ORS § 376.785 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.785
376.785 Judicial proceedings to determine unsettled claims for damages
Status: in_force

(1) If following the hearing the legislative body shall determine that the pedestrian mall shall be established, and if at that time there remain any written claims for damages which have not been allowed pursuant to ORS 376.770 (Allowing claims for damages) or which have not been withdrawn, the legislative body shall direct that an action or actions be brought in the circuit court of the county in which the city is located in the name of the city by the city attorney, for a determination of the damages, if any, to which the claimant may legally be entitled because of the establishment of the pedestrian mall. Such action shall be in the nature of a proceeding in eminent domain for the condemnation of the right or rights in real property, the taking of which by the establishment of the pedestrian mall results in the damages claimed. In such action the amount set forth in the claim relating thereto shall not constitute a limitation upon the amount which may be pleaded, proved or recovered.

(2) Except as may otherwise be provided in ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) , such action and proceeding shall be governed so far as the same may be made applicable by those provisions of ORS chapter 35 relating to actions and proceedings in eminent domain. In any such action the resolution adopted under ORS 376.780 (Resolution after hearing) (1) shall be conclusive evidence of the public necessity of the proposed pedestrian mall; that the property or rights in property to be taken are necessary therefor, and that the pedestrian mall is planned and located in the manner which will be compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.

(3) The judgment in any such action shall be satisfied and a final order taken before vehicular traffic is prohibited, in whole or in part, on the pedestrian mall pursuant to ORS 376.705 (Definitions for ORS 376.705 to 376.825) to 376.825 (Improvements on mall) . [1961 c.666 §§22,23]

Source: Section 376.785 — Judicial proceedings to determine unsettled claims for damages; satisfaction prior to traffic prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.600 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.600
391.600 Tax exempt status of income, property and bond interest
Status: in_force

(1) The income and, to the extent permitted by the Constitution, the property of the Oregon Mass Transportation Financing Authority shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of Oregon. For purposes of the Oregon Securities Law, bonds issued by the authority shall be deemed to be securities issued by an instrumentality or a political subdivision of the State of Oregon.

(2) Interest payable on bonds of the authority shall be exempt from taxes imposed on income by the State of Oregon. [1977 c.662 §12]

Source: Section 391.600 — Tax exempt status of income, property and bond interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.345 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.345
374.345 Rules regarding turning onto state highway from approach road
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules regulating the procedures and circumstances under which the department may restrict turning movements onto a state highway from an approach road for which a permit was issued under ORS 374.308 (Presumption of written permission) or 374.310 (State permits) when the restriction is not required by contract, condemnation judgment, recorded deed or permit. [1999 c.972 §4; 2013 c.476 §8]

Source: Section 374.345 — Rules regarding turning onto state highway from approach road , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.659 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.659
390.659 Hearing before director regarding department action on improvement permit
Status: in_force

(1) Any applicant whose application for a permit under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) has been denied or who objects to any condition imposed on the permit or any person aggrieved or adversely affected by the granting of a permit may, within 30 days after the denial of the permit or the imposition of the condition, request a hearing from the State Parks and Recreation Director.

(2) Upon receipt of a request for hearing from the applicant or if the director finds that the person other than the applicant making the request has a legally protected interest that is adversely affected by the grant of the permit, the director shall set the matter down for hearing within 30 days after receipt of the request. The hearing shall be conducted as a contested case in accordance with ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) to 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) and 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . The applicant shall be a party to any contested case hearing requested by a person other than the applicant.

(3) Within 45 days after the hearing the director shall enter an order containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The order shall rescind, affirm or modify the director’s original order. Appeals from the director’s final order may be taken to the Court of Appeals in the manner provided by ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) .

(4) A permit granted by the director may be suspended by the director during the pendency of the proceedings before the director and any appeal. The director shall not suspend the permit unless the person aggrieved or adversely affected by grant of permit makes a showing before the director by clear and convincing evidence that commencement or continuation of the improvement would cause irremediable damage and would be inconsistent with ORS 390.610 (Policy) , 390.620 (Pacific shore not to be alienated) to 390.676 (Schedule of civil penalties) , 390.690 (Title and rights of state unimpaired) and 390.705 (Prohibition against placing certain conduits across recreation area and against removal of natural products) to 390.770 (Vegetation line described) . [1999 c.373 §6 (enacted in lieu of 390.658)]

Source: Section 390.659 — Hearing before director regarding department action on improvement permit; appeal of director’s order; suspension of permit during appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.759 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.759
377.759 Issuance of relocation credits for removal of outdoor advertising signs from scenic byway
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall administer an incentive program to encourage voluntary removal of outdoor advertising signs from particularly scenic areas of scenic byways.

(2) An owner of an outdoor advertising sign that is visible from a scenic byway may apply to the department for participation in the incentive program. The sign and permit must meet the requirements of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) to qualify for relocation. A sign that is a nonconforming sign for a defect that cannot be remedied upon reconstruction at the same location does not qualify for the incentive program.

(3) If the department determines that the sign is in a particularly scenic area of a scenic byway, the department shall notify the owner that the sign qualifies for the incentive program. If the owner chooses to remove the sign, the owner shall notify the department of the date by which the owner will remove the sign. The removal date must be not later than 90 days after the department’s notification.

(4) The department shall issue two relocation credits to the owner in exchange for the removal of a qualified sign. If the owner also submits an application for relocation of the sign and permit under ORS 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) , the department may issue the relocation permit and one relocation credit. Any relocation credit or relocation permit issued under the incentive program is subject to all the requirements of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) .

(5) The department shall adopt rules to establish standards to determine whether a sign is in a location that is particularly scenic such that it qualifies for the incentive program. [2009 c.463 §2]

Note: 377.759 (Issuance of relocation credits for removal of outdoor advertising signs from scenic byway) , 377.762 (Issuance of relocation credits for removal of sign) and 377.763 (Consolidation of relocation credits) were added to and made a part of 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 377.759 — Issuance of relocation credits for removal of outdoor advertising signs from scenic byway; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.275 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.275
381.275 Contracts made in name of authority authorizing work
Status: in_force

All contracts made and entered into for the construction, purchase, acquisition, reconstruction, improvement or repair of any bridge mentioned in ORS 381.205 (Construction, acquisition, maintenance and connection of interstate bridges by counties, cities, towns and ports) shall be made in the name of the authority authorizing performance of the work.

Source: Section 381.275 — Contracts made in name of authority authorizing work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.400 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.400
390.400 Public electric vehicle charging stations
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall allow for the installation and service of public electric vehicle charging stations in parking spaces that are part of the facilities of the system of state parks, including parks, park facilities, ocean shores, scenic waterways, trails and historic sites throughout the State of Oregon.

(2) The department shall implement subsection (1) of this section in a manner that:

(a) Is consistent with the goals set forth in ORS 283.398 (Findings and goals for zero-emission vehicles) ; and

(b) Takes into consideration:

(A) The recommendations in the report required by ORS 283.401 (Report concerning utilization of zero-emission vehicles within state) ;

(B) The availability of infrastructure to deliver electricity to electric vehicle charging stations in the parking spaces described in subsection (1) of this section; and

(C) Opportunities to contract with third-party entities. [2021 c.23 §1]

Note: 390.400 (Public electric vehicle charging stations) and 390.405 (Parks and Recreation Transportation Electrification Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 390.400 — Public electric vehicle charging stations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.764 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.764
366.764 Basis of allocation of appropriation to counties
Status: in_force

The sum designated in ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) shall be remitted by warrant to the county treasurers of the several counties. The remittance in any year shall be in proportion of the number of vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers and pole or pipe trailers registered in each county, to the total number of such vehicles registered in the state as of December 31 of the preceding year, as indicated by motor vehicles registration records. All such vehicles owned and operated by the state and registered under ORS 805.040 (Registration of government-owned vehicles) , 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) and 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles) shall be excluded from the computation in making the apportionment. [Formerly 366.530]

Source: Section 366.764 — Basis of allocation of appropriation to counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.305 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.305
384.305 Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports
Status: in_force

The state acting by and through the Department of Transportation, and any county, city, town or port of the State of Oregon adjoining or bordering on any interstate river or stream of water, is each and every one authorized to:

(1) Establish, maintain and operate ferry service in and to any adjoining state, and for such purpose may acquire by gift, purchase, lease, contract, agreement, condemnation or otherwise, real, personal and mixed property, rights, rights of way, approaches, licenses, privileges and easements, equipment and facilities in the State of Oregon or any adjoining state, necessary or convenient for the proper construction, maintenance and operation of any such ferry service or services; or

(2) Contract with others for the purpose of operating and maintaining such ferry service.

Source: Section 384.305 — Operation of interstate ferries by Department of Transportation, counties, cities, towns or ports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.820 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.820
367.820 Creation of district
Status: in_force

An agreement among the Department of Transportation and other units of government may create a new district, or designate a previously existing district, that includes any or all of the territory within the geographic boundaries of any or all Oregon counties in which a transportation project is located, and may require that all revenues from franchise fees, other user fees or other revenue sources collected within the district in connection with the transportation project be used exclusively for the benefit of the district. [2003 c.790 §11]

Note: See note under 367.800 (Findings) .

Source: Section 367.820 — Creation of district; use of revenues within district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.620 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.620
390.620 Pacific shore not to be alienated
Status: in_force

(1) No portion of the lands described by ORS 390.610 (Policy) or any interest either therein now or hereafter acquired by the State of Oregon or any political subdivision thereof shall be alienated except as expressly provided by state law. The State Parks and Recreation Department and the State Land Board shall have concurrent jurisdiction to undertake appropriate court proceedings, when necessary, to protect, settle and confirm all such public rights and easements in the State of Oregon.

(2) No portion of the ocean shore declared a state recreation area by ORS 390.610 (Policy) shall be alienated by any of the agencies of the state except as provided by law.

(3) In carrying out its duties under subsection (1) of this section with respect to lands and interests in land within the ocean shore, the State Land Board shall act with respect to the portion of the tidal submerged lands, as defined in ORS 274.705 (Definitions for ORS 274.705 to 274.860) , and the submersible lands, as defined in ORS 274.005 (Definitions) (8), that are situated within the ocean shore as it does with respect to other state-owned submerged and submersible lands within navigable waters of this state.

(4) In carrying out its duties under subsection (1) of this section with respect to lands and interests in land within the ocean shore, the State Parks and Recreation Department shall act with respect to such lands and interests as it does with respect to other lands and interests within state recreation areas. [1967 c.601 §§2(4),3; 1969 c.601 §5; 1973 c.364 §1; 2019 c.14 §5]

Source: Section 390.620 — Pacific shore not to be alienated; judicial confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.551 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.551
366.551 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the public policy of the State of Oregon to preserve and restore the continuity and historic integrity of the remaining segments of the Historic Columbia River Highway for public use and enjoyment and in furtherance thereof:

(1) To reuse and manage the Historic Columbia River Highway as a continuous visitor attraction that ties together Columbia Gorge cities and rural service centers and contributes to their economic development.

(2) To rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve all original roadway and highway-related structures on the intact and usable highway segments.

(3) To connect intact and usable highway segments with recreation trails, where feasible, to create a continuous historic road route through the Columbia Gorge which links local, state and federal recreation and historic sites.

(4) To provide a coordinated visitor information program to identify and interpret the significance of the highway.

(5) To preserve and enhance the scenic qualities of the highway and its associated corridor.

(6) To coordinate appropriate state agency activities and funds to accomplish these purposes. [1987 c.382 §2]

Note: See note under 366.550 (“Historic Columbia River Highway” defined) .

Source: Section 366.551 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.085 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.085
374.085 Severance by throughway of agricultural land
Status: in_force

Wherever by the location, relocation, establishment and construction or reconstruction of a throughway under ORS 374.005 (Policy and purpose of ORS 374.005 to 374.095) to 374.095 (Utility roads where access to abutting property affected) real property, title to which is held under one ownership, is severed and the land is being used for farm or other agricultural purposes, provision shall be made by the Department of Transportation for crossing the highway from one such tract to the other or compensation for the severance of the tract shall be paid. Should such tracts at any time cease to be held under one ownership, the department may terminate and discontinue the road crossings. No such connecting-road crossing shall be used for or in connection with the conduct of any roadside business or enterprise, but shall be available and used solely for passage from one of the severed tracts to the other.

Source: Section 374.085 — Severance by throughway of agricultural land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.421 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.421
368.421 Record of notice
Status: in_force

A person providing notice under any provision of ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) shall complete and sign an affidavit containing a record of the procedure followed to provide notice under those sections. The person shall file the affidavit with the public body with jurisdiction over the proceeding that is the subject of the notice or in a place designated by that public body. [1981 c.153 §47]

Source: Section 368.421 — Record of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.723 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.723
377.723 Affidavit of city or county necessary for issuance of sign permit
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the Department of Transportation shall not issue a permit under ORS 377.725 (Permit) or 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) unless the applicant for the permit submits affidavits that meet the following requirements:

(1) The applicant must submit an affidavit from each city or county that would have jurisdiction over the proposed sign.

(2) Each affidavit must contain a certification by the respective city or county that the proposed sign would comply with all applicable ordinances, plans, rules and other requirements of the city or county.

(3) Each affidavit must be on a form prepared by the department. [1981 c.329 §2; 1987 c.336 §4; 1993 c.741 §55]

Source: Section 377.723 — Affidavit of city or county necessary for issuance of sign permit; requirements of affidavit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.035 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.035
367.035 Loans to municipalities
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any restriction on indebtedness contained in a charter, a municipality may obtain an infrastructure loan from the Department of Transportation by entering into a loan contract with the department. A municipality that obtains an infrastructure loan may pledge to the repayment of the loan all or any portion of the revenue sources specified in this subsection. A municipality shall repay an infrastructure loan in accordance with the terms of the loan contract and to the extent required by the loan contract from any or all of the following sources:

(a) Revenues of any transportation project, including special assessment revenues;

(b) Moneys withheld under subsection (3) or (5) of this section;

(c) The general fund of the municipality; or

(d) Any other sources including, but not limited to, an appropriation or allocation to a county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) or to a city 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) .

(2) An infrastructure loan contract with a municipality may provide that a portion of the proceeds of the loan be applied to fund a reserve fund to secure the repayment of the loan or secure the repayment of revenue bonds issued to finance the loan.

(3) An infrastructure loan contract with a city or county may provide that all or a portion of the principal and interest on an infrastructure loan be repaid by withholding all or a portion of an apportionment due to a county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) or due to a city 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) . The department shall immediately transfer funds withheld under this subsection from the State Highway Fund to the Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

(4) A municipality that intends to obtain an infrastructure loan shall adopt an ordinance or resolution authorizing the infrastructure loan.

(5) If a municipality fails to comply with the terms of an infrastructure loan contract, the department may seek any legal or equitable remedy to obtain compliance or payment of damages. If any municipality fails to make an infrastructure loan payment when due, the State of Oregon shall, at the request of the department, withhold any funds due to the municipality from the state and apply the amounts withheld to pay the entire amount owed by the municipality under the infrastructure loan contract. The department shall deposit funds withheld under this subsection in the account of the infrastructure fund to which the municipality’s infrastructure loan payments are required to be deposited. The department may waive the right of the State of Oregon to withhold moneys under this subsection only if the department has not pledged the right as security for the repayment of infrastructure bonds. [1997 c.679 §7; 2003 c.201 §14]

Source: Section 367.035 — Loans to municipalities; authority of municipalities; repayment plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.676 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.676
390.676 Schedule of civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Director shall adopt by rule the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation under ORS 390.992 (Civil penalties) .

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

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

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

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

(d) Any other factors determined by the director to be relevant and consistent with the policy of ORS 390.610 (Policy) .

(3) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the director determines to be proper and consistent with the policy of ORS 390.610 (Policy) . Upon the request of the person incurring the penalty, the director shall consider evidence of the economic and financial condition of the person in determining whether a penalty shall be remitted or mitigated. [1999 c.373 §11]

Source: Section 390.676 — Schedule of civil penalties; factors to determine amount; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.885 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.885
390.885 Exchange of property within scenic waterway for property outside waterway
Status: in_force

In acquiring related adjacent land by exchange, the State Parks and Recreation Department may accept title to any property within a scenic waterway and, in exchange therefor, may convey to the grantor of the property any property under the department’s jurisdiction that the department is not otherwise restricted from exchanging. Insofar as practicable, the properties so exchanged shall be of approximately equal fair market value. If they are not of approximately equal fair market value, the department may accept cash or property from, or pay cash or grant property to, the grantor in order to equalize the values of the properties exchanged. [1971 c.1 §9; 2015 c.27 §39]

Source: Section 390.885 — Exchange of property within scenic waterway for property outside waterway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.774 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.774
366.774 Authorized use of allocation to counties
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys paid to counties under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) shall be used only for the purposes stated in sections 3 and 3a, Article IX of the Oregon Constitution, and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto including ORS 366.514 (Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails) .

(2) Counties receiving moneys under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) shall report annually to the Legislative Assembly the expenditures of those moneys in each of the following areas:

(a) Administration;

(b) Bicycle paths;

(c) Construction and expansion;

(d) Operations and maintenance;

(e) Other payments;

(f) Payments to other governments; and

(g) Repair and preservation.

(3) The Association of Oregon Counties shall make an annual report to the Legislative Assembly presenting the information required by subsection (2) of this section. The report shall be made to the committees of the Legislative Assembly with primary jurisdiction over transportation matters.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, each county shall account for moneys paid to the county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) separately from any other county moneys. [Formerly 366.542]

Note: 366.774 (Authorized use of allocation to counties) 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 366.774 — Authorized use of allocation to counties; report by counties to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.166 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.166
368.166 Road viewer report
Status: in_force

(1) If a county governing body does not discontinue proceedings under ORS 368.161 (Use of road viewers to establish road) , it shall do the following upon receipt of a board of road viewers report containing information on the location of a proposed road:

(a) Set a time and place for a hearing on the establishment of the road; and

(b) Cause notice to be given to the persons and in the manner described in ORS 368.086 (Road proceedings) .

(2) Any person owning land that will be affected by acquisition of property under ORS 368.161 (Use of road viewers to establish road) to 368.171 (Order, costs and damages under proceeding with road viewers) may file with the county governing body an answer controverting any matter presented to the county governing body in the proceedings and alleging any new matter relevant to the proceedings. An answer filed under this subsection must be filed more than 10 days before the hearing required under this section.

(3) Within 10 days of the hearing, the county governing body shall provide for notice of any answer filed under this section to persons filing an answer or petition in the proceedings. Notice required under this subsection shall be by service under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) . The county governing body may require a person filing an answer to pay the cost of providing notice under this subsection. [1981 c.153 §19]

Source: Section 368.166 — Road viewer report; hearing; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.615 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.615
390.615 Ownership of Pacific shore
Status: in_force

Ownership of the shore of the Pacific Ocean between ordinary high tide and extreme low tide, and from the Oregon and Washington state line on the north to the Oregon and California state line on the south, excepting such portions as may have been disposed of by the state prior to July 5, 1947, is vested in the State of Oregon, and is declared to be a state recreation area. No portion of such ocean shore shall be alienated by any of the agencies of the state except as provided by law. [Formerly 274.070 and then 390.720]

Source: Section 390.615 — Ownership of Pacific shore; declaration as state recreation area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.887 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.887
377.887 State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Parks and Recreation Department to pay for the expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of ORS 377.880 (Informational materials in roadside rest areas) . The fund consists of moneys appropriated or transferred to the fund and moneys received under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The department may receive gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private, to carry out the provisions of ORS 377.880 (Informational materials in roadside rest areas) . Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited in the State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund. [2017 c.646 §4]

Source: Section 377.887 — State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.910 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.910
366.910 End of Lewis and Clark Trail
Status: in_force

That portion of Broadway Street in Seaside which meets the Pacific Ocean shall be known as the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail.

Source: Section 366.910 — End of Lewis and Clark Trail , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.845 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.845
377.845 Use of funds by Department of Transportation after repayment of highway fund
Status: in_force

After the Travel Information Council has repaid the State Highway Fund for all moneys advanced or owed it may then utilize any funds received in excess of expenses to reimburse the Department of Transportation for such part of the cost of providing public service information in sign plazas in rest areas as the council may decide and also for the acquisition of outdoor advertising signs located outside of commercial or industrial zones adjacent to secondary highways. The Travel Information Council may enter into such agreements with the department as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [1975 c.336 §15]

Source: Section 377.845 — Use of funds by Department of Transportation after repayment of highway fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 384.325 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 384 / Section 384.325
384.325 Loans for interstate ferry acquisition and operation
Status: in_force

The construction, purchase, maintenance and operation of any ferry service 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) may be financed in whole or in part by loans obtained from the United States Government or any of its agencies, or from any other sources. As security for the payment of such loans the revenues derived from the ferry service, over and above the cost of its maintenance and operation, may be hypothecated or pledged, but no such hypothecation or pledge of revenues shall constitute in any manner, or to any extent be made to constitute, a general obligation of the State of Oregon, or of any county, city, town or port making the pledge.

Source: Section 384.325 — Loans for interstate ferry acquisition and operation; security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors384.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.710 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.710
367.710 Repayment by city or county
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall cause cities and counties that receive funds under ORS 367.705 (Use of funds) to repay bond debt service by withholding from payments due to the city 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) or to the county under ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) . Funds withheld under this subsection remain in the State Highway Fund available for the purposes authorized by law.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall fix the rate of interest to be charged on any advance made under ORS 367.705 (Use of funds) . [1975 c.211 §3; 2003 c.201 §32]

Source: Section 367.710 — Repayment by city or county; interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.708 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.708
368.708 Interfund loan of county road fund moneys for patrolling
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) , 294.468 (Loans from one fund to another) (1)(c) and 368.705 (County road fund) , a county that receives moneys described in ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) (1) and deposits those moneys into the county’s road fund may make an interfund loan of the moneys described in ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) (1) to any other fund of that county for the purpose of patrolling by county law enforcement officials.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 294.468 (Loans from one fund to another) (2)(c) and (3), an interfund loan by a county that loans moneys described in ORS 294.060 (Apportionment of moneys received by counties from federal forest reserves to road and school funds) (1) from the county’s road fund into any other fund of that county to be used for the purpose of patrolling by county law enforcement officials shall be budgeted and repaid into the county road fund within three years following the end of the ensuing year or ensuing budget period. [Formerly 294.063]

Note: 368.708 (Interfund loan of county road fund moneys for patrolling) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 368 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 368.708 — Interfund loan of county road fund moneys for patrolling , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.220 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.220
372.220 Meetings and officers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The district board shall hold meetings at the times and places within the district as it determines. It shall hold at least one regular meeting annually in January on a day to be fixed by the board. The board may hold special meetings as it may provide by rule.

(2) The board shall, at the time of organization, choose from the commissioners, a president, secretary and a treasurer, who shall hold their offices until the first regular meeting in January, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The officers shall have the powers and perform the duties usual in such cases.

(3) A majority shall constitute a quorum to do business, and in the absence of the president any other member may preside at any meeting as provided by the rules of the board. [Amended by 1965 c.85 §3; 1971 c.514 §22]

Source: Section 372.220 — Meetings and officers of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 391.090 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 391 / Section 391.090
391.090 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The development, acquisition and construction of light rail systems and their attendant rights of way, equipment and facilities in the urban and metropolitan areas of the State of Oregon do and will accomplish the purpose of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon by, among other advantages:

(a) Providing an important element of the public infrastructure that provides the basic framework for continuing and expanding economic activity in this state;

(b) Increasing the economy and efficiency of public transportation, improving the attractiveness of urban and metropolitan areas to new businesses and supporting the operations and prosperity of existing businesses in those areas by making those businesses more accessible to their customers and employees;

(c) Alleviating the inefficiencies of congestion and crowding associated with, and reducing the burdens of expansion and maintenance of, existing public transportation systems and facilities, as well as reducing energy consumption and air pollution fostered by the use of motor vehicles; and

(d) Creating employment opportunities in urban and metropolitan areas through the funding of projects for the development and construction of the light rail systems.

(2) Additionally, the provision of state and local moneys for the proposed Westside corridor light rail project identified in ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) (2)(a) will encourage the contribution of otherwise unavailable federal matching grant moneys, the use of which will, for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section, forward the purpose of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon.

(3) Based on the legislative findings described in this section, the use of net proceeds from the operation of the state lottery for the support of the Westside corridor light rail project, as provided in ORS 391.130 (Allocation of lottery moneys to Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) , is an appropriate use of state lottery funds under section 4 (3), Article XV of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 461.510 (State Lottery Fund) .

(4) It is the intent and policy of the Legislative Assembly to insure the funding and support of the Westside corridor light rail project identified in ORS 391.120 (Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) (2)(a) in the manner provided in ORS 391.130 (Allocation of lottery moneys to Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) to 391.150 (Joint management of specified light rail project) , to the extent required for the state to realize the benefit of all federal matching funds made available for that project, and to the extent necessary to complete the project. [1991 c.575 §1]

Source: Section 391.090 — Legislative findings; use of lottery moneys for light rail project; policy and intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors391.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.067 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.067
371.067 Construction, maintenance and repair in city road district
Status: in_force

Any construction, maintenance and repairs on roads within the boundaries of a city that constitutes an entire and separate road district under ORS 371.060 (Drainage districts and cities as separate road districts) shall be only on such public roads, as defined in ORS 368.001 (Definitions) , within the district as are designated by order of the governing body of the city. The governing body of the city may cooperate with the county court in construction, maintenance and repairs on roads within the boundaries of the city. [1989 c.593 §2; 2003 c.802 §102]

Source: Section 371.067 — Construction, maintenance and repair in city road district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.086 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.086
368.086 Road proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) If proceedings to acquire real property for public road purposes are initiated by filing a petition described under ORS 368.081 (Requirements for petition to initiate road proceedings) , a county governing body shall not begin any proceedings described under ORS 368.096 (Alternative methods to acquire property for roads) until the county governing body has conducted a hearing to determine whether the public interest would be served by continuing the proceedings.

(2) A county governing body shall provide notice of the hearing required under this section to property owners:

(a) Owning property that would abut or be acquired for the proposed public road; and

(b) Owning property that would not be acquired for or abut the proposed public road if the county governing body determines the property might be affected by the proposed public road.

(3) Notice required under this section shall be by service under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) except that:

(a) Those persons signing the petition may be given notice by first class mail to the person’s address shown on the petition; and

(b) The county governing body may provide for notice to persons owning property that would not be acquired for or abut the proposed public road by posting under ORS 368.401 (General notice provisions) to 368.426 (Contents of notice) if the county governing body determines that posting is more likely to provide notice to those persons. [1981 c.153 §12]

Source: Section 368.086 — Road proceedings; hearing; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.562 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.562
366.562 Use of highway fund to match federal moneys
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may use, allocate or in any manner employ for the purpose of matching any sum of money made available to the state by the federal government for road or highway purposes any moneys credited to the highway fund, regardless of the source from which such moneys may have been derived. [Formerly 366.720]

Source: Section 366.562 — Use of highway fund to match federal moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 382.405 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 382 / Section 382.405
382.405 Bond advertisement and sale
Status: in_force

(1) The board of county commissioners shall advertise in one newspaper in the county outside of Portland, if there is one, in one leading newspaper in Portland, Oregon, and in one leading financial newspaper in New York City for two weeks before any sale of bonds, the fact of the sale, inviting bids for the bonds and stating such facts as will interest prospective purchasers. For example, the date and place of sale, the terms of sale, the character of the bonds, the amount, interest and denomination of the bonds, the fact that all bids must be accompanied by a certified check for five percent of the amount of the bid, that any and all bids may be rejected, that the bonds may be sold only for cash, not below par, and to the highest bidder and such other facts as may in the judgment of the board of county commissioners procure the most advantageous sale of the bonds may be stated.

(2) All bids to purchase bonds shall be sealed and accompanied by a certified check for five percent of the amount of the bid. The board of county commissioners may reject any and all bids.

(3) No bonds authorized by ORS 382.345 (Multnomah County constructing and financing Willamette River bridges) shall be sold for less than par or for anything but cash.

Source: Section 382.405 — Bond advertisement and sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors382.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 372.430 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 372 / Section 372.430
372.430 Withdrawn area not subject to subsequent assessments or taxes
Status: in_force

The area withdrawn shall, after the date of entry of the withdrawal order, be free from assessments and taxes levied thereafter by the district. However, the withdrawn area shall be taxed for its proportionate share of any indebtedness existing at the time of the order. The proportionate share shall be based on the assessed valuation, according to the assessment roll in the year of the levy, of all property contained in the district immediately prior to the withdrawal. [1971 c.514 §31]

Source: Section 372.430 — Withdrawn area not subject to subsequent assessments or taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors372.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.256 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.256
368.256 Creation of road hazard prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by the county governing body, an owner or lawful occupant of land shall not allow:

(a) Any water to overflow, seep or otherwise discharge from that land onto a public road under county jurisdiction including, but not limited to, water that is passing over the land, diverted from the land by an obstruction on the land, flowing from the land because of rainfall or discharged from an irrigation sprinkler or other device.

(b) Any structure, tree, drainage way, soil deposit or other natural or man-made thing on that land to present a danger to or create a hazard for the public traveling on a public road or facilities within the right of way of the public road by obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on a public road that is under county jurisdiction.

(2) A person is not in violation of this section if there is no reasonable method for the person to control, stop or remove the cause of the violation. [1981 c.153 §27]

Source: Section 368.256 — Creation of road hazard prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 374.305 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 374 / Section 374.305
374.305 Necessity of permission to build on rights of way
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not place, build or construct on the right of way of any state highway or county road, any approach road, structure, pipeline, ditch, cable or wire, or any other facility, thing or appurtenance, or substantially alter any such facility, thing or appurtenance or change the manner of using any such approach road without first obtaining written permission from the Department of Transportation with respect to state highways or the county court or board of county commissioners with respect to county roads. In reviewing or granting an application for written permission, the department or a county court or board of county commissioners may not discriminate against or favor a renewable energy facility.

(2) After written notice of not less than 10 days to the permittee and an opportunity for a hearing, the department with respect to crossings over a state highway and the county court or board of county commissioners with respect to crossings over a county road may abolish any crossing at grade by a private road or may alter or change any private road crossing when the public safety, public convenience and the general welfare require the alteration or change. [Amended by 1955 c.424 §1; 1957 c.323 §1; 1967 c.497 §1; 2011 c.330 §3; 2023 c.336 §2]

Source: Section 374.305 — Necessity of permission to build on rights of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors374.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.666 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.666
390.666 Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of improvement permit
Status: in_force

If the State Parks and Recreation Director finds that a person or governmental body holding a permit issued under ORS 390.650 (Improvement permit procedure) is making an improvement on property within the ocean shore contrary to the conditions set out in the permit, the director may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew such permit. The director may revoke a permit only after giving notice and opportunity for a hearing as provided in ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) to 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) and 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [1999 c.373 §14]

Source: Section 390.666 — Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of improvement permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.669 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.669
390.669 Action by state or any person to abate public nuisance
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any enforcement action taken under ORS 390.663 (Investigation of violation within ocean shore) , civil proceedings to abate alleged public nuisances under ORS 390.661 (Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance) may be instituted in the name of the State of Oregon upon relation of the State Parks and Recreation Director or by any person in the person’s name.

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

(3) The director may institute an action in the name of the State of Oregon for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction if a threatened or existing public nuisance under ORS 390.661 (Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance) creates an emergency that requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare. The director shall not be required to furnish a bond in such proceeding.

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

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

(6) In any action brought under this section, the plaintiff may seek and the court may award a sum of money sufficient to compensate the public for any destruction or infringement of any public right of navigation, fishery or recreation resulting from an existing public nuisance under ORS 390.661 (Improvement without permit or contrary to permit conditions as public nuisance) . Any money received by the plaintiff under this subsection shall be deposited in an account of the State Parks and Recreation Department for use by the department in administering the ocean shore program. [1999 c.373 §15]

Source: Section 390.669 — Action by state or any person to abate public nuisance; temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction; compensation to public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.787 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.787
377.787 Contracts to study traveler information needs
Status: in_force

(1) The Travel Information Council may enter into contractual or other agreements with other governmental agencies of this state or an independent contractor to study various ways of providing information deemed necessary to the traveling public by signs, information centers or other means. The council may also enter into contractual or other agreements with other governmental agencies of this state or an independent contractor for the construction of experimental signs or displays to provide information deemed necessary to the traveling public.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) , the Travel Information Council shall institute logo sign and motorist informational sign programs on the state highway system and adopt any rules necessary to carry out such programs. [1979 c.478 §§5,7; 2007 c.199 §20]

Source: Section 377.787 — Contracts to study traveler information needs; council to establish sign programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.621 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.621
367.621 Use of private sector resources in specified work
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to use increased revenues from the amendments to ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 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 1 to 5, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003, in a manner that maximizes the creation of new jobs. Each public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , that receives moneys from the revenues generated by the amendments to ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 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 1 to 5, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003, shall use private sector resources to the greatest extent possible in accomplishing the work funded by revenues from the amendments to ORS 803.090 (Fees for certificate of title) , 803.420 (Registration fees) , 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 1 to 5, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2003. [2003 c.618 §41]

Note: 367.621 (Use of private sector resources in specified work) 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 367.621 — Use of private sector resources in specified work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 383.045 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 383 / Section 383.045
383.045 Evidence from electronic toll collection system
Status: in_force

(1) A recorded image produced by an electronic toll collection system shall capture only images of a vehicle and the license plate of the vehicle.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a recorded image of a vehicle and the license plate of the vehicle produced by an electronic toll collection system at the time the driver of the vehicle did not pay a toll shall be prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle is the driver of the vehicle.

(3) If the registered owner of a vehicle is a person in the vehicle rental or leasing business, the registered owner may elect to identify the person who was operating the vehicle at the time the toll was not paid or to pay the toll, civil penalty and administrative fee.

(4) A registered owner of a vehicle who pays the toll, civil penalty and administrative fee is entitled to recover the same from the driver, renter or lessee of the vehicle. [2007 c.531 §10; 2021 c.630 §143]

Source: Section 383.045 — Evidence from electronic toll collection system; payment of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors383.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.341 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.341
368.341 Initiation of vacation proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body may initiate proceedings to vacate property under ORS 368.326 (Purpose of vacation procedures) to 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) if:

(a) The county governing body adopts a resolution meeting the requirements of this section;

(b) The person who holds title to property files with the county governing body a petition meeting the requirements of this section and requesting that the property be vacated; or

(c) The owner of property abutting public property files with the county governing body a petition meeting the requirements of this section and requesting vacation of the public property that abuts the property owned by the person.

(2) A county governing body adopting a resolution under this section shall include the following in the resolution:

(a) A declaration of intent to vacate property;

(b) A description of the property proposed to be vacated; and

(c) A statement of the reasons for the proposed vacation.

(3) Any person filing a petition under this section shall include the following in the petition:

(a) A description of the property proposed to be vacated;

(b) A statement of the reasons for requesting the vacation;

(c) The names and addresses of all persons holding any recorded interest in the property proposed to be vacated;

(d) The names and addresses of all persons owning any improvements constructed on public property proposed to be vacated;

(e) The names and addresses of all persons owning any real property abutting public property proposed to be vacated;

(f) Signatures, acknowledged by a person authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds, of either owners of 60 percent of the land abutting the property proposed to be vacated or 60 percent of the owners of land abutting the property proposed to be vacated; and

(g) If the petition is for vacation of property that will be redivided in any manner, a subdivision plan or partitioning plan showing the proposed redivision.

(4) The county governing body may require a fee for the filing of a petition under this section. [1981 c.153 §37]

Source: Section 368.341 — Initiation of vacation proceedings; requirements for resolution or petition; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 381.239 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 381 / Section 381.239
381.239 Revenue bonds and refunding revenue bonds are negotiable instruments
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds and refunding revenue bonds issued 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) shall be negotiable instruments under the law merchant, notwithstanding they shall be payable solely from the revenues pledged for that purpose. None of such bonds shall be deemed a charge upon the tax or other revenues of the issuing entity. [1951 c.648 §4]

Source: Section 381.239 — Revenue bonds and refunding revenue bonds are negotiable instruments; not deemed general obligations of issuer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors381.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.578 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.578
366.578 Farm-to-market roads
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation and local governments shall consider the importance of farm-to-market roads when making highway funding decisions.

(2) As used in this section, “farm-to-market road” means a rural or urban road, street or highway that is used to move agricultural or logging products to market. [Formerly 366.777]

Note: 366.578 (Farm-to-market roads) 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 366.578 — Farm-to-market roads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.510 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.510
366.510 Turning over highway funds to State Treasurer
Status: in_force

All state officials charged with the collection of highway funds shall, upon the first of each month after collection, unless a different time is otherwise provided, turn the same over to the State Treasurer, who shall enter such revenues in the account of the highway fund. [Amended by 1967 c.454 §106]

Source: Section 366.510 — Turning over highway funds to State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.255 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.255
390.255 Use of funds to acquire land interests
Status: in_force

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department may enter into agreements with cities in Jackson County and with Jackson County and make grants of money from such funds as may be available therefor to assist them in acquiring any lands or any interest therein for scenic, park and recreational purposes in accordance with a plan adopted by the governing body of Jackson County. The grants of money that may be made by the department for the acquisition of any lands or interests shall not be less than 50 percent of such acquisition cost subject to availability of funds therefor. All remaining costs, including but not limited to future operation and maintenance costs, shall be borne by the city or county in a manner satisfactory to the department. No grant of money shall be made by the department under this subsection for any lands or interests acquired by a city or county prior to July 22, 1973.

(2) The department may require such information, as it considers advisable, from a city or the county applying for a grant of money under ORS 390.250 (Development of recreational use of lands by Jackson County) (3). The department may impose such conditions on the agreements entered into under subsection (1) of this section and on the use of moneys granted pursuant thereto as the department considers necessary in carrying out the state policy declared in ORS 390.010 (Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources) . [1973 c.668 §2; 1989 c.904 §16]

Source: Section 390.255 — Use of funds to acquire land interests; conditions of grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.810 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.810
376.810 Ordinance establishing mall
Status: in_force

Following the adoption of the resolution provided for in ORS 376.780 (Resolution after hearing) (1), and as soon as moneys have been fully provided for the payment of all claims, if any, allowed pursuant to ORS 376.770 (Allowing claims for damages) , and for the payment of all damages and compensation, if any, awarded in any action or actions brought pursuant to ORS chapter 35, the legislative body may adopt an ordinance establishing the pedestrian mall. Such ordinance shall contain:

(1) A general description of the pedestrian mall and a declaration and determination that the same is finally established. The mall as finally established shall be substantially the same as that described in the resolution of intention.

(2) Rules and regulations prohibiting vehicular traffic on such pedestrian mall subject to such exceptions as the ordinance may provide. Such rules and regulations and such exceptions shall be substantially in accordance with the statements made in the resolution of intention.

(3) Such additional rules and regulations as the legislative body may determine pertaining to the interpretation, operation and enforcement of the rules and regulations referred to in subsection (2) of this section, and otherwise pertaining to the use, operation, maintenance of the pedestrian mall.

(4) Such provisions as the legislative body may determine pertaining to the operative date or dates of any of such rules or regulations. [1961 c.666 §31]

Source: Section 376.810 — Ordinance establishing mall; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.565 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.565
367.565 Procedure for issuing general obligation bonds under ORS 367.555 to 367.600
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall request the State Treasurer to issue general obligation bonds under ORS 367.555 (Authority to issue general obligation bonds) to 367.600 (Compliance with constitutional debt limits) in accordance with ORS chapter 286A. [1973 c.698 §4; 1981 c.660 §33; 2003 c.201 §21; 2007 c.783 §168]

Source: Section 367.565 — Procedure for issuing general obligation bonds under ORS 367.555 to 367.600 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.932 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.932
366.932 Roadside Memorial Fund
Status: in_force

The Roadside Memorial Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Roadside Memorial Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 366.930 (Roadside memorial signs) , 366.931 (Roadside memorial signs) , 366.934 (Roadside memorial sign) and 366.940 (Roadside memorial signs) . [2011 c.668 §2; 2013 c.381 §2; 2013 c.391 §3; 2019 c.298 §2]

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

Source: Section 366.932 — Roadside Memorial Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.221 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.221
368.221 Legalization of road of substandard width
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 368.036 (Standards for county roads and road work) , a county governing body may legalize a road at any width that is less than the width of the road described in ORS 368.206 (Proceedings for legalization of roads) if the county governing body determines that:

(1) The legalization of the road at the lesser width is in the public interest; or

(2) An encroachment on the road may not be practically removed under ORS 368.211 (Compensation for property affected by road legalization) . [1981 c.153 §25]

Source: Section 368.221 — Legalization of road of substandard width , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 377.770 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 377 / Section 377.770
377.770 Signs in protected, commercial or industrial areas
Status: in_force

(1) Signs and outdoor advertising signs erected or maintained within protected areas shall comply with the sign rules for protected areas. If any provision of ORS 377.700 (Short title) to 377.844 (Enforcement of rules regarding health and safety) or rules adopted pursuant thereto are more restrictive than the sign rules for protected areas, the more restrictive provision or rule applies.

(2) In addition to the requirements provided by subsection (1) of this section, and subject to ORS 377.505 (Definitions for ORS 377.505 to 377.540) to 377.540 (Director of Transportation to enforce orders and render administrative assistance) , 377.720 (Prohibited signs) , 377.725 (Permit) , 377.745 (Limitation on form and size of signs) , 377.750 (Spacing between signs) and 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) :

(a) Outdoor advertising signs lawfully in existence on May 30, 2007, may be maintained, reconstructed or relocated within commercial or industrial zones. Within cities, an outdoor advertising sign may not be erected more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right of way if the sign is designed to be viewed primarily from a state highway.

(b) The Legislative Assembly declares it is the paramount policy of this state to prohibit outdoor advertising signs visible to the traveling public from a state highway except those lawfully in existence on May 30, 2007, in commercial or industrial zones established on May 30, 2007, except as provided by ORS 377.753 (Permits for outdoor advertising signs) , 377.765 (Status of previously existing signs) and 377.767 (Relocation of existing outdoor advertising sign) . [1971 c.770 §19; 1973 c.790 §12; 1974 c.33 §5; 1975 c.336 §10; 2007 c.199 §16]

Source: Section 377.770 — Signs in protected, commercial or industrial areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.105 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.105
371.105 Tax as special fund
Status: in_force

(1) All tax moneys levied and collected by the road district shall be credited and kept as a special fund by the county treasurer to the account of the road district. No part of such fund shall be transferred or loaned.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the whole amount of the tax moneys levied and collected by the road district shall be expended under the supervision of the county court upon roads within the road district boundary of the district voting the tax as the boundaries existed at the time the tax was voted, and not elsewhere.

(3) The fund collected from taxes levied and assessed by a road district comprising and constituted from a city, and from property situated within the city, shall be expended under the supervision of the governing body of the city and not under the supervision of the county court. This fund shall be paid over to the city by the county treasurer when collected. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §240; 1985 c.307 §3; 1987 c.667 §3; 1989 c.593 §4; 2003 c.802 §103]

Source: Section 371.105 — Tax as special fund; use of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.117 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.117
390.117 Commission officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall designate one member as chairperson, and the members shall select such other officers, for such terms and with such duties and powers necessary for the performance of such offices as the State Parks and Recreation Commission determines appropriate.

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

(3) The commission shall meet at least once every three months at a time and place determined by the commission. The commission also shall meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission.

(4) It is the function of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to promote the policy of this state toward outdoor recreation resources identified in ORS 390.010 (Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources) and establish the policies for the operation of the State Parks and Recreation Department in a manner consistent with the policies and purposes of this chapter. In addition, the commission shall perform any other duty vested in it by law.

(5) Except for the commission’s power to adopt rules, the commission may delegate to the State Parks and Recreation Director the exercise or discharge in the commission’s name of any power, duty or function, of whatever character, vested in or imposed by law upon the commission, with the exception of the powers, duties and functions described in ORS 390.121 (Powers of commission) (1). The official act of the director acting in the commission’s name and by the commission’s authority shall be considered an official act of the commission. [1989 c.904 §6]

Source: Section 390.117 — Commission officers; meetings; function; delegation of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 368.021 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 368 / Section 368.021
368.021 County authority over trails
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body has the same jurisdiction over trails as it has over local access roads.

(2) This section applies to trails that:

(a) Are easements over land or by watercourse that are not part of a road right of way;

(b) Provide certain forms of ingress to or egress from land or water or permit travel between places;

(c) Do not provide vehicle access of the type provided by a road; and

(d) Are not under the jurisdiction of a state or federal agency. [1981 c.153 §5]

Source: Section 368.021 — County authority over trails , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 390.340 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 390 / Section 390.340
390.340 Department rules
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Department shall make and promulgate rules and regulations that it considers necessary in carrying out 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) . [1967 c.551 §4; 1973 c.558 §11]

Source: Section 390.340 — Department rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 371.470 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 371 / Section 371.470
371.470 Selection of board of directors’ president and secretary
Status: in_force

(1) Within the first 10 days of July in each year next following their election, excepting the year immediately after the election upon organization, the board of directors shall meet and choose one of their number president of the board and elect some suitable person as secretary. The secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board of directors, shall hold office during the pleasure of the board.

(2) The board of directors shall keep a record of all its proceedings, which shall be open to the inspection of all owners of property within the district.

(3) The secretary shall be paid such amount as the board of directors shall fix.

(4) The board of directors shall hold a regular monthly meeting at a time fixed by it and entered in its records and such special meetings as may be required for the proper transaction of business. Written notice of each special meeting shall be given to each member of the board at least 24 hours prior to the time of meeting, stating the particular business to come before such meeting. No business shall be transacted at special meetings other than as specified in the notice, unless by agreement of all the directors entered in the minutes. [Amended by 1955 c.227 §4; 1971 c.403 §5]

Source: Section 371.470 — Selection of board of directors’ president and secretary; record of proceedings; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors371.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 366.300 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 366 / Section 366.300
366.300 Treatment of sections eliminated when highway relocated
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Department of Transportation relocates or realigns a state highway or a section thereof, and by reason of such relocation or realignment there is eliminated from the original route of the highway a section thereof, the eliminated section shall, if needed for the service of persons living thereon or for a community served thereby, be maintained by the department at state expense, or by the county or by the state and the county on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon.

(2) If such eliminated sections of old right of way, or any part thereof, in the judgment of the department, are needed or valuable for public road use, then the department shall, by appropriate action, declare the purpose of the department to preserve the same for public road use.

(3) If the department determines under subsection (2) of this section that the eliminated sections are merely parts of the old right of way which are no longer needed or valuable for highway right of way purposes or any other public road use, then if such eliminated sections are not owned by the department in fee, the department shall abandon such eliminated sections and such sections shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, revert to and title thereto shall vest in the abutting owner or owners.

(4) Nothing in this section shall impair vested rights of property owners under existing deeds, easements or contracts whereby the state or any county acquired such rights of way. This section shall not prevent the department from contracting for the acquisition of easements or rights of way on such terms and conditions as to abandonment and reverter as it may consider advisable under the conditions then existing. [Amended by 1985 c.259 §1]

Source: Section 366.300 — Treatment of sections eliminated when highway relocated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors366.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 367.055 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 367 / Section 367.055
367.055 Federal stimulus moneys
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall consult with the legislative committees related to transportation during a session of the Legislative Assembly, or the interim legislative committees related to transportation, prior to expending federal funds received under a federal law that provides general economic stimulus moneys to this state that may be used by the department for transportation projects.

(2) As used in this section, “transportation project” has the meaning given that term in ORS 367.010 (Definitions for chapter) . [2011 c.629 §3]

Note: 367.055 (Federal stimulus moneys) 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 367.055 — Federal stimulus moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors367.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 376.315 — OR Code / Title 31 / Chapter 376 / Section 376.315
376.315 Application to become forest road contractor
Status: in_force

(1) Any logging operator desiring to become a forest road contractor may make application to the county court having jurisdiction and control over a forest road, to improve or maintain, or improve and maintain, such road.

(2) The application shall set forth:

(a) A description of the road and the termini thereof.

(b) If the applicant proposes to improve the road, a general statement of the improvements proposed to be made.

(c) If the applicant proposes to maintain the road, a general description of the maintenance work proposed to be done.

(3) The application shall be verified and signed by the applicant and filed in the office of the county clerk, together with an affidavit showing service thereof, either personally, by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt, on the Public Utility Commission and on the Department of Transportation. [Amended by 1991 c.249 §29]

Source: Section 376.315 — Application to become forest road contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors376.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).