only be used to pay the necessary and incidental costs and expenses incurred by the commission in connection with owning, constructing, operating, maintaining, renewing and governing a bridge, including but not limited to costs incurred for:

(a) The design, development, construction, equipping, installation, financing or refinancing of the bridge, demolition and removal of the existing bridge and mitigation of associated impacts;

(b) The operation, repair, maintenance, resurfacing, preservation, equipping, improvement, reconstruction, renewal and replacement of the bridge;

(c) The tolling of the bridge, the collection, administration and enforcement of tolls and the acquisition, leasing, maintenance and replacement of tolling equipment and software;

(d) The financing or refinancing of any bonds or other debt instruments of the commission;

(e) A reasonable return on investment for the private financing of the costs, expenses or obligations of the commission;

(f) The establishment and maintenance of reserves or sinking funds approved by the board; and

(g) Any other obligations or expenses incurred by the commission in carrying out the commission’s purposes under ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) .

(6) The commission may grant to a public or private entity by franchise, lease or in another manner the use or control of all or part of a bridge, property or facility owned or under the control of the commission, and may fix the terms, conditions, rents and other payments for the use or control.

(7) For the purpose of funding a bridge under ORS 381.702 (Definitions) to 381.755 (General provisions) , the approaches, connecting roads, related facilities and appurtenances on both sides of the Columbia River are designated as part of the highway system of Oregon. All revenues, receipts, grants, bond proceeds and other funds of the commission may be commingled and spent to carry out the purposes of the commission, unless and to the extent otherwise restricted by the terms of a grant agreement or debt instrument. [2022 c.7 §8]

Source: Section 381.725 — Revenues; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.556 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.556
366.556 Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon assents to the Act of July 11, 1916, 39 Stat. 355, entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in the construction of rural post roads, and for other purposes,” or Acts supplementary thereto, and accepts the provisions and benefits of any Act of Congress having for its purpose the construction, improvement or maintenance of public roads or highways in the State of Oregon. [Formerly 366.705]

Source: Section 366.556 — Acceptance of provisions of Acts of Congress , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.270 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.270
373.270 Transferring jurisdiction over county roads within cities
Status: in_force

(1) Jurisdiction over a county road within a city may be transferred under this section whenever:

(a) The county governing body deems it necessary, expedient or for the best interest of the county to surrender jurisdiction over any county road or portion thereof within the corporate limits of any city; and

(b) The governing body of the city deems it necessary or expedient and for the best interests of the city to acquire jurisdiction over the county road or part thereof to the same extent as it has over other public streets and alleys of the city.

(2) To initiate a proceeding for the transfer of jurisdiction under this section, the county governing body, upon its own motion or upon the request of the city by its governing body, shall give notice by:

(a) Posting in three public places in the county, one of which shall be within the limits of the city; or

(b) Publishing the notice once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(3) Notice under this section shall give the time and place of hearing and a succinct statement of the proposed action requested and describing the road or portion thereof proposed to be surrendered by the county to the city with convenient certainty.

(4) At the time and place mentioned in the notice under this section or at such adjournment as it may fix, the county governing body shall hear the matter, consider any objections or testimony offered by any person interested and determine whether it is necessary, expedient or for the best interests of the county to surrender jurisdiction over the county road or portion thereof to the city.

(5) If a county governing body determines to surrender jurisdiction under this section and initiates action under this section:

(a) The county governing body shall make an order to that effect and offer to the city to surrender jurisdiction over the county road or portion thereof, and may limit the time for the acceptance of the offer; and

(b) The city by appropriate municipal legislation may within the time specified accept the county order and offer to surrender jurisdiction under this section.

(6) If a city governing body determines to initiate action under this section for the surrender of jurisdiction by a county over a county road:

(a) The city governing body may initiate the action by passage of appropriate municipal legislation that requests surrender and that may set any time or other limitations upon acceptance by the city of the surrender; and

(b) The county governing body may surrender jurisdiction of the county road without further action by the city if the county governing body adopts an order surrendering the county road that meets the limitations established by the city in its legislation.

(7) When a city adopts appropriate municipal legislation accepting a county governing body’s order under subsection (5) of this section or when a county governing body adopts an order meeting city legislation under subsection (6) of this section:

(a) The jurisdiction of the county over the county road or portion thereof as a county road, or for its improvement, construction or repair shall cease;

(b) The full and absolute jurisdiction over the road for all purposes of repair, construction, improvement and the levying and collection of assessments therefor shall vest in the city; and

(c) The city shall have the same jurisdiction over the road or portion thereof as by its charter and the laws of the state are given or granted it over any of the public streets and alleys of such city.

(8) This section is applicable to all county roads, whether acquired by the county or the public by condemnation, defective condemnation and user, user or prescription or in any manner provided by law or in which the easement for road purposes is in the public. [Amended by 1981 c.153 §73]

Source: Section 373.270 — Transferring jurisdiction over county roads within cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.250 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.250
373.250 Use of city road fund
Status: in_force

The road fund mentioned in ORS 373.240 (General road fund of city) :

(1) Shall be used by the city for the construction and repair of county roads and streets therein.

(2) May be used for the construction and repair of roads without a city having a population of less than 100,000 which lead directly to it.

(3) In carrying out such objects, may be used jointly with the county in which the city is located as provided in ORS 373.260 (Agreements between counties and cities as to acquisition of rights of way and road improvement) .

Source: Section 373.250 — Use of city road fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.745 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.745
377.745 Limitation on form and size of signs
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an outdoor advertising sign may not exceed:

(a) A length of 48 feet;

(b) A height, excluding foundation and supports, of 14 feet; or

(c) A sign area of 825 square feet.

(2) In determining the dimensions of an outdoor advertising sign or sign area under this section:

(a) Cutouts that project beyond the borders of an outdoor advertising sign shall be included in measuring the area of a sign, but not the height or length of a sign. The sign area of cutouts shall be no more than 20 percent of the area of the sign to which attached.

(b) The limitations apply separately to each side of a back-to-back sign.

(c) The size limitations apply separately to each sign forming a V-type sign.

(d) The size limitations apply separately to each of the display surfaces on a tri-vision sign.

(3) A nonconforming outdoor advertising sign in existence on May 30, 2007, may continue to exceed the size limitations established in this section until the sign is reconstructed or relocated, at which time the sign must comply with subsection (1) of this section. [1971 c.770 §20; 1973 c.790 §7; 1999 c.877 §8; 2007 c.199 §11]

Source: Section 377.745 — Limitation on form and size of signs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.410 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.410
382.410 Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all the bonds sold under ORS 382.335 (Definitions for ORS 382.335 to 382.425) to 382.425 (County clerk as clerk of county commissioners) shall be paid into the county treasury and shall go into a special bridge fund. Such proceeds shall be disbursed for the purposes for which the bonds are issued.

Source: Section 382.410 — Custody and disbursement of bond proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.200 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.200
383.200 Revenue bonds for tollway projects
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 286A, the State Treasurer, at the request of the Department of Transportation, may issue and sell revenue bonds known as tollway project revenue bonds for the purpose of financing tollway projects, provided that such bonds do not constitute a debt or general obligation of the department or of this state or any of its political subdivisions, but shall be payable solely from the revenues, amounts, funds and accounts described in ORS 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) , 383.205 (Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects) and 383.235 (Reserve account) .

(2) The proceeds of bonds issued under this section may be used by the department or loaned or granted to a private entity or a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , for the purposes of:

(a) Financing any portion of the costs related to the purposes described in ORS 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) (2);

(b) Funding any required reserves; and

(c) Paying costs of issuing the bonds.

(3) The bonds authorized by this section may be issued as taxable bonds or as tax-exempt bonds under the income tax laws of the United States.

(4) Notwithstanding the status of the bonds for federal income tax purposes, interest paid to the owners of the bonds shall be exempt from personal income taxes imposed by this state.

(5) Subject to the limitations under ORS 383.004 (Establishment of tolls) and 383.009 (Toll Program Fund) , when issuing bonds under this section, the department and the State Treasurer may make covenants with bondholders regarding the imposition and regulation of tolls to meet the department’s obligations under the terms of any indenture prepared under ORS 383.225 (Revenue declaration or indenture) , any loan agreement and any grant agreement, including without limitation:

(a) Financial covenants, debt service requirements, reserve requirements and any other funding requirements;

(b) The use of the amounts required to be deposited in the Toll Program Fund; and

(c) The issuance of additional bonds.

(6) The state may not in any way impair obligations of any agreement between the state and holders of tollway project revenue bonds issued under this section.

(7) The department, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may designate the extent to which a series of tollway project revenue bonds authorized under this section is secured and payable:

(a) On a parity of lien or on a subordinate basis to existing or future Highway User Tax Bonds issued under ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) , but only if sufficient moneys described under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) may be pledged to:

(A) First, pay the annual bond debt service of all Highway User Tax Bonds issued pursuant to ORS 367.615 (Bond issuance) and 367.620 (Limitation on bond amount) ; and

(B) Second, pay the annual bond debt service for all tollway project revenue bonds issued under this subsection; or

(b) From additional revenue sources as permitted under ORS 383.205 (Sources of funds to secure revenue bonds for tollway projects) .

(8) A holder of tollway project revenue bonds issued under this section may not compel the payment of federal transportation funds to the department.

(9) This section is supplemental and in addition to any other authority in ORS chapters 286A, 366 and 367 for the issuance of bonds by the State Treasurer at the request of the department. [2021 c.630 §147]

Source: Section 383.200 — Revenue bonds for tollway projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.818 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.818
367.818 Eminent domain powers
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property, rights of way or other rights in property for transportation projects that are part of the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) , regardless of whether the property will be owned in fee simple by the department. [2003 c.790 §10]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.818 — Eminent domain powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.350 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.350
384.350 Use of interstate ferry by federal government
Status: in_force

If any ferry constructed, maintained and operated under ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) is needed by the United States for any purpose in connection with national defense, then the authority which constructed and is maintaining and operating the ferry may sell it to the United States or may, by contract, make the ferry available to the United States.

Source: Section 384.350 — Use of interstate ferry by federal government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.455 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.455
371.455 Nominees declared elected if number equals positions to be filled
Status: in_force

After expiration of the time for filing nominations for a regular district election, if the board of directors determines that the number of candidates nominated equals the number of positions to be filled on the board, the district need not hold the election. Instead, the board of directors, within 10 days after expiration of the time for filing nominations, shall declare the candidate or candidates elected. [Amended by 1955 c.227 §3; 1971 c.647 §74; 1983 c.350 §245]

Source: Section 371.455 — Nominees declared elected if number equals positions to be filled , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.500 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.500
381.500 Terms and conditions of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The bonds mentioned in ORS 381.420 (County financing construction of interstate bridges) shall:

(a) Be in denominations of $100 or more, but not exceeding $1,000.

(b) Run not to exceed 30 years from the date of issuance.

(c) Bear interest at a rate not to exceed six percent per year, payable on January 1 and July 1.

(d) Have interest coupons attached to them, one coupon for each interest payment that will be made.

(e) Be signed by the judge of the county court or chairperson of the board of county commissioners and the county clerk. The interest coupons shall bear the printed facsimile signatures of the county judge or chairperson of the board of county commissioners and the county clerk.

(f) Be sealed with the seal of the county.

(g) Bear the certificate of the county treasurer over the signature of the county treasurer that they have been registered in the office of the county treasurer, naming the date of register.

(2) The bonds and interest coupons shall:

(a) Be lithographed or printed on good bond paper.

(b) Be made payable to bearer, in any coin or currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts within the United States.

(c) Be paid by the county treasurer upon presentation at the office of the county treasurer or at the fiscal agency of the state in New York City, upon the date of payment named thereon.

Source: Section 381.500 — Terms and conditions of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.030 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.030
377.030 Destruction or removal of trees on state highways without permission prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall dig up, cut down, injure, destroy or in any manner remove any trees growing upon the right of way of any state highway without first procuring the written consent of the Department of Transportation.

Source: Section 377.030 — Destruction or removal of trees on state highways without permission prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.322 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.322
390.322 Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Following the preparation of the plan or any segment thereof under ORS 390.318 (Preparation of development and management plan) , the State Parks and Recreation Department shall submit such plan or segment to the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The commission shall investigate and review such plan or segment as it considers necessary. If the commission finds that the plan or segment complies with ORS 390.310 (Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368) to 390.368 (Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement) , it shall approve the plan or segment. If the commission finds revision of any part of the submitted plan or segment to be necessary, it may revise the plan or segment itself or require such revision by the department and units of local government.

(2) Upon approval of the plan for the Willamette River Greenway or segment thereof, the commission shall cause copies of such plan or segment to be filed with the recording officer for each county having lands within the Willamette River Greenway situated within its boundaries. Such plan or segment filed as required by this subsection shall be retained in the office of the county recording officer open for public inspection during reasonable business hours.

(3) If the plan for the Willamette River Greenway is prepared and approved in segments, the total of all such approved segments shall constitute the plan for the Willamette River Greenway for the purposes of ORS 390.310 (Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368) to 390.368 (Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement) . The department and units of local government, with the approval of the commission, may revise the plan for the Willamette River Greenway from time to time. [1973 c.558 §4]

Source: Section 390.322 — Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission; revision, approval and distribution of plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.065 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.065
390.065 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Expenditures by visitors to Oregon state parks and by employees of the State Parks and Recreation Department currently contribute approximately $549 million each year to local economies throughout Oregon. The acquisition, development, improvement, upgrading, preservation and expansion of the capacity of facilities of the system of state parks, including parks, park facilities, ocean shores, scenic waterways, trails and historic sites in the State of Oregon, do and will accomplish the purpose of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon by:

(a) Increasing the capacity, usefulness and attractive qualities of public recreational facilities, thereby promoting travel and tourism in Oregon;

(b) Generating business for and supporting the operations and prosperity of businesses located in the areas of the public recreational facilities; and

(c) Creating employment opportunities within this state through the funding of development and improvement projects on which workers will be employed.

(2) Based on the findings made in this section, the use of the net proceeds from the operation of the Oregon State Lottery to fund state park projects and to pay state park lottery bonds described in ORS 390.063 (Lottery bonds for state park projects) is an appropriate use of state lottery funds under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 461.510 (State Lottery Fund) . [1997 c.800 §2; 1999 c.44 §23]

Note: See note under 390.060 (Definitions for ORS 390.060 to 390.067) .

Source: Section 390.065 — Findings; use of Oregon State Lottery proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.775 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.775
376.775 Hearing objections, claims and protests
Status: in_force

(1) At the hearing all objections and protests shall be heard and considered, and all claims shall be heard and considered.

(2) Any objections or protests, whether to the things proposed by the resolution of intention or to any changes proposed pursuant to ORS 376.765 (Changing boundaries when assessments to be levied under ORS 376.735) , not made at the time and in the manner provided by ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) are deemed voluntarily waived, and the proceedings under ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) shall not be attacked on any ground not stated in a written objection filed as provided in ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) .

(3) Except in the case of a majority protest, as provided in ORS 376.760 (Effect of objections by landowners) , the legislative body may sustain or deny any or all objections or protests and its determination is final.

(4) The hearing may be continued from time to time by order entered on the minutes. [1961 c.666 §§15,19]

Source: Section 376.775 — Hearing objections, claims and protests; waiver; decision; continuations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.201 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.201
368.201 Basis for legalization of road
Status: in_force

A county governing body may initiate proceedings to legalize a county road under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) to 368.221 (Legalization of road of substandard width) if any of the following conditions exist:

(1) If, through omission or defect, doubt exists as to the legal establishment or evidence of establishment of a public road.

(2) If the location of the road cannot be accurately determined due to:

(a) Numerous alterations of the road;

(b) A defective survey of the road or adjacent property; or

(c) Loss or destruction of the original survey of the road.

(3) If the road as traveled and used for 10 years or more does not conform to the location of a road described in the county records. [1981 c.153 §21]

Source: Section 368.201 — Basis for legalization of road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.365 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.365
366.365 Going upon private property
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may go upon private property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 (Precondemnation entry on real property) to determine the advisability or practicability of locating and constructing a highway over the property or the source, suitability or availability of road-building materials thereon.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may go upon private property in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 (Precondemnation entry on real property) to inspect a tree that the department believes may potentially pose an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury because the tree is obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on a state highway.

(b) If after inspecting the tree the department believes that the tree presents a potential risk as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department may request that an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture conduct a technical evaluation, as defined by the department by rule, of the tree.

(c) If the arborist determines after conducting a technical evaluation that the tree presents an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury, the department may immediately cut down the tree.

(3) The department may go upon private property to cut down or remove trees located on the property without notifying the property owner if the department has determined that the trees create an immediate and substantial risk of damage or injury by obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on a state highway.

(4) Within a reasonable amount of time after the department cuts down or removes trees in the manner provided by subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the department shall locate the property owner and notify the property owner of the department’s actions. The department may establish the process of notification by rule. [Amended by 1953 c.252 §2; 2003 c.477 §5; 2005 c.22 §259; 2009 c.130 §1; 2012 c.56 §3]

Source: Section 366.365 — Going upon private property; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.206 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.206
368.206 Proceedings for legalization of roads
Status: in_force

(1) If proceedings for legalization of a road are initiated under ORS 368.201 (Basis for legalization of road) , the county governing body shall:

(a) Cause the road to be surveyed to determine the location of the road and the width of the road according to:

(A) The laws governing the width of roads at the time the road was originally established; or

(B) If the original width of the road cannot be determined, to the width for roads of the same class established by the standards under ORS 368.036 (Standards for county roads and road work) ;

(b) Cause the county road official to file a written report with the county governing body including the survey required under this section and any other information required by the county governing body; and

(c) Cause notice of the proceedings for legalization to be provided under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) by service to owners of abutting land and by posting.

(2) In a proceeding under this section, any person may file with the county governing body information that controverts any matter presented to the county governing body in the proceeding or alleging any new matter relevant to the proceeding. [1981 c.153 §22]

Source: Section 368.206 — Proceedings for legalization of roads; report; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.923 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.923
366.923 William Tebeau Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of State Highway 126 that is known as the Florence-Eugene Highway, beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 in Florence and ending where it intersects with Oregon Route 569, the Beltline Highway in Eugene, shall also be known as the William Tebeau Memorial Highway.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highway described in this section indicating the designation of the highway as the William Tebeau Memorial Highway. [2015 c.268 §1; 2023 c.9 §23]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.923 — William Tebeau Memorial Highway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.515 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.515
377.515 Removal of nonconforming signs deferred
Status: in_force

Any sign lawfully maintained in a scenic area prior to the establishment of the area as a scenic area and not included within the exceptions of ORS 377.510 (Signs visible from state highways regulated) , shall be removed by the owner thereof prior to seven years following the establishment of the area as a scenic area, unless the sign is required to be removed at an earlier date, pursuant to other state laws. [1961 c.614 §8; 1965 c.219 §25; 1967 c.590 §15]

Source: Section 377.515 — Removal of nonconforming signs deferred , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.142 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.142
390.142 Rules
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Director shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 390.141 (Agreements between State Parks and Recreation Department and private organizations) . The rules shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) Procedures and forms to be used by a private, nonprofit organization desiring to enter into an agreement with the director under ORS 390.141 (Agreements between State Parks and Recreation Department and private organizations) ;

(2) Restrictions on the use of the state seal on promotional items described in ORS 390.141 (Agreements between State Parks and Recreation Department and private organizations) (4)(c) in order to ensure that such use is consistent with ORS 186.023 (Improper use of state seal) ; and

(3) Provisions for renewing or dissolving an agreement between a private, nonprofit organization and the director. [2013 c.299 §3]

Note: 390.142 (Rules) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 390 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 390.142 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.062 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.062
368.062 Transferring road within city to county jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Jurisdiction over a road within a city may be transferred to a county under this section whenever:

(a) The governing body of the city deems it necessary, expedient or for the best interest of the city to surrender jurisdiction over any road or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city; and

(b) The governing body of the county deems it necessary or expedient and for the best interests of the county to acquire jurisdiction over the road or part thereof to the same extent as it has over other county roads.

(2) To initiate a proceeding for the transfer of jurisdiction under this section, the governing body of the city, upon its own motion or upon the request of the county by its governing body, shall give notice by:

(a) Posting in three public places in the county, one of which shall be within the unincorporated area of the county; or

(b) Publishing the notice once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the city.

(3) Notice under this section shall give the time and place of hearing and a succinct statement of the proposed action requested and describing the road or portion thereof proposed to be surrendered by the city to the county with convenient certainty.

(4) At the time and place mentioned in the notice under this section or at such adjournment as it may fix, the governing body of the city shall hear the matter, consider any objections or testimony offered by any person interested and determine whether it is necessary, expedient or for the best interests of the city to surrender jurisdiction over the road or portion thereof to the county.

(5) If the governing body of a city determines to surrender jurisdiction under this section and initiates action under this section:

(a) The governing body of the city shall make an order to that effect and offer to the county to surrender jurisdiction over the road or portion thereof, and may limit the time for the acceptance of the offer; and

(b) The county by order or resolution may within the time specified accept the city offer to surrender jurisdiction under this section.

(6) If a county governing body determines to initiate action under this section for the surrender of jurisdiction by a city over a road within a city:

(a) The county governing body may initiate the action by passage of a resolution or order that requests surrender and that may set any time or other limitations upon acceptance by the county of the surrender; and

(b) The governing body of the city may surrender jurisdiction of the road without further action by the county if the governing body of the city adopts an order surrendering the road that meets the limitations established by the county in its order or resolution.

(7) When a county adopts an order or resolution accepting a city’s order and offer under subsection (5) of this section or when the governing body of a city adopts an order meeting the limitations established by the county under subsection (6) of this section:

(a) The jurisdiction of the city over the road or portion thereof as a road within the city, or for its improvement, construction or repair shall cease;

(b) The full and absolute jurisdiction over the road for all purposes of repair, construction, improvement and the levying and collection of assessments therefor shall vest in the county; and

(c) The county shall have the same jurisdiction over the road or portion thereof as by its charter or the laws of the state are given or granted it over any of the county roads of such county.

(8) This section is applicable to all roads within a city, whether acquired by the city or the public by condemnation, defective condemnation and user, user or prescription or in any manner provided by law or in which the easement for road purposes is in the public. [1989 c.220 §2]

Source: Section 368.062 — Transferring road within city to county jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.124 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.124
390.124 Commission rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the State Parks and Recreation Commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out the duties, functions and powers imposed by law upon the commission and the State Parks and Recreation Department. Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall be duly entered in the minutes and records of the commission.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may adopt by rule a schedule setting forth the range of reasonable charges that may be assessed for the use of areas established and maintained by the department. The range of user fees relating to recreational vehicles must be 25 percent greater for nonresidents than for residents of this state.

(b) With the approval of the commission, the State Parks and Recreation Director may set, adjust and assess fees for the use of areas established and maintained by the department. Fees assessed under this paragraph must be within the range of reasonable charges adopted by the commission under paragraph (a) of this subsection. The director may adjust a fee under this paragraph no more than four times per calendar year. The director may also adopt rules establishing reductions in waivers of or exemption from the charges.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, the commission shall authorize the use of any state park, individual campsite or day use fee area without charge:

(A) Upon the showing of proper identification, by a person maintaining a foster home, as defined by ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) , and the person’s children, when accompanied by a foster child residing in the home.

(B) Upon the showing of proper identification, by a person maintaining a developmental disability child foster home, as defined by ORS 443.830 (Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835) , and the person’s children, when accompanied by a foster child residing in the home.

(C) If a deed to, lease of or contract to use the property used as a state park, campsite or day use fee area prohibits the charging of fees for use of the property.

(D) Upon the showing of proper identification, by either a disabled veteran or a person on leave from military active duty status on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Veterans Day.

(3) The commission shall adopt any rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 that the commission considers necessary to carry out ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account) . [1989 c.904 §§10,10a; 1991 c.67 §93; 1999 c.316 §7; 2003 c.519 §1; 2011 c.319 §19; 2012 c.107 §23; 2017 c.385 §1; 2021 c.200 §1]

Source: Section 390.124 — Commission rulemaking authority; charges for use of parks and other areas; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.790 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.790
376.790 Assessment of damages and other expenses against benefited lands
Status: in_force

After all claims for damages filed pursuant to ORS 376.755 (Objections to mall) (2) have been finally determined, by allowance by the legislative body, by withdrawal, or by a judgment in an action or actions brought pursuant to ORS chapter 35, and the full amount of damages to be paid has accordingly been finally determined, all or part of the total amount of such damages (but not exceeding such part thereof as may be specified in the resolution of intention), together with all costs and expenses incurred in connection with any proceedings or actions taken pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) , may be assessed against the lands within the district and subject to assessment in proportion to the benefits to be derived from the establishment of the pedestrian mall. [1961 c.666 §26]

Source: Section 376.790 — Assessment of damages and other expenses against benefited lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.125 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.125
391.125 Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account is created as a separate and distinct subaccount in the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund. In each fiscal year in which any amounts of principal or interest are due and payable on any revenue bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) , the Director of Transportation shall cause to be transferred from the Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund to the Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account an amount, which, when added to the moneys on deposit in the account that are available to be used for such purpose, shall be sufficient to pay when due all amounts of principal and interest coming due on such bonds in that fiscal year.

(2) All moneys on deposit from time to time in the Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account, together with all investment earnings thereon, shall be pledged and are continuously appropriated to the payment of the bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) . All investment earnings on moneys on deposit from time to time in the Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account shall be retained in that account and applied to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) . [1991 c.575 §3]

Source: Section 391.125 — Regional Light Rail Extension Bond Account; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.915 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.915
390.915 Determination of value of scenic easement for tax purposes
Status: in_force

For ad valorem tax purposes, real property that is subject to a scenic easement shall be valued at its real market value, less any reduction in value caused by the scenic easement, and assessed in accordance with ORS 308.232 (Property to be valued at 100 percent real market value and assessed at assessed value) . The easement shall be exempt from assessment and taxation the same as any other property owned by the state. [1971 c.1 §12; 1981 c.804 §99; 1991 c.459 §394]

Source: Section 390.915 — Determination of value of scenic easement for tax purposes; easement exempt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.360 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.360
384.360 ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority
Status: in_force

The authority conferred by ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.355 (Location of interstate ferry) is in addition and supplemental to the authority conferred by any other law.

Source: Section 384.360 — ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.315 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.315
382.315 Agreements with public service corporations for use of Willamette River bridges
Status: in_force

If the Board of County Commissioners of Multnomah County makes an agreement or lease for the use of the upper deck of any bridge constructed across the Willamette River within Portland and if any public service corporation operating a street car line within Portland desires to maintain and operate its street cars over the upper deck of the bridge so leased, the board of county commissioners may agree with the public service corporation upon the terms and compensation for such use. If they are unable to agree, the amount of compensation to be paid by the public service corporation shall be the same as may at such time be fixed or charged by the City of Portland for the use of other bridges across the Willamette River by public service corporations.

Source: Section 382.315 — Agreements with public service corporations for use of Willamette River bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.300 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.300
373.300 Monmouth given control of certain highways declared streets
Status: in_force

The city of Monmouth, in Polk County, has full and exclusive jurisdiction, power and control over all that part of the highway known as Monmouth Avenue from its intersection with Main Street north to the northeast corner of University Out Lot B located within the corporate limits of the city. Such highway is a street, subject to all the burdens and servitudes thereof. The control of such highway is excepted out of the jurisdiction of the County Court of Polk County.

Source: Section 373.300 — Monmouth given control of certain highways declared streets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.730 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.730
377.730 License for business of maintaining or erecting signs
Status: in_force

(1) A person shall not engage in the business of erecting or maintaining outdoor advertising signs for other persons without first obtaining an annual license therefor from the Director of Transportation and paying the annual license fee established by the Department of Transportation by rule as provided in ORS 377.729 (Fees for sign permits and business licenses) .

(2) An application for a license or renewal thereof shall be made on a form furnished by the director, shall contain such pertinent information as the director may require and shall be accompanied by the applicable annual fee. A license granted under this section expires on June 30 of each year. The fee shall not be prorated. The director shall by certified mail send to each licensee a notice of expiration of license and a renewal application form not less than 30 days before the date of expiration.

(3) If the director finds that an applicant has knowingly provided materially false or misleading information in the application or that a licensee has violated any of the provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the director may revoke, suspend for a period of up to one year or refuse to renew the license unless a corrected application is filed or the violation ceases, within 30 days after written notice to do so is mailed to the applicant or licensee. During the suspension of a license, the licensee may continue in business, but shall not erect or reconstruct any sign requiring a permit under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . [1971 c.770 §22; 1973 c.790 §5; 1993 c.741 §57; 2001 c.750 §3]

Source: Section 377.730 — License for business of maintaining or erecting signs; fee; application; revocation; suspension , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.020 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.020
381.020 Using funds available for bridge expenses
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may use moneys in the State Highway Fund, and any other moneys available to the department, to pay any part of the cost of the construction, purchase, financing, maintenance, operation, repair, reconstruction and improvement of any bridge mentioned in ORS 381.005 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Columbia River bridges) . [Amended by 2013 c.4 §5]

(Temporary provisions relating to the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project)

Note: Sections 1, 2 and 18, chapter 4, Oregon Laws 2013, provide:

Sec. 1. Section 2 of this 2013 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 381.005 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Columbia River bridges) to 381.075 [series became 381.005 (Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Columbia River bridges) to 381.020 (Using funds available for bridge expenses) ]. [2013 c.4 §1]

Sec. 2. The Legislative Assembly finds that it is in the interests of this state to undertake the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, a bistate, multimodal corridor improvement project between the Washington State Route 500 interchange with Interstate 5 in Vancouver, Washington, and the Victory Boulevard interchange with Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon. The project includes:

(1) New multimodal river crossings;

(2) Replacement, modification and removal of the existing Interstate 5 bridges;

(3) Improvements to existing interchanges; and

(4) Multimodal improvements to facilitate travel in the bistate corridor. [2013 c.4 §2]

Sec. 18. (1) As used in this section, “Interstate 5 bridge replacement project” means the project described in section 2, chapter 4, Oregon Laws 2013.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Transportation shall require, in accordance with 23 C.F.R. 635.410, that in each public contract that the department awards to a contractor in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project that steel, iron, coatings for steel and iron and manufactured products that the contractor purchases for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project and that become part of a permanent structure must be produced in the United States.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The requirement set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply if the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, or the secretary’s designee, finds that:

(i) The requirement is inconsistent with the public interest;

(ii) Steel, iron, coatings for steel and iron and manufactured products required for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and with satisfactory quality; or

(iii) The requirement set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection will increase the construction and related costs of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, exclusive of labor costs involved in final assembly for manufactured products, by 25 percent or more.

(B) At the earliest practicable time, the department shall give notice of any waiver that the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation grants. The department shall give the notice by means of the same methods the department used to advertise procurements for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, or by other means reasonably suited to notifying contractors and subcontractors of the waiver.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Notwithstanding a finding from the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation under paragraph (b)(A) of this subsection, a contractor shall spend at least 75 percent of the total amount the contractor spends in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project on steel, iron, coatings for steel and iron and manufactured products that become part of a permanent structure to purchase steel, iron, coatings for steel and iron and manufactured products that are produced in the United States.

(B) The Director of Transportation may waive the requirement set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph if the director finds that the requirement will increase the cost of a contract the department awards in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project by 25 percent or more, that steel, iron, coatings for steel and iron or manufactured products are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonable quantities and with satisfactory quality to meet the requirement or that the requirement violates regulations promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department of Transportation.

(d) The requirements set forth in this subsection are subject to applicable state and federal trade agreements.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department, in awarding public contracts in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, shall seek to the extent permissible under law, and in compliance with the provisions of 49 C.F.R. part 26, as in effect on March 12, 2013, to:

(A) Ensure nondiscrimination in awarding public contracts;

(B) Remove barriers that prevent disadvantaged business enterprises from obtaining public contracts;

(C) Create conditions under which disadvantaged business enterprises may compete fairly for public contracts; and

(D) Otherwise seek to implement the policies set forth in ORS 279A.100 (Affirmative action) , 279A.105 (Subcontracting to emerging small businesses or veteran-owned businesses) and 279A.110 (Discrimination in subcontracting prohibited) .

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The Director of Transportation, in consultation with the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity, with disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses or emerging small businesses certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) , with contractors and with other knowledgeable persons, shall prepare a plan for complying with the requirements described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and shall deliver the plan not later than January 1, 2014, to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly with oversight over transportation issues. The plan must include a process for:

(i) Identifying opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses and emerging small businesses certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) to competitively bid for subcontracts and for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses or emerging small businesses to build the capacity necessary to bid for larger contracts; and

(ii) Identifying opportunities to create and foster mentoring relationships between contractors and subcontractors with extensive experience in performing public contracts and disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses or emerging small businesses that are certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) .

(B) The director, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, shall adopt rules that incorporate the plan and that have an effective date that is not earlier than July 1, 2014.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Apprentice” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(B) “Local joint committee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(C) “Program” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(b) The department shall provide in each public contract that the department awards to a contractor in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project that apprentices employed in a program that a local joint committee has approved under ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) and that has existed for at least two years must perform at least 10 percent of all work hours performed under the public contract. The department shall also require contractors to provide in each of the contractor’s subcontracts that apprentices with the qualifications specified in this paragraph must perform at least 10 percent of the work hours performed under the subcontract.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this subsection does not apply to a contract or subcontract with a contract price that is less than $250,000.

(5) The department shall provide in public contracts that the department awards to a contractor in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project that:

(a) Each contractor is subject to the same standards and restrictions set forth in federal law or the laws of this state that apply to the entire Interstate 5 bridge replacement project; and

(b) Each contractor’s own contracts with subcontractors must provide that each subcontractor is subject to the same standards and restrictions set forth in federal law or the laws of this state that apply to the entire Interstate 5 bridge replacement project.

(6) The department shall develop goals for specifying types of work and contract prices for contracts that are awarded in connection with the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project so as to maximize economic development opportunities for small businesses. The department shall deliver a plan to achieve the goals not later than January 1, 2014, to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly with oversight over transportation issues.

(7) The department by rule shall establish a procedure that the department will follow to resolve disputes between the States of Oregon and Washington with respect to the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project. [2013 c.4 §18; 2015 c.565 §22]

Source: Section 381.020 — Using funds available for bridge expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.315 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.315
366.315 Widths of rights of way
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may determine the widths of rights of way for all state highways.

Source: Section 366.315 — Widths of rights of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.990 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.990
390.990 Violations
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , a person commits a Class A violation if the person violates:

(a) ORS 390.678 (Motor vehicle and aircraft use regulated in certain zones) .

(b) Any rule adopted under ORS 390.124 (Commission rulemaking authority) .

(c) Any rule adopted under ORS 390.340 (Department rules) .

(d) ORS 390.729 (Permits for operation of all-terrain vehicles on ocean shore) .

(e) Any rule adopted under ORS 390.845 (Administration of scenic waterways and related adjacent lands) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, violation of any rule adopted under this chapter for the regulation of vehicle speed in parks, including violations of rules relating to driving vehicles at a speed greater than a posted speed limit or greater than is reasonable and prudent, are subject to the same penalties as provided in ORS 811.109 (Penalties for speed violations) for violation of a specific speed limit imposed under law or violation of a posted speed limit. [Subsection (1) formerly 366.990; subsection (2) formerly part of 274.990; 1969 c.601 §28; 1971 c.743 §362; subsection (4) enacted as 1971 c.614 §10; 1981 c.692 §3; 1981 c.798 §7; 1983 c.740 §124; 1989 c.904 §63; 1999 c.1051 §100; subsection (4) renumbered 390.995 (Criminal penalties) (2) in 1999; 2005 c.300 §4]

Source: Section 390.990 — Violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.205 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.205
366.205 Power and authority of commission over highways
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission has general supervision and control over all matters pertaining to the selection, establishment, location, construction, improvement, maintenance, operation and administration of state highways, the letting of contracts therefor, the selection of materials to be used therein and all other matters and things considered necessary or proper by the commission for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act.

(2) The commission has full power to carry out the provisions of and may make such rules as it considers necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, as defined in ORS 366.005 (Definitions) .

(3) The Director of Transportation, as authorized by the commission, shall appoint such officials and do any other act or thing necessary to fully meet the requirements of ORS 366.510 (Turning over highway funds to State Treasurer) . [Amended by 1963 c.601 §1; 1965 c.368 §6; 1973 c.249 §37; 1975 c.436 §8; 1985 c.565 §64; 1989 c.904 §35; 1993 c.741 §38]

Source: Section 366.205 — Power and authority of commission over highways; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.265 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.265
381.265 Provision in bridge plans for rail traffic
Status: in_force

(1) Preparation of the specifications and designs of any bridge constructed under ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) to 381.314 (Sale or transfer of Port of Hood River bridge or bridge project) may give consideration to and include provisions for facilities and accommodations for traffic by rail as well as for traffic by motor vehicle, team, bicycle, pedestrian or other regular highway traffic.

(2) If provision is made for rail traffic, then the agencies under whose jurisdiction and control the bridge has been constructed may contract with any railroad companies for the use of the part of the bridge constructed to accommodate traffic by rail. The contract may be upon such terms and conditions as the interested parties may agree. [Amended by 2017 c.710 §6]

Source: Section 381.265 — Provision in bridge plans for rail traffic; contracting with railroad companies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.070 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.070
367.070 Industrial Rail Spur Fund
Status: in_force

The Industrial Rail Spur Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. The moneys in the Industrial Rail Spur Fund and the interest earnings of the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of financing grants and loans to fund industrial rail spurs. The fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund under section 10, chapter 741, Oregon Laws 2003, and may include fees, moneys, federal funds, Miscellaneous Receipts or other revenues available for the purpose. [2003 c.741 §11]

Note: 367.070 (Industrial Rail Spur Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 367 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 367.070 — Industrial Rail Spur Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.019 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.019
383.019 Agreements between department and private entities regarding maintenance of tollways
Status: in_force

(1) Every agreement between the Department of Transportation and a private entity pursuant to which the private entity owns or operates a tollway and is entitled to collect the revenues therefrom shall require that the tollway be maintained in a safe condition and be returned to the state in a safe and serviceable condition without need of any repair or reconstruction.

(2) Every agreement between the department and a private entity pursuant to which the private entity owns or operates a tollway and is entitled to collect the revenues therefrom shall provide for the establishment and funding of a maintenance, repair and reconstruction trust fund that is designed to ensure that adequate funds will be available to maintain and repair the tollway, so that the tollway will be surrendered to the department in good condition without need of repair or reconstruction. [1995 c.668 §9]

Source: Section 383.019 — Agreements between department and private entities regarding maintenance of tollways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.540 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.540
391.540 Bylaws
Status: in_force

The Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority may adopt and amend appropriate bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business and may elect a secretary who need not be a member. The secretary shall perform such duties as the board shall designate and may give certificates under the official seal of the authority, and all persons dealing with the authority may rely on such certificates. [1977 c.662 §6]

Source: Section 391.540 — Bylaws; secretary’s duties, power , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.806 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.806
367.806 Agreements
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) , the Department of Transportation may:

(a) Enter into any agreement or any configuration of agreements relating to transportation projects with any private entity or unit of government or any configuration of private entities and units of government. The subject of agreements entered into under this section may include, but need not be limited to, planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, management, repair, leasing and operation of transportation projects.

(b) Include in any agreement entered into under this section any financing mechanisms, including but not limited to the imposition and collection of franchise fees or user fees and the development or use of other revenue sources.

(2) As part of the Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) , the department shall enter into agreements to undertake transportation projects the subjects of which include the application of technology standards to determine whether to certify technology, the collection of metered use data, tax processing and account management, as these subjects relate to the operation of a road usage charge system pursuant to ORS 319.883 (Definitions for ORS 319.883 to 319.946) to 319.946 (General rulemaking authority for per-mile road usage charge program) .

(3) The agreements among the public and private sector partners entered into under this section must specify at least the following:

(a) At what point in the transportation project public and private sector partners will enter the project and which partners will assume responsibility for specific project elements;

(b) How the partners will share management of the risks of the project;

(c) How the partners will share the costs of development of the project;

(d) How the partners will allocate financial responsibility for cost overruns;

(e) The penalties for nonperformance;

(f) The incentives for performance;

(g) The accounting and auditing standards to be used to evaluate work on the project; and

(h) Whether the project is consistent with the plan developed by the Oregon Transportation Commission under ORS 184.617 (Functions of commission) and any applicable regional transportation plans or local transportation system programs and, if not consistent, how and when the project will become consistent with applicable plans and programs.

(4) The department may, either separately or in combination with any other unit of government, enter into working agreements, coordination agreements or similar implementation agreements to carry out the joint implementation of any transportation project selected under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) .

(5) Except for ORS 383.015 (Initiation of project) and 383.019 (Agreements between department and private entities regarding maintenance of tollways) , the provisions of ORS 383.001 (Findings) to 383.245 (Bond form, issuance and maturity) apply to any tollway project entered into under ORS 367.800 (Findings) to 367.824 (Rules) .

(6) The provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C do not apply to concepts or proposals submitted under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) , or to agreements entered into under this section, except that if public moneys are used to pay any costs of construction of public works that is part of a project, the provisions of ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) apply to the public works. In addition, if public moneys are used to pay any costs of construction of public works that is part of a project, the construction contract for the public works must contain provisions that require the payment of workers under the contract in accordance with ORS 279C.540 (Maximum hours of labor on public contracts) and 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may not enter into an agreement under this section until the agreement is reviewed and approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(b) The department may not enter into, and the commission may not approve, an agreement under this section for the construction of a public improvement as part of a transportation project unless the agreement provides for bonding, financial guarantees, deposits or the posting of other security to secure the payment of laborers, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work or provide materials as part of the project.

(c) Before presenting an agreement to the commission for approval under this subsection, the department must consider whether to implement procedures to promote competition among subcontractors for any subcontracts to be let in connection with the transportation project. As part of its request for approval of the agreement, the department shall report in writing to the commission its conclusions regarding the appropriateness of implementing such procedures.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, documents, communications and information developed, exchanged or compiled in the course of negotiating an agreement with a private entity under this section are exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(b) The documents, communications or information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection are subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) when the documents, communications or information are submitted to the commission in connection with its review and approval of a transportation project under subsection (7) of this section.

(9) The terms of a final agreement entered into under this section and the terms of a proposed agreement presented to the commission for review and approval under subsection (7) of this section are subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(10) As used in this section:

(a) “Public improvement” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) .

(b) “Public works” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) . [2003 c.790 §§4,4b; 2007 c.531 §13; 2013 c.781 §25; 2017 c.750 §29; 2021 c.630 §158]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.806 — Agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.359 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.359
371.359 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

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) . [2001 c.138 §21]

Source: Section 371.359 — Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.166 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.166
367.166 Requirements for grant anticipation revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) A grant anticipation revenue bond issued under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) :

(a) Must contain on its face a statement that the ad valorem taxing power of this state or any political subdivision of this state is not pledged to the payment of the principal or the interest on the revenue bond.

(b) Shall be issued as provided in ORS chapter 286A.

(c) Must mature on or before a date determined by calculation of the expected economic life of the improvements, assets and projects financed with the proceeds of the revenue bonds.

(2) The State Treasurer shall determine, in consultation with the department and consistent with ORS chapter 286A, all aspects relating to the sale of revenue bonds under ORS 367.161 (Definitions for ORS 367.161 to 367.181) to 367.181 (Limits on obligation of grant anticipation revenue bonds) that are not otherwise specifically provided, including rate of interest and discount, if any. [2003 c.201 §4; 2007 c.783 §166]

Source: Section 367.166 — Requirements for grant anticipation revenue bonds; authority of State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.081 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.081
367.081 Distribution of amounts in Connect Oregon Fund
Status: in_force

(1) Each biennium, the Department of Transportation may provide grants for transportation projects under ORS 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) only if the department determines that $50 million or more will be available in the Connect Oregon Fund for grants awarded under ORS 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) to 367.086 (Administration of projects) .

(2) The department may use up to one percent of the amounts available within the Connect Oregon Fund to pay administrative costs incurred by the department in carrying out the provisions of ORS 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) to 367.086 (Administration of projects) .

(3) Each biennium, the department shall transfer seven percent of the moneys in the Connect Oregon Fund to the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund established under ORS 367.091 (Multimodal Active Transportation Fund) for the purpose of providing grants for bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects. [2017 c.750 §83; 2019 c.491 §21; 2023 c.400 §2]

Note: See first note under 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) .

Source: Section 367.081 — Distribution of amounts in Connect Oregon Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.260 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.260
373.260 Agreements between counties and cities as to acquisition of rights of way and road improvement
Status: in_force

(1) The county court or the board of county commissioners of any county and the authorities of any city within the county may enter into an agreement for the construction, improvement or repair of, and the acquisition of right of way for:

(a) Any county road or city street within the corporate limits of the city.

(b) Any road without such city, if it has a population of less than 100,000, but leading directly to it.

(2) In the agreements the parties shall agree upon the proportion which each shall contribute toward such acquisition, construction, improvement or repair and upon the method and kind of acquisition, construction, improvement or repair to be made. [Amended by 1955 c.388 §1]

Source: Section 373.260 — Agreements between counties and cities as to acquisition of rights of way and road improvement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.465 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.465
366.465 Gates and stock guards
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may erect and maintain gates and stock or cattle guards in state highways at such points where the highways are crossed by drift or stock fences, where such highways intersect state or government-owned highways or other public highways and at other places in the state highways as the department may deem for the best interests of the public. The department may issue permits for the erection and maintenance of the same. Any gates constructed under this section must be constructed and maintained upon the right of way and not upon the traveled portion of the highway. If gates or stock guards are constructed under this section pursuant to a permit issued by the department, then the permit may contain such conditions, obligations and requirements as the department may deem for the best interests of the general public.

Source: Section 366.465 — Gates and stock guards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.125 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.125
384.125 Funds from which ferry expense paid
Status: in_force

When a ferry mentioned in ORS 384.105 (Department of Transportation to acquire and operate or license ferries) is acquired, constructed, operated and maintained by the Department of Transportation alone, the entire cost and expense may be paid out of the State Highway Fund. If the ferry has been acquired, constructed and is being operated and maintained under a cooperative agreement between the state and a county, the proportion of the cost and expense to be borne by the state, as agreed upon, shall be paid out of the State Highway Fund and the proportion to be paid by the county shall be paid out of county road funds.

Source: Section 384.125 — Funds from which ferry expense paid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.335 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.335
384.335 Acceptance of funds from United States and gifts
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, and every other public body and agency mentioned in ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) may:

(1) Accept from the United States or any of its agencies, such funds as are available to this state or to any such public body or agency, for any of the purposes contemplated by ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) , and enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary, proper and convenient, and not contrary to the laws of the state.

(2) Accept from any source any grant or donation of land, any gift of money or any other valuable thing, made to the state or any such county, city, town or port, for any of the purposes contemplated by ORS 384.305 (Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports) to 384.360 (ORS 384.305 to 384.355 as supplementary authority) .

Source: Section 384.335 — Acceptance of funds from United States and gifts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.725 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.725
376.725 Resolution for establishment of mall
Status: in_force

When the legislative body shall determine that the public interest and convenience require the establishment of a pedestrian mall and that vehicular traffic will not be unduly inconvenienced thereby, it may adopt a resolution declaring its intention to establish such pedestrian mall. Such resolution shall contain:

(1) The determination and declaration referred to above.

(2) A general description of the city streets, or portions thereof, which are proposed to be established as a pedestrian mall.

(3) A general description of the mall intersections.

(4) A general description of the intersecting streets.

(5) A statement that the legislative body proposes to adopt an ordinance prohibiting, in whole or in part, vehicular traffic on such pedestrian mall. If vehicular traffic is proposed to be prohibited only in part, the resolution shall also contain a general statement of the exceptions proposed to be made. Such exceptions may include exceptions in favor of public, emergency, utility and other classes of vehicles, may include exceptions in favor of all or certain classes of vehicles during certain days or during portions of days, and may include other exceptions of any kind or nature.

(6) A general statement of the source or sources of moneys proposed to be used to pay damages, if any, allowed or awarded to any property owner by reason of the establishment of the pedestrian mall.

(7) A day, hour and place for the hearing by the legislative body of protests and objections to the establishment of the proposed pedestrian mall, and a statement that any and all persons having any objection to the establishment of the proposed pedestrian mall may file a written protest with the city recorder at any time not later than the hour so fixed for the hearing.

(8) A statement that any person owning or having any legal or equitable interest in any real property which might suffer legal damage by reason of the establishment of the proposed pedestrian mall may file a written claim of damages with the city recorder at any time not later than the hour so fixed for hearing; that such written claim must describe the real property as to which the claim is made, must state the exact nature of the claimant’s interest therein, must state the nature of the claimed damage thereto, and must state the amount of damages claimed. [1961 c.666 §6]

Source: Section 376.725 — Resolution for establishment of mall; general contents of resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.865 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.865
390.865 Authority of legislature over designation of additional scenic waterways
Status: in_force

The designation of a river or segment of a river and related adjacent land, pursuant to ORS 390.855 (Designation of additional scenic waterways) , shall not become effective until the day following the adjournment sine die of the regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the date of the designation or that was in session when the designation was made. The Legislative Assembly by joint resolution may disapprove any such designation or a part thereof, and in that event the designation, or part thereof so disapproved, shall not become effective. [1971 c.1 §7]

Source: Section 390.865 — Authority of legislature over designation of additional scenic waterways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.924 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.924
366.924 Veterans memorial highways
Status: in_force

(1) The portion of U.S. Highway 395 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

(2) The portion of Interstate 5 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and as the Purple Heart Trail.

(3) The portion of Interstate 5 beginning in Albany and ending in Salem shall also be known as the Atomic Veterans and Atomic Cleanup Veterans Memorial Highway.

(4) The portion of U.S. Highway 101 that crosses the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Memorial Highway.

(5) The portion of U.S. Highway 26 beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 and ending at the Idaho state line shall also be known as the POW/MIA Memorial Highway.

(6) The portion of Oregon Route 35 beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 26 and ending where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 30 shall also be known as the Oregon Nisei Veterans World War II Memorial Highway.

(7) The portion of U.S. Highway 30, beginning where the highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 and ending at the Idaho state line, shall also be known as the Oregon Gold Star Families Memorial Highway.

(8) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along each highway described in this section to indicate the designation of each highway.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers.

(b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. [2015 c.123 §1; 2017 c.675 §1; 2019 c.606 §1; 2021 c.121 §2; 2022 c.21 §1; 2023 c.9 §24; 2023 c.96 §1]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.924 — Veterans memorial highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.520 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.520
381.520 Tax to pay bond interest and principal
Status: in_force

The county court shall, at the time of making the annual tax levy upon the previous year’s assessment, levy a tax on all the taxable property in the county sufficient to pay the outstanding bonds at maturity and the interest on all outstanding bonds for the current year. The proceeds derived from the tax shall be used only for the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds. Such proceeds shall be paid by the county treasurer to the bearer of the bonds or sent to the fiscal agency at New York City for the payment of the interest coupons upon presentation as provided in ORS 381.500 (Terms and conditions of bonds) .

Source: Section 381.520 — Tax to pay bond interest and principal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.505 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.505
376.505 Filing statement of route and bond
Status: in_force

(1) Any person, firm or corporation that requires land for transportation of the raw products of the forest may file with the county clerk of the county in which the land is located:

(a) A statement showing the approximate route of any proposed road or railway and a general description of the tract that the road or railway may travel.

(b) At the time of filing the statement, a bond in such sum as may be fixed by order of the county court, conditioned upon the payment to the owners of the lands required for the road or railway of any and all damage that the owners may sustain by reason of entry upon the land for the survey or location of the road or way.

(2) When the bond has been filed, such person, firm or corporation shall have the right to enter upon the tract for the purpose of examining, locating or surveying the line of the road or logging railroad. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §162]

Source: Section 376.505 — Filing statement of route and bond; right of entry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.640 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.640
371.640 Engineer to compile improvement cost
Status: in_force

(1) After the improvement has been made, inspected by the engineer and accepted by the county court, the engineer shall compile the total cost of the improvement. When compiling the total cost of the improvement, the engineer may add the actual and estimated future costs for engineering and administration. Where the improvement includes the construction and installation of lateral sewers, street mains or similar facilities, the engineer shall separately compile the total cost of those improvements.

(2) Payment of the cost of the improvement other than for the construction and installation of lateral sewers and street mains or similar facilities shall be made from the general road funds or from any funds available for the construction or improvement of county roads. Payment of the cost of the construction and installation of lateral sewers and street mains or similar facilities shall be made from any funds available to the county for such improvements.

(3) The funds expended for the improvement shall be reimbursed or the improvement warrants shall be retired to the extent of the proceeds of an assessment against the land benefited by the improvement, but no assessment shall be made against any operating railroad right of way without the consent of the owner thereof. Each landowner shall be assessed a portion of the cost of the improvement corresponding to the relative benefit to the land of the landowner from the improvement.

(4) All of the cost of improvements within intersections connected with any improvement under ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) may be borne by the county.

(5) Unless notified to the contrary by the owner prior to the acceptance of bids for improvements under ORS 371.605 (Definitions for ORS 371.605 to 371.660) to 371.660 (Delinquent list) , an existing driveway shall be reconstructed to the property line to conform with the new grade. Additional driveways or other road connections, including retaining walls, may be constructed simultaneously with the improvements, when a written request is filed with the county court prior to the acceptance of bids by the affected abutting landowners. The cost of the driveway and all requested work shall be charged to the abutting owner and added to the assessment against the land of the owner. [Amended by 1953 c.573 §2; 1955 c.773 §6; 1961 c.432 §2; 1971 c.327 §5; 1973 c.461 §3; 1987 c.615 §4]

Source: Section 371.640 — Engineer to compile improvement cost; source of payment; reimbursement of source; additional work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.440 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.440
381.440 Bond election
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining whether a county shall issue bonds for the construction of an interstate bridge under ORS 381.420 (County financing construction of interstate bridges) . The question shall be decided by election. The county court:

(a) May order the election on its own resolution; or

(b) Shall order the election when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) The order of the county court calling the election shall set out the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the length of time they shall run and the maximum rate of interest they shall bear.

(3) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) .

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, if ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to a county, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under the county charter or an ordinance adopted under the county charter.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the county debt for the construction of permanent roads already incurred or authorized, together with the new debt sought to be created by the petition, exceeds two percent of the assessed valuation of the county, then the county court shall not call an election under this section.

(6) An election under this section shall be held on a date specified in ORS 203.085 (County election dates) . The election shall be conducted under ORS chapters 246 to 260.

(7) A county may hold no more than one election under this section in any 12-month period. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §248]

Source: Section 381.440 — Bond election; petition requirements; debt limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.015 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.015
383.015 Initiation of project
Status: in_force

(1) Tollway projects may be initiated by the Department of Transportation, by a unit of government having an interest in the installation of a tollway, or by a private entity interested in constructing or operating a tollway project. The department shall charge an administrative fee for reviewing and considering any tollway project proposed by a private entity, which the department shall establish by rule. All such administrative fees shall be deposited into the Toll Program Fund.

(2) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to which it will consider authorization of a tollway project. The rules shall require consideration of:

(a) The opinions and interests of units of government encompassing or adjacent to the path of the proposed tollway project in having the tollway installed;

(b) The probable impact of the proposed tollway project on local environmental, aesthetic and economic conditions and on the economy of the state in general;

(c) The extent to which funding other than state funding is available for the proposed tollway project;

(d) The likelihood that the estimated use of the tollway project will provide sufficient revenues to independently finance the costs related to the construction and future maintenance, repair and reconstruction of the tollway project, including the repayment of any loans to be made from moneys in the Toll Program Fund;

(e) With respect to tollway projects, any portion of which will be financed with state funds or department loans or grants:

(A) The relative importance of the proposed tollway project compared to other proposed tollways; and

(B) Traffic congestion and economic conditions in the communities that will be affected by competing tollway projects; and

(f) The effects of tollway implementation on community and local street traffic.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 383.001 (Findings) to 383.245 (Bond form, issuance and maturity) , no tollway project shall be authorized unless the department finds that either:

(a) Based on the department’s estimate of present and future traffic patterns, the revenues generated by the tollway project will be sufficient, after payment of all obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition, construction and operation of such tollway project, to ensure the continued maintenance, repair and reconstruction of the tollway project without the contribution of additional public funds; or

(b) The revenues generated by the tollway project will be at least sufficient to pay its operational expenses and a portion of the costs of its construction, maintenance, repair and reconstruction, and the importance of the tollway project to the welfare or economy of the state is great enough to justify the use of public funding for a portion of its construction, maintenance, repair and reconstruction.

(4) If the department finds that a proposed tollway project qualifies for authorization under this section, the department may conduct or cause to be conducted any environmental, geological or other studies required by law as a condition of construction of the tollway project. The costs of completing the studies for any proposed tollway project may be paid from moneys in the Toll Program Fund that are reimbursed from the permanent financing for the project. [1995 c.668 §7; 1997 c.390 §2; 2007 c.531 §17; 2013 c.4 §16; 2021 c.630 §161]

Source: Section 383.015 — Initiation of project; fees; rules; conditions for authorization; studies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.742 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.742
381.742 Taxation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the laws of this state or the State of Washington and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a state or political subdivision may not require the commission to pay a tax or assessment, or an in lieu of tax or assessment, including but not limited to a property tax, sales tax, use tax or other tax or assessment upon real property or personal property acquired or otherwise under the control of the commission, or upon an activity or expenditure of the commission, or upon the revenues of the commission.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a state or political subdivision may require a commission to pay a tax or assessment to the same extent as a municipal corporation. [2022 c.7 §12]

Source: Section 381.742 — Taxation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.317 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.317
374.317 Approach road maintenance
Status: in_force

An owner of real property abutting a state highway with an existing approach road that is presumed to have written permission under ORS 374.308 (Presumption of written permission) or that has an approach permit under ORS 374.310 (State permits) is responsible for the cost and performance of maintaining the approach road, in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s requirements, from the outermost edge of the highway pavement, shoulder or curb line to the right-of-way line, and shall maintain all portions of the approach road on the owner’s property. [2013 c.476 §3]

Note: See note under 374.308 (Presumption of written permission) .

Source: Section 374.317 — Approach road maintenance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.835 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.835
377.835 Creation of Travel Information Council as semi-independent state agency
Status: in_force

(1) The Travel Information Council is created as a semi-independent state agency.

(2) The Travel Information Council shall consist of nine members. One shall be the chairperson of the Oregon Transportation Commission or a person designated by the chairperson. The Governor shall appoint the other eight members from the public at large. The Governor shall appoint at least one member from each congressional district. The Governor shall select members for their knowledge of, experience with or interest in economic development, travel within Oregon, recreational opportunities in Oregon, Oregon history or Oregon natural history.

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

(4) The council shall select one of its members as chairperson, another as vice chairperson and a third as secretary. A majority of the members serving on the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The council shall meet quarterly at a time and place to be determined by the chairperson. The chairperson or any three members of the council may call a special meeting upon not less than one week’s written notice to the other members. All members are entitled to expenses as provided by ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) The council may, in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and consistent with ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , adopt, amend and repeal rules relating to tourist oriented directional signs, logo signs and motorist informational signs and all other matters necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) . The sign rules for protected areas in effect on July 2, 1971, shall be continued in effect unless modified by the commission. All rules adopted under this subsection shall be consistent with federal laws and regulations relating to highways. The Director of Transportation shall take appropriate action for the administration and enforcement of orders issued and rules adopted under ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , except rules adopted by the council under ORS 377.842 (Refreshments at roadside rest areas) .

(6) The commission may continue or amend any existing agreements and may enter into new agreements with the United States or any agency thereof authorized to make agreements under section 131, title 23, United States Code relating to the regulation, control and removal of signs within or adjacent to the Interstate and Federal Aid Systems.

(7) The council shall hire, define the duties of and fix the salary of an executive director. Subject to the supervision of the council, the executive director has the authority to direct the affairs of the agency. The executive director may appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the agency and may prescribe their duties, provide supervision and evaluation and fix their compensation. The executive director may delegate to any subordinate officer or employee any administrative duty, function or power imposed upon the council by or pursuant to law. The executive director is not a member of the council. [1971 c.770 §4; 1973 c.790 §23; 1981 c.545 §5; 1983 c.111 §9; 1993 c.741 §§64,64a; 1997 c.632 §6; 2012 c.63 §1; 2013 c.523 §5; 2015 c.339 §1; 2017 c.105 §1]

Source: Section 377.835 — Creation of Travel Information Council as semi-independent state agency; members; qualifications; appointment; terms; chairperson; quorum; executive director; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.015 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.015
373.015 Notice and hearing before location, relocation or abandonment of state highway through cities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 374.329 (Agreements with cities) , before the Department of Transportation acquires within any incorporated city any new rights of way, or relocates or abandons any existing state highway within any incorporated city, the department shall notify the mayor of the city by letter of the action contemplated by the department.

(2) If the department receives from the mayor or city council any remonstrances or objections within 10 days after the mayor received the letter under subsection (1) of this section, the department, or its designated representative, shall hold a public hearing at the city hall in the city.

(3) The department shall provide written notice to the mayor at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, and at the public hearing persons who favor or oppose the contemplated action shall be given an opportunity to be heard. [1955 c.447 §1; 2011 c.330 §21]

Source: Section 373.015 — Notice and hearing before location, relocation or abandonment of state highway through cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.084 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.084
367.084 Selection of projects
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall select transportation projects to be funded with moneys in the Connect Oregon Fund established under ORS 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Prior to selecting transportation projects, the commission shall seek input from the applicable area commission on transportation.

(b) Prior to selecting aeronautic and airport transportation projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the State Aviation Board.

(c) Prior to selecting freight transportation projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the Freight Advisory Committee.

(d) Prior to selecting rail projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the rail advisory committee.

(e) Prior to selecting marine projects, the commission shall solicit recommendations from the Oregon Business Development Department.

(3) In selecting transportation projects, the commission shall consider:

(a) Whether a proposed transportation project reduces transportation costs for Oregon businesses or improves access to jobs and sources of labor;

(b) Whether a proposed transportation project results in an economic benefit to this state;

(c) Whether a proposed transportation project is a critical link connecting elements of Oregon’s transportation system that will measurably improve utilization and efficiency of the system;

(d) How much of the cost of a proposed transportation project can be borne by the applicant for the grant from any source other than the Connect Oregon Fund;

(e) Whether a proposed transportation project is ready for construction;

(f) Whether a proposed transportation project has a useful life expectancy that offers maximum benefit to the state; and

(g) Whether a proposed transportation project is located near operations conducted for mining aggregate or processing aggregate as described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(d) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(b).

(4) To promote fairness in the selection process, the Director of Transportation may not choose a member of a final review committee:

(a) Who represents an entity that submitted an application for a Connect Oregon Fund grant that is being considered for funding by a final review committee; or

(b) Has a direct financial interest in an application that is being considered for funding by a final review committee. [2005 c.816 §4; 2007 c.859 §3; 2013 c.765 §2; 2015 c.707 §3; 2017 c.750 §80; 2019 c.491 §22]

Note: See first note under 367.080 (Connect Oregon Fund) .

Source: Section 367.084 — Selection of projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.016 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.016
368.016 County authority over roads
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section or as otherwise specifically provided by law, the exercise of governmental powers relating to a road within a county is a matter of county concern.

(2) A county governing body:

(a) Does not have jurisdiction over any public road that is a state highway.

(b) Shall only take action involving a local access road within a city if the city governing body consents to the action.

(c) May by resolution or order make any public road within its jurisdiction a county road.

(3) Any road that has a classification as a county road on November 1, 1981, shall retain that classification unless the classification is changed under ORS 368.026 (Withdrawal of county road status) or as otherwise provided by law.

(4) A county governing body may seek assistance from the Department of Transportation as provided under ORS 366.155 (Duties and powers of department regarding highways) . [1981 c.153 §4; 1993 c.741 §44]

Source: Section 368.016 — County authority over roads; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.645 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.645
377.645 Expenditure of moneys to screen or relocate junkyards prior to availability of federal matching funds
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may expend moneys appropriated to the department for the purposes of the screening, relocating, removal or disposal of junkyards as provided in ORS 377.625 (Screening junkyard located in restricted area) to 377.640 (Acquisition of land necessary to screen or relocate junkyards) , except that the department may not use moneys that are subject to the provisions of section 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution. Moneys appropriated for the purposes specified in this subsection may be expended by the department unless and until federal-aid matching funds are appropriated and made available to the state for such similar purposes as provided in section 136, title 23, United States Code.

(2) All money received by the Director of Transportation under ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) , 377.510 (Signs visible from state highways regulated) , 377.515 (Removal of nonconforming signs deferred) and 377.605 (Definitions for ORS 377.605 to 377.655) to 377.655 (Rules for removal and disposition of signs and property in violation of ORS 377.650) shall be credited to the State Highway Fund. [1967 c.590 §§10,11; 1983 c.338 §924; 1993 c.741 §52; 2001 c.750 §1]

Source: Section 377.645 — Expenditure of moneys to screen or relocate junkyards prior to availability of federal matching funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.810 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.810
366.810 Payment of appropriation to cities
Status: in_force

Funds accrued and payable to cities under ORS 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) shall be remitted on a monthly basis within 35 days after the end of the month for which a distribution is made by the Department of Transportation to the financial officer of each city. The funds appropriated shall be apportioned on or before the last day of each month by the department, which shall certify to the apportionment. Upon such certification, warrants shall be drawn payable to the cities in the amounts set out. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §44; 1973 c.436 §1; 1975 c.527 §3]

Source: Section 366.810 — Payment of appropriation to cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.050 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.050
367.050 Powers of department
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may:

(1) Make all contracts and agreements, execute and deliver all instruments and do all things necessary or convenient to provide financial assistance for transportation projects in accordance with ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) to 367.067 (Short Line Credit Premium Account) or to perform covenants made to secure infrastructure bonds; and

(2) Enter into and perform such contracts and agreements with entities concerning the planning, construction, lease or other acquisition, installation or financing of transportation projects. [1997 c.679 §9; 2003 c.201 §16]

Source: Section 367.050 — Powers of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.808 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.808
367.808 Evaluation of proposed agreements
Status: in_force

(1) At the request of the Department of Transportation, the Attorney General may appoint special assistant attorneys general for the purpose of evaluating partnership agreements entered into or to be entered into as part of the program established under ORS 367.804 (Goals of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program) . The special assistant attorneys general shall be under the direction and control of the Attorney General and may:

(a) Advise the Department of Transportation concerning the legality of specific proposed partnerships;

(b) Advise the department on legal procedures and practices related to implementation of specific projects that use a partnership;

(c) Assist the department in negotiating partnership agreements;

(d) Assist the department in preparing any document related to a specific partnership;

(e) Advise the department regarding accounting, investment and tax requirements applicable to specific projects that use a partnership; and

(f) Advise the department regarding any relevant federal securities or other laws and related disclosure requirements.

(2) When the Attorney General, as part of the review under ORS 291.047 (Public contract approval by Attorney General) , reviews an agreement entered into under ORS 367.806 (Agreements) , the Attorney General shall:

(a) Recognize that the agreement is the product of a partnership; and

(b) Defer to the business judgment of the department and the Oregon Transportation Commission concerning the assignment of risks and the incentives provided within the agreement. [2003 c.790 §5]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.808 — Evaluation of proposed agreements; role of Attorney General , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.930 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.930
366.930 Roadside memorial signs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “police officer” includes:

(a) Employees of institutions defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) as Department of Corrections institutions whose duties, as assigned by the Director of the Department of Corrections, include the custody of persons committed to the custody of or transferred to the Department of Corrections and employees of the Department of Corrections who were classified as police officers.

(b) Employees of the Department of State Police who are classified as police officers by the Superintendent of State Police.

(c) Sheriffs and those deputy sheriffs or other employees of a sheriff whose duties, as classified by the sheriff, are the regular duties of police officers or corrections officers.

(d) Police chiefs and police personnel of a city who are classified as police officers by the council or other governing body of the city.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain a roadside memorial sign that commemorates a police officer killed in the line of duty if:

(a) The Legislative Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution that recognizes the police officer killed in the line of duty; and

(b) The department receives the payment of a fee determined by the department under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The department shall determine the amount of the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section by rule. The fee may not exceed the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a roadside memorial sign.

(4) The department shall deposit the fees that the department collects under this section into the Roadside Memorial Fund established under ORS 366.932 (Roadside Memorial Fund) .

(5) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may not expend moneys for the purpose of paying the fee required under subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(6) The department, by rule, shall establish the size, design and location of a roadside memorial sign erected under this section. The sign must include the name of the police officer. [2011 c.668 §1]

Note: See note under 366.918 (Police Chief Ralph Painter Memorial Highway) .

Source: Section 366.930 — Roadside memorial signs; police officers; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.096 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.096
381.096 Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Snake River bridges
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation in the name of the state may construct, reconstruct, purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire, improve, operate and maintain bridges over the Snake River into the State of Idaho, and may acquire any real property necessary for any such bridge, together with approaches and connecting roads, on both sides of the river. [1955 c.85 §1]

Source: Section 381.096 — Construction, acquisition and maintenance of Snake River bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.844 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.844
377.844 Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other persons permitted to enforce violations, the executive director of the Travel Information Council and any person specifically designated by the executive director may issue and serve citations to any person for violation of a rule adopted under ORS 366.493 (Rules regarding health and safety) .

(2) The authority granted under this section is limited to violations that occur at roadside rest areas the council is responsible for managing under ORS 377.841 (Roadside rest areas) .

(3) A citation issued under this section shall substantially conform to the requirements for a citation under ORS chapter 153. [2011 c.328 §1; 2017 c.105 §7]

Source: Section 377.844 — Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.950 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.950
368.950 Applicability of ORS 368.942 and 368.945
Status: in_force

ORS 368.942 (Posting notices, signs or pictures on structures within county road right of way prohibited) and 368.945 (Authority of county road official to remove unlawfully posted matter) do not apply to:

(1) The posting or maintaining of any notice required by law to be posted or maintained; or

(2) The placing and maintaining, within the limits of the right of way of any county road, of:

(a) Signs approved by the county governing body and giving information about scenic, historical, resort or recreational areas;

(b) Signs approved by the county governing body and giving information about community or civic enterprises of a noncommercial nature, or the proximity of tourist facilities, directions or distances for the information of the traveling public;

(c) Facility location signs of a public utility or telecommunications utility, when such signs are approved by the county governing body;

(d) Benches utilized as outdoor advertising signs, if approved by the county governing body; or

(e) Outdoor advertising signs on bus shelters erected or maintained for use by and convenience of customers of a mass transit district, a transportation district or any other public transportation agency, when such signs are approved by the county governing body. [1973 c.462 §4; 1987 c.403 §1; 1987 c.447 §143]

Source: Section 368.950 — Applicability of ORS 368.942 and 368.945 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.416 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.416
371.416 Election procedures
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of directors, except as provided in ORS 371.455 (Nominees declared elected if number equals positions to be filled) .

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §243]

Source: Section 371.416 — Election procedures; initiative and referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.506 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.506
366.506 Highway cost allocation study
Status: repealed

(1) Once every two years, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall conduct a highway cost allocation study. The purpose of the study is to determine:

(a) The proportionate share that the users of each class of vehicle should pay for the costs of maintenance, operation and improvement of the highways, roads and streets in the state; and

(b) Whether the users of each class are paying that share.

(2) Each study must include:

(a) An examination of the most recent study period for which actual data are available for the purpose of determining the accuracy of the most recently published study results; and

(b) An examination of the prospective study period based on projected data for the purpose described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The department may use any study design the department determines will best accomplish the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section. In designing the study, the department may make decisions that include, but are not limited to, the methodology to be used for the study, what constitutes a class of vehicle for purposes of collection of data under subsections (1) to (5) of this section and the nature and scope of costs that will be included in the study.

(4) The department may appoint a study review team to participate in the study required by subsection (1) of this section. The team may perform any functions assigned by the department, including, but not limited to, consulting on the design of the study.

(5) A report on the results of the study shall be submitted to the legislative revenue committees and the Joint Committee on Transportation by January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(6) The Legislative Assembly shall use the report described in subsection (5) of this section to determine whether adjustments to revenue sources described in Article IX, section 3a (3), of the Oregon Constitution, are needed in order to carry out the purposes of Article IX, section 3a (3), of the Oregon Constitution. If such adjustments are needed, the Legislative Assembly shall enact whatever measures are necessary to make the adjustments. [2003 c.755 §§1,2; 2023 c.545 §7]

Note: 366.506 (Highway cost allocation study) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 8 and 9, chapter 545, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 8. Report on previous highway cost allocation studies. (1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall prepare and submit a report that includes an analysis of, at least, the three most recent reported highway cost allocation studies conducted under ORS 366.506 (Highway cost allocation study) .

(2) For each of the three previous study periods, the analysis must:

(a) Evaluate the amount that users of each class of vehicle actually paid for the cost of maintenance, operation and improvement of highways, roads and streets in the state; and

(b) Evaluate whether the amount paid was a proportionate share of those costs.

(3) The department shall submit the report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2024. [2023 c.545 §8]

Sec. 9. Section 8 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.545 §9]

Source: Section 366.506 — Highway cost allocation study; purposes; design; report; use of report by Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.035 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.035
374.035 Acquisition of real property
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may, in the name of the state, acquire by agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain, fee title to or any interest in any real property, including easements of air, view, light and access, which in the opinion or judgment of the department is deemed necessary for the construction of any throughway, the establishment of any section of an existing state road or highway as a throughway or the construction of a service road. The department may accomplish such acquisition in the same manner and by the same procedure as real property is acquired for state highway purposes, except that in case the acquisition is by proceedings in eminent domain the resolution required under such procedure shall specify, in addition to other provisions and requirements of law, that the real property is required and is being appropriated for the purpose of establishing, constructing and maintaining a throughway.

(2) A resolution adopted by the department stating and setting forth that a proposed highway is to be constructed as a throughway is conclusive evidence that the highway when constructed is a throughway with all the characteristics and incidents prescribed by and provided for in ORS 374.005 (Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095) to 374.095 (Utility roads where access to abutting property affected) .

Source: Section 374.035 — Acquisition of real property; effect of resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.660 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.660
367.660 Lien on certain moneys pledged for bonds
Status: in_force

If moneys under ORS 367.605 (Source of funds to secure Highway User Tax Bonds) are pledged for purposes of bonds by indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) , a lien is established upon the moneys. A lien established by this section is subject to all of the following:

(1) The lien is a first lien and security interest and prior charge upon the pledged moneys except to the extent provided otherwise by the indenture.

(2) The lien is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.

(3) The pledged moneys are immediately subject to the lien without physical delivery or further act.

(4) The lien is valid and binding against all parties having claims on the money of any kind including claims under tort or contract.

(5) The lien is valid and binding against all parties irrespective of whether the parties have notice of the lien.

(6) No bond, indenture or any other instrument by which the pledge is made or the lien created must be recorded or filed except as provided by the indenture under ORS 367.640 (Indenture) . [1985 c.551 §11; 2003 c.201 §30]

Source: Section 367.660 — Lien on certain moneys pledged for bonds; terms of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.005 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.005
371.005 “County court” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “county court” includes board of county commissioners.

Source: Section 371.005 — “County court” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.241 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.241
390.241 Office of Outdoor Recreation
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Outdoor Recreation is established as an administrative section within the State Parks and Recreation Department, subject to the supervision of the Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation and the policies and procedures established by, and recommendations of, the State Parks and Recreation Director and the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

(2) The office shall consist of the associate director and all personnel employed in the office.

(3) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, the office shall, in furtherance of the state policy declared in ORS 390.010 (Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources) :

(a) Coordinate outdoor recreation policy:

(A) Within the administrative divisions of the department; and

(B) Between the department and federal, state, regional and local government entities and nongovernmental entities.

(b) Assist in developing or updating the outdoor recreation management strategies of the department.

(c) Collaborate with the Oregon Tourism Commission and the Travel Information Council to create effective forums for communicating recreation-based initiatives and for sharing best practices.

(d) Serve as a clearinghouse and information center for outdoor recreation stakeholders.

(e) Develop data, independently or through contracts with appropriate public or private agencies, on the social, economic and resource impacts of outdoor recreation in this state.

(f) Promote the health and social benefits of outdoor recreation in coordination with other related state programs and initiatives.

(g) Report on the office’s activities to the State Parks and Recreation Commission four times per year or as otherwise directed by the commission.

(4) The office shall coordinate and collaborate with the Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee established under ORS 390.243 (Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee) , the Oregon Business Development Department, representatives of regional and local governments, the outdoor recreation industry and other outdoor recreation stakeholders to promote economic development in this state. In furtherance of promoting economic development, the office may recommend, adopt or assist in the implementation of policies and initiatives that:

(a) Encourage development of the outdoor recreation industry in a manner that improves recreational opportunities in this state.

(b) Maximize public and private investment in the outdoor recreation industry and in outdoor recreation activities in this state.

(c) Enhance quality of life and economic vibrancy in communities across the state.

(d) Strike a sensitive balance between development and preservation of the unique natural experience provided by Oregon’s outdoor recreation resources, and between motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation activities.

(e) Take a proactive approach to enhancing regional and local outdoor recreation infrastructure.

(5) The office shall submit to the appropriate committee or committees of the Legislative Assembly, at least once every five years, a report that includes an inventory and gap analysis of outdoor recreation infrastructure in this state and a description of the impacts of outdoor recreation in this state. The report required under this section may include:

(a) Other information about the office’s activities; or

(b) Recommendations, which may include recommendations for legislation, on policies and initiatives that may be adopted by the legislature, the State Parks and Recreation Department or other state agencies to enhance the experiences of persons engaging in outdoor recreation in this state. [Formerly 390.233]

Note: Section 11a, chapter 613, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Source: Section 390.241 — Office of Outdoor Recreation; duties; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.336 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.336
371.336 Purpose and powers of district
Status: in_force

A special road district may be formed for the purpose of improving roads within the district. A special road district has the power:

(1) To make contracts.

(2) To acquire, hold, receive and dispose of real and personal property.

(3) To sue and be sued.

(4) To exercise the power of eminent domain.

(5) To assess, levy and collect taxes on all taxable real property within the district.

(6) To do any other act necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 371.305 (Authority to form special road districts) to 371.360 (Deposit of tax proceeds in bank) . [1961 c.681 §5; 1963 c.9 §20; 1965 c.498 §7; 1969 c.568 §2; 1971 c.727 §103; 1987 c.667 §6; 2003 c.802 §105]

Source: Section 371.336 — Purpose and powers of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.410 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.410
374.410 Department of Transportation to prescribe access rights of abutting property
Status: in_force

In connection with any acquisition of real property for right of way of any state highway, the Department of Transportation shall prescribe and define the location, width, nature and extent of any right of access that may be permitted by the department to pertain to real property described in ORS 374.405 (Access rights of property abutting on state highways) .

Source: Section 374.410 — Department of Transportation to prescribe access rights of abutting property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 369.025 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 369 / Section 369.025
369.025 County market road within city
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 369.020 (Designation of county market roads as ways of public easement) or any action pursuant thereto, a road within a city that was a designated county market road prior to January 1, 1974, shall be on the county road system until the county surrenders jurisdiction over the road within a city and the city accepts the county order and offer of surrender in the manner prescribed in ORS 373.270 (Transferring jurisdiction over county roads within cities) . [1975 c.362 §1]

Source: Section 369.025 — County market road within city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors369.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 373.120 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 373 / Section 373.120
373.120 Connecting county roads by roads through certain cities
Status: in_force

The county court or board of county commissioners may construct and pave streets and roads through cities of less than 2,500 population, as shown by the last federal census, where such streets and roads are for the purpose of connecting county roads and highways. [Amended by 1957 c.71 §1]

Source: Section 373.120 — Connecting county roads by roads through certain cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors373.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.550 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.550
391.550 Powers of Mass Transportation Financing Authority
Status: in_force

The Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority shall have the following powers together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary for the performance thereof:

(1) To have perpetual succession as a public instrumentality of the State of Oregon;

(2) To sue and be sued and to prosecute and defend, at law or in equity, in any court having jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties;

(3) To have and to use a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure;

(4) To maintain an office at such place or places as it may designate;

(5) To acquire, own, finance, lease and dispose of any mass transit facility and to enter into contracts for any and all of such purposes; provided, that title to or in any mass transit facility so financed may in the discretion of the authority remain in a district and provided, further, that the district shall not itself operate any mass transit facility, except as lessor;

(6) To lease or sell to a district any or all of the mass transit facilities upon such terms and conditions as the board shall deem proper, and to charge and collect rent or other payments therefor and to terminate any such lease or sales agreement upon the failure of the district to comply with any of the obligations thereof; and to include in any such lease, if desired, provisions that the district shall have options to renew the term of the lease for such period or periods and at such rent as shall be determined by the board or to purchase any or all of the mass transit facilities for a nominal amount or otherwise or that at or prior to the payment of all of the indebtedness incurred by the authority for the financing of such mass transit facilities the authority may convey any or all of the mass transit facilities to the district with or without consideration;

(7) By resolution of a majority of the members of the authority, to issue bonds in the aggregate principal sum of not to exceed $250 million par value for any of its corporate purposes and to refund the same, subject to the provisions of ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) ;

(8) To employ or to contract with other state or municipal agencies for such employees and agents as may be necessary in its judgment;

(9) To receive and accept from any public agency loans or grants for aid in the acquisition of any mass transit facility and any portion thereof, and to receive and accept grants, gifts or other contributions from any source;

(10) To refund outstanding obligations incurred by any district including obligations incurred, undertaken or completed prior to or after October 4, 1977;

(11) To receive and to pledge as security for the payment of any bonds issued under ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) , any lease, purchase agreement, note, bond or other obligation by or on behalf of any district;

(12) To make loans to any district for the purpose of providing financial assistance to such district in accordance with an agreement between the authority and such district; and

(13) To do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the purpose of ORS 267.227 (Relationship with Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority) and 391.500 (Declaration of policy) to 391.660 (Short title) . [1977 c.662 §7; 1983 c.306 §1]

Source: Section 391.550 — Powers of Mass Transportation Financing Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).