ORS § 196.515 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.515
196.515 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.485 (State agency coordination requirements) shall be known as the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Act. [1987 c.576 §2]

Source: Section 196.515 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.485 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.485
197.485 Prohibition on restrictions of manufactured dwelling or prefabricated structure
Status: in_force

(1) A jurisdiction may not prohibit placement of a manufactured dwelling, due solely to its age, in a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park in a zone with a residential density of eight to 12 units per acre.

(2) A jurisdiction may not prohibit placement of a manufactured dwelling, due solely to its age, on a buildable lot or parcel located outside urban growth boundaries or on a space in a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park, if the manufactured dwelling is being relocated due to the closure of a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park or a portion of a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park.

(3) A jurisdiction may not prohibit the placement of a prefabricated structure in a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park.

(4) A jurisdiction may impose reasonable safety and inspection requirements for homes that were not constructed in conformance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5403). [1987 c.785 §5; 1989 c.648 §55; 2005 c.22 §143; 2005 c.826 §12; 2007 c.906 §10; 2022 c.54 §3]

Source: Section 197.485 — Prohibition on restrictions of manufactured dwelling or prefabricated structure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.875 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.875
196.875 Double and treble damages for destruction of public right of navigation, fishery or recreation
Status: in_force

(1) If any person, through negligence, violates ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the Director of the Department of State Lands, in a proceeding brought pursuant to ORS 196.870 (Abatement proceedings) , may seek and the court may award double 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.

(2) If any person intentionally violates ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) , the director, in a proceeding brought pursuant to ORS 196.870 (Abatement proceedings) , may seek and the court may award treble 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.

(3) An award made pursuant to this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any criminal penalties imposed for a violation of ORS 196.810 (Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters) .

(4) In any action brought under ORS 196.870 (Abatement proceedings) , the court shall award to the prevailing party the costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. Subject to the provisions of ORS 20.140 (State and certain public corporations not required to advance costs) , any costs and attorney fees so awarded to the director shall be deposited in the Common School Fund to offset the director’s expenses of bringing such action. [Formerly 541.662 and 196.740; 2007 c.849 §18]

Source: Section 196.875 — Double and treble damages for destruction of public right of navigation, fishery or recreation; costs and attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.620 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.620
190.620 Effect of corrected certificate on payments to cities or counties
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a corrected certificate of census is filed and the correction is such that payment of funds under ORS 323.455 (Distribution of certain cigarette tax revenues) , 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) or 471.810 (Distribution of available moneys in Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Account) was more or less than the city, county or other area would have been entitled, the payment shall be corrected in the distribution of funds next following the erroneous distribution. In computing the corrected distribution, the amount due any city or county or other area under the corrected certificate shall be distributed first, and the amounts payable that would otherwise be distributed shall be adjusted accordingly.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall apply to all distributions made after December 31, 1970, if a corrected certificate has been filed prior to the distribution next following the erroneous distribution. If the corrected certificate is not filed before the distribution next following the erroneous distribution, no adjustments are required and the corrected certificate shall affect only those distributions made after the corrected certificate is filed. [1971 c.222 §1]

Source: Section 190.620 — Effect of corrected certificate on payments to cities or counties; adjustment of payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 200.065 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 200 / Section 200.065
200.065 Fraudulent conduct prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not fraudulently obtain or retain, attempt to fraudulently obtain or retain or aid another person in fraudulently obtaining or retaining or attempting to fraudulently obtain or retain certification as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business.

(2) A person may not knowingly make a false claim that any person is qualified for certification or is certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) for the purpose of obtaining a public contract or subcontract or other benefit.

(3) An affected contracting agency may withhold payment, may suspend or terminate a public contract and may impose on any person a civil penalty that does not exceed 10 percent of the contract or subcontract price or $5,000, whichever is less, for each violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section. The person shall pay the penalty to the affected contracting agency. If the affected contracting agency does not impose a civil penalty on the person under this subsection, the Oregon Business Development Department may independently impose a civil penalty that does not exceed $5,000 for each violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section. The person shall pay a penalty that the department imposes to the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity.

(4) The department or an affected contracting agency shall investigate violations of subsection (1) or (2) of this section. In investigating a violation, the department or an affected contracting agency may require any additional information, administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to attend and compel the production of books, papers, records, memoranda or other information necessary to carry out the department’s or the affected contracting agency’s duties. If a person fails to comply with any subpoena that the department or the affected contracting agency issued under this subsection or refuses to testify on any matter on which a person may lawfully be interrogated, the department or the affected contracting agency shall follow the procedure provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to compel compliance.

(5) The department or an affected contracting agency may disqualify from submitting a bid or proposal or receiving an award of a public contract, for a period of not more than three years, any person that under oath during the course of an investigation admits to violating subsection (1) or (2) of this section or that the department or the affected contracting agency finds to have violated subsection (1) or (2) of this section. Any contracting agency that has notice of the finding of the fraudulent certification may also disqualify the person from bidding on or participating in any public contract. [1987 c.893 §9; 1989 c.1043 §5; 1997 c.145 §4; 2009 c.830 §139; 2013 c.1 §21; 2015 c.148 §2; 2015 c.565 §6; 2023 c.497 §6]

Source: Section 200.065 — Fraudulent conduct prohibited; penalty and other sanctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors200.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.340 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.340
197.340 Weight given to goals in planning practice
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, other state agencies and local governments shall give the goals equal weight in any matter in which the goals are required to be applied.

(2) The commission and the department shall consider and recognize regional diversity and differences in regional needs when making or reviewing a land use decision or otherwise applying the goals. [1981 c.748 §20; 1987 c.729 §1; 1995 c.521 §2]

Source: Section 197.340 — Weight given to goals in planning practice; regional diversity and needs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.240 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.240
187.240 Holodomor Remembrance Day
Status: in_force

The fourth Saturday of November of each year is designated as Holodomor Remembrance Day. [2023 c.19 §1]

Source: Section 187.240 — Holodomor Remembrance Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.535 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.535
192.535 Informed consent for obtaining genetic information
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not obtain genetic information from an individual, or from an individual’s DNA sample, without first obtaining informed consent of the individual or the individual’s representative, except:

(a) As authorized by ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) or comparable provisions of federal criminal law relating to the identification of persons, or for the purpose of establishing the identity of a person in the course of an investigation conducted by a law enforcement agency, a district attorney, a medical examiner or the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice;

(b) For anonymous research or coded research conducted under conditions described in ORS 192.537 (Individual’s rights in genetic information) (2), after notification pursuant to ORS 192.538 (Notice by health care provider regarding anonymous or coded research) or pursuant to ORS 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) (7)(b);

(c) As permitted by rules of the Oregon Health Authority for identification of deceased individuals;

(d) As permitted by rules of the Oregon Health Authority for newborn screening procedures;

(e) As authorized by statute for the purpose of establishing parentage; or

(f) For the purpose of furnishing genetic information relating to a decedent for medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 shall seek the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s representative for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section in the manner provided by ORS 677.097 (Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient) . Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, any other licensed health care provider or facility must seek the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s representative for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section in a manner substantially similar to that provided by ORS 677.097 (Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient) for physicians.

(3) A person conducting research shall seek the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s representative for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section in the manner provided by ORS 192.547 (Oregon Health Authority rules) .

(4) Except as provided in ORS 746.135 (Genetic tests and information) (1), any person not described in subsection (2) or (3) of this section must seek the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s representative for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section in the manner provided by rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority.

(5) The Oregon Health Authority may not adopt rules under subsection (1)(d) of this section that would require the providing of a DNA sample for the purpose of obtaining complete genetic information used to screen all newborns. [Formerly 659.710; 2003 c.333 §3; 2005 c.678 §2; 2009 c.595 §168; 2017 c.651 §39]

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

Source: Section 192.535 — Informed consent for obtaining genetic information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.255 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.255
194.255 Notarial act in this state
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

(a) A notary public;

(b) A judge of this state or a clerk of a court of this state;

(c) A county clerk or county employee with recording responsibilities designated by the county; or

(d) Any other individual authorized by the law of this state to perform the notarial act.

(2) Notarial acts performed under ORS 194.260 (Notarial act in another state) , 194.265 (Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe) , 194.270 (Notarial act under federal authority) or 194.275 (Foreign notarial act) have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

(3) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(4) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. [2013 c.219 §9]

Source: Section 194.255 — Notarial act in this state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.566 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.566
196.566 Trust duties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Ocean Science Trust shall:

(1) Promote peer-reviewed, competitive research and monitoring that leads to increased knowledge and understanding of Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources;

(2) Promote innovative, collaborative, community-oriented, multi-institutional approaches to research and monitoring related to Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources;

(3) Enhance this state’s capacity for peer-reviewed scientific ocean and coastal research; and

(4) Subject to available funding, establish and execute a competitive grant program to conduct research and monitoring related to Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources. [2013 c.776 §2]

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

Source: Section 196.566 — Trust duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.560 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.560
198.560 Filing of ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) Within seven days after adoption of an ordinance, the enrolled ordinance shall be:

(a) Signed by the presiding officer;

(b) Attested by the person who served as recording secretary of the district board at the session at which the board adopted the ordinance; and

(c) Filed in the records of the district.

(2) A certified copy of each ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk, available for public inspection.

(3) Within 15 days after adoption of an emergency ordinance, notice of the adoption of the ordinance shall be published as provided by ORS 198.540 (Notice prior to adoption of ordinance affecting regulation) (2) for notice of proposed ordinances. The notice shall:

(a) Briefly describe the ordinance;

(b) State the date when the ordinance was adopted and the effective date of the ordinance; and

(c) State that a copy is on file at the district office and at the office of the county clerk of the county, available for public inspection. [1971 c.268 §6]

Source: Section 198.560 — Filing of ordinance; notice of adoption of emergency ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.631 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.631
197.631 Commission to amend regulations to facilitate periodic review
Status: in_force

In order to use state and local periodic review resources most efficiently and effectively and to concentrate periodic review on adequate provision of economic development, needed housing, transportation, public facilities and services and urbanization, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt, amend or repeal the statewide land use planning goals, guidelines and corresponding rules as necessary to facilitate periodic review and to provide for compliance by local governments with those goals not described in ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) (2) through the post-acknowledgment procedures of ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) . [1999 c.622 §11; 2005 c.829 §3; 2015 c.261 §3]

Source: Section 197.631 — Commission to amend regulations to facilitate periodic review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.440 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.440
199.440 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) A boundary commission shall have seven members.

(2) The Governor may appoint all members of a commission from a list of names obtained from cities, counties and districts within the area of jurisdiction of the boundary commission. The Governor shall prepare the list annually and keep it current so timely appointments will be made as vacancies occur. The Governor shall endeavor to appoint members from the various cities, counties and districts so as to provide geographical diversity of representation on the commission.

(3) To be qualified to serve as a member of a commission, a person must be a resident of the area subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. A person who is an elected or appointed officer or employee of a city, county or district may not serve as a member of a commission. No more than two members of a commission shall be engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit as individuals, or receive more than half of their gross income as or be principally occupied as members of any partnership, or as officers or employees of any corporation, that is engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No more than two members of a commission shall be engaged in the same kind of business, trade, occupation or profession.

(4) A member shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years. A person shall not be eligible to serve for more than two consecutive terms, exclusive of:

(a) Any service for the unexpired term of a predecessor in office.

(b) Any term less than four years served on the commission first appointed.

(5) A commission may declare the office of a member vacant for any cause set out by ORS 236.010 (Causes for vacancies in office) or for failure, without good reason, to attend two consecutive meetings of the commission. A vacancy shall be filled by the Governor. If the Governor has not filled a vacancy within 45 days after the vacancy occurs, then, and until such time as the vacancy is filled, the remaining members of a commission shall comprise and act as the full membership of the commission for purposes of ORS 199.445 (Quorum) . [1969 c.494 §6; 1975 c.653 §1; 1979 c.374 §1; 1981 c.265 §5; 1989 c.92 §12b; 1989 c.321 §4; 1991 c.15 §1; 1997 c.516 §2]

Source: Section 199.440 — Membership; appointment; qualifications; term; vacancy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.722 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.722
197.722 Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) to 197.728 (Rules) :

(1) “Industrial use” means employment activities, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, storage, logistics, warehousing, importation, distribution and transshipment and research and development, that generate income from the production, handling or distribution of goods or services, including goods or services in the traded sector, as defined in ORS 285A.010 (Definitions for ORS 284.101 to 284.148 and ORS chapters 285A, 285B and 285C) .

(2) “Regionally significant industrial area” means an area planned and zoned for industrial use that:

(a) Contains vacant sites, including brownfields, that are suitable for the location of new industrial uses or the expansion of existing industrial uses and that collectively can provide significant additional employment in the region;

(b) Has site characteristics that give the area significant competitive advantages that are difficult or impossible to replicate in the region;

(c) Has superior access to transportation and freight infrastructure, including, but not limited to, rail, port, airport, multimodal freight or transshipment facilities, and other major transportation facilities or routes; and

(d) Is located in close proximity to major labor markets. [2011 c.564 §6]

Note: 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) to 197.728 (Rules) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.722 — Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.183 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.183
192.183 Compiling public records stored in electronic form
Status: in_force

The State Chief Information Officer and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may adopt rules to implement the provisions of ORS 276A.203 (State Chief Information Officer) (4)(a)(O), as amended by section 1, chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2016, and ORS 192.180 (Coordination of executive department response to public records request) , including but not limited to rules establishing procedures for compiling public records that are stored in electronic form. [2016 c.48 §4]

Note: See note under 192.180 (Coordination of executive department response to public records request) .

Source: Section 192.183 — Compiling public records stored in electronic form; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.290 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.290
187.290 PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day
Status: in_force

October 9 of each year is designated as PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day. [2019 c.51 §1]

Source: Section 187.290 — PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.765 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.765
199.765 Permanent rate limit for operating taxes of city-county
Status: in_force

The charter for a city-county shall specify the permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the city-county within the meaning of section 11 (3), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. The permanent rate limit shall be a rate that would produce the same tax revenue as would have been cumulatively produced by the cities that are the subject of the consolidation, the county and all special districts automatically extinguished under ORS 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) or by ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) , not taking into account any applicable statutory rate limit on operating taxes. To provide for the administration of differential taxation, the charter may establish districts on the basis of services to be provided by the city-county and prescribe operating tax rates for the different districts, except that the operating tax rates may not cumulatively exceed the permanent rate limit established for the city-county under this section. The charter shall provide procedure for modification or dissolution of such districts and for changing such tax rate formula, after the first fiscal year in which the city-county imposes ad valorem property taxes. [1971 c.731 §13; 1973 c.431 §1; 1997 c.541 §350; 1999 c.21 §2]

Source: Section 199.765 — Permanent rate limit for operating taxes of city-county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.640 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.640
196.640 Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received under ORS 196.645 (Sources of fund) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund. All moneys in the fund are appropriated continuously to the Department of State Lands to be used by the department as set forth in ORS 196.650 (Use of fund) . The moneys in the fund may be invested and reinvested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The department shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the fund. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged.

(3) The department shall publish annually the record of moneys deposited in and removed from the fund.

(4) The department may adopt rules for prioritizing expenditures from the fund for the purposes specified in ORS 196.650 (Use of fund) . [Formerly 541.577; 2003 c.738 §10; 2009 c.343 §9]

Source: Section 196.640 — Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.190 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.190
198.190 Compensation and expenses of governing body members
Status: in_force

A member of the governing body of a district may receive an amount not to exceed $50 for each day or portion thereof as compensation for services performed as a member of the governing body. Such compensation shall not be deemed lucrative. The governing body may provide for reimbursement of a member for actual and reasonable traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred by a member in performing official duties. [1971 c.403 §2; 1983 c.327 §2; 1983 c.740 §53a; 1989 c.517 §1; 1995 c.79 §74]

Source: Section 198.190 — Compensation and expenses of governing body members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.678 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.678
196.678 Wetland conservation plans
Status: in_force

(1) Any city or county may develop and submit to the Department of State Lands a wetland conservation plan for review pursuant to the provisions of ORS 196.678 (Wetland conservation plans) to 196.684 (Amendment of plans) .

(2) A wetland conservation plan shall include the following elements:

(a) A description and maps of the area to be covered by the plan;

(b) A detailed inventory of the wetlands, identifying the location, quality and quantity of the wetland resource and the source of the water for the wetlands within the area covered by the plan;

(c) An assessment of wetland functions and values, including an historical analysis of wetland degradation, alterations and losses;

(d) Designation of wetland areas for protection, conservation or development. Wetlands within areas designated for development shall be delineated to determine regulatory boundaries;

(e) A mitigation plan, including a program for replacement of planned wetland losses and restoration of lost functions and values through creation of new wetlands or enhancement of existing wetland areas which designates specific sites within the plan area and actions for restoration and enhancement;

(f) Policies and implementing measures establishing protection, conservation and best use of the wetlands in the plan area;

(g) Specification of sites for fill or removal, or both, and the conditions and procedures under which fill or removal, or both, may occur;

(h) Monitoring provisions that insure the wetland mitigation measures are implemented and mitigation goals are achieved;

(i) Identification of public uses of the wetlands and waters and conflicting planned uses; and

(j) Specification of buffer areas and uses allowed on lands which are adjacent to wetlands and which are necessary to maintain, protect or restore wetland functions and values.

(3) The proposed wetland conservation plan shall be adopted by the affected local government according to the procedures set forth in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) . [1989 c.837 §10]

Source: Section 196.678 — Wetland conservation plans; contents; procedure for adopting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 187.296 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 187 / Section 187.296
187.296 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Status: in_force

The second Monday in October of each year is designated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. [2021 c.118 §1]

Source: Section 187.296 — Indigenous Peoples’ Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors187.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.563 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.563
192.563 Health care provider and state health plan charges
Status: in_force

A health care provider or state health plan that receives an authorization to disclose protected health information may charge:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No more than $30 for copying 10 or fewer pages of written material, no more than 50 cents per page for pages 11 through 50 and no more than 25 cents for each additional page; and

(b) A bonus charge of $5 if the request for records is processed and the records are mailed by first class mail to the requester within seven business days after the date of the request;

(2) Postage costs to mail copies of protected health information or an explanation or summary of protected health information, if requested by an individual or a personal representative of the individual; and

(3) Actual costs of preparing an explanation or summary of protected health information, if requested by an individual or a personal representative of the individual. [Formerly 192.521]

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

Source: Section 192.563 — Health care provider and state health plan charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.770 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.770
190.770 Subpoena procedure
Status: in_force

The arbitrator may, and shall, upon application by a party to the proceeding, issue a subpoena requiring a person to appear and be examined with reference to a matter within the scope of the proceeding, and to produce books, records or papers pertinent to the proceeding. In case of disobedience to the subpoena, the party requesting it may petition the circuit court of the county in which the witness resides or the circuit court of the county in which the inquiry is being held to require compliance with the subpoena. The circuit court, in case of refusal to obey a subpoena, may issue an order requiring the person to appear and to produce books, records and papers and give evidence on the matter in question. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt. [1981 c.857 §7]

Source: Section 190.770 — Subpoena procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.240 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.240
194.240 Identification of individual
Status: in_force

(1) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed.

(2) A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the officer can identify the individual:

(a) By means of:

(A) A United States passport or an officially recognized passport of a foreign country, or a driver license or identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) or a comparable provision in another state, that is current or that expired not more than three years before performance of the notarial act; or

(B) A military identification card, an identity card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe or other document issued by the federal government or a state, county or local government that is current or that expired not more than three years before performance of the notarial act and that contains the signature and a photograph of the individual;

(b) By a verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the officer and known to the officer or whom the officer can identify on the basis of:

(A) A United States passport or an officially recognized passport of a foreign country, or a driver license or identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) or a comparable provision in another state, that is current or that expired not more than three years before performance of the notarial act; or

(B) A military identification card, an identity card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe or other document issued by the federal government or a state, county or local government that is current or that expired not more than three years before performance of the notarial act and that contains the signature and a photograph of the individual; or

(c) Positively by examination or comparison of official government documents or records if the individual is confined in a correctional facility.

(3) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to confirm the identity of the individual. [2013 c.219 §6]

Source: Section 194.240 — Identification of individual , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.517 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.517
192.517 Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness
Status: in_force

(1) The system designated to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals shall have access to all records of:

(a) Any individual who is a client of the system if the individual or the legal guardian or other legal representative of the individual has authorized the system to have such access;

(b) Any individual, including an individual who has died or whose whereabouts are unknown:

(A) If the individual by reason of the individual’s mental or physical condition or age is unable to authorize such access;

(B) If the individual does not have a legal guardian or other legal representative, or the state or a political subdivision of this state is the legal guardian of the individual; and

(C) If a complaint regarding the rights or safety of the individual has been received by the system or if, as a result of monitoring or other activities which result from a complaint or other evidence, there is probable cause to believe that the individual has been subject to abuse or neglect; and

(c) Any individual who has a legal guardian or other legal representative, who is the subject of a complaint of abuse or neglect received by the system, or whose health and safety is believed with probable cause to be in serious and immediate jeopardy if the legal guardian or other legal representative:

(A) Has been contacted by the system upon receipt of the name and address of the legal guardian or other legal representative;

(B) Has been offered assistance by the system to resolve the situation; and

(C) Has failed or refused to act on behalf of the individual.

(2) The system shall have access to the name, address and telephone number of any legal guardian or other legal representative of an individual.

(3) The system that obtains access to records under this section shall maintain the confidentiality of the records to the same extent as is required of the provider of the services, except as provided under the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act (42 U.S.C. 10806) as in effect on January 1, 2003.

(4) The system shall have reasonable access to facilities, including the residents and staff of the facilities.

(5) This section is not intended to limit or overrule the provisions of ORS 41.675 (Inadmissibility of certain data provided to peer review body of health care providers and health care groups) or 441.055 (Health care facility medical staff and bylaws) (7). [1993 c.262 §2; 1995 c.504 §2; 2003 c.14 §93; 2003 c.803 §8; 2005 c.498 §8; 2009 c.595 §165; 2009 c.792 §72]

Note: See note under 192.515 (Definitions for ORS 192.515 and 192.517) .

Source: Section 192.517 — Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.579 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.579
192.579 Allowed disclosure for coordinating care
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “entity” means a health care provider, a coordinated care organization, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) or a prepaid managed care health services organization, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , that provides health care to an individual, if the care is paid for by a state health plan.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , an entity may disclose the identity of an individual who receives health care from the entity without obtaining an authorization from the individual, or a personal representative of the individual, to another entity for the purpose of coordinating the health care and treatment provided to the individual by either entity. [2011 c.418 §2; 2015 c.792 §4]

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

Source: Section 192.579 — Allowed disclosure for coordinating care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 190.050 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 190.050
190.050 Fees for geographic data
Status: in_force

(1) An intergovernmental group may impose and collect reasonable fees based on market prices or competitive bids for geographic data that have commercial value and are an entire formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, database or system developed with a significant expenditure of public funds. An intergovernmental group may enter into agreements with private persons or entities to assist with marketing such products. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, intergovernmental group software product programming source codes, object codes and geographic databases or systems are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) . Nothing in this section authorizes an intergovernmental group to restrict access to public records through inclusion of such records in a geographic database or system.

(2) Fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be used:

(a) For maintenance of the formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, database or system; and

(b) To provide services through the formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, database or system to public bodies paying a service charge to the intergovernmental group.

(3) As used in this section, “intergovernmental group” means two or more units of local government that have entered into a written agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) . [1991 c.335 §2]

Source: Section 190.050 — Fees for geographic data; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors190.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.320 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.320
198.320 Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, a vacancy in an elected office in the membership of the governing body of a district shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the governing body. If a majority of the membership of the governing body is vacant or if a majority cannot agree, the vacancies shall be filled promptly by the county court of the county in which the administrative office of the district is located.

(2) This subsection applies to districts defined in ORS 255.012 (“District” defined) which have a regular district election on a date specified in ORS 255.335 (Regular district election) . The period of service of a person appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall expire June 30 next following the next regular district election at which a successor is elected. The successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the term for which the appointment was made. If the term for which the appointment was made expires June 30 after the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.

(3) This subsection applies to districts not included in subsection (2) of this section. The period of service of a person appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall expire on the day before the first Monday in January of the year next following the election at which a successor is elected. The successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the term for which the appointment was made. If the term for which the appointment was made expires on the day before the first Monday in January after the election of a successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office on the first Monday in January of the year next following the election. [1969 c.669 §2; 1981 c.173 §1; 1983 c.350 §2]

Source: Section 198.320 — Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.728 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.728
197.728 Rules
Status: in_force

The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall administer regionally significant industrial areas and may adopt rules as necessary to implement ORS 197.722 (Definitions for ORS 197.722 to 197.728) to 197.728 (Rules) . [2011 c.564 §11]

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

Source: Section 197.728 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.810 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.810
198.810 Order for formation
Status: in_force

(1) The county board shall approve, modify or reject a petition for formation using only the criteria set forth in ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) .

(2) If the county board approves the petition for formation, as presented or as modified, or if the boundary commission considers the petition for formation pursuant to ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) (1)(a), approves the petition, as presented or as modified, and transmits its approval to the county board in accordance with ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) , the county board shall enter an order so declaring. The order shall set forth the name of the district and the boundaries as determined by the board or by the boundary commission. The order shall also fix a place, and a time not less than 20 nor more than 50 days after the date of the order, for a final hearing on the petition. The order shall declare that if written requests for an election are not filed as provided by subsection (3) of this section, the board, at the time of the final hearing, will enter its order creating the district. The board shall cause notice of the hearing to be given by publication.

(3) An election may not be held unless written requests for an election are filed at or before the hearing by not less than 15 percent of the electors or 100 electors, whichever is the lesser number, registered in the proposed district.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, if the petition for formation includes:

(a) A permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the proposed district and the petition is approved by the county board or boundary commission, as presented or as modified, the county shall hold an election on the question of forming the district.

(b) In addition to the permanent rate limit for operating taxes, a separate ad valorem tax for bonded indebtedness for capital construction, capital improvement or capital costs, as those terms are defined in ORS 310.140 (Legislative findings) , within the proposed district and the petition is approved by the county board, as presented or as modified, the county shall hold an election on the question of incurring the bonded indebtedness when the election on the question of formation of the district is held. The question on incurring bonded indebtedness may be approved only if electors approve formation of the district, and the ballot measure must clearly state that the bonded indebtedness may be approved only if electors approve formation of the district.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section and ORS 198.815 (Election on formation) , an order of a boundary commission authorizing a county service district established to provide sewage works to also provide drainage works shall be effective upon the filing of the order with the county board. The order of the boundary commission is subject to referendum by the electors of the county service district in the manner provided for district measures under ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . If the order of a boundary commission is referred to the electors, the order does not take effect until the order is approved by a majority of the votes cast on the question and the results of the election are certified. The question in the ballot title for a measure referred under this subsection shall be worded so that an affirmative response to the question corresponds to a vote in favor of authorizing the county service district to provide drainage works. [1971 c.727 §26; 1983 c.83 §10; 1983 c.336 §21; 1989 c.92 §6; 1989 c.374 §1; 1997 c.541 §345; 2001 c.707 §1; 2005 c.747 §3; 2013 c.491 §6]

Source: Section 198.810 — Order for formation; final hearing; election; voter approval to incur bonded indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.328 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.328
197.328 Procedures to consider order to comply with goals
Status: in_force

If a proceeding is initiated under ORS 197.324 (Proceedings prior to order of compliance with goals) , the following procedures apply:

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall hold a hearing to consider the petition or shall appoint a hearings officer to consider the petition under the provisions of ORS chapter 183 applicable to contested cases, except as otherwise provided in this section.

(2) The commission or hearings officer shall schedule a hearing within 45 days of receipt of the petition.

(3) If the commission appoints a hearings officer, the hearings officer shall prepare a proposed order, including recommended findings and conclusions of law. The proposed order shall be served on the Department of Land Conservation and Development and all parties to the hearing within 30 days of the date the record closed.

(4) If the commission appoints a hearings officer, the commission review of the proposed order shall be limited to the record of proceedings before the hearings officer. In its review of a proposed order, the commission shall not receive new evidence but shall hear arguments as to the proposed order and any exceptions. Any exception to the proposed order shall be filed with the commission no later than 15 days following issuance of the proposed order.

(5) The commission shall adopt a final order relative to a petition no later than 120 days from the date the petition was filed. [1989 c.761 §6]

Source: Section 197.328 — Procedures to consider order to comply with goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.805 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.805
198.805 Conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) At the time stated in the notice, the county board shall hear the petition and determine, in accordance with the criteria prescribed by ORS 199.462 (Standards for review of boundary changes) , whether the area could be benefited by the formation of the district. The county board may adjourn the hearing from time to time, but not exceeding four weeks in all unless additional notice is given. The county board may alter the boundaries set forth in the petition to either include or exclude territory. The board may not modify the boundaries to:

(a) Exclude from the proposed district land that, in the judgment of the board, could be benefited by inclusion in the proposed district; or

(b) Include in the proposed district land that, in the judgment of the board, could not be benefited by inclusion in the proposed district.

(2) If the county board determines that any land has been improperly omitted from the proposed district and that the owner has not appeared at the hearing, the board shall continue the hearing and shall order notice given to the nonappearing owner requiring the owner to appear before it and show cause, if any, why the land of the owner should not be included in the proposed district. The notice shall be given either by posting and publication, in the same manner as notice of the original hearing and for the same period, or by personal service on each nonappearing owner. If notice is given by personal service, service shall be made at least 10 days prior to the date fixed for the further hearing.

(3) If the county board finds that a proposed county service district may not be needed in the future or that indefinite existence may significantly discourage future boundary changes, it may require dissolution as provided in ORS 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) . The order for such dissolution shall specify the fiscal year, not later than the 10th fiscal year after the date of the order, in which dissolution shall occur. [1971 c.727 §25; 1987 c.504 §5; 2005 c.747 §2]

Source: Section 198.805 — Conduct of hearing; standards for formation; notice to nonappearing landowner; order for dissolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.858 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.858
192.858 Disclosures to participants
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall disclose in writing to a program participant prior to certification:

(1) The rights and obligations of the program participant under ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) ; and

(2) The term of certification as determined by the Attorney General under ORS 192.826 (Application for participation in program) . [2005 c.821 §14]

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

Source: Section 192.858 — Disclosures to participants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.334 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.334
195.334 Effect of invalidity
Status: in_force

If any part of ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, all remaining parts of ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, shall not be affected by the holding and shall remain in full force and effect. [2007 c.424 §21c]

Source: Section 195.334 — Effect of invalidity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.324 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.324
195.324 Effect of certain applications or petitions on right to relief
Status: in_force

(1) If an owner submits an application for a comprehensive plan or zoning amendment, or submits an application for an amendment to the Metro urban growth boundary, and Metro, a city or a county approves the amendment, the owner is not entitled to relief under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, with respect to a land use regulation enacted before the date the application was filed.

(2) If an owner files a petition to initiate annexation to a city and the city or boundary commission approves the petition, the owner is not entitled to relief under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010, with respect to a land use regulation enacted before the date the petition was filed. [2007 c.424 §19]

Source: Section 195.324 — Effect of certain applications or petitions on right to relief , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.467 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.467
197.467 Conservation easement to protect resource site
Status: in_force

(1) If a tract to be used as a destination resort contains a resource site designated for protection in an acknowledged comprehensive plan pursuant to open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resource goals in an acknowledged comprehensive plan, that tract of land shall preserve that site by conservation easement sufficient to protect the resource values of the resource site as set forth in ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) .

(2) A conservation easement under this section shall be recorded with the property records of the tract on which the destination resort is sited. [1993 c.590 §5]

Source: Section 197.467 — Conservation easement to protect resource site , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 199.415 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 199 / Section 199.415
199.415 Definitions for ORS 199.410 to 199.534
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Affected city” means a city, city-county or cities, named in a petition, for which a boundary change is proposed or a city, city-county or cities, named in a final order, for which a boundary change is ordered.

(2) “Affected district” means a district or districts, named in a petition, for which a boundary change is proposed or a district or districts, named in a final order, for which a boundary change is ordered.

(3) “Affected territory” means territory described in a petition.

(4) “Boundary change” means a major or minor boundary change.

(5) “Boundary commission” or “commission” means a local government boundary commission formed under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) .

(6) “City council” means the governing body of a city.

(7) “County board” means the county court or board of county commissioners of a county located within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission or proposed boundary commission.

(8) “District” means one of the districts named in ORS 199.420 (“District” defined for ORS 199.410 to 199.534) .

(9) “District board” means the governing body of a district.

(10) “Filing agency” means the county board, district board, city council or other public officer or agency designated by the principal Act to receive or take the first action on a petition for a boundary change.

(11) “Major boundary change” means formation, merger, consolidation or dissolution of a city or district.

(12) “Minor boundary change” means an annexation, withdrawal or transfer of territory to or from a city or district or a transfer of territory from a city-county to a city.

(13) “Owner” means the owner of the title to real property or the contract purchaser of real property, of record as shown on the last available complete assessment roll.

(14) “Petition” includes resolution, order, articles of incorporation and any other form of initiatory action for a boundary change.

(15) “Principal Act” means, with reference to a city, ORS chapters 221, except ORS 221.230 (Election dates) , and 222 and, with reference to a district, the statutes, other than ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.534 (Legislative annexation of territory to cities and districts) , which describe the powers of an affected district including but not limited to the statutes under which a district is proposed or is operating.

(16) “Proceeding” means a proceeding to consider a boundary change.

(17) “Transfer of territory” means the process of simultaneous withdrawal and annexation of territory from one district to another district organized under the same principal Act other than ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , or the simultaneous withdrawal and annexation of territory from one city or city-county to another city.

(18) “Withdrawal” includes the detachment, disconnection or exclusion of territory from an existing city or district. [1969 c.494 §2; 1971 c.462 §1; 1973 c.664 §1; 1975 c.361 §1; 1989 c.92 §9; 1997 c.494 §18]

Source: Section 199.415 — Definitions for ORS 199.410 to 199.534 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors199.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.798 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.798
197.798 Rules regulating transportation improvements by city or county
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “transportation facility” means any physical facility that moves or assists in the movement of people or goods.

(2) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules or amend existing rules as necessary to allow a city or county to propose transportation improvements located outside of that city or county when the city or county is considering an amendment to a functional plan, comprehensive plan or land use regulation and the amendment would significantly affect a transportation facility within the city or county.

(3) A city or county may use highway mobility targets established for a highway corridor by the Department of Transportation’s Oregon Highway Plan as the basis for proposing transportation improvements located outside of that city or county. [2015 c.280 §1]

Note: 197.798 (Rules regulating transportation improvements by city or county) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.798 — Rules regulating transportation improvements by city or county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.335 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.335
197A.335 Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities
Status: in_force

(1) At least once every six years, by a date scheduled by the Land Conservation and Development Commission, a city that is within Metro and has a population of 10,000 or greater shall:

(a) Inventory the supply of buildable lands within the city and determine the housing capacity of the buildable lands; and

(b) Conduct an analysis of the city’s existing and projected needed housing under statewide planning goals and rules related to housing by type, mix, affordability and density range to determine the number of units and amount of land needed for each needed housing type under ORS 197A.018 (Definition of “needed housing.”) for the next 20 years.

(2) The housing capacity determination and the needed housing analysis conducted under this section must be adopted as part of the city’s comprehensive plan no later than one year after completion of the needed housing analysis.

(3) If the housing capacity and needed housing analysis conducted under this section demonstrates a housing need, the city shall amend its comprehensive plan or land use regulations or take actions to update or implement its housing production strategy to include new measures that demonstrably increase the likelihood that development of needed housing will occur for the type, mix, affordability and densities sufficient to accommodate needed housing for the next 20 years. [Formerly 197.297]

Source: Section 197A.335 — Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 195.326 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 195 / Section 195.326
195.326 Qualification of appraisers
Status: in_force

An appraiser certified under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) or registered under ORS 308.010 (Registered appraiser requirements) may carry out the appraisals required by ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) and sections 5 to 11, chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, sections 2 to 9 and 17, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, and sections 2 to 7, chapter 8, Oregon Laws 2010. The Department of Land Conservation and Development is authorized to retain persons to review the appraisals. [2007 c.424 §20; 2017 c.44 §4]

Source: Section 195.326 — Qualification of appraisers; review of appraisals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors195.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.225 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.225
196.225 Creation of tax-exempt entity by authority
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to ORS 196.220 (Powers and duties of authority) , the Willamette Falls Locks Authority may create and maintain an entity that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, for the purpose of advancing the mission of the authority.

(2) Any entity created by the authority under subsection (1) of this section shall be considered:

(a) A unit of local government for purposes of ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) ;

(b) A public body for purposes of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 307.112 (Property held under lease, sublease or lease-purchase by institution, organization or public body other than state) ;

(c) A contracting agency for purposes of ORS 200.090 (Contracting agencies to pursue policy of providing opportunities) ; and

(d) A public corporation for purposes of ORS 307.090 (Property of the state, counties and other municipal corporations) . [2021 c.229 §7]

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

Source: Section 196.225 — Creation of tax-exempt entity by authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.640 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.640
192.640 Public notice required
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a public body shall provide for and give public notice, reasonably calculated to give actual notice to interested persons including news media which have requested notice, of the time and place for holding regular meetings. The notice shall also include a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be considered at the meeting, but this requirement shall not limit the ability of a governing body to consider additional subjects.

(2) If an executive session only will be held, the notice shall be given to the members of the governing body, to the general public and to news media which have requested notice, stating the specific provision of law authorizing the executive session.

(3) No special meeting shall be held without at least 24 hours’ notice to the members of the governing body, the news media which have requested notice and the general public. In case of an actual emergency, a meeting may be held upon such notice as is appropriate to the circumstances, but the minutes for such a meeting shall describe the emergency justifying less than 24 hours’ notice. [1973 c.172 §4; 1979 c.644 §3; 1981 c.182 §1]

Source: Section 192.640 — Public notice required; special notice for executive sessions or special or emergency meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.335 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.335
198.335 Definitions for ORS 198.335 to 198.365
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 198.335 (Definitions for ORS 198.335 to 198.365) to 198.365 (County board as trustees for inactive district) , unless the context requires otherwise:

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

(2) “Special district”:

(a) Has the meaning given the term “district” in ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) (1) to (5), (7) to (24) and (27); and

(b) Also means:

(A) A diking district organized under ORS chapter 551.

(B) A corporation for irrigation, drainage, water supply or flood control organized under ORS chapter 554.

(C) A soil and water conservation district organized under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(D) A weed control district organized under ORS 569.350 (Necessity of eradication of weeds) to 569.445 (Duty to clean machinery before moving) .

(E) A port district organized under ORS chapter 778. [1971 c.267 §5; 2005 c.22 §148; 2007 c.179 §4; 2015 c.560 §11]

Source: Section 198.335 — Definitions for ORS 198.335 to 198.365 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 192.852 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 192.852
192.852 Prohibition on obtaining actual address or telephone number
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not attempt to obtain or obtain the actual address or telephone number of a program participant from the Attorney General or a public body through fraud or misrepresentation.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) or federal law, an employee of a public body may not intentionally disclose the actual address or telephone number of a program participant to a person known to the employee to be prohibited from receiving the actual address or telephone number of the program participant. This subsection applies only when an employee obtains the actual address or telephone number of the program participant during the performance of the official duties of the employee and, at the time of disclosure, the employee has specific knowledge that the actual address or telephone number disclosed belongs to a program participant. [2005 c.821 §11]

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

Source: Section 192.852 — Prohibition on obtaining actual address or telephone number; prohibition on disclosure by employee of public body , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.646 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.646
197.646 Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute
Status: in_force

(1) A local government shall amend its acknowledged comprehensive plan or acknowledged regional framework plan and land use regulations implementing either plan by a self-initiated post-acknowledgment process under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) to comply with a new requirement in land use statutes, statewide land use planning goals or rules implementing the statutes or the goals.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall notify local governments when a new requirement in land use statutes, statewide land use planning goals or rules implementing the statutes or the goals requires changes to an acknowledged comprehensive plan, an acknowledged regional framework plan or land use regulations implementing either plan.

(b) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall establish, by rule, the time period within which an acknowledged comprehensive plan, an acknowledged regional framework plan and land use regulations implementing either plan must be in compliance with:

(A) A new requirement in a land use statute, if the legislation does not specify a time period for compliance; and

(B) A new requirement in a land use planning goal or rule adopted by the commission.

(3) When a local government does not adopt amendments to an acknowledged comprehensive plan, an acknowledged regional framework plan or land use regulations implementing either plan, as required by subsection (1) of this section, the new requirements apply directly to the local government’s land use decisions. The failure to adopt amendments to an acknowledged comprehensive plan, an acknowledged regional framework plan or land use regulations implementing either plan required by subsection (1) of this section is a basis for initiation of enforcement action pursuant to ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) to 197.335 (Order for compliance with goals) . [1991 c.612 §7; 2005 c.829 §7; 2007 c.71 §67; 2011 c.469 §4]

Note: 197.646 (Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute) , 197.649 (Fees for notice) and 197.650 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 197 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197.646 — Implementation of new requirement in goal, rule or statute; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 196.120 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.120
196.120 Exercise of eminent domain
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any proceeding by a state agency or local government to acquire property within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the property value shall not be reduced because of any diminution in value resulting from the potential of the taking. [1987 c.856 §6]

Source: Section 196.120 — Exercise of eminent domain; property value , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.471 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.471
197.471 Community Green Infrastructure Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Community Green Infrastructure Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Community Green Infrastructure Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Land Conservation and Development for the purpose of carrying out ORS 197.470 (Grant program) , subject to the allocations described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Of the moneys in the fund:

(a) 30 percent shall be allocated for grants to be awarded for planning or developing green infrastructure economic development projects;

(b) 40 percent shall be allocated for grants to be awarded for entities or projects located in green infrastructure improvement zones; and

(c) 30 percent shall be allocated for grants to be awarded to entities or projects in tribal, rural, remote or coastal communities. [2023 c.442 §25]

Note: See note under 197.468 (Purpose) .

Source: Section 197.471 — Community Green Infrastructure Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 194.405 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 194.405
194.405 Action for damages or injunction
Status: in_force

In addition to other remedies provided by law:

(1) A person injured by a violation of ORS 194.350 (Prohibited acts) may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to enjoin the violation and may also recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater. The court or the jury, as the case may be, may award punitive damages and the court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper. In addition to any other remedies awarded by the court, the prevailing party may be awarded attorney fees and costs and disbursements, at trial and on appeal.

(2) If the person has not brought a civil action under subsection (1) of this section, the Secretary of State or Attorney General may bring a civil action on behalf of a person injured by a violation of ORS 194.350 (Prohibited acts) to enjoin the violation and may also recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater. The court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper. In addition to any other remedies awarded by the court, the prevailing party may be awarded attorney fees and costs and disbursements, at trial and on appeal.

(3) An employer of a notary public is liable to the notary public for all damages recovered from the notary public as a result of a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Secretary of State under this chapter that was coerced by threat of the employer, if the threat, such as that of demotion or dismissal, was made in reference to the particular notarial act that was the subject of the action.

(4) An action under this section must be commenced within six years after the cause of action has accrued. [2013 c.219 §44 (enacted in lieu of 194.200)]

Source: Section 194.405 — Action for damages or injunction; attorney fees and costs; employer’s liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197.724 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197 / Section 197.724
197.724 Review of application for land use permit within regionally significant industrial area
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a new industrial use or the expansion of an existing industrial use located within a regionally significant industrial area may request that an application for a land use permit be reviewed as an application for an expedited industrial land use permit under this section if the proposed use does not require:

(a) An exception taken under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to a statewide land use planning goal;

(b) A change to the acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations of the local government within whose land use jurisdiction the new or expanded industrial use would occur; or

(c) A federal environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act.

(2) If the applicant makes a request that complies with subsection (1) of this section, the local government shall review the applications for land use permits for the proposed industrial use by applying the standards and criteria that otherwise apply to the review and by using the procedures set forth for review of an expedited land division in ORS 197.365 (Application) and 197.370 (Failure of local government to timely act on application) . [2011 c.564 §8]

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

Source: Section 197.724 — Review of application for land use permit within regionally significant industrial area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 197a.030 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 197a / Section 197a.030
197A.030 Department support to local governments to incentivize needed housing
Status: in_force

The Department of Land Conservation and Development may provide technical assistance and award grants to local governments to enable them to implement the provisions of ORS chapter 197A and to take other actions to incentivize the production of needed housing within the jurisdiction of the local government. [2023 c.13 §10]

Note: 197A.030 (Department support to local governments to incentivize needed housing) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 197A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 197A.030 — Department support to local governments to incentivize needed housing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 198.790 — OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 198 / Section 198.790
198.790 Rights of creditors after change of organization
Status: in_force

No change of organization, or any term or condition thereof, shall impair the rights of any bondholder or other creditor of a district. Notwithstanding ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , or of any order changing the organization of a district, or any term or condition thereof, each and every bondholder or other creditor may enforce all the rights of the bondholder or other creditor in the same manner and to the same extent as if the change of organization, term or condition had not been made. Any such rights may also be enforced against agencies, and their respective officers, as follows:

(1) Upon annexation or withdrawal of territory: Against the district to or from which the territory is annexed or withdrawn.

(2) Upon dissolution of a district: Against the successor city, county or district or against a city, county or district receiving distribution of all or any part of the remaining assets of the dissolved district.

(3) Upon merger of two or more districts: Against the surviving district.

(4) Upon consolidation of two or more districts: Against the successor district. [1971 c.727 §23]

Source: Section 198.790 — Rights of creditors after change of organization; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors198.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).